Hangzhou Lingshan 18℃ Immortal Summer Escape Guide

📍Location: Lingshan Scenic Area (Shuangpu Town, Xihu District)
❄️Why choose Lingshan?
A hidden "natural air-conditioned room" by West Lake! An 18℃ constant temperature karst cave, 1000-meter high-altitude rafting, underground cave café—unlock a one-stop "summer escape + light adventure + artsy check-in" triple experience, with scenic shuttle buses throughout, avoiding scorching sun and long walks!

🌟Must-try Highlights
Billion-year Karst Cave Wonder · Lingshan Illusion
Explore the 18℃ constant temperature karst cave, where stalactites transform into "Underwater Dragon Palace" and "Galaxy Waterfall" under light and shadow. Walk through the flowing light tunnel and snap magical photos. The cave stays cool year-round, feeling like autumn in midsummer.
1000-meter High-altitude Glass Rafting
Ride a kayak down a transparent slide, swirling and splashing with mountain breeze, passing through bamboo forests and sea of clouds—a thrilling and refreshing adrenaline rush!
Cave Café · Misty Stream Encounter
At the Karst secret spot Xianqiao Cave, order a cup of "Misty Stream Coffee," hold your iced drink by the stalactites, savor the rich aroma amid misty vapor, full of artistic vibes.
Copper Mirror Lake Boating and Lotus Viewing
Take an ancient-style painted boat on the lake, with clear waves carrying the fragrance of summer lotus. Distant mountains, arch bridges, and flower seas unfold like a painting, fully healing.
🚶‍♂️Half-day Essential Route
Visitor Center → Shuttle Bus to Flower Sea Pier (Copper Mirror Lake Boat) → Lingshan Illusion → Glass Rafting → Xianqiao Cave Café → Shuttle Bus Return
✅ Ticket Reference: Karst Cave + Rafting combo about ¥120, boat ¥40 (frequent discount packages on Trip.com)
✅ Total 3-4 hours, minimal walking, seamless shuttle connection, family/kid and lazy traveler friendly!

🍜Foodie Bonus
Lingshan Kaiyuan Yiju Hotel: Floor-to-ceiling windows facing mountain views, recommended Longjing Shrimp and Bamboo Shoot Old Duck Pot, about ¥80 per person.
Copper Mirror Lake Farmhouse: Steamed white fish and oil-braised spring bamboo shoots, ingredients from fresh lake and wild mountain produce, incredibly fresh!
📌Avoid Pitfalls Guide
Transportation:
Drive and navigate to "Lingshan Scenic Area Visitor Center," 35 minutes from downtown, parking ¥5/hour.
Take Metro Line 6 to Shuangpu Station, then taxi with starting fare to the scenic area (bus 539 to Renqiao stop).
Timing:
Fewer people and better photos before 10:00 in the cave; avoid midday sun for rafting (best after 15:00).
Gear:
Non-slip shoes (wet cave floor) + light jacket (big temperature difference inside/outside cave) + mosquito repellent.
💡One-liner Recommendation
“Hide in the 18℃ billion-year karst cave, raft chasing the wind, drink coffee in the cave—Lingshan is the secret summer utopia for Hangzhou locals!”

Pair with nearby activities:

Overnight in Forest-style Hotel: Lingshan Forest Hot Spring Resort Hotel, soak and stargaze, about ¥300+ per person.
Nearby Check-in: 15-minute drive to Copper Mirror Lake Flower Sea (sunflowers bloom in July), or bike the greenway at Xishan Forest Park.