Nine Creeks in the Misty Forest

❗️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

I didn't have the chance to experience the beautiful scenery of Hangzhou during the Asian Games, but I found stunning gradient colors in Hangzhou at the end of November. I've been to Hangzhou many times, and in the past, it was more about nostalgia, missing everything about my school days. Every time I went there, I would stroll along the route I used to take, reminiscing about the 151 tram on Yan'an Road. With two braids trailing behind me, occasionally a braid would come loose, the driver would get off the bus, pull the wire a few times, align it with the track, and then continue driving. This time, I was more in search of beautiful scenery. Hangzhou at the end of November was like a knocked-over palette. Cycling on the road from Lingyin to Beishan Street, the sunlight filtered through the dense leaves, and the golden plane tree leaves slowly fell with the wind. All worries can be put aside for the moment, and there is an irresistible urge to shout out loud. It's really too comfortable. From Jiuxi Yanshu to Lingyin Yongfu Zen Temple, then to Xiling Bridge and Bai Causeway, along Nanshan Road from Taiziwan to Huagang Guanyu, the golden or earthy yellow leaves are interspersed with red Japanese maples, reflected on the water surface, it's hard not to feel that the people of Hangzhou are fortunate.

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.

Hangzhou Jiuxi Scenic Spot is a forest area as famous as Xixi Wetland Park, which is very suitable for outdoor hiking. It's a good place to travel all year round and not far from the city, so it is better to take public transportation there, you can have many lines depending on where you start you travel. Driving there may hit traffic jam, you must make a preparatory. Jiuxi is also the origin of the famous West Lake Longjing Tea. Here, you can see the flow of streams, you can see the tall shrubs, and you can feel the ups and downs of the hills. Find a tea shop to enjoy a cup of local green tea, get more close to the local farmer’s life. Visiting the Lian temple is also a good choice, which is located in the middle of the Jiuxi scenic spot, you can find it on the wayside.

Inside Westlake lots to be explore like the Nine Creeks in the Misty Forest Located west of West Lake. The nine creeks merge and flow together until they form a Y-shaped brook. The name "Nine Creeks in the Misty Forest" comes from the thick mists that descend on the forested slopes . This is also the place where authentic Shiling Longjing Dragon's Well tea comes from. It is a wonderful place to enjoy tea , as many tea houses along the way. You can take a buggy to take you to the center of the area, it cost 8 rmb PP one way. Or choose to walk it’s about 1 hour , but you get to enjoy the tea fields see the creek up close. The water is so clear it’s amazing. Along the way you have snacks and shops to buy drinks , but taking your own is also a good idea. Once at the main area , you will see the beautiful waterfall and the river. A great place for a day trip. Cost : Free ( food and other items you will pay ) 🚘🚕🚌 1) Bus stop Jiuxi Stop on apple map. Or type Jiuxi New Village. Here a public bus will drop you to the entrance and walk in 10 minutes. 2) most cars can’t drive in. You need to be left at front or have him drive inside until you are told you can’t enter. Over all many hikers , a day stroll for sure. Fresh air and it’s just nice.

This hike was very nice to see the tea leaves and creeks and water scenery. you can even get coffee at the cafe. It’s serene and peaceful to trail hike up here in Hangzhou. Take a picnic 🧺

[Hiking nine miles and eighteen miles, enjoy natural oxygen bar] Hangzhou is a group building in the past, basically the West Lake, so this school sister decided to play something different ~ recommended stay On the mountain, you can enjoy the natural oxygen bar around you. Jiuxi 18 is one of the most typical ~ This is surrounded by streams and tea mountains. The trail is located between Longjing Village and Jiuxi Yanshu on the west side of Hangzhou West Lake. About 30 minutes, the difficulty is not big, both men and women are suitable for all ages - fresh air, birds and flowers, every visitor's face is written with a happy heart [consumption] First of all, this is free of charge - public toilet resources are also in place. There are many tea houses and farmhouse restaurants outside the scenic spot, and the price is within reasonable limits. [Go to way] 1. Walk. If you are staying at a nearby hotel or homestay, you can walk to it. 2. Self-driving/taking a taxi. There are parking lots in Jiuxi Yanchang and Longjing Village, which can be driven by car or taxi. 3. Bus. There are also bus stops nearby, but there are fewer trains. 4. Bicycle. A lot of people have been riding bicycles along the way, which is also a good way. (We also saw the skateboarding, the young people are really very fun and creative, and there is a feeling that someone will step on a scooter or roller skating...)

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～

As a semi-Hangzhou local, if you ask me what I love most about Hangzhou, I would answer 'I love the greenery everywhere in Hangzhou'🌿. Spring in Hangzhou is not just about West Lake; these tea mountain and stream hiking trails truly represent Hangzhou's 'spring mountain climbing'🌳. Compared to West Lake, I prefer these❸ less crowded, eye-protecting, and lung-nourishing spring hiking routes, which are comfortable and healing～1️⃣Tea Museum—Shang Maojiabu—Feilai Peak Sculptures—Lingyin Temple⏱️Tour Duration: 4-5 hours Walking from the tea garden closest to West Lake all the way to Lingyin Temple, isn't this a kind of off-peak travel method?～ In Shang Maojiabu tea garden, there is also a lonely big tree, which probably 99% of Hangzhou people don't know about🌳2️⃣Jiuxi Smoke Trees—Jiuxi Eighteen Streams—Longjing Village—Ten-mile Langdang—Yunqi Bamboo Path—Meiling South Road⏱️Tour Duration: 5-6 hours Hangzhou's most classic spring and summer hiking route, the whole journey is quite long, and you can plan the trip according to your own physical strength. The Jiuxi section is more suitable for beginner hikers, with streams, tea gardens, and ancient trees🌲 all the way, making it very comfortable to walk～ Ten-mile Langdang is relatively more tiring as it involves climbing, but the magnificent tea mountains are worth it～🌱 Yunqi Bamboo Path is like a fairy-tale secret realm, or just walk along Meiling South Road, the tea gardens by the road are also pleasing to the eye!3️⃣Changdai Village—Guangming Temple Reservoir—Longweiba Mountain Pond Reservoir⏱️Tour Duration: 3-4 hours Surrounded by tea mountains, there is a pool of clear water, such a beautiful scene is probably only found in Hangzhou!

❤️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‼️

1️⃣ During the May Day holiday, avoid visiting the West Lake area during the day as it's extremely crowded. It's recommended to go early in the morning when there are fewer people and the morning light is soft, which is great for photography. During the day, you can visit the areas around West Lake, such as Nine Creeks in Misty Forest, Yunqi Bamboo Pathway, and Longjing Tea Village. The scenery deeper in West Lake is more beautiful, the paths are quiet, it's not crowded, and you can listen to the sound of springs and the chirping of birds and cicadas, gaze at the vast tea plantations, savor the fragrance of Longjing tea, and enjoy a lovely time walking or cycling. 2️⃣ You can take a bus directly to Nine Creeks in Misty Forest and start hiking up the mountain. Take the bus down from Longjing Village, or you can walk all the way up, which takes about four to five hours round trip. We once rode bikes from Leifeng Pagoda all the way up, and halfway, we had to push our bikes for a bit. Going downhill was like lightning with continuous braking, and it only took 20 minutes to get back to Leifeng Pagoda, haha. 3️⃣ If it's a sunny day, don't miss the sunset over West Lake; it's incredibly beautiful. The tourist boats and painted boats on the lake are dyed red by the sunset, resembling an oil painting. You can bargain for the price of a manually rowed boat, and in the evening, you can cut the price in half, which is much cheaper than in the morning. 4️⃣ For internet-famous streets like Hefang Street, it's best to casually stroll around in the evening or early morning. It's not a big deal if you don't go, as it's commercialized and crowded, making it less comfortable to visit. Instead, I recommend visiting old streets like Wuliu Lane, Chengtou Lane, Dama Lane, and Shiwuku Lane to see Hangzhou's old buildings, full of local life and authentic local snacks, which are especially wonderful. 5️⃣ The scallion pancakes in Dama Lane cost five yuan each, which is much more authentic than the internet-famous ones that cost ten or twenty yuan. The Bao Mei pastries in Chengtou Lane, Pian Er Chuan, water-fried buns, wontons, and tofu pudding from time-honored brands cost only a few yuan and are delicious. Su Qin's home-cooked dishes like white-cut chicken and braised bamboo shoots are authentic Hangzhou cuisine, and you can get several dishes for just a few dozen yuan, which is tasty and a great value. The green dumplings, osmanthus cakes, and zongzi in Shiwuku Lane are so good that they make my mouth water just thinking about them. 6️⃣ As for accommodation, it depends on your budget. If you're looking for something nicer, you can stay near West Lake at places like Dahua or Xinxin. If you want to visit Lingyin Temple, you can stay nearby. In the city center, I recommend Zancheng Hotel, an old brand, which is convenient for eating, playing, and taking public transport. Additionally, Hupao is a great location for a holiday, quiet and elegant, with an excellent surrounding environment, suitable for friends who like peace and quiet. 7️⃣ When visiting Hangzhou during the holiday, especially if it's your first time, don't go to the internet-famous shops. You won't get the essence of Hangzhou's cuisine, which is all in the residential areas. Just wander around the residential areas, and you can't go wrong with inconspicuous shops with many locals sitting inside. There are no price traps, so go ahead and eat boldly. For a big meal, you can choose famous time-honored brands like Ziyi Hall, Jinsha Hall of Four Seasons, Xin Rong Ji, or more ordinary places like Xin Bailu and Grandma's Home. 8️⃣ Hangzhou's pastries are also very good, suitable for personal enjoyment or as gifts for friends and family. Zhi Wei Guan, Cai Zhi Zhai, and Nan Song Hu Ji are all good choices, with a wide variety, and quality assurance. I've bought from them many times and have rarely been disappointed. 9️⃣ A special reminder for those coming to Hangzhou during May Day: do not drive to the scenic spots. Do not drive, do not drive, as parking is very hard to find. By the time you find a parking spot, it might be two hours later. It's recommended to take a taxi or the subway. You can drive in the suburbs, but it's highly discouraged to drive to urban scenic spots.

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.