Qiandao Lake Scenic Area
"Forest Oxygen Bar" is a great place to breathe fresh air and cleanse your lungs. You can cycle around the lake and enjoy nature with friends, or take a raft to appreciate the beauty. Don't miss the boat tour of the central lake islands, the romantic Moonlight Chapel, and more. It's perfect for friends who prefer self-driving and want to choose a niche one-day tour. Start from Hangzhou to discover various beautiful niche spots like lighthouses and private viewing platforms!
Lingshan Town · Nianhua Bay
Known as 'Little Kyoto', the entire town features grand Tang-style architecture. The design of the streets and alleys is very beautiful, making you feel like you've traveled back in time. In the evening, there is a Five Lantern Lake performance. There are also many charming, ancient-style inns where you can stay for a night. The next day, you can conveniently visit the very efficacious Lingshan Giant Buddha.
Daming Mountain Scenic Area
Daming Mountain has been upgraded to a 4A scenic area. You can enjoy spring flowers, summer streams, autumn leaves, and winter snow. Additionally, you can experience the suspended walkway, the super long internet-famous kilometer slide, the hundred-meter waterfall, and the ten-thousand-meter cave. Then, you can conveniently visit the outdoor park Wind Valley, which is a half-hour drive from Daming Mountain.
If you want to visit a place with less commercial atmosphere, choose Nanxun Ancient Town. You can explore well-preserved late Qing Dynasty mansions and their back gardens. It's perfect for a holiday getaway, with very few people around. Unlike other ancient towns with their bustling nightlife, Nanxun is quiet and very pleasant. On-site tickets are 15 yuan more expensive, so it's recommended to book online~
With a 92% vegetation coverage rate, it is a popular summer resort for Hangzhou residents. It has been rated as one of the 45 travel destinations worth visiting by The New York Times. The lush bamboo forests and the clear, inexhaustible mountain springs are truly enchanting!
Longwu Tea Garden
Few tourists, very niche, hidden on the outskirts of the city, this 'millennium tea town' is a paradise with vast fields of Longjing tea. It's a perfect place to spend a quiet afternoon by the lake, brewing tea and reading books with friends!
