Strolling Through Hangzhou's Bamboo Path

Thousands of emerald bamboos sway gently in the mountain breeze🍃
A secret bamboo grove for a leisurely day, soothing both heart and mind

Embrace the lush greenery of early summer and start your oxygen-rich journey at Yunqi Bamboo Path
✅One of Hangzhou's New West Lake Ten Scenes
✅Filming location for "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"

Address: No.8, Meiling South Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou
🎫 Tickets: Adult ¥8/Student ¥4 (Free with park card)
⏰ Opening hours: 7:00-17:00 (Last entry at 16:30)

🚶 Recommended Routes:
✅Easy Route (1.5 hours): Entrance→Heart-Cleansing Pavilion→Wooden Boardwalk (take left path)→Suspension Bridge→Rain Shelter Pavilion→Miyun Pavilion→Huangzhu Pavilion (turnaround point)→Douyun Pavilion→Double Steles Pavilion→Huilong Pavilion→Yunqi Bamboo Path Stele Pavilion
*This route doesn't climb the mountain, avoids backtracking, and covers all major scenic spots (the wooden boardwalk is accessed via the left path near Heart-Cleansing Pavilion)

✅In-depth Route (3 hours): Entrance→Heart-Cleansing Pavilion→Yunqi Bamboo Path Stele Pavilion→Huilong Pavilion→Double Steles Pavilion→Rain Shelter Pavilion→Miyun Pavilion→Huangzhu Pavilion (turnaround point)→Douyun Pavilion→Zhenji Temple Ruins (Temple of Wealth)
*Recommended for mountain hiking - visit main attractions first before ascending! No backtracking needed!

✅Challenging Route (6.5 hours):
Jiuxi→Jiuxi Misty Trees→Jiuxi Eighteen Streams→Longjing Village→Shili Langdang→Zhenji Temple→Yunqi Bamboo Path
*Entering from Jiuxi grants free admission🎫

🙋‍♀️Must-Visit Spots
▪️The Lonely Tree (must-photograph): The iconic solitary tree in the tea field opposite the scenic area. (Location: Tea field by the roadside opposite parking lot/near "Yunqi Bamboo Path" bus stop; the iron gate was locked during our visit, but you can shoot through the gap)
▪️Heart-Cleansing Pavilion: Crystal-clear pool water mirrors thousand-year-old maple trees that turn crimson in autumn. The poetic scenery lives up to its name - truly cleansing for the soul. The actual view surpasses any photograph!
▪️Huilong Pavilion: Features the famous window frame from "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".
▪️Zhenji Temple Ruins (Temple of Wealth): Ancient temple ruins from the Five Dynasties period. Recommended for fit visitors who enjoy hiking!

🙋‍♀️How to Get There⁉️
🚌Bus: Take routes 103/1314/121/324M to "Yunqi Bamboo Path" stop, entrance is right there.
🚇Subway: Exit at "Fenghua West Road" station, transfer to bus 324M or take a taxi (about ¥15).
🚗Drive: Navigate to "Yunqi Bamboo Path", parking available at scenic area.