Hangzhou Qingliangfeng Travel Guide

Qingzhiwu Travel Guide (Latest Edition, July 2025)

📍 Quick Intro

Dubbed "Little Kyoto by West Lake," Qingzhiwu is just a 5-minute walk from Zhejiang University's Yuquan Campus and adjacent to the back gate of Hangzhou Botanical Garden. This ancient village offers a one-stop slow-living experience with dining, accommodation, and leisure.

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[○]1. Transportation | Free Entry | Open 24/7

🚇 Metro: Exit at B of Huanglong Sports Center Station (Line 3) → 5-min bike ride or 15-min walk.

🚍 Bus: Take routes 28/21/89/118 to "Yuquan (Qingzhiwu)" stop—village entrance is right there.

🚗 Drive: Navigate to "Qingzhiwu," but! Weekends bring heavy traffic and scarce parking (¥10/hour, max ¥60). Recommend metro + walking.

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[○]2. Best Seasons & Times

1⃣️ Mar–Apr: Peach blossoms, sakura, and botanical garden plums bloom in succession. Arrive before 8:00 AM for fewer crowds.

2⃣️ Sep–Oct: Osmanthus fragrance fills the air at ~25°C, perfect for outdoor coffee and photos.

3⃣️ Night visits: Lantern-lit alleys + water channel reflections stay lively until 21:00 in summer.

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[○]3. 2-Hour Highlights Route (Photos + Bites)

1️⃣ Village entrance’s viral "Peach Blossom Tunnel" → 2️⃣ White-walled murals by stone-paved water channel → 3️⃣ Pǔshù Café’s glasshouse (try latte/osmanthus latte) → 4️⃣ Enter botanical garden via side gate (¥10 ticket) for vintage plum trees on lawns → 5️⃣ Return for spicy fish at "Old Place" or sliced noodles at "Taste of Jiangnan."

📸 Top photo spots:
1⃣️ Moon gate framing blossoms (east wall of Pinmei Garden)
2⃣️ Water reflections + wooden bridge (backlight at 15:00)
3⃣️ B&B white walls + vine-covered windows (Instagrammable minimalism)

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[○]4. Stay | Boutique B&Bs Galore

1⃣️| Blue Lotus Creek | Japanese courtyard | ¥380 | Riverside terrace for stargazing |

2⃣️| William’s Toffee | Kids’ slide room | ¥420 | Includes children’s reading nook |

3⃣️| Huā Gé | Chinese tatami | ¥350 | Breakfast under osmanthus trees |

4⃣️ Weekend rates typically rise ¥50–100; book one week ahead.

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[○]5. Eat in Qingzhiwu (¥50–100/pax)

1⃣️ Old Place: Must-try mildly spicy fish, crowd-pleaser.

2⃣️ Taste of Jiangnan·Green Hill: Yellow croaker noodles with pickles + drunken crab, authentic Zhejiang flavors.

3⃣️ Coffee lovers: HillTop (pour-over) / Another Café (osmanthus latte).

4⃣️ Late-night: Village entrance BBQ stall (after 21:00)—grilled rice cakes + pork belly recommended.

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[○]6. Nearby Combos

1⃣️ 10-min walk: Hangzhou Botanical Garden (¥10, "Secret Garden" lawn).

2⃣️ 15-min bike ride: Curved Yard & Lotus Pool, Yue Fei Temple, Spring Dawn at Su Causeway.

3⃣️ 30-min bus: Lingyin Temple + Feilai Peak (direct via Route 7).

4⃣️ Family add-on: Feed pigeons at Zhejiang University’s track or try campus cafeteria meals.

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[○]7. Pro Tips

1⃣️ Wear: Cobblestones → flats; summer mosquitoes → pants + repellent.

2⃣️ Avoid: Post-10:00 AM holiday crowds (photo queues); weekend café waits ≥30 mins.

3⃣️ Budget: ¥100 covers food + souvenirs; botanical garden ¥10 (student discount 50%).

4⃣️ Luggage: Free 2-hour storage at village entrance’s Pǔshù—just make a purchase.

[○] Final Note

Arrive pre-8:00 AM for crowd-free flower photos, sip osmanthus latte, then retreat to a B&B for cicada songs—this is Hangzhou’s most laid-back 24 hours.