The Most Beautiful Hiking Routes in Hangzhou
by EnchantingStellarMatrix
Oct 23, 2025
1️⃣The most beautiful corner of Gushan Road
Navigate to Xiling Bridge. There are very few people there between 5–6am.
2️⃣Yunqi Bamboo Trail
Here you'll find bamboo forests, pavilions, and more. It has a great atmosphere on rainy days.
3️⃣Liulang Wenying Park
Liulang Wenying Park is one of the "Ten Scenic Spots of West Lake," and is full of greenery.
4️⃣Quyuan Garden
The park has flowers in spring and lotus flowers in summer, with a different view at every step.
5️⃣Wansong Academy
Navigate to the Wansong Academy parking lot to check in at the aerial corridor before going inside to play.
6️⃣Jingci Temple
One of the four ancient temples in the history of West Lake. "Evening Bell Ringing at Nanping Hill" also refers to this place.
7️⃣Hangzhou Botanical Garden
Next to the Han Meilin Art Museum in the garden is a Buddha head sculpture. Further inside, there are attractions such as Yuquan Fish Leaping.
8️⃣Maojiabu
A real-life "Wizard of Oz," with few people, quietness, and great comfort.
9️⃣Turtle Pool
A hidden secret of West Lake, with winding paths leading to secluded spots, perfect for a comfortable stroll.
1️⃣0️⃣Taiziwan Park
The park has lawns, bridges, streams, benches, and more, making it ideal for relaxing.
1️⃣1️⃣Yun Song Study
It has the charm of a Suzhou garden and is also the former residence of Mr. Jin Yong.
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💁♀️[Three-day Itinerary]
Day 1: Liulang Wenying Park → Wansong Academy → Jingci Temple → Taiziwan Park
Day 2: Xiling Bridge → Quyuan Garden → Hangzhou Botanical Garden → Yun Song Study → Maojiabu
Day 3: Jiuxi Yanshu → Jiuxi and Eighteen Streams → Longjing Village → Yunqi Bamboo Trail
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