How to Explore Tonglu? This Guide Has You Covered
by Adams Katherine Kath
Apr 22, 2025
I've been to Tonglu six or seven times, and each time it amazes me✨
Once rated by National Geographic as one of the "Best Travel Destinations in the World"
A place where poets and scholars have roamed through the ages📍
And a real-life version of the "Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains" painting🏞️
Don’t know where to go this summer? Tonglu must be your first choice!
💎【Must-Visit Attractions】
1️⃣ Daqi Mountain Forest Park
- Known as Zhejiang’s secret sapphire
- The alpine glass lake is even more beautiful than Jiuzhaigou! A pool of crystal-clear water💦
- On sunny days, the lake surface looks like a glowing sapphire🌟 Koi fish "swim in the air with no place to rest"
- A green fairyland feeling all the way🌿 Easy hiking, perfect for family trips
📍Address: Daqi Mountain Road, Tonglu County, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province
2️⃣ Yaolin Wonderland
- The most beautiful karst cave in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai
- The cave is grand and the lighting design is super aesthetic! Perfect for stunning photos📸
- A great place for kids to learn! Understanding the formation of stalactites is super fun
📍Address: Yaolin Town, Tonglu County, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province
🍜【Foodie Must-See】
Tonglu cuisine is truly amazing!
✔️ Tonglu Rice Cake: a soft, chewy soul snack
✔️ Yaoji Noodle House: a long-established local favorite with daily queues
✔️ Fuchun River Fish Head Hotpot: a fresh and delicious river delicacy
🏨【Accommodation Guide】
Recommended to stay at a guesthouse by the Fuchun River, with stunning river views right outside your window!
- Banyan Tree Tonglu (luxury) 📍Fuchun River, Tonglu County
- Sanjiangkou Guesthouse (cost-effective) 📍Downtown Tonglu County
🚗【Transportation Guide】
By car: 1.5 hours from Hangzhou
High-speed rail: Hangzhou East Station → Tonglu Station 35 minutes
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