I declare that Yuhuang Mountain is the easiest mountain to climb in Hangzhou! ||

||. This is probably the easiest mountain to climb in Hangzhou
Because you can drive up the mountain!
Because it has ancient temples, grottoes, caves, and Bagua fields
Because you can overlook West Lake, Qiantang River, and Leifeng Pagoda
It is Yuhuang Mountain in Hangzhou

Here are three recommended ways to climb the mountain
✅ Route A: Self-driving + hiking: Drive 35 minutes from [Hangzhou East Railway Station] to [Yuhuang Mountain Ticket Office], hike up the mountain from the main entrance of the ticket office, about 40 minutes to the top, all the way up the stairs
‼️ This route is suitable for mountain climbing enthusiasts, requires physical strength, but the scenery along the way is pleasant, and the experience is very good

✅ Route B: Self-driving: Navigate from [Hangzhou East Railway Station] to [Yuhuang Mountain Ticket Office] about 15 km, drive 35 minutes to arrive, turn left after entering the gate, and drive up the mountain, about 10 minutes to reach the parking lot halfway up the mountain
‼ This route is more time-saving and labor-saving, suitable for family trips with the elderly, children, and pets, but it is more challenging for driving skills!

✅ Route C: Public transportation: Take Metro Line 4 to [Shuichengqiao] and transfer to Bus 87 at Exit A to [Yuhuang Feiyun], then take the tourist bus at the entrance to the mountain, round trip 14/person, the bus goes directly to the top of the mountain
‼️ This route takes more time and money, but is less labor-intensive

👾 Travel tips

1️⃣ Water and food on the mountain are more expensive, so you need to bring your own water and food. If you have the conditions, you can bring a mat and food, and camping on the top of the mountain is also a good experience
2️⃣ There are many roads up Yuhuang Mountain, and there are many roads down the mountain, but it is still recommended to take the hiking trail, which is all stairs, especially for those with children or limited physical strength
3️⃣ If the weather is good, it is recommended to go up the mountain at 3-4 pm, you can watch the sunset on the mountain
4️⃣ There are many mosquitoes and insects on the mountain, so be prepared to repel insects and mosquitoes