Nine Creeks and Eighteen Streams in Hangzhou | Dense tea plantations and gurgling streams!

Day 1 Nanjing → Hangzhou → Nanjing

07:00

7:00-7:15 Gather and sign in at Nanjing Metro Line 1, Andemen Station, Exit 1, where you will see the yellow China-TravelNote flag.

07:15

We got on the bus on time and set off. Led by the team leader, the team members introduced themselves to each other and talked and laughed all the way. Before we knew it, we were approaching our destination.

11:00

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

12:00

Lunch (bring your own dry food, snacks, and water, remember to share)

2:00 PM

Arriving at Shili Langyao, there are beautiful tea plantations along the way. The view here is great. Climbing up and looking far into the distance, it is so magnificent. We want to take a 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 descend all the way back to the starting point, forming a loop!

5:00 PM

When we arrived at the end of the hike, the bus had been waiting for us for a long time, so we got on and returned to Nanjing.

9:00 PM

After returning to Nanjing, everyone was still reluctant to leave and kissed goodbye with tears in their eyes!

Driving time: about 4 hours

Hiking: The whole journey is about 12km, takes about 5-6 hours, and the climb is about 400m

Shili Langyao: China-TravelNote Classic 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 in Yangmeiling and merge along the way with the Qingwan, Hongfa, Fangjia, Foshi, Baizhang, Tangjia, Xiaokang, Yunqi, and Zhutou streams. The Nine Creeks are named after them, as they flow through lush mountains and valleys, joining countless smaller streams.