[2025 Hangzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Li'an Temple (Updated Jun)

Sisters! Braved the secret spots of West Lake with my 5-year-old during summer break – it was wonderfully cool but absolutely exhausting! The kid chased squirrels all over the hills while I got bitten into a red bean bun by mosquitoes... Through tears, I've compiled this scenic low-crowd route + pitfall guide that'll save you from 800+ mosquito bites‼️ ♦️Must-try itinerary (Copy directly!) 🌿City walk route: Catching tiny fish at Orioles Singing in Willows 👉 Hunting for White Snake legends at Wansong Academy 👉 Collecting sacred water at Hupao Park 👉 Feeding koi at Li'an Temple 👉 Photographing Buddha heads at Han Meilin Art Museum ✅Orioles Singing in Willows Locals' secret enchanted forest! Dash with kids under Henghe Bridge – the water reflections made my child scream: "Mom we fell into a mirror!" 🌊 Bought a $0.7 fishing net and actually caught 3 shrimp that became "pets" in a water bottle 😂 ✅Wansong Academy The elevated walkway scared my kid into hugging a tree: "Is the White Snake here?" 🐍 Instead we met a chubby squirrel and chased it halfway up the mountain! Hanfu-clad girls got treated to my kid reciting Three Character Classic for candy... ✅Hupao Park Trip highlight! Rented a bucket for $0.7 to collect spring water – tasted genuinely sweet 🍃 Best part? Empty trails! The greenery felt like walking into AC, with my kid munching cucumbers like a little fairy 🧚 💣Bloody lessons: 1⃣️NEVER wear shorts! Hupao mosquitoes create Big Dipper bite patterns in 10 seconds – kid's legs swelled like lotus roots 😭 2⃣️Li'an Temple closes at 4pm! Arrived at 5pm to peek at koi through door cracks with wails echoing... 3⃣️Han Meilin Art Museum closes Mondays! Only realized the Buddha heads were indoors on second visit (first trip photos were just walls) 🍜Food rankings: ✔️Osmanthus lotus root powder at Hupao entrance – kid licked the bowl clean ✔️Crispy scallion pancakes at Wansong parking lot 🌯 Kid devoured two ✔️Shrimp noodles at Orioles exit 🍜 Kids' portion is face-sized! ✖️"Spring water popsicles" at Li'an are colored sugar water! Avoid ❌ 📸Photo ops: 1⃣️Henghe Bridge at Orioles (center kids for mirror shots) 2⃣️Wansong elevated walkway (low-angle leg-lengthening shots) 3⃣️Han Meilin Buddha heads (shoot upwards to dodge crowds) ⚠️Lifesavers: ✔️Skip strollers! Cobblestones will destroy them – baby carriers win ✔️Mosquito patches everywhere! We double-layered kid's sleeves ✔️Bring water bottles to Hupao – buckets are overpriced there 🏡Stay recommendations: ✔️Liuchunli Hotel: West Lake views from bed! Free squirrel plushies ✔️Botanical Garden B&Bs: Wake to birdsong 🐦 On the train home, kid suddenly said: "Mom, West Lake squirrels run faster than kindergarten kids!" Though bitten 18 times, seeing 100 goofy photos in his album melted all my frustration~

Emperor Qianlong himself walked this route six times back in the day. Now, I've also set foot on this land full of historical charm, and I feel like I've absorbed some of the "royal aura"! From Nine Streams to Yangmeiling, the scenery along the way is so beautiful that you can't take your eyes off it. Walking slowly along the ancient road, tall trees block out the sun, gurgling streams, and green tea gardens fill your eyes... It's like walking into a mysterious forest 📍Specific route: Nine Streams Misty Trees - Li'an Temple - Qianlong Ancient Road - Yangmeiling The distance is about 2.5km, and it took me about 1.5 hours to walk the whole process. Difficulty: ⭐⭐ Friendly You can enjoy the fun of hiking without being too tired to get up the next day~ Qianlong Ancient Road Story Emperor Lizong of the Song Dynasty and Emperor Qianlong both walked along this ancient road to Li'an Temple. Emperor Qianlong especially loved this place and came here six times. Therefore, the road was later rebuilt into a royal road with stone slabs in the middle, gravel on both sides, and line bricks on the edges. 📌Helpful TIPS 👟Be sure to wear comfortable, well-fitting, and non-slip sneakers. 🧢Take sun protection measures, bring a sun hat, and apply sunscreen. 🎒Carry a light backpack with drinking water and a small amount of snacks. 🦟If you are hiking in the summer, remember to bring mosquito repellent. 📱Charge your phone and bring a power bank.

Known as the "Little Jiuzhaigou of Jiangnan," Nine Creeks and Eighteen Streams is hidden in the mountains west of West Lake. It's the perfect place to escape the summer heat and enjoy hiking. Check out this guide👇 General Information - Address: Jiuxi Shiba Jian Road, south of Longjing Village, Xihu District, Hangzhou - Transportation: - Public transportation: Take the bus to Longjing Tea House Station or Jiuxi Station. You can also take Metro Line 4 to Shuichengqiao Station and transfer to a bus that goes directly to Jiuxi. - Driving: Navigate to Jiuxi Yanshu Parking Lot. However, parking is difficult and expensive on weekends and holidays. The parking fee is CNY 10/hr on weekdays, CNY 20/hr on weekends and holidays, and CNY 30/hr during National Day and Lunar New Year, with no daily maximum. You can reserve a parking space in Jiuxi in advance through "Zhangshang Xihu" > "Jiuxi Parking Reservation." You can also park at the nearby Songcheng Scenic Area or shopping mall (CNY 30/entry) and take a taxi to Jiuxi. - Admission: Free - Opening hours: Open all day Suggested Routes Leisurely Stroll (approx. 5 km, 3 hrs) Jiuxi Bus Station → Jiuxi Yanshu → Li'an Temple → Yangmeiling → Manjuelong - Jiuxi Bus Station: This is the starting point for many visitors. The surrounding facilities are relatively complete. You can start your Jiuxi tour right after getting off the bus. - Jiuxi Yanshu: This is a beautiful tea plantation with a gurgling stream and lush trees. Walk along the stream, passing by small bridges, flowing water, and ancient trees, as if you have stepped into a natural landscape painting. - Li'an Temple: This ancient temple has simple and elegant architecture. Here, you can experience a tranquil atmosphere and listen to the echoing bells. - Yangmeiling: This village is built on the mountainside, with white walls and black tiles, full of the charm of Jiangnan. You can also taste authentic local cuisine. - Manjuelong: Famous for its sweet osmanthus flowers, Manjuelong is intoxicating in autumn, with the fragrance of flowers filling the air. Deep Hike (approx. 10 km, 5 hrs) Jiuxi Bus Station → Jiuxi Yanshu → Nine Creeks and Eighteen Streams → Longjing Village → Shili Langdang → Meilin South Road - Nine Creeks and Eighteen Streams: Walk along the stream for about 2 km. The path winds through the lush valley, passing by multiple waterfalls and ponds, like a paradise. - Longjing Village: This ancient village is famous for its Longjing tea. There are many tea houses in the village where you can learn about Chinese tea culture and taste authentic Longjing tea. - Shili Langdang: This is a classic scenic route. Along the way, there are continuous tea plantations. From the top of the mountain, you can overlook Meijiawu Village and the beautiful scenery of West Lake. Best Time to Visit - Spring (March–May): Everything comes back to life. The tea trees on the mountains sprout tender green buds, and you can see tea pickers busy at work. - Summer (June–August): The mountains are lush and green, and the streams are cool and refreshing. It's a good time to escape the summer heat and play in the water. You can bring water guns, buckets, and other water toys to play by the stream. - Autumn (September–November): The sweet osmanthus flowers are fragrant, and the maple leaves gradually turn red. The sweet osmanthus flowers in Manjuelong and the red maple leaves around Jiuxi complement each other, creating a beautiful autumn scene. - Winter (December–February): If it snows, Jiuxi is covered in white snow, creating a unique and tranquil beauty. Photo Spots - Jiuxi Yanshu: The clear stream, tea plantation, and distant mountains form a perfect backdrop for photos, whether you're shooting landscapes or portraits. The small waterfall by the stream is a popular spot for photos. - Longjing Village: The ancient village buildings, the terraced tea plantations, and the charming tea houses are all great photo spots. Dress up in ancient costumes and take photos as if you've traveled back in time. - Shili Langdang: Standing on a high place, with the continuous tea plantations and the distant West Lake as the background, you can take stunning landscape photos. Things to Note - Clothing: Wear comfortable athletic or hiking shoes. Take sun protection measures in summer, such as wearing a hat and sunscreen. The temperature difference between day and night is large in spring and autumn, so bring a jacket. - Mosquito repellent: There are many mosquitoes in the mountains, so bring mosquito repellent. - Safety: Be careful when playing by the stream. Do not go to deep or dangerous areas. Follow the signs during the hike and do not leave the trail to enter undeveloped areas. - Environmental protection: Protect the environment. Do not litter. Keep the scenic area clean.

Everyone who travels to Hangzhou should visit West Lake, but many people ignore these rare and beautiful hidden gems near the lake. I strongly recommend you to spend a day, avoid the crowds, have a super comfortable and relaxing City Walk, and experience a different secret of West Lake~😊 City Walk Route: Orioles Singing in the Willows → Wansong Academy → Hupao Park → Li'an Temple → Han Meilin Art Museum Orioles Singing in the Willow Waves: This place is simply a verdant secret place beside the West Lake. The photo-taking spots of the bridge hole and reflection are simply amazing! Hidden in the park, you can easily find it by navigating "Yokogawa Bridge". Standing on the bridge, looking at the green trees and blue sky reflected in the lake, it feels like you are in a fairyland. The lakeside of the park is also very beautiful. You can take a walk while enjoying the scenery of the lake and mountains. It is super comfortable! 🌳✨ Wansong Academy: Let’s go to the White Snake Flying Ferry to take pictures first. The aerial plank road there is super cool, and the atmosphere is even better on rainy days, as if you have traveled through the scenes of "The Legend of White Snake". Then go all the way up to check in at Wansong Academy to experience the quaint cultural charm. ✨ Hupao Park: This is my favorite! The atmosphere of Hupao Park is absolutely amazing! As soon as you walk in, you can feel the inner peace. The water from Hupao Spring is extremely sweet. Many people come here to fetch water and take it home. A sip of it is so refreshing and sweet that it seems to wash away all the fatigue. 🍵 Li'an Temple: Compared to the crowded Lingyin Temple, Li'an Temple is simply a deserted wonderland. It is quaint and peaceful here, without any noise, but only the quiet Buddhist sounds and the company of ancient trees. Here, you can slow down and feel inner peace. 🙏 Han Meilin Art Museum: This art museum hidden in the botanical garden is a treasure! The huge Buddha head sculpture is very artistic and takes great photos. It will definitely make your circle of friends like it! It is recommended to come early to avoid the crowds and enjoy your own art time. 🎨 Go and try this route, believe me, you will have a great West Lake City Walk trip!

|I found a hidden waterfall in Hangzhou. Lush mountains and forests, crystal-clear streams, and picturesque scenery along the way. Immerse yourself in the sounds of nature and let your body and mind relax. 📍 3.9 km in total: Yangmeiling Village—Qianlong Ancient Road—Lian Temple—Jiuxi Yanshu—Jiuxi Bus Station > (This is a downhill route, relatively easy) 🚶‍♂️ [Hiking Stops] 1️⃣ Yangmeiling A hidden ancient village in the mountains and forests, with great cafes and restaurants. Find a place to relax, breathe in the fresh air, and enjoy the tranquility. 2️⃣ Qianlong Ancient Road Stroll along the bluestone path, accompanied by metasequoia trees and streams. The lush greenery is a feast for the eyes and a breath of fresh air. It's a secluded and peaceful place. 3️⃣ Lian Temple A former temple, now a Cantonese restaurant. In the evening, the interplay of lights and mist creates a magical atmosphere, like being in a firefly forest. 4️⃣ Jiuxi Yanshu Towering trees, ancient tea gardens, and gurgling streams make this a perfect place to bring children to get close to nature and play in the water. 🌤️ [Best Time to Hike] Spring weekends, with gentle sunshine and a light breeze, are the best time for hiking. 🚗 [Transportation] - By car: You need to book parking in advance. Navigate to the Jiuxi parking lot for convenient and quick access. - By bus: Take the bus to Longjing Tea House or Jiuxi Bus Station, walk through Jiuxi, and start your hiking trip. 🌱 Spring is the time to get out of the house and experience the freshness and tranquility of nature. Jiuxi Yanshu awaits your exploration!

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🌟West Lake is a must-see when visiting Hangzhou. However, the beautiful hidden gems around the lake are often overlooked. We sincerely recommend setting aside a day to escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy a peaceful city walk. 🚶**City walk route**: - **Start**: Orioles Singing in the Willows - **Pass by**: Wansong Academy, Hupao Park, Lian Temple - **End**: Han Meilin Art Museum 🌳**Attractions**: - **🔶Orioles Singing in the Willows**: This green paradise is a great place to take photos. Navigate to "Henghe Bridge" to find this hidden photo spot. You can also stroll along the lake and enjoy the tranquility. - **🔶Wansong Academy**: First, head to Baishen Feidu. The aerial walkway offers a great view for photography enthusiasts. Then, head to Wansong Academy and feel the fusion of ancient charm and culture. The place is even more mysterious on rainy days. - **🔶Hupao Park**: This is a peaceful park with a great atmosphere. The spring water is sweet and refreshing, and many visitors come here to take some home. Relax your mind and soul here. - **🔶Lian Temple**: Compared to the crowded Lingyin Temple, Lian Temple is a peaceful paradise. Feel the solemnity and tranquility of Buddhist culture here. - **🔶Han Meilin Art Museum**: This art museum is hidden in the botanical garden, and the giant Buddha head sculpture is a popular photo spot. We recommend visiting early to avoid the crowds and enjoy the art and nature. 📣**Tips**: Please remember to protect the environment and respect the local culture.

A fairyland hidden in the West Lake|||－ Li'an Temple is located in the heart of Hangzhou West Lake Scenic Area, surrounded by towering ancient trees, lush greenery, and continuous stairs. The ancient and magical lights on both sides flicker with warm light, which shines onto the steps. It is quiet and mysterious. Being in it, it feels like walking into the anime world of Firefly Forest. - About the history of Li'an Temple: It was first built in the Five Dynasties and flourished in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Emperor Yongzheng allocated funds to expand the temple, and Emperor Qianlong also visited the temple many times to worship Buddha. Therefore, the road at the foot of the mountain of Li'an Temple was named No. 1 Qianlong Road, and there is also an imperial inscription on the main gate saying "Tree the Most Victorious Pagoda". It was once more famous than Lingyin Temple, but now it is secluded in a corner and is a quiet and niche place. — (Now there is a Cantonese restaurant, Jing'an Restaurant, which adds rich human flavor to this place.) - Recommend 3 walking routes and direct driving guide _ Walking route 1: From Jiuxi Road, walk from south to north, pass Linhai Pavilion and Jiuxi Yanshu along the way, and then walk north for 5 minutes to arrive. You can also take a shuttle bus from the entrance of Jiuxi Scenic Area to Li'an Temple. The ticket price is 12 yuan, which saves a lot of effort. - Walking route 2: Arrive at Longjing Village, take Longjing West Road to Jiuhong Pavilion, enjoy the scenery of Jiuxi Shibajian along the way, and after arriving at Jiuxi Yanshu, go north along Ganlong Road. - Walking route three: Park the car at Yangmeiling, walk along Ganlong Road from north to south along the stream, pass a Metasequoia forest, and continue walking for another 5-10 minutes to arrive. If you drive there, you need to make an appointment with Jing'an Restaurant in advance. After passing through, you can drive directly to the foot of the mountain gate and the restaurant staff will help you park.

🚔Self-driving Tour ✅️Depart from Hangzhou👉Jiuxi Yanshu 🚄Subway: Exit B of Shuichengqiao Station on Line 4, then take a 10-minute bus ride to Jiuxi Station ✅️Route👉Jiuxi Entrance🔜Jiuxi Yanshu🔜Lian Temple🔜Yangmeiling🔜Manjuelong🔜Shiwudong🔜Siyan Well ✅️2 hours for fast walking, about 7 km long ✅️Suitable for beginners and family tours, with beautiful scenery 1️⃣Big tree roots, exposed thick tree roots 2️⃣Jiuxi Yanshu, a small waterfall on Bajue Pavilion 3⃣Lian Temple, a hidden temple and a delicious Cantonese restaurant 4️⃣Yangmeiling, a good place to enjoy tea mountains and drink tea 5⃣Manjuelong, Tangwu Manlong Guiyu is here ✅️Bring some snacks and fruits, and enjoy the scenery and replenish energy when you are tired ✅️There is a fork in the road, the right side is Yangmeiling, and the left side is Longjing Village ✅️Jiuxi Shibajian is on the road to Longjing Village

Li'an Temple is a historic Buddhist temple. It was originally named Fayu Temple and was also known as Yongquan Zen Temple. According to historical records, the temple was built during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period by the King of Wuyue. During the Southern Song Dynasty, Emperor Lizong, a devout Buddhist, often visited the temple to burn incense and changed its name to Li'an Temple. Li'an Temple is famous for its "Fayu Spring," a mountain spring as famous as Hupao Spring. The spring water is clear and sweet, attracting many visitors to fetch water. In November, Li'an Temple sheds its thousand-year-old coldness and takes on a rare, beautiful color. The bricks and stones here have listened to Emperor Lizong's prayers for peace and prosperity and have borne the meditative thoughts of Kangxi, Yongzheng, and Qianlong. In autumn, the maple leaves turn red and the osmanthus flowers bloom, unchanged for a thousand years. Sitting under a tree, listening to the wind and drinking dew, quietly brewing tea and admiring flowers, in the torrent of time, who knows who once appreciated the same scene. Every corner of Jiuxi Yanshu lives up to its beautiful name. Look up at the trees, look down at the flowers, listen to the babbling brook, and let time slow down. Here, quietly listen to the sound of the stream and gaze at the misty bamboo forest. With friends, run wild in nature and take deep breaths of fresh, natural oxygen. Every step is a new view, and the beautiful scenery heals you again and again.

There are many temples in Hangzhou, but this one is very special Jiuxi Li'an Temple is hidden in the mountains and forests, quiet and peaceful Although it is no longer as prosperous as it used to be, it still retains its ancient charm. The temple has exquisite architecture, and the Fayu Pavilion is the finishing touch. Currently, there is a Cantonese restaurant in the temple, which is extremely quiet. The osmanthus flowers here are also unique. There are several osmanthus trees that are three hundred years old. When the flowers bloom, the whole temple is filled with fragrance Strolling through the temple, the sweet fragrance of osmanthus interweaves with the Zen spirit of the ancient temple It's like traveling through time, intoxicating It is one of the best places to enjoy osmanthus in autumn!

The sweet osmanthus flowers were slow to bloom this year, but finally the first batch bloomed during the National Day holiday. A sudden autumn rain, and the slightly cool air, begins to be mixed with the faint fragrance of osmanthus, which makes people slow down their pace. So let's go find an osmanthus rain. From Jiuxi Shibajian to Li'an Temple, stepping on the fallen flowers along the way, The fragrance of osmanthus in the air. This is the romance of Hangzhou!

The Lian Temple in the depths of Jiuxi has a wave of its exclusive powder Although the temple is no longer a temple, it has been changed to a tea house, In the autumn when the osmanthus falls, I will still wait for a wave of mountain temple osmanthus . 🔄 Route Jiuxi Eighteen Streams-Jiuxi Yanshu-Lian Temple-Yangmei Ridge-Manjuelong . ❣️【About Lian Temple】 Anciently known as "Yongquan Zen Temple" There is a Fayu Spring in the temple, which is as famous as the Hupao Spring. There is a Fayu Pavilion in the temple. There are 3 large osmanthus trees in the courtyard. When the golden osmanthus blooms, you can drink tea under the flowers and chat in front of the pavilion... . 🏞️【About taking pictures】 ▶️The photos were taken on 2024.09.28, for reference ▶️The light in the mountains at 3 pm is soft, and you can take mottled light and shadow

🌿【Exploring Lian Temple】🌿 Lian Temple in Hangzhou has become a popular check-in spot on social media, not just because of its ancient archway and mysterious mist, but also due to the stories and charm behind it. 🚶‍♂️【Visit Insights】 1️⃣ Lian Temple is not just a Cantonese restaurant, but also a witness to history. The archway and mist are not only displayed in the evening; when I visited at noon, the lights were already on, and the mist rose every three minutes, as if telling a thousand-year-old story. 2️⃣ Although it is somewhat far from the city center, the tranquility and beauty here are definitely worth exploring. If you are traveling to Hangzhou, you might as well visit, but if you come specifically for it, you might be slightly disappointed. 3️⃣ Time-saving tips: From Jiuxi Bus Station, take an electric car directly to Jiuxi Yanshu, then walk for 5-8 minutes to reach. 📜【The Story of Lian Temple】 Lian Temple, formerly known as Yongquan Zen Temple, is also called Fayun Temple. During the Five Dynasties period, the eminent monk Fuhu Zhifeng Zen Master practiced here, and it was built by the King of Wuyue. It was named after the Fayun Spring in the temple. Later, Emperor Lizong of the Song Dynasty came here to offer incense and renamed it Lian, meaning peace and prosperity for the country and people. Today, the former glory is gone, leaving only relics such as Fayun Pavilion and Fayun Spring, making people sigh at the passage of time. 🎫【Practical Information】 - Transportation: 30 minutes walk from Jiuxi Bus Station or 15 minutes walk from Yangmeiling Station. - Tickets: Free admission. - Visiting time: It is recommended to avoid noon and choose early morning or evening when the light is soft. 📷【Attraction Details】 - Entrance Archway: After passing through Jiuxi Yanshu, Lian Temple's entrance is not far away. The three characters "Lian Temple" on the archway reveal the vicissitudes of history. - Mountain Gate: The couplet on the mountain gate "Crossing the ridge to the solitary temple, the sound of the river enters the mountains" makes people feel as if they have traveled back to the Ming Dynasty, experiencing the tranquility and depth. - Inner Garden: The small bridges and flowing water in the temple, along with the deep courtyards, seem like a serene ink painting, making people feel relaxed and happy. - Yongquan Hall: Once a side hall, it has now become part of history, quietly telling the past. - Fayun Pavilion: The couplet in the pavilion "The spring milk flows through the steps, the flower fragrance hangs on the vines" makes people feel the wisdom and poetry of the ancients. - Fayun Spring: Famous alongside Hupao Spring, the couplet on the stone pillar "The green snail clears the Fayun, the green trees shade the clear spring" makes people feel the gift of nature. - Original Main Hall: The "Tree Most Victorious Banner" inscribed by Emperor Qianlong has now become a restaurant, allowing people to feel the weight of history while enjoying delicious food. - Memorial Hall: The most important building in the temple, commemorating Zen Master Fuhu. The plaque "The great revival of the sect" makes people feel respectful. 👀 Follow my footsteps and explore those hidden niche beauties in the corners of Hangzhou together!

• 🌟The autumn in Hangzhou always arrives when the osmanthus flowers are in full bloom 🌟The first scent of flowers in 2022 has filled the streets 🌟It is expected to enter its heyday in mid-to-early October 🌟 Lasts until the end of October 🌟Hurry up and collect this collection of osmanthus viewing spots 🌟Let’s enjoy the flavor of this year’s osmanthus~ • 📍Manjuelong Although the sweet scent of autumn can be smelled almost everywhere in the city, only in Manjuelong can one appreciate the romance that has lasted from the Ming Dynasty to the present. Walking along the small path in Manjuelong, you can always feel the fragrance of osmanthus flowers. . 📍Meijiawu Walking along the path between the tea gardens, along the ups and downs of the slope, you can see patches of golden light interspersed among the deep green mountains. This kind of scenery is especially suitable for sitting and drinking tea. . 📍Hangzhou Botanical Garden Walking into the botanical garden, it is simply a sea of ​​flowers. There are all kinds of flowers here. Among them, "Osmanthus fragrans" is the most famous flower in Hangzhou Botanical Garden. . 📍Jiuxi Li'an Temple At the end of Jiu Creek, there is almost no road. There is no crowd like Lingyin Temple. The temple is not big, there are few people, and it is very quiet. There are several old osmanthus trees in the temple, and the fragrance of the flowers is full of Zen. . 📍Yuhuang Mountain There is no season more suitable for mountain climbing than now. The weather is clear and cool in autumn, neither too cold nor too hot. On the way from the foot of the mountain to the top, Yuhuang Mountain is planted with osmanthus trees. With the fragrance of osmanthus, the climbing journey does not feel tiring. . 📍Santa Mountain Compared with the popular scenic spots in Hangzhou, Santaishan is quiet and secluded, but the osmanthus flowers here are not inferior to those in Manjuelong. Clusters of osmanthus flowers bloomed extremely vigorously, and the fragrance of the flowers could be smelled from far away. • 👉🏻Other places to enjoy osmanthus: 📍Hangzhou Flower Garden 📍Wansong Academy 📍Baita Park 📍Qianwang Temple 📍Wings of the Willows 📍Maojiabu 📍Yangmei Ridge 📍Lakeside Park No. 6 • Hangzhou|Hangzhou osmanthus appreciation|osmanthus flowers|manlong osmanthus rain|hot spring house|good place to appreciate osmanthus ·

! I flew to Hangzhou just for this place!!! Jiuxi Yanshu-(2.6km, 1h) Li'an Temple-(1.3km, 27min)-Yangmeiling Village-(800m, 15min)-Manjuelong-(1.2km, 25min)-"Spirited Away Hot Spring" House" - (1.3km, 30min) - Mountaintop Swing - (1.7km, 40min) - Stone House Cave / The starting point of the hike is Jiuxi Bus Station, and the hike begins at Jiuxi. | 1. A good place to get close to nature in the city. No matter which season you go, there will be different beauty! The air here is really fresh! 2. There is a thousand-year-old temple in Jiuxi where you can take a break. 3. The birthplace of Jiuxi, a place with beautiful mountains and clear waters, is really peaceful and tranquil, like a paradise. I really like the streams here. 4. Manjuelong is divided into Shang Manjuelong and Xia Manjuelong. It is a very quiet place with many beautiful homestays and cafes, which is very suitable for walking and taking pictures.

Departing from Shanghai without a group for a day of hiking, this week is the classic route in Hangzhou, the Jiuxi line, and you can also visit the West Lake after the hike. 【Itinerary】 🚄Shanghai Hongqiao 09:09-Hangzhou East Station 10:01 🚕Take a taxi to Jiuxi Bus Station 🚶🏻‍♀️Start hiking at 11:00, Jiuxi Mouth - Jiuxi Yanshu - Li'an Temple (went the wrong way towards Yangmeiling) - Jiuxi Yanshu - Longjing Village (lunch) - Ten Li Langdang (uphill) - Three Forks (overlooking West Lake) - Wuyun Mountain (1400-year-old ginkgo, must visit the God of Wealth Temple) - Yunqi Bamboo Path (maple 🍁 ancient tree) - End at 15:45🔚 🚕 Take a taxi to the West Lake, Nanshan Road, walk along the West Lake to the Lakeside Mall, the West Lake under the setting sun is glowing with pink light, especially gentle. 🍲 Had a hot pot meal, appetite is great after hiking, ate to full. 🚇 Subway to Hangzhou East Station, 21:28 Hangzhou East-Shanghai 22:13.

Real shot on 12.12, if you miss it, you have to wait another year. Every autumn, the red maples and flowing water of Jiuxi become the focus of photography enthusiasts and tourists. This unique landscape attracts countless people every year with its unique beauty and charm. If you miss this autumn, you will have to wait another year. 🔎Jiuxi classic check-in spot for maple viewing 1️⃣Jiuxi No. 1 Bridge is one of the most popular check-in spots in Hangzhou in late autumn. Here, you can see the beautiful scenery of slow-motion flowing water and red leaves, which is a favorite of photographers. 2️⃣Walk from Bridge No. 1 toward Jiuxi Yanshu to the second bridge, stand on the bridge and take pictures down. It is also good to take pictures of people standing on the rocks in the stream. The scenery here forms a sharp contrast with the scenery of Bridge No. 1, and also adds more layers to the photo. 3️⃣ There are many maple leaves on the roadside ahead of Linhai Pavilion, and now is the time when the colors are the most beautiful. The maple leaves in different shades of fiery red, orange-red and golden yellow and the green tea fields on the roadside complement each other, forming a beautiful picture. 4️⃣Jiuxi Yanshu is also a good place to enjoy maple leaves. Although the maple trees by the Jiuxi Yanshu Lake had lost all their leaves when I went there on December 12, the maple trees along the stream on Ganlong Road are now at their best. 5️⃣The maple trees on both sides of the gate of Li'an Temple have also lost some leaves, but combined with the very atmospheric street lights in front of the gate, the photos turned out very well. ✨Photography tips It is recommended to come when the weather is good and arrive before 7 am. The sun had just risen at this time, the light was soft, and I was able to capture the Tyndall Light and morning mist. 🚶🏻‍♀️Walking The road from Jiuxi No. 1 Bridge to Jiuxi Yanshu is flat. You can walk slowly and take pictures slowly. There are many Metasequoia glyptostroboides and small waterfalls along the way. It is very relaxing. If you don't want to continue walking, you can return from Li'an Temple and take a sightseeing bus at Jiuxi Yanshu to the south gate. The ticket price is 8 RMB per person. 📌If you are interested in the red maples in Jiuxi and want to continue exploring, you can go straight along Ganlong Road to Jiuxi Shibajian and then climb the mountain to Longjing Village, or continue north from Li'an Temple to Yangmeiling. There will be shops and farmhouses along the way. If you don’t bring your own food, you can eat there. 🅿️Self-driving There are many parking lots inside, but reservations are required in advance. If you arrive at the parking lot early in the morning, the gate may be open and you can drive directly in and park near Bridge No. 1. If you park your car elsewhere, please choose a suitable parking spot by yourself. The beauty of the red maples in Jiuxi cannot be expressed in words. Only by walking into this autumn scenery in person can you truly feel its charm.

Jiuxi Yanshu is located under the west chicken crown ridge of West Lake, with nine streams dyed red by maple winding around the valley. Along the winding path, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the peak and clear spring reflecting each other. Under the sunlight, the maple leaves emit a transparent deep red, like a beautiful scroll. Here you can freely shoot these beautiful scenes, and also enjoy plenty of fresh air. The stream is clear and visible, flowing directly through the bluestone road, giving a unique feeling. ✅【Travel Mode】 🚗Self-driving navigation to 'Jiuxi No.1 Parking Lot', which is a multi-storey parking lot. From here, it's about 300m to the small waterfall shooting point, which is not far from the entrance; try to go early, there are basically no parking spaces after 10 am. 🚌For buses, there are routes 4, 103, 202, 189, get off at Jiuxi Station. 🗺️Recommended hiking route: Jiuxi Bus Station-Jiuxi Yanshu-Jiuxi Eighteen Streams-Longjing Village-Yangmeiling 📸Photo spots: Jiuxi Yanshu A popular tree standing proudly in the lake. The reflection of the red maple and the green wave lake water create a very artistic scene. Jiuxi Eighteen Streams Along the sides of the stream, the autumn colors of the forest are intoxicating. This is a great shooting spot, especially those places mixed with small bridges. Longjing Village This Longjing Village is full of green tea. In the tea garden, there will occasionally be lonely ginkgo and maple trees accompanying, and the green tea leaves bring a poetic atmosphere to the whole scenic area. White wall of the Buddhist temple roof Next to the incense-filled Buddhist temple, the autumn colors and religious atmosphere form a perfect fusion. The white wall with the architecture of the temple highlights the feeling of tranquility. Yangmeiling The section to Yangmeiling has Li'an Temple, which used to be a small attraction, but now it's a restaurant called Jing'an Restaurant. The dishes in this restaurant are also very delicious. Although the price is expensive, it is still worth the money. You can try it. The entrance is also installed with quaint small lights, which are very atmospheric in the mountains, like fireflies. 📖Suggestions ✔️The scenic area is often congested on weekends, so it is recommended to take the bus. ✔️Bring your own water and snacks, the mineral water inside is priced at 3 yuan, eat enough to start with full strength ✔️Wearing comfortable shoes is also important, because the whole hiking process will be hot, and a light and easy-to-take-off jacket is also very practical. ✔️It's best to go to the scenic area on a sunny day, so that the light is sufficient, the maple leaves in the sun will emit red light, and the light and shadow effect of the small waterfall is also very charming. ✔️Sisters who can't walk can take a sightseeing car, there is one at the entrance of Jiuxi 💰Single ticket: 1 station 5 yuan/person 2 stations 8 yuan/person 3 stations 12 yuan/person ⏰Time 9:00-17:00 In short, the autumn of Jiuxi is very beautiful. The sunlight through the maple leaves sprinkles on the ground, creating a picture-like scene, which makes people sigh. If I have the chance, I must come here for a hike. The green vegetation here exists for a long time, and the color changes in autumn, forming a spectacular picture of red and yellow interlacing. The red of the maple leaves and the flowing water are interesting, intoxicating. Along the way, you can also enjoy the ancient road through the stream, the trees that have experienced wind and rain, and the lush tea garden. It's really a natural oxygen bar, not only can satisfy visual enjoyment, but also bring fresh air to the lungs. If you're lucky, you can also encounter the misty rain, as if you are in a fairyland.