Moved to tears by this small city in Zhejiang

Every visit brings new discoveries in Tonglu
Once rated by National Geographic as one of the "Best Travel Destinations in the World"
A timeless journey for poets and scholars
Also a real-life version of the "Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains"
With summer vacation here, all kinds of ways to escape the heat and have fun are available
【About Transportation】
Self-driving is preferred! About 1.5 hours from Hangzhou to Qinxixiang Valley, free parking at the scenic area, about 20 minutes by car to Fuchun Taoyuan, or take the high-speed train to "Tonglu Station" and then a taxi.
【Fuchun Taoyuan】
Scenery that rivals Guilin! A hidden gem near Hangzhou that most people don’t know about, where you can explore caves, forests, bamboo rafting, and glass drifting all in one day
⭐️ Jiuxiao Biyun Cave
A 28,000 m² "Asia-Pacific’s largest cave hall," with a natural 18°C air conditioner
Stalactite clusters + underground lake "Mirror of Heaven," a cave version of the dreamy Chaka Salt Lake
⭐️ Roller Coaster + Glass Drifting
Roller Coaster: 400-meter jungle coaster with speed control (slow speed recommended for sightseeing)
Jungle Glass Drifting: 360° double spiral transparent slide, thrilling as you pass through wild oak forests
⭐️ Xiaoyao Yanling Lake Bamboo Rafting
Drift on a bamboo raft over clear waves, with picturesque reflections of green mountains on both sides, instantly stepping into the Fuchun Mountains painting
⭐️ Palm Island
The final leisure area, free drinks + hammocks to relax, perfect for stunning photos
【Qinxixiang Valley】
Hangzhou’s "Little Bali"! Canyon creek tracing, cave adventures, trendy waterfall café, top scholar culture check-in, unlocking a cool summer secret spot!
⭐️ Canyon Creek Tracing • Immersive Water Play
Creek tracing + Xianggu boardwalk hiking
Follow the cool stream upstream, water knee-deep, safe and refreshing! Shallow areas for catching fish and shrimp, water fights, highly recommended for kids
⭐️ Waterfall Café
Tonglu’s first waterfall café! Orange spiral staircase + panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, sit by the waterfall drinking iced coffee, full tropical vibes, listen to the waterfall and enjoy the view on the first floor, overlook the canyon on the second floor, instantly "pretend you’re in Bali."
⭐️ Top Scholar Cave
A naturally air-conditioned cave! Pass through narrow passages only wide enough for one person, climbing is fun (cave entrance temperature as low as 22°C)

Post by EMORY VEGA | Jul 2, 2025

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