A Full Guide to a Healing Weekend in the Green Wilderness of Jinhua

1.5 hours west of Hangzhou! A full guide to a healing weekend in the green wilderness of Jinhua🌿
🌄 Secret Adventure Checklist
▫ Strolling through Ancient Zicheng
The bluestone paths connect the spirit of the Tang and Song dynasties, while the dragon mural at the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom Prince’s Mansion tells a millennium-old story. Climb to the top of the Wanfo Pagoda for a panoramic view of the city, where the flying eaves and distant mountains blend into an ink-wash painting at dusk!
▫ Guo Lilong Cherry Blossom Reservoir
A hidden gem of healing scenery! Thousands of early cherry blossoms by the reservoir bloom like clouds and snow in March, and in late autumn, it transforms into a lake sparkling like scattered diamonds💎. Stroll along the greenway to a deserted wild beach and claim the shimmering water all to yourself.
👒 Relaxation Philosophy
➊ Outfit Tips
Cotton-linen long dress + flat woven shoes + straw bag
→ Walk 20,000 steps without foot fatigue, perfect for ancient alleys and tea fields
➋ Photo Tips
▪ At the base of the Ancient Zicheng city wall: use the blue bricks to frame your shot for instant storytelling
▪ Bamboo forest path: capture dynamic shots of your back, wide-leg pants fluttering with fairy-like charm
➌ Healing Moments
→ Listen to traditional storytelling at the old teahouse on Jiufang Alley, paired with a cup of Buddha’s hand tea to while away the afternoon
🦀 Culinary Encounters
▪ Bone broth pot knockout
Locals recommend "Jinying Pot Restaurant"! Suck the marrow and savor the tender meat, the broth is so fresh it makes your pupils dilate
▪ Traditional Buddha’s Hand Cake
Encounter an elderly lady steaming fresh cakes in Xichun Alley, sticky and fragrant with Buddha’s hand citrus, perfectly sweet without being cloying~
▪ Hidden Surprise
Welcome tea and snacks at the Twelve Cedar Resort Hotel in Jinhua! Free Jinhua crisp cake + jasmine tea, a soul-refreshing bite after hiking
🏡 Night Stay in a Mountain Wilderness Utopia
👉 Twelve Cedar Resort Hotel, Jinhua — the highlight of your trip!
✔ Green wilderness at your window: standalone villas nestled among thousands of cedar trees, with egrets flying past your window in the morning🌿
✔ Private starry sky hot spring surprise: soak in the mountain spring pool after a long walk, apply a face mask while watching stars fall into the bamboo forest (secretly: fewer people than popular hot springs!)
✔ Hidden family activities:
Catch crayfish in rice paddies / pick fruits and vegetables with kids
Stream trekking in Yantou Village (just a 5-minute walk from the hotel!)
✔ Culinary knockout: try the steamed river fish with ham at the restaurant "Elegant Banquet," so fresh it’ll blow your mind!
💡 Practical Tips
❶ Outfit warning: the bluestone paths in Ancient Zicheng are many, avoid wearing stiletto heels!
❷ Free photo spots: the red wall corner at Bayong Tower, Wuzhou Post Office’s slow mail mailbox
❸ Hotel recommendation: book the "Cedar View Room"! 270° floor-to-ceiling windows + tatami tea table, soaking in the bath while watching the mountains is super healing
❹ Mosquito alert: mountain wilderness has fierce mosquitoes, bring strong insect repellent!
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