Outside the bustling city, there are three ancient temples. Among them, Shàngtiānzhú serves as one of Guányīn Bodhisattva's spiritual places, attracting few tourists but enjoying a thriving incense culture. Zhang Guorong's fans have placed a memorial tablet for him in the Dìzàng Temple, and every year on his birthday and death anniversary, fans come to pay their respects. However, what the locals love even more is the serene environment of Sāntiānzhú, located among attractions such as Báiyún Peak, Rǔdòu Peak, Rǔdòu Spring, and Báiyún Spring, making it perfect for hiking and enjoying nature.
To truly understand the essence of a city, one must visit its university. Zhejiang University Zijing Campus, founded in 1897, is located by the Qiantang River and the Moonlit Mountain, next to the Liuheta Pagoda. With well-preserved red brick old teaching buildings, strolling through it can evoke a strong atmosphere of the Republican Era and a scholarly ambiance. Due to its unique historical architectural style, Zhejiang University Zijing Campus is also a popular filming location for movies and TV shows, such as the drama "Left Ear" and the film "Aftershock."
Melancholy in the cloud
Millennium ancient village, serene and tranquil. Standing in the courtyard of Fayun Anman, walking on the thousand-year-old stone path, it feels like history transcends the air and is permeated with the fragrance of plants. This is what we long for, the scent of our homeland, and the tranquility it brings.
Quiet Bamboo Sea, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon. As one of the filming locations for "Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon," the bamboo in Yunqi Bamboo Trail flourishes abundantly with the unique essence of Hangzhou, making it an excellent place to retreat and find inner peace. There are also pavilions like Xixin, Sanju, Huilong, Yuxing, Huangzhu, and Yuyu available. The murmuring stream flows along the trail, and ancient trees line the end of the bamboo trail. There are also cafes and tea houses where you can sit and enjoy tea. In today's high PM2.5 environment, such a place to cleanse the lungs is truly delightful.
Yuhu Bay
South of West Lake, amidst the mountains and waters. Hidden among the mountains and waters lies the Bay of Bathing Swans, which contains a multitude of historical relics, such as the Huangmiao Tower, Wuzhuangyuanfang, and Zijiu Grass Hall. Pavilions, towers, archways, and grassy halls, in the tranquil silence where no one is around, allow one to feel the sorrowful and desolate feelings of the Southern Song Dynasty.
Incense is burned along the ancient road, where wild interests abound. The name "Maojiabu" comes from the fact that the village entrance was covered with thatched grass during the Ming and Qing dynasties, and it was named after the abundant wild interests. This is also the starting point of the famous "Incense Ancient Road". It is a good place to find peace in the bustling West Lake area. On one side are the thatched grass and scattered rocks, with beautiful lake and mountain scenery, full of wild interests. On the other side, white tea flowers in the tea garden are competing to bloom, and the large green areas are fresh and pleasing against the blue sky and white clouds.
Mount Jiuyao
Pavilions and towers overlook West Lake. Jiuyao Mountain is connected to Nanping Mountain by stone steps. It takes about 1000 steps to walk from the foot of Nanping Mountain to the top of Jiuyao Mountain. It takes about half an hour to an hour to hike up the mountain. At the top of Jiuyao Mountain, there are pavilions and towers with the charm of the Jiangnan region, where visitors can rest. While enjoying the view from a high point, one can take in the beautiful scenery of West Lake. The night climbing route through Jiuyao Mountain is quite well-known locally in Hangzhou. Watching the starlight reflecting on West Lake from the mountaintop is definitely a unique experience.
Hangzhou imprint, come and visit. This may be the most run-down community in Hangzhou city. The roads are narrow, the sanitation is messy, and the houses are low, but this is a community that relies on Fenghuang Mountain and has old buildings, old railways, and is full of strong local atmosphere. It is indeed one of the favorite places for locals to visit. The community is located at the foot of Fenghuang Mountain, the site of the Southern Song Imperial City. The entire community is built along the mountain, with a quiet environment. There are national key cultural relic protection units, such as Fantian Temple Jingchuang, as well as Moon Rock, Shengguosi Temple, and the Guanyao site of Lao Hu Cave. The cultural heritage is very profound. Hangzhou School of Arts is also the alma mater of Tang Wei and can also be visited.
Liangzhu is in good relationship and located in the north of Fenghuang Mountain. The story of Liangzhu has been passed down through the ages, and Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai studied together for three years in the Wan Song Academy on the Wansong Ridge in the north of Fenghuang Mountain. The academy, established in the Tang Dynasty, has a profound historical heritage. The academy often holds activities related to traditional culture, including hanfu, flower arrangement, calligraphy, rosary, embroidery, etc. It is a great choice to come to this academy in the mountains, listen to a book, taste a cup of tea, and attend a "Wansong Lecture" to cultivate one's character and temperament.
China Academy of Art, Xiangshan Campus
Traditional gardens, modern fashion. As the first stop of the first episode of "Run, Brothers", the Xiangshan campus of the Academy of Fine Arts is undoubtedly in the spotlight. As an educational institution that nurtures artists, its architectural features and surrounding environment are worth exploring. Many of the buildings here are Wang Shu's original creations, combining the dynamic curves of the buildings with the undulations of the hills, forming a visual link. The corridors and walkways, like snakes, shuttle between the interiors and exteriors of the buildings, astonishing onlookers.
