As the saying goes, there is heaven above and Suzhou and Hangzhou below. Therefore, Hangzhou can be said to be a paradise on earth. Hangzhou is a beautiful city, and of course, the people here are also very beautiful. So, in the season of spring, how should we play in Hangzhou? Let's take a look at the latest travel guides for Hangzhou
Hangzhou Three day Tour Route
D1 Leifeng Pagoda - Sudi - Huagang Watching Fish - Santan Yinyue - Baidi - Broken Bridge and Remnants Snow - Southern Song Dynasty Imperial Street - Qinghefang Street
D2 Hangzhou Lingyin Temple - Meijiawu - Songcheng Scenic Area
D3 Xixi Wetland - Wulinmen Wharf - Gongchen Bridge
DAY 1
Leifeng Pagoda
Originally built in 977 AD, it was posthumously named Qian Hongchu of the Northern Song Dynasty The recently deceased wife Sun, also known as the 'Huangfei Pagoda'. Due to its location on the south bank of West Lake, Leifeng gradually became known as the "Leifeng Pagoda". But what is more well-known is that it originated from the Chinese folk story "The Legend of the White Snake". Although the old tower collapsed in 1924, this one was built on top of the original tower and remains one of the ten scenic spots of West Lake
Opening hours: 8:00-19:00 (March 16th to October 31st); 8: 00-17:30 (November 1st to March 15th of the following year)
Ticket: Adult 40 yuan; Half price for teenagers and students; Disabled people are free (subject to official website information)
Suggested travel time: 1-2 hours
Remarks: During peak seasons and holidays, there will be a lot of passenger flow, so it is recommended to travel during off peak hours
Su Causeway
The old city Su Gong Causeway was built by Su Dongpo in Hangzhou as an official building, and is a tree lined embankment that runs through the north and south of West Lake. With a total length of nearly 3 kilometers, green willows provide shade on both sides of the asphalt road on the embankment, allowing visitors to stroll and enjoy famous West Lake attractions such as the Three Pools Moon and Leifeng Pagoda
Opening hours: Open all day
* * *: 0571-8717919
Suggested playtime: 1-2 hours
Remarks: There are basically no sales points on the Su Causeway, but there are small shops at both ends where you can buy drinks and cold drinks. There are many small restaurants at the north end where you can dine
Flower Harbor Fish Viewing
Located south of West Lake, near the entrance of Su Causeway.
Opening hours: Open all day
* * *: 0571-87963033
Suggested playtime: 1-2 hours
Remarks: Spring and summer are the best time to admire flowers and fish
Three Pools Reflecting the Moon
Located on the southern central part of West Lake, it is the largest island in West Lake with beautiful scenery and serene surroundings. The entire island is shaped like a "field", with an island bridge connecting the outer and inner crosses, adorned with pavilions and pavilions. The interior is naturally divided into four lakes by the island bridge, and the "bamboo path leading to tranquility" art wall in the central oasis is full of poetic and picturesque charm
Opening hours: 8:00-17:00
Ticket: 20 yuan (excluding boat ticket)
* * * *: 0571-8717919
Suggested visit: 1-2 hours
Remarks: To get to the island, you must take the West Lake cruise ship. After that, you can return by boat to any of the ports in Huagang, Hubin, Zhongshan, and Yuemiao with your ticket
Originally named Baishadi, it is connected to a broken bridge at one end and Pinghu Autumn Moon and Gushan at the other end, with a flat asphalt in the middle The road. On both sides of the road are neatly planted willows and peach trees, and when you look up, you will see the beautiful scenery of West Lake, which is very suitable for a leisurely stroll. When the Tang Dynasty poet Bai Juyi was appointed as the governor of Hangzhou, he wrote in a poem: "My favorite is to travel east of the lake, where the green poplar trees shade the white sand embankment." This refers to this embankment. Later generations named it Baidi in memory of this poet
Opening hours: Open all year round
* * *: 0571-87977767
Suggested visit: 0.5-1 hour
Remarks: During peak seasons, this place is often overcrowded, so try to avoid the peak tourist season
Broken Bridge and Remnants of Snow
Due to the story background of "The Legend of the White Snake", Xu Xian and Bai Niangzi met on the Broken Bridge, adding a touch of romance to this long bridge. Tourists who come to Hangzhou inevitably come here to take a stroll and even admire their 'destined ones'. The best view of the Broken Bridge is when it snows in winter, and the entire bridge is covered in snow, as if it were broken. But since it rarely snows in Hangzhou, we can only hope for good luck in this kind of scenery
Opening hours: Open all day
* * * *: None
Suggested playtime: 10-20 minutes
Remarks: Avoid weekends and the Golden Week of Tourism, and try to choose staggered playtime
DAY2
Hangzhou Lingyin Temple
Also known as "Yunlin Temple", it is known as one of the "Five Mountains" of Jiangnan Zen Buddhism. Located in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, backed by the North Peak and facing Feilai Peak, it was founded in 326 AD of the Eastern Jin Dynasty and covers an area of approximately 87000 square meters. As the earliest famous temple in Hangzhou, it preserves numerous exquisite cultural relics from various dynasties, and visitors to worship Buddha come in a continuous stream every day
Opening hours: 7:30-17:30 (admission stops at 17:15)
Ticket: 45 yuan
Suggested visit: 1-3 hours
Remarks: There is a private parking lot in the scenic area, but the fee is unreasonable; The vegetarian food in the temple is very authentic and the prices are cheap; Spring is the best season for sightseeing.
Meijiawu
Located on both sides of Meiling Road in the western hinterland of West Lake Scenic Area, about 10 kilometers away from downtown Hangzhou. It is also the most characteristic rural natural village and tea culture leisure tourism area in the suburbs of Hangzhou. Surrounded by green mountains, the village is full of lush tea trees. Walking here, the air is filled with the fragrance of tea polyphenols, which feels very comfortable
Opening hours: Open all day
* * *: 0571-8717919
Suggested playtime: 4-5 hours
Remarks: Try to avoid weekends and holidays, as there are many tourists and most of them drive by themselves, and parking spaces are difficult to find
DAY 3
Xixi Wetland
The park is located in the western part of Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, only 6 kilometers away from Wulinmen in the main urban area of Hangzhou and 5 kilometers away from West Lake. The total area of the park is about 11.5 square kilometers, divided into the eastern wetland ecological protection and cultivation area, the central wetland ecological tourism and leisure area, and the western wetland ecological landscape enclosure area. The environment here is serene, with numerous waterways, and taking a boat tour is the best way to experience the wetlands
Opening hours: 7:30-18:30 (from April 1st to October 31st); 8: 00-17:30 (November 1st - March 31st of the following year)
Ticket: 80 yuan
Suggested visit: 3-6 hours
Note: Although each scenic spot can be reached on foot, it will be easier to take a boat; Online ticket booking requires 1 hour in advance; Every year during the Dragon Boat Festival, some rivers are closed. The Wulinmen Wharf is located in the West Lake Cultural Square and was built in 1978 at a cost of 1 million RMB. The total construction area is 3925 square meters, making it the largest river passenger terminal in the province. From here, you can take a boat tour of the canal using your citizen card. The entire journey costs only 3 yuan per person and takes about 30 minutes
Opening hours: Open all day
* * *: 0571-85190851
Suggested playtime: 30 minutes
Remarks: During the flood season, if the water level is too high, the dock ships will stop sailing
Gongchen Bridge
Located north of Daguan Bridge in Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, it is connected to Lishui Road and Taizhou Road to the east, Qiaolong Street to the west, and Xiaohe Road to the west. Founded in the fourth year of the Chongzhen reign of the Ming Dynasty and rebuilt in the eleventh year of the Guangxu reign of the Qing Dynasty. The total length of the bridge is 92 meters and the width is 5.9 meters. The bridge body is constructed with staggered stones, with long locking stones running through it. The bridge deck is in a soft arc shape and is a three hole stone arch bridge. Because "Chen" means imperial palace, the tall arched stone bridge symbolizes welcoming and respecting the emperor, hence the name of the bridge
Opening hours: Open all day
* * * *: None
Suggested playtime: 10-30 minutes
Remarks: A large number of residential buildings have been preserved near the bridge, and a commercial street has been opened. If you are interested, you can take a look