Recommended classic hiking routes in Hangzhou

Hangzhou is a beautiful and characteristic city. It has been known as the city of paradise since ancient times. Hangzhou is rich in cultural and natural attractions. There are also a lot of good places for hiking and mountain climbing in the surrounding areas. Here are the details. Recommended.

Route map: Shangtianzhu - Shililang_ - Wanlinbei Mountain - Yunxi Bamboo Trail - Shangtianzhu

Choose to go up the mountain from Shangtianzhu instead of Yunqi You can go up the mountain on Zhujing, so you can climb less. The reason is very simple, because the altitude of Tianzhu Bus Station is already 129 meters, while the altitude of Yunqi Zhujing Bus Station is only 25 meters.

The climb is nearly 100 meters less. After going up the mountain, you will pass by Shili Lang_ and Wanlin Beishan; after going down the mountain, you can visit Yunqi Bamboo Trail for free; finally, take bus No. 103 to Shangtianzhu; a perfect closed loop. Finished with elegance.

Attractions along the way

The geographical location of Shangtianzhu is very good. Mountaineers traveling from south to north often choose to rest and stop here. What’s more, the vegetarian meals here only cost 5 yuan. Eat a bowl, sorry for your mouth and wallet.

Lao Zheng rides an electric bike, which is parked in front of the temple. If you take a bus, get off at Shangtianzhu Station. There are buses 103, 121, 324, etc. If you come by car, , there are also parking spaces nearby, 10,000 in total, which is convenient.

So, let’s start from Shangtianzhu, go south, and walk along this eight-foot-eight-foot-wide cement road. Go through the bridge opening and continue straight ahead.

Please allow me to explain this picture. If friends come from the city by bus, sit here - go to Tianzhu Bus Station. You can also get off and cross the road as the arrow points. , go straight up the mountain.

This road is uphill, there are no steps, and cars can also drive. It crosses an inexplicable first bridge outside the sky. This is a farmhouse-style hotel.

When you encounter a fork in the road, choose the direction to Yangfengling. This section of the mountain has long steps. Please grit your teeth and complete the climb.

After several twists and turns, Fanyin Pavilion is in front, and victory is in sight. Although it is a little tiring, it is much easier than climbing Wuyun Mountain from Yunqi Bamboo Trail. Fanyin Pavilion is a modern pavilion, and It has no appreciation value and is more for tourists to rest. The altitude here is 260 meters. At this point, the most tiring mountain climbing section is basically completed. Most of the rest is gentle slope roads and peaceful roads. We take a rest and then walk happily The mountain road below.

Shililang_, which section of the mountain road is the real Shililang_, I am confused myself, there is no need to be more serious, beautiful scenery is king, anyway, the route we take today must be It is a section of Shililang Road, and it is the essence of the road. Therefore, please allow me to call the section from Fanyin Pavilion to Wangting Pavilion Shililang Road, although this section is only 3 miles long at most.

We walked in the direction of Wuyun Mountain, which means we continue to walk towards the south. The mountains in Hangzhou, even in autumn, are always green. The occasional yellow tree is very eye-catching. On such a small road, I feel like singing.

On one side of the road is Longjing Village. Longjing Village is 100 meters above sea level and is at the "bottom of the pot". Foreigners like to climb Lang_ling from Longjing Village. Lao Zheng also climbed it in the summer, although it was very tiring. , but the scenery is superb.

And autumn is even more beautiful. The tea garden is neat, but the trees in the tea room are random in twos and threes, standing tall, like the guardians of the tea garden. Even with a full head of hair, they still look beautiful. Not forgetting the original intention, the ancient road paved with small stones, walking along the mountain, has a simple beauty.

There are several branch lines along the road that connect to Lang_Ling. Fortunately, the guide system of Lang_Ling Scenic Area is very complete. You don’t have to worry about getting lost. We just need to remember that we are heading towards Wuyun Mountain. The direction leads to beautiful peaks and ridges, a broad view, clear and quiet scenery.

The picture above shows the Sanjiakou. The cement road on the right is to Meijiawu Village, and from Meijiawu to Longjing Village, connecting these two famous tea-producing villages, which is what we just said. When I walked through Lang_Ling, I always felt that the tea farmers in Hangzhou were very happy.

I think this section of the road, not just me, but also many friends, feels that this is the most beautiful section of the road in Shililang_. Forgive me for not being able to capture the most beautiful charm. I also ask you to lift your blankets, get up, and come for a walk in person.

Continuing forward for a while, we will encounter a strange-style pavilion - Wangting.

The base of the pavilion is actually a small house, a place for mountain rangers to rest.

The reason why the _Wang Pavilion was built here, I guess, is that the view here is wide and it is easy to detect fire alarms in time.

We went up to take a rest, and the next step was an ancient road called "Wanlinbei Mountain".

Why is it called Wanlinbei Mountain?

The Chinese characters are really exquisite. These four simple words vividly summarize the characteristics of this section of the road. Walking on the back of the mountain, you will see trees and weeds along the way. , covering this ancient road back to the mountain.

The back side of the mountain is yin, and spring water often seeps out from the cracks. Walking this section in summer, you almost don’t need to wear a straw hat, and it’s cool!

But this autumn, the mountains in Hangzhou , it is still quite dry. There is not a drop of water in the two reservoirs. Although it is covered by thousands of forests all the way, when you get here, there is a gap.

Looking into the distance, you can see the beautiful peaks and mountains, and your mind will open up a lot in an instant. You can also see such natural scenery not far from the city center, and you will feel a sense of happiness living in Hangzhou.

Wanlinbei Mountain is actually a gentle uphill road. After all, Wuyun Mountain is the highest point of our mountaineering. It is about 351 meters above sea level. At a height of more than 300 meters, the bamboo forest is still so lush. It can be seen that The vitality of the bamboos on the Yunxi Bamboo Trail at the foot of the mountain is so strong that it can extend all the way to the top of Wuyun Mountain.

This is the ruins of Zhenji Temple. Ginkgo leaves are falling all over the ground and no one is cleaning them, which makes it even more beautiful like a sad autumn painting fan. The ginkgo tree is my favorite type. It is brave and heroic, with golden armor. , awe-inspiring and majestic, with unique and beautiful leaf shapes, and the fruits it bears are good for the body. There is a 1400-year-old ginkgo tree here, which can be counted around. The trunk is no longer intact, and trees grow among trees, forming a cluster of their own.

In summer, Zhenji Temple is lackluster; in autumn, it is different. Appreciating ginkgo trees in autumn is an elegant thing. This is the oldest ginkgo tree in Hangzhou. Look at the red cloth strips in this circle. Hangzhou people worship this tree as a sacred tree.

Okay, we are going down the mountain. Right in front of this thousand-year-old sacred tree, there is a bluestone road that leads directly to the Yunqi Bamboo Path. The bamboo forests in this area seem to have come to welcome you in advance. Yes, everyone lined up along the road to pay attention. Walking faster on such a smooth bluestone road will make you feel uneasy.

Unfortunately, the sunset waits for no one. I have to speed up my pace and rush down the mountain like a wolf and a tiger. My heart is tired when I go up the mountain, and my knees are tired when I go down the mountain.

After rushing to this unknown pavilion, Lao Zheng took a rest and looked back at the way he came. His legs were sore and he was glad that he did not go up the mountain from this point.

The pavilion just now was just halfway up the mountain, and then it was a snake-like circuit down the mountain. This section of the way down the mountain was really grueling.

Finally the terrain became gentler, and we seemed to have reached the bottom of the dock. The bamboo poles were standing upright, and a few maples were very flamboyant under the blessing of the setting sun. This was obviously a good moment for photography! My pace suddenly changed. Become soothing.

The beautiful scenery of Yunqi Bamboo Trail. Who said that the scenery of Yunqi Bamboo Trail is only suitable for spring and summer appreciation. In the late autumn of Yunqi Bamboo Trail, the colors are richer and warmer, with its own halo, bamboo, ancient The pavilion, with its maple leaves, is elegant yet elegant, deeply impressing every visitor who passes by.

Go to the ticket office and walk a hundred meters further. At the intersection is the bus stop, Yunqi Zhujing Station. You don’t have to go to the other side of the road. It’s right here. Wait for bus 103 or 121 and take the bus to Shangtianzhu. stand.

There are 7 stations in one *** from Yunqi Zhujing Station to Shangtianzhu Station. If you have enough time and energy, then go to Shangtianzhu first and walk a few steps along Meiling South Road. Anyway, you can get on the bus at any time. Route 103 arrives at 20:30 at the latest.

For example, opposite the Yunqi Zhujing bus station is the nationally famous Internet celebrity tree. If you don’t go in and take a few photos, who knows whether you have actually been to Hangzhou?

For another example, this row of cypress trees is tall and straight. They are also very red. Recently, this area has become an Internet celebrity. Meiling South Road is really beautiful. Lao Zheng will come more often in the future. I didn’t bring aerial photography this time, otherwise If you look at it from the air, it shouldn’t be too beautiful.

If you take the bus, you don’t have to worry about overriding it. You go through the tunnel and arrive at Shangtianzhu Station. The journey is smooth and it only takes 20 minutes to get there. You will sigh that it takes 100 minutes to go up the mountain and to go down the mountain. 10 minutes, anyway, we have completed a closed loop. If you are hungry at this moment, you can go to Tianzhu to have a dinner first.

Summary

Lao Zheng set off at 12:30 on 2019-12-08, and it lasted 3 hours and 23 minutes, with a total distance of 12 kilometers

Cumulative ascent: 402 meters, cumulative Descent: 476 meters (details)

Minimum altitude: 25 meters, maximum altitude: 351 meters,

Maximum speed: 6.7 kilometers per hour