Comprehensive Tonglu Travel Guide

Tonglu Travel Guide: Landscape Secrets and Slow Living Experiences

Known as "China's Most Beautiful County," Tonglu is nestled in the southwest of Hangzhou, famous for the Fuchun River landscape, ancient villages, and leisurely pastoral life. This super practical guide will help you unlock the beauty of Tonglu.

Must-Visit Attractions
Yaolin Wonderland: A karst spectacle in East China. The stalactites inside the cave resemble a fairyland under the light. It is only 18°C in summer. The ticket price is CNY 116, and the tour takes about 2 hours.
Yanziling Fishing Terrace: The retreat of hermits in the Eastern Han Dynasty. Take a boat trip on the Fuchun River and climb the East and West Terraces to enjoy the scenery. The CNY 125 ticket includes the boat ticket. Understanding "Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains" adds more elegance.
Daqishan National Forest Park: "Little Jiuzhai in Hangzhou". The bamboo forest trails, waterfalls, and Tianchi are suitable for hiking. The slide down the mountain is super exciting (CNY 50 extra).
Fuchun River Little Three Gorges: Take a painted boat to enjoy the scenery. The red leaves season is the most beautiful. You can buy a joint ticket with the Fishing Terrace.
Luchi Village and Shishe Village: Free ancient villages. You can play in the water at Luchi Bay, taste rice sieve climbing in Shishe Village, and stay overnight to encounter the morning mist and river view.

Food Recommendations
Must-try Tongjiang mandarin fish, glutinous rice steamed bun with meat, rice sieve climbing, and fried steamed bun with stinky tofu. The farmhouses in Luchi Village and the night market in the county are the most authentic.

Accommodation Options
For high-end options, choose Tonglu Conrad Hotel for a secluded mountain village life; for cost-effective B&Bs, we recommend Baiyunyuan in Luchi Bay and Shishe Saxiu.

Transportation and Itinerary
It is a 1.5-hour drive (from Hangzhou) and a 40-minute high-speed train ride to Tonglu Station. It is more convenient to charter a car for CNY 300/day. For a one-day tour, you can arrange Wonderland, Fishing Terrace, and ancient villages; for a multi-day tour, you can experience rafting and folk customs.

Travel Tips
Be careful when taking photos in the cave and choose paid projects carefully; the best time for tea picking is from April–May, and the best time for sun-drying is from September–October; riding on the greenway and picking in the mountains is full of fun. The beauty of Tonglu is hidden in every scenery you slowly explore.