West Lake Mountains, Nine Creeks and Eighteen Streams | Hiking Ten Miles of Langyao, Highlights of Longjing Village

Day 1 Shanghai → Hangzhou → Jiuxi → Shanghai

07:15

07:15-07:30 Gather at the designated location of China-TravelNote and sign in.

07:30

Depart on time, with interactive onboard activities and itinerary introductions, and lots of laughter along the way!

10:30

Arriving at Jiuxi on the bank of Qiantang River in Hangzhou, we stretched out and set off, going up from Jiuxi Village, passing Xizhongxi, stopping along the way, playing in the water and taking photos. This is the wild and interesting Jiuxi Shibajian, and before we knew it, we arrived at Longjing Village, the birthplace of the famous West Lake Longjing tea.

At noon, find a suitable place in Longjing for a picnic (bring your own dry food, snacks and water, and remember to share).

Entering the quiet valley, overlooking from the Lion Rock Observation Deck, you will enjoy a broad view and a great mood. In the distance are the three Tianzhu Lingyin Temples, which are full of Zen.

2:30 PM

Arriving at [Shili Langyao], the view here is excellent. It is so magnificent to see the distant view from a high place. We should take a group photo here!!!

After passing Wenbi Peak, we will reach Wuyun Mountain (Zhenji Temple). When we get here, we must take a photo under the ancient ginkgo tree (over 1,400 years old).

Then we descended all the way to Yunqi Bamboo Path, a very quiet place with towering ancient trees and the beautiful bamboo paths of Hangzhou.

4:30 PM

Arriving at the end of the hike, the bus had been waiting for us for a long time, so we boarded and headed back to Shanghai.

7:30 PM

Back to Shanghai. Everyone was still reluctant to leave and kissed goodbye with tears in their eyes!!!

Driving time: Shanghai to Jiuxi, about 3.5 hours

Hiking: The whole journey is about 11km, with a total ascent of 410m and an altitude of 360m. The road condition is good.

Note: Due to limited access to the West Lake Scenic Area, buses are restricted from entering.
It is recommended to take bus 324M from the Yunqi Bamboo Path bus stop at the end of the hike to Songcheng East, Ganying Bridge South, and then get off at the return meeting point.

Q: Is the activity completed? How many people are required? A: Most activities along the surrounding outdoor leisure routes will be confirmed when 10 or more people have paid. For some activities, please refer to the page for details.

Q: Will the trip continue if it rains? A: If it rains lightly to moderately, the activity will continue as normal. If it rains heavily, the activity will not be carried out and a full refund will be given.

Q: Can I participate if I exceed the age limit? A: If you exceed the age range but your physical condition allows, you can participate and you can register first.

Q: Are there any vacancies? A: You can register directly and the pass status will be displayed. If there is a substitute, please wait patiently.

Q: Do I need to pay the room rate if I register alone? A: For non-preferred accommodation routes, single tourists do not need to pay the room rate.

Shili Langyao: China-TravelNote Traditional Route, a classic route southwest of Hangzhou, passing through the famous West Lake Longjing tea area, with a broad view and rich cultural heritage!

Nine Creeks and Eighteen Streams: Located in the mountains west of West Lake, a famous scenic spot in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, the Nine Creeks and Eighteen Streams meander for 7 kilometers from Longjing to the Qiantang River. The waters of the Nine Creeks originate from Yangmeiling and merge with the streams of Qingwan, Hongfa, Fangjia, Foshi, Baizhang, Tangjia, Xiaokang, Yunqi, and Zhutou along the way. They are called the Nine Creeks because they flow through green mountains and valleys and merge with countless small streams.