Autumn family trip to Hangzhou! A romantic and photogenic ride with Didi
Who says taking kids to enjoy autumn is troublesome? On this autumn trip to Hangzhou, even the kids kept saying "I want to come again!" When taking a Didi to West Lake, the car door opened to a crisp woody scent, and the kid leaned in to smell it: "Mom, this is the smell of autumn!" Plus, the driver gave a little fragrance card, which became the kid’s little treasure~ We've gathered family-friendly autumn photo spots and accommodations, so start planning!
1️⃣ **Huagang Guanyu (Viewing Fish at Flower Harbor)**
Rowing a boat through the red leaves, take the kids on a boat tour of the lake. Watching leaves fall on the bow and the kid reaching out to catch them is super cute and perfect for atmospheric photos~
2️⃣ **Beishan Street**
The plane tree leaves are golden, pick leaves with the kids under the trees to make patterns, and rest on benches watching West Lake. The parent-child time is super cozy~
3️⃣ **Gushan “Qiushui Fuqu” (Autumn Water Lotus)**
The autumn leaves are so colorful—red, yellow, green. Teach the kids to recognize different tree leaves. Playing and taking photos together is super fun~
4️⃣ **Longwu**
The autumn tea garden is still a lush green, dotted with colorful forests. Let the kids experience tea picking (just a little), and the photos come out fresh and healing~
5️⃣ **Jingyi Academy**
A hidden ginkgo spot in Gushan. Under the golden ginkgo trees, take parent-child photos with the sunlight filtering through the leaves. The scene is so gentle~
6️⃣ **Huagang Guanyu (Viewing Fish at Flower Harbor)**
Red leaves reflected in the water, the water pavilion full of ancient charm. Stand by the water with the kids, let them hold small stones (safety first), and capture natural moments~
7️⃣ **Quyuan Fenghe (Curved Garden and Lotus)**
Maple leaves replace lotus flowers as the main attraction. Walk on the wooden boardwalk with the kids, listening to them say “maple leaves look like little hands,” so adorable~
8️⃣ **Baoshi Hill**
Easy to climb, no effort for mom! The autumn view of West Lake from the top is stunning. The kid leans on the railing watching the scenery, every snap is a family masterpiece~
9️⃣ **Changle Forest Farm**
Colorful forests surround the reservoir. Camp with the kids, play games during the day, watch the sunset in the evening. The kids don’t want to leave~
🔟 **Xiaduomen Village, Yuhang**
Silver reeds are super photogenic. Walk into the reed marsh with the kids, take parent-child silhouettes. The countryside autumn is so poetic~
🏨 **Accommodation Guide**
Recommended: Amanfayun Hangzhou, a well-known high-end guesthouse with a tranquil, Zen atmosphere, close to attractions, perfect for a safe and comfortable stay with kids~
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Baoshishan Mountain is well connected, and you can go up the mountain from all sides. We went up from Lane 1 to Lane 4, and we could finish the tour in more than an hour without going back. The Baochu Pagoda on the top of the mountain is different from the other pagodas. In general, it is much more beautiful and has a higher play index than Feilai Peak.
20230923 Full day: 1. Baoshishan is a small mountain on the north bank of West Lake in Hangzhou, with an altitude of 78 meters. It was originally named Baoshushan and Gutashan. It was named Longevity Baoshishan by King Qian. It is named because the rock contains agate crystals and sparkles in the sun. It is one of the ten new West Lake scenes, "Baoshi Liuxia", and it is also a great place to climb and enjoy the panoramic view of West Lake. Baoshishan is mainly composed of four major areas: Huanglong Cave Yuanyuan Folk Park, Ziyun Cave, Baopu Taoist Temple, and Baochu Pagoda. ① Address: No. 69, Shuguang Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province (North Entrance). ② Transportation: Direct bus access, easy to park by car. ③ Peak season: None. ④ Duration: 1 day. ⑤ Ticket price: Free, it is an open scenic spot, Huanglong Cave charges an additional ticket of 15 yuan; Baopu Taoist Temple charges 5 yuan. 2. Hangzhou West Lake is a landmark scenic spot in Hangzhou and a world cultural heritage. It has countless footprints of celebrities, legends of famous books, and film and television works since ancient times. It is a must-visit place for tourism in Hangzhou and even in the whole country. The official full name of the scenic spot is West Lake Scenic Area. It has a vast area, with a lake area of 6.38 square kilometers. The water source is drawn from the Qiantang River and flows into the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. The outer land area is 35.64 square kilometers. There are dozens of large and small sub-scenic areas scattered around, covering many types of attractions such as Jiangnan scenery, historical mountains, cultural buildings, museums, and children's entertainment. It takes 6 days to visit all of them. 3. Huanglong Cave Yuanyuan Folk Park is a classical Jiangnan courtyard with "Yuan" culture. It was originally a Taoist temple. There are dense bamboo forests on the hillside, with more than a dozen rare bamboo species. It is one of the ten new West Lake scenes. The ticket price is 15 yuan. The periphery of the courtyard has: ① Archway: 3 holes and 2 floors, made of stone, the night view is more beautiful after the lights are on. There are several cultural and creative stalls in front and behind the archway. ② Gua Stone Array: Stone Bagua pattern. ③ Poetry Gallery: An antique corridor. ④ Yuan Word Stone: The inscription of the big "Yuan" character. 3. Inside Huanglong Cave: ① Liu Hai Playing Toad: A bronze sculpture of Liu Hai boy in the pool, holding a copper coin. Liu Hai was the prime minister of Yan Wang Liu Shouguang during the Five Dynasties. He was one of the five northern ancestors of the Quanzhen Sect of Taoism and one of the nine gods of wealth in the folk. ② Touyuan Pool: A sculpture based on the theme of the ancient pitching pot game, named Yuanyuan Butterfly Dream, with an abstract butterfly shape in the center. Visitors can throw coins to wish for wealth, love, marriage, literature, officialdom, and children. The equipment is Under installation. ③ Xiyuan Grand Stage: a stage for drama performances, where young actors from the Huanglong Yue Opera Troupe "Drama Plum Blossom Award" and "New Yue Opera Ten Sisters" perform every day at 9:30, 10:15, 11:00, 13:45, 14:30, 15:15, and 16:00. ④ Cuiyun Pavilion: an antique pavilion. ⑤ Xinyuefu: a small house, with the Huanglong Folk Music Performance Hall inside. The Silk and Bamboo Folk Music Band was established in 1984, mainly playing silk and bamboo music. It is currently closed. ⑥ Yue Lao Temple: The main deity is Yue Lao. Nearby are the square bamboo garden, the pool, the Huanglong boy (a sculpture of two boys back to back, which means auspiciousness and fertility in folk), the Xiangmei Pavilion (a small viewing pavilion on the south side of the pool, the best place to watch the small waterfall opposite), and the Hezhi Pavilion (a large corridor pavilion suitable for many people to gather). ⑦ Yuanyuantai... The word count exceeds the limit, continue in the last picture
The beautiful and tall Baochu Pagoda stands tall on the eastern peak of Baoshi Mountain. It is a prominent and beautiful landmark on the West Lake landscape. Baochu Pagoda, also known as Yingtian Pagoda, Baoshi Pagoda, and Baosuo Pagoda, was built by Wu Yanshuang, the prime minister of Wuyue Kingdom in the Five Dynasties, to help King Qian Hongchu, who was summoned to Beijing (Kaifeng), return safely. It was initially built with nine floors and was named Yingtian Pagoda, also known as Baochu Pagoda.
The temperature dropped sharply and there was a light rain. I started climbing alone at eleven o'clock at the foot of the gemstone mountain. Although I've been here more than a dozen times, it's a unique trip. From Hangzhou City Station to the Children's Palace by No. 7 bus, it was half past ten. We ate bowl noodles at Zhonger Noodle Hall on Baolu Road and began climbing mountains. After about ten minutes'walk, we came to a flat slope with a folk residence, where there were several families and the ruins of the Great Buddhist Temple. Looking up, I saw a large archway built in the Republic of China. The original stone Buddha niches before the Qing Dynasty were destroyed completely during the Cultural Revolution. There is a bookstore about two hundred meters up the stairs. They can read books, drink tea and coffee. A young couple runs it. Because there are no tourists in the rain, the hostess leans against the door and plays the harmonica. It's very pleasant. Turn left on the stairs and you can see the National Protected Cultural Relics Pagoda. Despite several repairs, there are still traces of the old age in the mottles. On the opposite side of the tower is a hill with a pavilion and a stone tablet in the pavilion. One of the ten sights of the West Lake. The Broken Bridge Baidi and the Lixi Lake can be seen on the side mountain road. Goling is the boundary of gemstone mountain. Having the view of jumping on the road and the Lianhe Memorial Hall. Downhill is Beishan Road, you can go to Yuewang Temple. Traveling for three hours, it's worth it. It's very pleasant. This record.
Gemstone Mountain, a mountain just up in Hangzhou. Yangchun March, spring blossoms, friends to slowly feel the mountain scenery along the way, there are flowers, trees, birds, laughter. You can go up the mountain from several ports. It's better to go up Huanglong Cave or Golden Drum Cave for more fun. About 20 minutes walk, then first to the first balcony, here is a good place to watch the sunrise. Then he went up the mountain to the left and arrived at Baoluo Pagoda in about 10 minutes. You can climb up to the top of the gemstone hill and have a panoramic view of the West Lake. You can also appreciate Baolu Beauty at close range. Isn't her graceful posture just like a beautiful woman?
Baoshishan is located on the north bank of Huli Lake in West Lake in Hangzhou. It is named Baoshishan because the rocks on the mountain are rich in iron oxide and are ochre red. Under the sunlight, they look colorful and sparkling like flowing clouds. In the selection of the new ten scenic spots of West Lake, it was named "Gemstone Flowing Clouds". Choose a hiking trail on Beishan Road and climb up the stairs. The towering trees around you will provide plenty of shade, and it is quiet and comfortable. There are Baochu Pagoda, Shouxing Stone and Dengkai Ridge on the top of the mountain. From the top of the mountain, you can have a panoramic view of the beautiful scenery of West Lake, or you can wait for nightfall to watch the meteor shower.