The second New Year's blessing temple fair at Lingshan
by SKYLAR JENNINGS
Feb 21, 2024
Tyndall + The Wizard of Oz 🍃 The perfect summer getaway||
Today, we're revealing a hidden gem that even locals rarely know about—Lingshan Scenic Area! It’s truly a summer paradise 🌬️ with temperatures over 8°C cooler than downtown, shrouded in mist like a fairyland ✨
📍【Transportation Guide】
🚇 Subway riders: Line 6 "Ke Hai Road Station" Exit B1 → Bus 539 to "Lingshan Cave Station" → 10-minute walk
🚗 Drivers: Navigate to "Lingshan Scenic Area Visitor Center," parking fee 4 RMB/hour, capped at 24 RMB
🎫【Ticket Tips】
🔹 Must-try basics:
Lingshan Illusion: 29 RMB (free with cultural tourism card)
Xianqiao Cave: 39 RMB
🏄 For rafting fans:
Xianqiao Cave Rafting Combo 79 RMB (save 38 RMB)
Lazy Package 99 RMB (includes Lingshan Illusion + Tongjian Lake boat ride + shuttle bus)
🚶♀️【Itinerary】
1. Explore Xianqiao Cave → 2. Check in at Lingshan Illusion → 3. Pray at Lingshan Giant Buddha → 4. Thrilling rafting at Xianqiao Cave
⚠️ Tip: If you don’t want to raft, you can take the scenic shuttle directly to Xianqiao Cave
🛍️【Local Specialties】
The new "Four Elegances of Jiangnan" Longjing Tea Cake is stunning! 🍵
✔️ Real Longjing tea leaves inside
✔️ Sweet and refreshing, not greasy
✔️ Available in 10 stores citywide
Best of all, free samples! Who doesn’t love free treats? 😝
🏞️【Nearby Attractions】
Tongjian Lake | Zhijiang Cultural Center Four Museums | Songcheng | China Academy of Art Xiangshan Campus
Recommended to visit together for a one-stop tour of Hangzhou’s western suburbs!
⚠️【Caution Tips】
▪️ Lots of bats inside the cave 🦇, avoid if you have claustrophobia!
▪️ Wear non-slip shoes! No high heels 👠
▪️ Bring snacks! There’s little food inside the scenic area
▪️ The cave is narrow and steep, proceed with caution
💡Xiaoya says:
Although it’s a man-made attraction, it’s super photogenic 📸
Recommended for locals nearby to check out
Or if you’re visiting Songcheng, you can stop by for a half-day
Definitely the perfect summer cooling spot ❄️
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