Since China extended its visa-free transit policy from 72 and 144 hours to 240 hours recently, the allure of traveling in the country has become even more enticing for many.

Lishui is a city in East China's Zhejiang province that's been praised by the renowned National Geographic Magazine as a must-visit treasure – and it could well be the perfect next stop on any visitor’s sojourn through China.

To welcome overseas Chinese and international friends, from Jan 1 to Feb 28 visitors with international entry flight tickets can enjoy free access to 14 national 5A and 4A scenic spots in Lishui.

Some must-see attractions in Lishui are as follows:

Recognized by US television network CNN as one of the 40 most beautiful places in China, the Yunhe Rice Terraces cascade down the mountainsides in a breathtaking display of natural beauty.

Glorious view: The Yunhe Rice Terraces stretch out before a golden sunset. [Photo/Tide News]

Winter on Chimu Mountain, located in Jingning She autonomous county, Lishui, is a lively, breathtaking spectacle of falling snow and melting ice.

Always spectacular: Rime ice views on Chimu Mountain in Jingning She autonomous county, Lishui. [Photo/WeChat ID: zjlsly2014]

The Shisi Temple in Jingning She autonomous county boasts over a thousand years of history. It's a rare ancient architectural treasure in China and the only filming location in Zhejiang for the popular online game Black Myth: Wukong.

The magnificent Shisi Temple in Jingning She autonomous county, Lishui. [Photo/WeChat ID: jnxlyj]