The ultimate autumn hike in Hangzhou! The secret realm of Zhejiang West Tianchi, where the silvergrass sea of clouds is breathtaking!

🍂 The ultimate autumn hike in Hangzhou! The secret realm of Zhejiang West Tianchi, where the silvergrass sea of clouds is breathtaking!
Autumn in Hangzhou is not just about the sweet scent of Osmanthus in Manlong and the romantic plane trees on Beishan Street! Today, let me introduce you to a hidden gem for hiking with fewer crowds and beautiful scenery—Zhejiang West Tianchi! Here, you can instantly experience Nordic-style landscapes, and the autumn scenery is so stunning it leaves you speechless! 🥹

🌾 Hills covered with silvergrass, an autumn exclusive
These are not reeds, but the cooler and more elegant silvergrass! The entire hillside is covered with a fluffy golden carpet, and when the wind blows, it looks like waves rolling 🌊. Every snapshot looks like an artistic masterpiece, creating an immersive atmosphere!

☁️ Stunning sea of clouds, like a fairyland
This is a perfect spot to watch the sea of clouds! After rain when the sky clears, the rolling clouds appear and disappear among the mountains, and Tianchi looks like a sapphire embedded in the hills 💎, so beautiful it takes your breath away!

🚶 Wuyue Ancient Trail, hiking fun
Hike a section of the Wuyue Ancient Trail uphill, where the bluestone path carries an ancient charm. Along the way, streams babble and the forest is lush. With dappled light and shadows, the hike becomes poetic and full of life~

📌 Hiking tips

Route: Zhejiang West Tianchi Leli Peak loop (Two Steps Navigation 🧭, total 11 km, 900 m elevation gain, easy and stress-free!)
Gear: Wear long pants 👖 (lots of branches, don’t get your pants torn like I did!), bring trekking poles, and carry enough food and water (no supply points along the way!)
Season: Best in October-November, when autumn colors are at their peak!
This autumn, quickly gather your friends and come to this secret realm to create your own exclusive autumn memories! 🍁

Post by GlobalWayfarer | Oct 18, 2025