Nine Creeks in the Misty Forest

Dear travelers, I am your travel Dreamer, today I am going to take you into a city full of poetry - Hangzhou. Here, the ancient charm intertwines with the modern, the natural scenery complements the cultural landscape. In three days, let's stroll along the Su Causeway of West Lake, listen to the bells of Lingyin Temple, taste the fragrance of Longjing tea, and feel the unique charm of this city. 【Itinerary】 📅 Day 1: Su Causeway - Leifeng Pagoda - Xiaoyingzhou (Three Pools Mirroring the Moon) 📅 Day 2: Lingyin Temple - Yongfu Zen Temple - Bai Causeway - Hefang Street 📅 Day 3: Nine Creeks in Misty Forest - Longjing Tea Plantation 【Must-see attractions】 🌉 Su Causeway: The essence of West Lake, strolling here is like traveling back to the era of Su Dongpo. 🗼 Leifeng Pagoda: The origin of the 'Legend of the White Snake', the shadow of the pagoda at sunset is a paradise for photography enthusiasts. 🏝️ Xiaoyingzhou: The pearl in West Lake, the beauty of Three Pools Mirroring the Moon is unforgettable. 🏛️ Lingyin Temple: A thousand-year-old ancient temple, feel the solemnity and tranquility of Buddhist culture. 🌲 Yongfu Zen Temple: Hidden in the bamboo forest, experience the Zen life. 🌳 Bai Causeway: Willow trees lining the path, the most beautiful walking route in West Lake in spring. 🏮 Hefang Street: Antique, taste the market life of the Southern Song Dynasty. 🌲 Nine Creeks in Misty Forest: The misty scenery after the rain, a dreamlike natural landscape. 🍃 Longjing Tea Plantation: Taste Longjing tea, feel the profoundness of tea culture. 【Must-try foods】 🍜 West Lake Vinegar Fish: Tender fish meat, sweet and sour soup, a signature dish of Hangzhou. 🍚 Dongpo Pork: Fat but not greasy, melts in your mouth, Su Dongpo's favorite. 🍵 Longjing Shrimp: Fresh shrimp paired with the fragrance of Longjing tea, a unique flavor. 🍰 Hangzhou Xiaolongbao: Thin skin, large filling, rich soup, an excellent choice for breakfast. 【Accommodation Guide】 🏨 Boutique hotels by West Lake: Enjoy the lake view room, you can enjoy the night view of West Lake at night. 🏡 Homestays near Hefang Street: Experience local life, feel the market culture of Hangzhou. 【Transportation Guide】 🚌 Bus: Hangzhou's city bus system is well developed and can directly reach major attractions. 🚇 Subway: The subway line covers the main areas, convenient and fast. 🚖 Taxi/Online car-hailing: Suitable for night or emergency situations, but be aware of congestion during peak hours. 【tips】 🌦️ Weather: Hangzhou is rainy, please bring rain gear when you go out. 📸 Photography: The beauty of West Lake is suitable for shooting in the morning and evening, with soft light. 💰 Budget: Arrange consumption reasonably, Hangzhou's prices are moderate, but prices will rise during the tourist season. 📱 APP: Download the Hangzhou Tourism APP to get real-time information and discounts. 🌈 Hangzhou, a city that blends classical and modern, is waiting for you to explore. Take this guide and let's start this dream journey together!

The crystal-clear waters and lush surroundings of Jiuxi 18 Stream offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. If you are visiting this place for the first time, I recommend this 2-hour trail route. 🚌 How to get there? The parking lot is usually crodwd, so it is recommended to take bus or taxi to Jiuxi Station. 🗺️ Route: Jiuxi (bus station) -> Linhai Kiosk (林海亭) -> Jiuxi Yan Shu (九溪烟树) -> Yangmei Ling (杨梅岭) -> Man Jue Long (满觉陇) Tips: If you turn left at Jiuxi Yan Shu, you'll see the Longjing Village (龙井村), which is famous for the Longjing tea.

❗️Don't just go to West Lake anymore, these 6 niche attractions in Hangzhou, with beautiful scenery and few people, you'll want to visit again~ 1⃣️Qingshan Lake Water Forest 🍃A real-life version of the Emerald City, a rare water forest in China, with thousands of acres of fir trees standing in the water, like the 'Amazon' of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai 📍Address: Qingshan Lake Water Forest, Lin'an District, Hangzhou City 2⃣️Hupao Park 🍃Also known as Hupao Dream Spring, it is known as the 'third best spring in the world', and compared to West Lake, it has a more secluded feel. 'Hupao Spring' and 'Longjing Tea' are known as the 'two best of West Lake' 📍Address: 39 Hupao Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou City 3⃣️Yuhuang Mountain 🍃A sacred place of the mainstream Quanzhen School of Taoism, located between West Lake and Qiantang River, with an altitude of 237 meters, you can overlook West Lake and Qiantang River, and take in the beautiful scenery of Hangzhou 📍Address: 1 Yuhuang Mountain Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou City 4⃣️Nine Creeks and Eighteen Gullies 🍃Commonly known as 'Nine Creeks and Eighteen Bends', it is a Y-shaped creek formed by many small streams. 'The creek twists and turns because of the mountain', suddenly left and right, six of the creeks flow into West Lake, the scenery is beautiful, suitable for hiking, playing in the water 📍Address: End of South Nine Creeks and Eighteen Gullies, Longjing Village, Xihu District, Hangzhou City (near Nine Creeks Road) 5⃣️Yunqi Bamboo Path 🍃One of the new ten sceneries of West Lake, this is a cool summer resort, the dense bamboo forest path is quiet and deep, full of greenery and vitality, keeping the heat out 📍Address: Inside Yunqi Wut, at the foot of Wuyun Mountain, Hangzhou City 6⃣️Prince Bay Park 🍃In spring, tulips and cherry blossoms bloom in Prince Bay Park, the flowers are colorful and it's super comfortable to enjoy the flowers and go for a walk~ And there's also a windmill with exotic charm here~ Super photogenic❗️❗️ 📍Address: 5-1 Nanshan Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou City

✨Some people compare this place to a good place to spend leisure time in Hangzhou But it is more of a treasure trove for niche travel It is also the most beautiful place to walk in Hangzhou in December People say that its appearance and posture Just like the sense of belonging to nature when we were students Its name, we call it Jiuxi - ✨The best niche walking route in Jiuxi Jiuxi (Yanshu)→Jiuxi (Eighteen Streams)→Longjing Village (Light Hiking←→Advanced Version)→Ten Li Langdang 1⃣️This is the easiest hiking route in Jiuxi, you can basically see several iconic check-in points of Jiuxi, and the round trip takes about 1-2 hours. 2⃣️If you have enough physical strength, you can also consider continuing to walk upwards, walk to Yangmeiling➡️Manjuelong or directly to Longjing Village. The scenery will be more open and shocking, but the premise is that you also need to have plenty of time. -

🌲 'Unable to leave Hangzhou behind, half of my heart is held by this lake' - the 'willows' of Listening to Orioles, the 'creeks' of Nine Creeks through the Misty Forest, the 'bamboo' paths of Yunqi... These are the exclusive greens of Hangzhou in summer, refreshing to the soul. 🌿 'West Lake is more than just a lake': When selecting photos, I am once again amazed that West Lake is far more than just a lake. As a World Cultural Heritage site, 'West Lake' actually encompasses a large area, including not only the lake itself but also the surrounding hills, Lingyin Temple, Leifeng Pagoda, and other scenic spots. Nature and culture complement each other, making it a treasure trove of Oriental aesthetics. ...

April in Hangzhou is really the perfect time to go out for a walk and breathe in some fresh air🌿 This trail from Jiuxi to Longjing Village is lined with streams, ancient paths, tea gardens, and waterfalls Everywhere is brimming with vibrant greenery I was thoroughly healed❤ It's great for inviting friends over for a weekend to play in the water and relax～ . 📍Location: Jiuxi Bus Station 🚶‍♀️Walking route: Jiuxi Bus Station→Jiuxi Yanshu→Jiuxi Eighteen Streams→Shili Langdang→Longjing Village 🕐Total time for sightseeing + photography is about 3-4h, the route is gentle, suitable for all ages 📌For those who want to drive, you can park at Jiuxi Bus Station and then take a taxi from Longjing Village to Jiuxi Bus Station, but it is not recommended, as parking fees are somewhat expensive . ✅Must-visit spots 1⃣️Jiuxi Eighteen Streams Along the way, there will be many streams crossing the ancient path, surrounded by very large ancient trees and tea gardens, which are very fun 2⃣️Jiuxi Waterfall In the middle section of the entire route, the waterfall is very beautiful and also great for taking pictures. If you can't find it, you can locate: Bajue Pavilion 3⃣️Longjing Village Tea Garden Climb for 5 minutes from the Shili Langdang archway to reach the best viewing spot, opposite is a large expanse of tea hills, which looks especially healing from a distance . ✅Photography Tips On this trip, I took a series of photos with the recently released Honor Magic6 Ultimate Edition and was amazed. 1. 5x telephoto lens shooting, not only does it have a great sense of spatial compression, but the image quality is also very clear! As someone who has high standards for pictures, I am really satisfied～ 2. Based on Lofic technology, even in complex lighting situations, shooting can retain the colors seen by the naked eye! 3. SLR-level eagle-eye camera paired with a 1200-point laser radar focusing system, focusing is fast and accurate, whether running or jumping, it can better capture every detail 4. Equipped with a 5600mAh second-generation Qinghai Lake battery, super long battery life, after shooting outside for a whole day, there is still plenty of battery left when you get home～

❤️Recommended reason: Hangzhou in April, even after the flower season, is still a hit! - Although the flower season in Hangzhou has passed But the Jiuxi hiking trail is just in time‼️ Come join me to feel the atmosphere of lush nature🌿 🗓Itinerary: 🔹Tour route (Lazy version) Jiuxi Bus Station➟Jiuxi Smoke Trees➟Entrance to Jiuxi Longjing Village Can be done in reverse, about 2 hours in total There is a sightseeing car from Jiuxi Bus Station➡️Jiuxi Smoke Trees 🎫Ticket price is 8 yuan 🔹Tour route (For friends with average stamina) Jiuxi Bus Station➟Jiuxi Smoke Trees➟Entrance to Jiuxi Longjing Village➟Longjing Village➟Entrance to Shili Langdang Longjing Village➟Entrance to Shili Langdang Meijiawu Can be done in reverse, about 4-5 hours in total 🔹Tour route (For friends with great stamina) Jiuxi Bus Station➟Jiuxi Smoke Trees➟Entrance to Jiuxi Longjing Village➟Longjing Village➟Entrance to Shili Langdang Longjing Village➟Three-way Junction➟Yunqi Bamboo Path Can be done in reverse, about 5-7 hours in total 🚉Transportation strategy: 🚌Bus lines 4/39/103/308/314... Directly to Jiuxi Bus Station 🅿️For self-driving, you need to reserve parking in advance on 'Palm West Lake', and you can drive directly into Jiuxi scenic area. If you forget to reserve, you can also park at the parking lot at the entrance of Jiuxi scenic area. 📝Note tips: 🔹I arranged Jiuxi at the beginning of my route, personally I think Jiuxi is more beautiful now, if arranged later I'm afraid everyone will be too tired to appreciate it. 🔹The section from Longjing➡️to Meijiawu of Shili Langdang is not recommended for friends with poor stamina, personally I think the scenery is average, and if the weather is good the sun will be very strong‼️ 🔹Friends on the 2nd and 3rd routes can rest and adjust in Longjing Village, have meals and tea breaks. 🔹Apart from the Yunqi Bamboo Path ticket of 8 yuan (free with a park card) All other attractions are free and do not require tickets‼️

'The lake and mountains are shallow and charming, this place is uniquely deep and secluded', Nine Creeks is a unique beauty in the West Lake scenic area. Coming to Nine Creeks in autumn, one would always feel as if they have mistakenly entered into a painter's canvas. Every detail becomes a unique scenery, every maple leaf radiates dazzling colors, completely intoxicating. The autumn here belongs to the season of maple leaves. The maple leaves of Nine Creeks can always display the red color in clear layers, intoxicating people. Starting from the end of October, the interwoven scenery of red, yellow, and green gradually forms, the red and yellow on the palette are dotted on the entire hillside, giving a shocking beauty, like a painting unfolding before one's eyes. When the maple leaves turn to their utmost red, it's overwhelming. The maple leaves are ethereal, the red leaves fall gracefully, dotted on the small streams in the mountains, reflecting the beautiful scenery of the blue sky and white clouds, as if it's a fairyland. Walking into the Red Maple Avenue, one seems to have fallen into the trap of autumn colors. Here, every step may bring different surprises. The creek water flows gently, so ostentatiously pouring into one's heart. The red leaves jump in the air, the creek water flows so clear, the mountain birds chirp, the clouds are misty, just like a fairyland.

Spring is of course the time to go hiking outdoors.🌿 This Longjing Village, famous for its well tea, Is surrounded by mountains on three sides, with West Lake on the other, and tea gardens wrapped in forests. The vegetation in Longjing Village is lush, with all the tea gardens on the slopes. Compared to Meijiawu and Longwu tea gardens, Longjing Village has a more unique location and culture. The 18 imperial Longjing trees from the Qianlong era are located here. You can follow the steps of the tea garden up the mountain, And see rows and rows of tea fields at a glance. Early April is the most beautiful tea picking season, but it is not recommended to buy tea here. · Highly recommend this hiking route: Jiu Xi Bus Station → Jiu Xi Yan Shu → Jiu Xi Shi Ba Jian → Longjing Village → Longjing Wen Cha → Shi Li Lang Dang → Yunqi Bamboo Pathway → Meijiawu · ✅ The whole journey takes about 5 hours, easy and not tiring, a super classic hike in Hangzhou. · ✅ One of the routes, where you can experience the charm of the West Lake mountains. 🚙 Self-driving: Navigate to Jiu Xi parking lot. 🚌 Bus: Take the bus to Longjing Tea House or Jiu Xi bus station (need to pass through Jiu Xi), walk inside from the Longjing Village archway, after seeing the 'Shi Li Lang Dang' sign, go up the steps and you will see a large expanse of tea fields.

Summer in Jiuxi The sunlight quietly flows through the greenery The stream is cool Surrounded by shade Such a comfortable walking route I almost have to walk it several times every year Whether it's the dappled light on a sunny day or the jungle mystery on a rainy day Jiuxi will never disappoint you. . 🗺 Travel Tips: 🎫 Admission: Free 🚗 Transportation: 🚇 Subway Line 4 to Shuicheng Bridge Station, then take a bus or taxi to Jiuxi; 🚌 Take a bus to Jiuxi Station 🏃 Walking Route: Jiuxi Bus Station - Jiuxi Road - Jiuxi Yanshu - Li'an Temple - Qianlong Road - Yangmeiling ⏱ The total length is 4 kilometers, it takes 1-2 hours, about 10,000 steps, suitable for most people, outdoor novices, people with average physical strength, and those who don't exercise often can all complete it . 👴 Elderly or those with mobility issues can also choose to take a sightseeing car 🚌 Sightseeing Car Route: Millennium Hotel (Entrance) - Jiulongyuan - Jiuxi Yanshu - Yangmeiling 💰 One-way single station 5 yuan, two stations 8 yuan, three stations 12 yuan . 📖 Attraction Introduction: 🌿 Jiuxi Road This road is very suitable for a leisurely walk, the scenery along the way is beautiful, with green trees accompanying the stream, and the shade of large trees on both sides, so you won't be directly exposed to the sun 🌿 Jiuxi Yanshu The recently popular Hangzhou 'Little Emerald Lake', Hangzhou 'Little Jiuzhaigou' is here, but when I went there yesterday, it was green, not blue-green, I strongly suggest walking around the lake, it's too beautiful under the sunlight, you can see the light flowing on the leaves, and there's also a pair of mandarin ducks 🌿 Li'an Temple It used to be a temple, now it has been turned into a Cantonese restaurant, it has a great atmosphere when the lights are on in the evening 🌿 Qianlong Road The road is lined with tall metasequoias, full of greenery, you can take deep breaths of oxygen 🌿 Yangmeiling Village An ancient village in the mountains, there are some restaurants and cafes, you can rest here if you're tired . 🏷 Tips: 1. Plan your time well, the sun will be blocked by the mountains around 3 pm 2. There are many mosquitoes near the water, and they are flower mosquitoes, it's recommended to wear outdoor quick-drying long sleeves and pants and comfortable shoes, and bring mosquito repellent 3. Prepare some dry food and water to replenish energy in time . 📸 Taken on: 2024.5.29 🥰 I am Zimo who loves to travel and photography, taking you on an in-depth tour of Hangzhou

Recently went to the West Lake scenic area, it really was crowded. Having lived in Hangzhou for 14 years I want to say that the beauty of Hangzhou is far more than just West Lake There are various large and small free scenic spots It really is the ceiling of domestic travel! - I've organized 13 places suitable for spring visits, all very much like a green wonderland - 1️⃣ Ten-mile Langdang From the "Ten-mile Langdang" archway in Longjing Village, you can overlook the tea mountains and West Lake, a tender green before Qingming Festival. 2️⃣ Nine Creeks and Eighteen Gullies A small forest in the city, with streams and greenery along the way, suitable for oxygenating walks, very comfortable. 3️⃣ Hupao Park A less popular park, a green secret spot, where you can bring an empty bottle to fill with authentic Hupao spring water. 4️⃣ Solitary Hill Although it's in the core area of West Lake, it's peaceful amidst the noise. Enter from "Zhongshan Park" to experience the secret spots of West Lake. 5️⃣ Maojiabu Part of the inner West Lake, not too crowded, with February orchids blooming in spring, stunningly beautiful. 6️⃣ Yu Hu Bay Walk from "Yu Hu Bay" to "Santai Mountain", all the way beautiful scenery, especially the late cherry blossoms in early April. 7️⃣ Majiawu A newly popular viewing platform, where you can overlook West Lake, with a great view. 8️⃣ Lu Bird Town Hangzhou's backyard, with clear mountains and water, various waterfalls, suitable for playing in the water in April and May. 9️⃣ Hangzhou Flower Nursery This park is really not crowded, but it's big and nice to stroll around, and free. 🔟 Prince Bay Park The tulips are blooming recently, colorful and bright. If you want to go, please get up early, otherwise, it's very crowded during the day. 1️⃣1️⃣ Wansong Academy Navigate to "White Snake's Flight", which is the popular aerial corridor. The place is not big, but it's great for taking photos. 1️⃣2️⃣ Yunsong Book Residence Mr. Jin Yong's former residence, next to the botanical garden, not many people know about it, with cherry blossoms blooming along the water in spring, very beautiful. 1️⃣3️⃣ Liulang Wenying Navigate to "Xin Henghe Bridge", the green wonderland under the bridge arch, an absolutely beautiful photo spot.

I've been to Hangzhou many times before, always squeezing through crowds at the West Lake and Lingyin Temple, until this year's trip around Hangzhou revealed the right way to experience the city, which is actually by hiking! There are many hiking trails around West Lake, and I found a less crowded, scenic route— '📍Jiuxi → Jiuxi Yanshu → Longjing Village' Along the way, there are various streams, stone bridges, and ancient trees, and you can even see aunties picking tea leaves, making it an extremely healing green 🍃 experience. The beauty of Jiuxi Shiba Jian is considered a highlight of the entire West Lake area. 🚶 Hiking Guide 1️⃣ Route: Start at 'Jiuxi Bus Station', pass through Jiuxi Yanshu, and end at Longjing Village. The whole journey is about 4-5 kilometers, and it takes 2.5-3.5 hours to walk, mostly on flat ground, so it's quite easy. 2️⃣ Transportation: You can take a taxi or bus to the starting and ending points. If you get tired halfway, there are shared bicycles available 🚲 3️⃣ Gear: Just wear a light windbreaker and sports shoes, and remember to bring water and a walking stick. 📷 Photo Tips ▫️ Near 'Chen Bulei's Tomb' on Jiuxi Road, there's a stream that looks just like a scene from The Wizard of Oz, perfect for photography, so be sure to take pictures! ▫️ The Jiuxi Yanshu in the middle of the lake is also beautiful this season, with stunning red maples 🍁 ▫️ Next to Jiuxi Yanshu, there's a waterfall where you can stand underneath to take amazing photos. After walking this route, I felt completely healed by the greenery, and the next time I come to Hangzhou, I want to walk it again