[2025 Hangzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for North Peak (Updated Apr)

Lingyin Temple in Hangzhou! This quaint little courtyard is so charming!! Found a super beautiful and comfortable homestay near Lingyin Temple. - 🎋This quaint courtyard has a distinct Hangzhou charm. From the courtyard to the rooms, the owner has put a lot of thought into the decor, creating a traditional atmosphere. There's complimentary local tea 🍵 you can brew yourself, and they even provide hanfu for photoshoots📷. 🎋The location is convenient, very close to Lingyin Temple. It's just a 5-minute walk to get there early in the morning. The Beigao Peak cable car is also only five minutes away, and there's a bus stop 🚌 right next door, making it easy to get anywhere! 🎋The small courtyard is beautifully decorated, with plump, healthy fish🐟 swimming in a pond, and a variety of flowers🌷 and lush greenery creating a relaxing atmosphere. There's even a parrot that interacts with guests, and a chubby grey rabbit🐰, both super cute! 🎋The rooms are cozy and comfortable, with the air conditioning perfectly controlled. It's very pleasant to check in now, especially since it's so clean🍃. It's wonderful to come back and sleep after a day of exploring the scenic area. - 📍Location: Baileqiao, Xihu District, Hangzhou

Hangzhou in spring is super suitable for hiking🚶🏻‍♀️ Encounter a stunning mountaintop viewing platform🖼️ Overlooking the West Lake and the panoramic view of Hangzhou There are also quiet thousand-year-old temples with few people Perfect for a city walk Breathe in the spring air and energy🌱 Seize this sunny weekend🌞 Go! Go! Go~ 🚶🏻‍♀️Route: Majiawu → Majiawu Viewing Platform⛰️→ Xishan Walking Trail → Beigao Peak Temple of Wealth → Fahuasi Temple → Wangjiawu 🗺️Detailed route map see p2 ⌚This route is about 4km and takes 2-3 hours 📸Photo spots: ①Majiawu Viewing Platform Enter from the Majiawu archway and follow the mountain road upwards. The first section is stone steps, and the latter section is a newly built trail. The climb takes about 30-40 minutes. You can see Beigao Peak along the way, surrounded by greenery🌲 ‼️The moment you reach the top, you'll be stunned by the 270° panoramic view, with the West Lake/Xixi Wetland/Hangzhou skyline all in sight! The viewing platform is similar to Shanghai's Gemini Mountains, haha, but the scenery here is even more stunning ②Beigao Peak⛰️ It takes about 30 minutes to walk from the viewing platform to Beigao Peak. We met many people running up the mountain. At Beigao Peak, you can visit the Temple of Wealth and choose to descend by cable car or on foot. Our car was parked in Majiawu, so we walked down. ③Fahuasi Temple⛩️ On the way down the mountain, we encountered yellow walls and black tiles. It turned out to be a thousand-year-old temple from the Southern Song Dynasty. A must-visit for those seeking wealth🙏🏻 There are many cultural and creative shops and snack bars outside Fahuasi Temple to replenish your energy! ❗❗Tips 1️⃣There are no 🚾 from Majiawu to the viewing platform, but there are 🚻 in Majiawu Village and Beigao Peak. 2️⃣For parking, you can navigate to the Zhejiang Industrial Design Creative Park, 20 RMB with no time limit, a 5-minute walk to the Majiawu archway. 3️⃣About 1km from Dongyue Station or Gudun Road Station. 4️⃣There are places to eat in Majiawu Village and Fahuasi Temple to replenish your energy. 5️⃣You can return the same way from Majiawu to the viewing platform. The route can also be reversed, but the steps from Fahuasi Temple → Beigao Peak are steep.

🥳In Hangzhou, Zhejiang, there is a niche treasure place - Taoguang Temple. It is like a lost pearl, underestimated by many people, but it contains unparalleled charm😎. At the beginning of 2025, I was looking for a small and fun temple to pray for good luck in the coming year, and I came across it unexpectedly [Cute]. This is a holy place where Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism converge, and there is also a tradition of asking for divination and interpreting divination [Kiss]. As soon as you step in, you will be deeply attracted by its unique cultural atmosphere. My dears, follow me to unveil the mystery of Taoguang Temple and experience this multicultural feast✨ 🌟🌟🌟Temple Introduction Taoguang Temple is hidden in the Feilai Peak Scenic Area of ​​Lingyin, Hangzhou. It is located between Lingyin Temple and Yongfu Zen Temple on the way to Beigao Peak. You need to climb a long staircase to reach it [GoForIt]. Its white walls and black tiles blend in with the green mountains and trees, showing its simplicity. In the strong Buddhist cultural atmosphere, Confucian concepts of benevolence and courtesy and Taoist concepts of nature blend with each other. Climb up the Guanhai Tower, and you will be struck by the artistic conception of "the tower overlooks the sea and the gate faces the tide of Zhejiang". You can also draw divination here to seek guidance for the new year🌅🙏 🌟🌟🌟Transportation Guide It is recommended to choose public transportation🚇 [Heart] Lingyin Special Line: There is a Lingyin Special Line at Wulin Gate and Huanglong Sports Center, which goes directly to the scenic area, with few stops along the way, and efficient travel🚀. [Heart] Subway transfer: Take Line 1 at Longxiang Bridge Station, and transfer to the Longxiang Bridge to Lingyin Line (7:30 - 16:00); Take Line 3 and get off at Dongyue Station, exit from Exit D2, and transfer to the Dongyue to Lingyin Shuttle Line (7:00 - 17:00)🤗. [Heart] Regular buses: No. 7, No. 324, No. 505, etc. are all available. During special holidays, additional sections will be added to the route. Please pay attention to operational adjustments in advance and plan your itinerary reasonably📅. 🌟🌟🌟Ticket information To enter Taoguang Temple, you need to buy the Lingyin Feilai Peak Scenic Area ticket first, 45 yuan/person🎫, Taoguang Temple does not require additional tickets. Buy tickets online in advance to avoid queuing on site⏰. 🌟🌟🌟Tour route [Heart] Main Hall: Once you enter the temple, go to the solemn Main Hall and pray devoutly🙏 [Heart] Taoguang Cultural and Creative: The cultural and creative products and objects are exquisite, and you can bring blessings home🎁 [Heart] Guanhai Tower: You can ask for divination and enjoy the beautiful scenery of West Lake and Hangzhou City🌆 [Heart] Taoguang Patriarch Hall: In memory of Taoguang Patriarch, the building is simple and shows the historical heritage📜 [Heart] Taoguang Tea House: The environment is quiet, the plain noodles are delicious, the tea snacks are exquisite, and the fragrant tea is very comfortable🍜🍵 🌟🌟🌟Surrounding attractions [Heart] Feilai Peak Scenic Area: There are unique mountain and forest landscapes and cliff carvings, and the Buddha statues are lifelike🗿. [Heart] Lingyin Temple: It has a long history and is popular with visitors. You can listen to the bells and enjoy vegetarian food. [Heart] Yongfu Temple: You will pass by it on the way, the environment is quiet and full of Zen🍃. [Heart] The No. 1 Temple of the God of Wealth in the World: On the top of Beigao Peak, a popular place for seeking wealth, with a great view💰. [Heart] Shangtianzhu Faxijiang Temple Faxijiang Temple: It is a place where you can pray for marriage, the architecture is very good, and you can also visit the tea garden🌸. [Heart] Hangzhou West Lake Scenic Area - Santianzhu Fajing Temple: The only female temple in Hangzhou, peaceful and solemn. [Heart] Zhongtianzhu Fajing Zen Temple: The environment is quiet and there are precious Buddhist cultural relics📿. 🌟🌟🌟Photography check-in spot [Heart] Taoguang Temple Gate: The ancient gate is decorated with green bamboo, which is very nice for taking photos📷. [Heart] Guanhai Tower: With West Lake and the city as the background, it is a beautiful filming location🌉. [Heart] The courtyard inside the temple: white walls and black tiles, it feels great to take photos in ancient costumes🧚‍♀. 🌟🌟🌟Notes Dress appropriately, don't wear revealing or weird clothes👗. Keep quiet and respect religious beliefs and regulations🙊. The mountain road is rugged and slippery after rain, please pay attention to safety 🚶‍♂. [StarsEyeUU] My dears, come to Taoguang Temple to feel the tranquility and beauty, and wish for a good start in 2025🙏! Moreover, the plum blossoms are about to bloom, and the red plum blossoms in Taoguang Temple are also very beautiful💕!

Hangzhou is a picturesque city with no towering mountains to look up to, but if you want to go hiking, Beigao Peak in the West Lake Scenic Area is definitely a great choice. In early December, I set my first hiking destination here and walked step by step along the Xishan Trail to the top of the mountain. Speaking of hiking, I have climbed Zijin Mountain before, which is indeed quite high. Beigao Peak is not as high, but it is not easy to climb, and I think it is as difficult as Zijin Mountain. I finally reached the top of the mountain after 45 minutes of hard work. The view from the top of the mountain is so beautiful and open that it makes you feel relaxed and happy. But the wind is a bit strong and cold. The First God of Wealth Temple on the top of the mountain is ancient and seems to tell a thousand-year-old story. What surprised me most was that I saw a blood moon on the top of the mountain, and the red moon was really special. When I went down the mountain, most tourists chose to take the cable car for convenience. I wanted to experience the fun of hiking, but I accidentally sprained my foot. Well, this is a little episode of this hiking trip. But then again, life is like this, with ups and downs, surprises and joys, which is what makes it exciting!

Majiawu Observation Deck, also known as Nafuyun Observation Deck, is a popular observation deck in Hangzhou. It is located 420 meters south of the intersection of Taoling Road and Xishan Trail in Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, near the Lingxi Tunnel. From Majiawu Village, you can take the wooden steps, about 1,000 steps, which takes about 40 minutes to climb. The mountain road is relatively gentle, making it friendly for hiking beginners, the elderly, and children. There are also several rest stops along the way. The observation deck offers a 270-degree view of the city, including Beigao Peak, Future Sci-Tech City, Xixi Wetland, West Lake Cultural Square, West Lake, Qianjiang New City, and Qianjiang Century City. Visitors can enjoy the bustling cityscape, such as skyscrapers and busy streets, as well as the tranquility and beauty of natural landscapes such as West Lake and Xixi Wetland. It is a perfect blend of nature and city, offering a unique visual experience. Transportation: Self-driving: Navigate to "Taoyuanwu Fund Town Parking Lot" and climb the mountain from Taoyuanwu. Parking is convenient and the scenery is good. It takes about 30-45 minutes to reach the observation deck. If you climb the mountain from Majiawu Village, parking is difficult and the whole journey is artificial steps with monotonous scenery. Bus: Take bus No. 12, No. 180, West Lake Metro Shuttle Line 3, or Xixi Road Parking Lot Shuttle Line to "Majiawu (Stop on Request)". Opening hours: Open all day Ticket information: No ticket required Best time to visit: Spring and autumn are the best times to visit Majiawu Observation Deck, as the weather is pleasant and the scenery is picturesque. Notes: 1. There are no street lights on the boardwalk of the observation deck, so it is recommended to return the same way before dark. 2. For a better view, it is best to visit on a sunny day with high visibility. 3. There are no supply stations on the mountain, so it is recommended to bring your own drinking water and snacks. 4. There are many wooden steps on the mountain, so be careful when going down. The reflective strips on the steps may affect your vision, so be sure to distinguish the steps carefully.

Record a time when the West Lake Mark Yi Line was not completed. ⛰️The overall route has a small altitude difference and a gentle slope, but the distance is a bit longer. I personally feel that it is not as tiring as the [Love Loop] 🥱 🧗During the climb, you can overlook the West Lake, pass through tea fields and gurgling streams, which is a good visual experience🍃This route is all along the ridge, and there are very few supply points. It is recommended to eat when you just reach Beigaofeng🍜There are instant noodles, water, etc. to satisfy your hunger. The next supply point is at Zhenji Temple. They are very far apart. There are many stone steps, accounting for about two-thirds. Following the two-step route and walking on the dirt road, you can save a lot of leg strength and not be so tired🥳 ‼ ️It's not tough, there are many points to retreat, if you can't do it, just go next time. It's not recommended to go after dark. When we arrived at Guiren Pavilion, it was completely dark. There was really no one on the mountain, it was still quite scary. 🙂‍↔️ 🐕We four teammates set out together. When we reached Meiren Peak, one of our teammates twisted her ankle. It took us some time to escort her down the mountain and return. The two teammates behind us also gave up at Wuyun Mountain. ✋I followed my teammates on the road and walked to the vicinity of Siyanjing. It was too dark, so we gave up the challenge and will take the opposite route next time. ✔️ ⛱️Supply point locations: Laohe Yunqi, Beigaofeng (hot water, instant noodles, etc.), Sanfencha (near Shili Langdang, water and cucumbers), Zhenji Temple (hot water, instant noodles, etc.), Children's Park (near Hupao Road), Yuhuang Mountain. 🗺️Itinerary 🚶🏻‍♀️Route: Laoheyunqi--Jiangjun Mountain--Ninyue Mountain--Lingfeng Mountain--Ruiyun Mountain--Zhuangyuan Peak--Beigaofeng Peak--Meiren Peak--Longmen Mountain--Shirenting--Baiyun Peak--Shizilong--Tianmen Mountain--Shililangdang--Wuyun Mountain (Zhenji Temple)--Jiuxi Linhai Pavilion--Dahua Mountain--Hupao Back Mountain (Guiren Pavilion)--Hupao Main Gate--End🔚 📍Starting point: Laohe Yunqi (Gudang Subway Station Exit B) 📏Distance: 18km (actually 24km, I only walked this much) ⛰️Climbing: 1300+m? 🕐Time: 7h, walking and stopping all the way, walking very slowly 🏕️Equipment: power bank, water, two-step route download, road meal, knee pads (important), long pants (anti-mosquito and sun protection), sun hat, anti-mosquito 🦟 spray (essential for summer)‼ ️Off-road backpack (very useful, can hold a lot of things and is not heavy)‼ ️

Hello, buddies! 👋 This is the first dispatch from my non-stop travel diary✈️—Exploring the world's number one Wealth God Temple! 😎 Haha, I feel like I've transformed into a little Wealth God myself💰. But hey, just a heads up, if you want to avoid becoming a mountaineer, you better ask for directions to the cable car at Beigao Peak first! Otherwise, get ready to embrace an unexpected leg strength training session, those stairs, oh my, they really are a tough 'twist and squeeze'🥵. Remember, don't go via Faxi Temple, or your legs won't make it! Keep the cable car fare in mind: going up is 30, coming down is cheaper, just 20 bucks!⛰️ Once you're up the mountain, 🔔 ring the bell for blessings, oh boy, the caring little Wealth God charges 30 for a splurge! The wishing ribbon is no exception, also a neat thirty. But everyone, pay attention, no need to pay for the ticket in advance, just scan the code there, and you're in for 8 yuan!🎟️ Tell me, don't buy incense at the entrance, don't want to waste money on that! Inside, they have it, priced with sentiment, 30 seen again! Then don't forget to draw a fortune stick, see what your financial future holds, no need to interpret, Baidu understands in a second, thirty you deserve to have!💸 Have your bills ready, tens, twenties, hundreds, it's up to you how much you want to put in the Wealth God box, just follow your heart.🙏 After paying respects, you can stroll around Beigao Peak's Wealth Connection Pavilion, lots of goods, people-friendly prices, there are items for 28, and 39 is not rare—of course, if you want to splurge, there are expensive options too.💎 On the way down, the cable car is worth having. For those who don't like walking, there's an electric car waiting for you at the bottom! The price is super nice, just 10 yuan to the subway station for the two of us🛵 (negotiating the price is also a topic to talk about). Convenient and fast, smooth all the way～just that kind of slick. Overall, I feel it's pretty awesome👍. Gotta make another trip for fulfilling my vow next time～But for those who drive, I wouldn't really recommend it, that traffic jam, oh boy.😤 Anyway, a wonderful journey, well worth a try!🎉

Weekends are, of course, for breathing some fresh air. Beigaofeng is located in the northwest mountains of West Lake, with an altitude of 313.7 meters. It is often mistaken as the highest peak in Hangzhou's urban area due to its relatively greater height among the surrounding peaks of West Lake. It boasts numerous cultural relics, and Mao Zedong has climbed Beigaofeng three times. There are four routes to climb Beigaofeng, namely from the directions of Old He Yunqi, Lingyin, Shang Tianzhu, and Fahua Temple. It is not recommended for beginners to take the Old He Yunqi and Shang Tianzhu routes as they are quite long. We climbed from the Lingyin direction. The route is about 1 kilometer long and takes about 1 hour. The climbing path is relatively gentle and suitable for most people who take the bus to the mountain. However, it is not recommended for those who drive due to traffic restrictions and high parking fees. At the very top of Beigaofeng, there is a temple called Lingshun Temple, also known as the God of Wealth Temple, which requires an admission ticket. There are really a lot of people coming here to worship the God of Wealth on weekends. tips: During the climb, pay attention to safety, and take sun protection and warming measures. Remember to bring a bottle of water~

Lantern Festival coincides with the weekend holiday, just in time to take advantage of the sunny weather to visit Beigaofeng - the Number One Wealth God Temple - to pray for a smooth and prosperous new year Unexpectedly, on the way up the mountain, we encountered the rare and spectacular rime of Hangzhou Our route started from the foot of Laodongyue, passing through Dongyue Temple and Fahua Temple, ascending to the Number One Wealth God Temple, as this path is on the north side of Beigaofeng, where there is less sunlight Additionally, due to the lower temperatures in Hangzhou these past days, the trees on the mountain have all experienced varying degrees of frost rime, which is incredibly beautiful It is also the peak blooming period for Hangzhou's plum blossoms, with red plum blossoms🌸 and wax plum blossoms🌸 interspersed, the clear and crisp ice hanging, enveloping the blooming plum blossoms, truly has a unique charm From the mountaintop, overlooking the entire West Lake·Hangzhou West Lake Scenic Area, the misty water vapor makes it seem like a fairyland

Actually, the title is a bit exaggerated. There are only two 5A scenic spots in Hangzhou, but some people say that the entire Hangzhou is a super large 5A scenic spot. Today I’d like to share with you a hiking route in Hangzhou that’s friendly to beginners, has few people, and offers very pristine scenery. Friends who don’t like to follow the crowd must climb this route! ①Route: Laoheyunqi-Jiangjunshan-Lingfengshan-Beigaofeng ②Transportation: Driving is not recommended, take the subway and don’t go back! Line 3 goes directly to [Gudang Road Exit B], and after walking for about five minutes you will start to enter the mountain. ③Duration: Hike up the mountain and take the cable car down the mountain, the whole journey takes about 2 hours. Key points: There are no toilets in the first half of the journey, and there are very few people. Drink less water, bring dry food, and be sure to wear sports shoes and sunscreen. It is recommended to take the cable car at Beigaofeng when going down the mountain. It will not hurt your knees and the ticket price is 20 yuan. Don't drive! This way you don't have to go back. There were very few people in the first half and the scenery was very pristine. I couldn’t believe that there were so few people in a 5A-level scenic spot! There is no entrance fee for the whole trip. There are only some people when you are almost at the bottom of the North Peak, but it is not particularly crowded. You can overlook the surrounding areas of West Lake and Xixi Wetland throughout the trip, which is beautiful for taking pictures. Just five minutes’ walk from Beigaofeng Cable Car, there is a very healthy and delicious vegetarian restaurant: Qingchun Pumen. The whole decoration is very Japanese style. Once you enter the front yard of the restaurant, all the fatigue from climbing the mountain will be swept away and you will be in a great mood. There are a lot of seats inside and you don't have to queue. All the food is very healthy and delicious. Don't eat at the farmhouse next to it... After dinner, you can ride a shared bicycle through the tunnel in about ten minutes to [Gudun Road Exit C]. Tianmu Li is next to it. Friends who have time can also visit many recent exhibitions. No driving, no backtracking, low-carbon and environmentally friendly, this will really refresh your understanding of 5A-level scenic spots, and it will be another day to love Hangzhou more! North Peak

The beauty‼️ The snow🌨️ day of Beigao Peak is like a fairyland. The snow day that southerners can encounter but not seek, can make the children happy. During the time of drinking water, I was wondering about the light of the sky, but it was bright, and I slightly opened the curtain and the sky was still snowing, and it was bright outside. Look at the time, it’s only five o’clock🕔, what else to sleep, hurry up to the scenic spot. I am from the ticket office of Beigao Peak Cableway, the location can be directly to this location. Along the tea garden, you can see the cableway cable, and at the end, go up the steps at the foot of Beigao Peak on the right. On weekdays, I just climb the mountain and I can reach the Beigao Peak viewing platform in about twenty minutes. Pass through one by one snow-decorated trees to form a round arch 'tree hole'. While watching the scenery and taking pictures, stop and move forward. Along the way, I heard the joyful voices of people who enjoyed the snow, and I came up unconsciously. It's so beautiful ‼️ Absolutely. Standing on the viewing platform, you can see the West Lake, faintly, and the West Lake is unobstructed in clear weather. So take a sip of hot water and continue to move forward. When you reach the top of Beigao Peak, you can continue to enjoy the snow scene. It’s over so soon, it doesn’t exist. Passing through the God of Wealth Temple, there are many branches, such as Lingyin Temple, Taoguang Temple, etc., leading to different directions, I decided to go down the mountain to Faxi Temple a little further away. Climbing mountains, wearing comfortable shoes is very important, especially when it snows, when it melts, the steps and road surface are wet and slippery.

❗️Bei Gaofeng is a must-see for beginners ⛳️Recommended route ⛳️Route: Laoheyunqi Entrance - Jiangjun Mountain - Lingfeng Mountain - Beigaofeng - Majiawu Entrance Observation Platform - Majiawu Village 🚗Transportation: Starting point [Gudang Station Exit B] End point [Gudun Road" C mouth】 ⌚️Duration: 2.5h, about 7km in total, 300m of ascent 🌟Highlights: The route is mostly steps, which is friendly to novices and suitable for family outings; the Majiawu viewing platform has a very wide view, and you can see the scenery of Xixi Entrance and West Lake at the same time⛰ 🤓Others: 1️⃣The route can be both forward and reverse. It takes 20 minutes from Majiawu Village to the viewing platform, and 30 minutes from the viewing platform to Beigaofeng (both are the length of time without stopping in the middle). Both sides are suitable for watching the sunset 🌅 (personally more recommended) Observation Deck) 2️⃣Viewing Platform-Majiawu This section of the road is basically unobstructed and it is quite sunny. Be prepared for sun protection. If you go down the mountain after watching the sunset, it is recommended to prepare a flashlight 🔦 (or a mobile phone flash). There is no sun on the road. There are street lights 3️⃣ Going down the mountain hurts your knees, so it is recommended to walk down the mountain with your feet turned outward or sideways. Friends who don’t know where to go on the weekend, hurry up and make plans, and easily get the oxygen-absorbing and scenic route🥰

Hangzhou life outside of travel will have poetry and distance. Leaves Recommend my favorite hiking line, Fahua Temple - North Peak - Lingyin - Shilitun - Jiuxi, to the highest point overlooking Hangzhou City, enjoy the best air and scenery. Weekend out of the air-conditioned room for a sweaty Pack up your troubles in your old kit bag~Happy weekend