A weekend in Hangzhou is like the gentle waves of West Lake, the Zen music of ancient temples, the gentle breeze in the mountains, and the taste of Jiangnan on the tongue. This self driving experience will take you to unlock N ways to open Hangzhou - from the ancient and modern Song city to the Zen inspired Lingyin Temple; From skiing in the hot springs of the Bamboo Sea to hiking in the secret realm of Jiuxi Smoke Trees. Pack your bags, let's depart immediately! If you have any questions or would like to customize your trip, please contact us!
1. Ten Scenic Spots of West Lake Self driving Tour Line: Install poetry and paintings into the car window
Route design:
Pick up at LongXiangqiao Subway Station → Beishan Street → Yanggongdi → Nanshan Road → Leifeng Pagoda → Sudi → Gushan → Baidi → Broken Bridge
Experience highlights:
● Morning fog Beishan Street: When I drove to Beishan Street at 7:00, the morning light leaked from the wutong leaves was like broken gold.
● Yanggongdi Secret Realm: The scenery is beautiful with few cars, and when you roll down the window, you can smell the fragrance of lotus leaves.
● Overlooking Leifeng Tower: From a drone perspective, you can see the intersection of the lake, tower, and city lines. Remember to bring a wide-angle lens.
● Cold knowledge: The spacing between the six stone bridges on the Su Causeway was designed by Su Shi according to the principle of "changing scenery with each step".
2. Lingyin Temple+Faxi Temple: finding peace of mind in the incense offerings
Self driving guide:
Navigate to the "Lingyin Temple Parking Lot" and there are only parking spaces available before 8am.
Experience highlights:
● Lingyin Temple Medicine Buddha Hall: Touch the base of the bronze Medicine Buddha statue, which is said to be able to dispel diseases and disasters (it needs to be rotated clockwise three times).
● Fan Xi Temple internet celebrity camera position: Walk up the steps of the Buddhist temple, and at the corner, you can take a big picture of "yellow walls, black tiles, and mountains".
● Hidden gameplay: Please ask for a "Get Out of the Order Guard" at the French logistics channel, where the pink sachet hides the mystery of peach blossom luck.
● Tip for avoiding pitfalls: The entrance ticket to Lingyin Temple includes Feilaifeng, but an additional 30 yuan incense and flower voucher is required to enter the temple.
3. Anji Bamboo Sea Hot Spring Skiing: Winter Limited Fun
Self driving route:
Hangzhou Ring Expressway → Hangchang Expressway → Anji Exit → Jiangnan Tianchi (1.5 hours)
Experience highlights:
● First experience at the ski resort: Renting a "penguin suit" for wrestling is not painful, and double board is easier to handle than single board.
● Hot Spring Private Soup: Choose an open-air pool halfway up the mountain, soak in hot soup when snowflakes fall on your eyelashes.
● Easter egg: The Hello Kitty theme park is right next door, and taking parent-child photos under the pink ferris wheel is super healing.
● Data control: The daily reception capacity of the ski resort is limited to 3000 people. It is recommended to book tickets 3 days in advance.
4. Self driving around Qiandao Lake: People swimming in the painting
Route selection:
Chunyang Line (60 kilometers)>Qianfen Line>Ring Northeast Lake Area
Experience highlights:
● Shangjiangbu Bridge: Park at the observation deck by the bridge and see the silhouette of fishing boats in the morning mist.
● Qinchuan Ancient Village: An 800 year old Huizhou style building, with an old camphor tree at the entrance that requires three people to embrace.
● Sunset on Tianyu Mountain: Driving up the winding mountain road is exciting, and the observation deck at the top of the mountain can capture large shots of "sunset melting gold".
● Cold knowledge: There are 1078 islands in Qiandao Lake, which appear as "the world is for all" when viewed from the air.
5. Slow Life in Shaoxing Water Town: Riding a Boat and Eating Yellow Wine and Ice Cream
Route recommendation:
Lu Xun's Hometown → Shenyuan → Donghu Lake → Anchang Ancient Town
Experience highlights:
● Sanwei Bookstore Morning Reading: Arrive before 8 o'clock and take a photo next to the desk where Lu Xun carved the word "morning".
● Shenyuan Night Opera: The garden version of "Hairpin Phoenix" starts at 19:00, with red ribbons tied around the stone bridge railings.
● Anchang Sauce Garden: Buy a 20-year-old aged flower carving jar, and the experienced craftsman will teach you the sealing formula.
● Food radar: Stinky tofu in Cangqiao Straight Street with Mulian tofu is a combination of ice and fire.
6. Liangzhu Ancient City+Qingfeng Mountain House: The collision of literature and small freshness
Self driving guide:
Navigation to 'Liangzhu Ancient City Ruins Park P2 Parking Lot', a 20 minute drive from Qingfeng Mountain House.
Experience highlights:
● Deer Garden Interaction: At 15:00, the deer will be released, and with sliced apples, they will lick your palm.
● Mojiao Mountain Palace: Standing on a rammed earth foundation, imagine the sacrificial scene 5000 years ago.
● Qingfeng Shanfang Sheep Ranch: Photo taken while wearing light colored clothes and carrying grass to feed lambs.
● Tip for avoiding pitfalls: Advance reservation is required for afternoon tea at Qingfeng Mountain House, as it is fully booked on weekends.
The weekend in Hangzhou is a dialogue between mountains and lakes, a fusion of ancient and modern times. From the gentle waves of West Lake to the snow waves of the Bamboo Sea, from the Zen music of temples to the sauce fragrance of ancient towns, there is always a scenery that can touch your heart. Suggest adjusting the itinerary according to the season: visiting lakes in spring and autumn, soaking in hot springs in winter, and drilling caves in summer. Remember to check the condition of the car and prepare mosquito repellent, making the weekend in Hangzhou the warmest chapter in your memory.
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