1. Overview of Hangzhou
"There is heaven above, and there are Suzhou and Hangzhou below." Hangzhou has been called "Paradise on Earth" since ancient times. It has mountains, springs, lakes, bridges, towers, and temples. The world has a good impression of Hangzhou. The impression is full of beautiful words, whether it is the natural scenery of lakes and mountains or the historical places of interest.
mentioned in the third season of the BBC documentary "China Story" that in the 13th century, Marco Polo called Hangzhou the most beautiful city in the world. Since the G20 was held in Hangzhou, Hangzhou's development has exploded. Hangzhou was selected into the "2018 WFBA Top 200 World Charming Cities" list. In terms of economic size, Hangzhou has surpassed many countries in the world and has become one of the top 14 cities in China. And in 2022, Hangzhou will become the venue for the Asian Games. After Beijing and Guangzhou, it is the third Chinese city to host the Asian Games.
Hangzhou is really excellent to the extreme. It has enjoyed praise from all over the world ~ So today we share another round of Hangzhou travel guide!
Hangzhou is graceful and charming during the day
Shows the tenderness of the south of the Yangtze River
Hangzhou at night is charming and mysterious
People can’t help but be intoxicated
Best travel time
March-April and September-October every year are the best travel times in Hangzhou time. The spring breeze is warm and the autumn air is crisp. There is no heat in summer or coldness in winter. But to taste Hangzhou, it doesn’t matter the season or the weather. Because 西湖 is like a magician, no matter it is spring, summer, autumn or winter, rainy or snowy, it is always the same beauty, just like the saying "light makeup and heavy makeup are always suitable".
9-November: The weather is crisp and clear in autumn, and the sweet-scented osmanthus is full of osmanthus rain. It is particularly interesting around the Mid-Autumn Festival: you can watch the Qiantang tide during the day, and you can swim on the lake and admire the moon at night.
3-May: The spring breeze is warm and the spring water is intoxicating. It is the best time to stroll around Su Di and enjoy the flowers.
6-August: In midsummer, the weather is hot, and the lotus flowers in West Lake are blooming in full bloom under the scorching sun.
12-February: In the severe winter, wintersweet blooms are blooming. You must visit the three major plum-appreciating holy places of Gushan, Lingfeng, Chaoshan, and Broken Bridge, one of the top ten scenic spots in West Lake. Canxue"This is also the most touching season.
2. Popular attractions in Hangzhou
, West Lake The most famous attractions in Hangzhou, the old and new "Ten Scenes of West Lake" are its essence.
The ten sceneries of the West Lake were formed during the Southern Song Dynasty, including Spring Dawn on Su Causeway, Wind Lotuses in Quyuan, Autumn Moon on Pinghu, Remaining Snow on Broken Bridge, Singing Orioles in Waves in Willows, Watching Fish in Huagang, Leifeng Peak in Sunset, Twin Peaks in the Clouds, Nanping Evening Bell and Three Pools Reflecting the Moon represent the essence of the ancient West Lake scenery.
The New Ten Scenes of West Lake were selected by Hangzhou citizens and determined by the expert selection committee, including Yunqi Bamboo Trail, Manlong Guiyu, Hupao Mengquan, Longjing Wencha, Jiuxi Smoke Tree, Wushan Tianfeng , Ruan Dunhuan , Huanglong spits green , Jade Emperor Feiyun, gem flowing clouds .
, Xixi Wetland Xixi National Wetland Park is located to the west of the city. It has a quiet environment and crisscrossed waterways. It is a rare natural wetland in the city and is known as the "Kidney of Hangzhou". One of the iconic tourist attractions in Hangzhou, it became famous because of Feng Xiaogang's " If You Are the One ". It is a very enjoyable experience to take a boat trip to roam the reed marshes, search for the filming location of "If You Are the One", or visit historical sites such as Qiu Xue'an and Plum and Bamboo Villa hidden in the forest.
, Lingyin Temple
Lingyin Temple
Lingyin Temple is the earliest Buddhist temple in China and one of the top ten ancient temples in China. It retains many exquisite cultural relics from various dynasties.
·Collection of treasures in the temple: the "Yunlin Temple" plaque hangs on the Tianwang Hall, which was inscribed by Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty; the Daxiong Hall enshrines the largest wooden Buddha statue in the country, the seated lotus statue of Sakyamuni. The Buddhist cultural relics treasured in the temple include the ancient Beiye script and the Diamond Sutra written by Dong Qichang of the Ming Dynasty.
·There are many fantastic and changeable caves on the mountain, and there are more than 340 Buddhist grotto statues dating back to the Five Dynasties. It is a rare ancient grotto art treasure in Jiangnan, my country.
·This is the place where Jigong became a monk. It is said that prayers are very effective, and there is an endless stream of pilgrims who come to worship the Buddha and pray for blessings every day. There are landscapes such as Yongfu Temple, Lingyin Feilai Peak, and Taoguang Temple.
, Hefang Street Hefang Street is an ancient street with a long history and profound cultural heritage. It was once the "imperial city root" of the ancient capital Hangzhou, and also the cultural center and economic and trade center of the Southern Song Dynasty. The "time-honored" shops on the street, such as Kongfengchun Xiangfen Shop, Wanlong Ham Shop, Mi Dachang Dry Tobacco Shop, Ye Zhongde Chinese Medicine Hall, Wang Shunxing Noodle House, Wenglongsheng Tea House, etc., are still familiar to Hangzhou people even today. . As the only old street in Hangzhou that maintains the historical features of the ancient city, Hefang Street embodies the most representative historical culture, commercial culture, market culture and architectural culture of Hangzhou. Therefore, it was saved from complete demolition during the renovation of Hangzhou's old city. . In 1999, the Hangzhou Municipal Government decided to redevelop this block covering an area of 13.6 hectares, adjacent to the Wushan Temple (City God Temple) Cultural Square, into an antique commercial and tourist pedestrian street.
, Songcheng and Southern Song Dynasty official kiln "Architecture is the form, culture is the soul" is Songcheng's business philosophy. The city's dougongs, cornices, and bustling traffic restore the urban style of the Song Dynasty. Scenic spots such as Strange Street, Fairy Mountain, Shijing Street, Songcheng River, and Millennium-old camphor trees are all covered step by step. Seventy-two rows of old workshops such as blacksmith shops, oil press shops, and wine shops are dotted around. High-tech facilities such as the Liaozhai Haunted House and the Step-by-Step Haunted House are all in sight. The experience projects are exciting. Tens of thousands of square meters of fully indoor air-conditioned space can be enjoyed by all ages, rain or shine.
The Southern Song Dynasty Official Kiln Museum covers an area of about 43,000 square meters, with an exhibition hall area of 10,000 square meters. It was officially opened to the public in 1992.
is the first ceramic museum in China built on the site of an ancient kiln.
, Longjing Questioning Tea One of the ten scenic spots in the new West Lake, it is a famous scenic spot for visiting Longjing tea culture. West Lake Longjing tea is mainly produced in the area of Longjing Village in China. Longjing tea not only combines the four unique qualities of color, aroma, taste and shape, but also combines the five qualities of famous mountains, famous temples, famous lakes, famous springs and famous tea. In one.
The West Lake Longjing tea named after it can be divided into lion, dragon, cloud, tiger and plum. The tea from Shifeng and Longjing is the best. The secret can only be understood by going to Longjing Village to taste tea and ask about the tea. , so there is an interesting saying of "asking about tea in Longjing". Longjing spring water is clear and sweet, and Longjing tea is even more famous. People rush to inquire about it, forming a unique Longjing tea culture.
3. Recommended travel routes in Hangzhou
. See the panoramic view of West Lake, feel the secret of Xixi
, experience the customs of the Republic of China, Lingyin Scriptures
, half-day foodie tour
4. How to get there
, airplane
Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport
Hangzhou's airport is Xiaoshan International Airport is far away from Hangzhou city, about 27 kilometers. Transportation from the airport to the city currently mainly relies on two modes of transportation: airport buses and taxis.
Airport Bus Xiaoshan Airport has a wealth of airport bus lines, which can not only go to downtown Hangzhou, but also to surrounding cities such as Shaoxing, Suzhou, Yiwu, Jinhua and Yuyao. Taking a bus to downtown Hangzhou takes about 1 hour. For specific times, please refer to the following route instructions.
Airport bus waiting room: Gate 14 of the arrivals hall of the airport terminal.
As for Hangzhou, where the Internet is very developed, Xiaoshan International Airport also officially launched paperless border travel services in September 2018. Domestic passengers do not need to print boarding passes. They can directly print the QR code electronic boarding pass for security check and check-in. Boarding. It is both convenient and environmentally friendly.
. Trains There are currently three railway stations in Hangzhou that are mainly for passenger transport: Hangzhou Railway Station (city station), Hangzhou East Railway Station and Yuhang Railway Station . The railway station located in Hangzhou is Hangzhou Railway Station, which is also the first choice destination for tourism.
Hangzhou East Railway Station
, bus
Hangzhou Bus Station
Hangzhou mainly has four long-distance bus stations, namely Passenger Transport Center, West Station, South Station and North Station.According to the geographical location relative to Hangzhou, buses from the four stations are sent to different directions. There are direct shuttle buses from the railway station to various passenger terminals (such as Chengzhan Railway Station, Wulin Gate, Yan'an Road, Hangzhou Bus Passenger Transport Center, etc.), but the bus between stations is not free, and the price is usually 4 -5 yuan.
, Hangzhou Distribution Center Hangzhou Tourism Distribution Center Hangzhou Tourism Distribution Center No. 3, Huanglong Road, Xihu District (within Huanglong Stadium )
Tel: 0571-87961729
Ticket booking method: Passengers can follow the Hangzhou Tourism Distribution Center service number through their mobile phones Self-service ticket purchase, the system will automatically issue tickets after successful mobile payment.
Ticket collection location: Ticket window of Hangzhou Tourism Distribution Center, No. 3 Huanglong Road, Hangzhou
5. Intra-city transportation
Hangzhou - a city of convenience. Subways, high-speed trains, and airplanes are everywhere.
online payment for buses, subways, and airplanes. No matter where you go, mobile payment can make travel more convenient.
So, when you come to Hangzhou, basically all transportation can be solved through a mobile phone. You don’t have to worry about not being able to ride without cash. Of course, the premise is that you have to activate the payment functions of WeChat and Alipay.
. Buses Hangzhou buses are generally divided into ordinary buses, air-conditioned buses (add K before the road number) and minibuses. The one-ticket system is mostly used, with regular cars costing 1-1.5 yuan, air-conditioned cars 2-3 yuan, and bus rapid transit (BRT) 3-4 yuan. The fare is usually 2 or 3 yuan and will be marked on the stop sign. In addition to taking the main bus lines in Hangzhou, you can also choose special tourist lines, lake-circuit buses or night tour lines.
Sightseeing buses in Hangzhou that start with "Y" are tourist routes, mainly including Y2-Y9 and other lines, which cover all scenic spots around West Lake and are very convenient. Among them, the Y2 and Y9 buses are equipped with guides to introduce the scenic spots along the way.
There are also two lines around the West Lake: 51 and 52. If you want to travel around the West Lake, the West Lake Route will be a good choice for you. If you want to visit the scenic spots around West Lake, you can also choose the 2-story West Lake sightseeing car.
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Hangzhou has 5 BRT lines, 4 BRT section lines, and 6 BRT branch lines.
It should be noted that so far no BRT line can directly reach West Lake. The nearest station to West Lake is the terminal station of Line B1: Huanglong Bus Station, with the Huanglong Cave Scenic Area nearby. But it takes about 60 minutes to walk from the north and west lines of Xihu.
, Metro
Hangzhou currently has three subway lines: Line 1, Line 2 and Line 4. Fares are charged in sections, with a starting price of 2 yuan and a maximum of 8 yuan.
. Public bicycles
Public bicycles
In Hangzhou, cycling is a very good way to travel. It can not only exercise but also travel. Public bicycles are a green means of transportation commonly used by people. With the progress of society, although shared bicycles are at their peak, there are still various problems. If you have just arrived in Hangzhou and plan to live here for a long time, it is still recommended to choose public bicycles. And cycling to the West Lake is also a great experience. While admiring the beautiful scenery, it would be wonderful to breathe the fresh air of the natural oxygen bar.
Bicycle rental is very convenient. Numerous service points cover the entire urban area of Hangzhou, and major scenic spots in West Lake are no exception. Moreover, no matter which service point you rent a bicycle from, you can return it at any service point. Be sure to remember to swipe your card to confirm when returning the bicycle. The larger service points (small tin houses that look like lottery points) also provide maps. Although the car rental points mapped above are not comprehensive, they are still a good reference.
How to apply for a public bicycle IC card (Z card)? Z card needs to be applied for with valid identification documents such as personal ID card, and the car rental target is between 12 and 70 years old. A valid ID document can apply for no more than 5 Z cards. In other words, as long as one person in the group has an ID card or other valid identity document, he or she can apply for 5 Z cards and borrow 5 cars at the same time.
Each IC card must deposit a minimum of 300 yuan in cash (of which 200 yuan is the car rental credit deposit and 100 yuan is the consumption fee). When applying, you must fill in the "IC Card Application Registration Form".
Z card sales and return points: There are currently 37 Z card sales and return points in Hangzhou. Most of the car rental points with service in the West Lake Scenic Area and the bus center stations of Longxiang Bridge, Liulang Singying, Children's Palace, and Wushan Square are available.
Car rental is free within 1 hour, 1 yuan for more than 1 hour and less than 2 hours, 2 yuan for more than 2 hours and less than 3 hours, 3 yuan per hour for more than 3 hours, 5 yuan per car for half a day (4 hours), 8 yuan for a day Priced per vehicle. When the hour is almost over, you can return the car at the nearest location and rent a car again and the time calculation will start again.
car rental time: summer time: 6:00-21:00, winter time: 6:30-20:30. The return time is extended by half an hour. If it exceeds the time, you must return the car to the 24-hour service point. For 24-hour service points, please refer to the reference website
for recommended cycling routes
1. Tour around the lake
Six Parks----Hubin Road----Nanshan Road----Yanggongdi---Beishan Road----Sixth Park , the total distance is about 11 kilometers. Features of the
route: Explore the beautiful scenery and humanistic atmosphere around the West Lake, and deeply appreciate the beautiful landscape of the West Lake.
2. Baidi Tour
Sixth Park----Baidi----Xiling Bridge, the whole journey is about 2 kilometers
Features of the route: This route is mainly composed of two historical bridges in the West Lake, which is a thousand-year experience A classic route to pay homage to female heroes and taste Hangzhou delicacies.
3. Visiting Zen in Lingyin
Sixth Park ---- Beishan Road ---- Lingyin Road ---- Lingyin, the whole journey is about 6.3 kilometers
Features of the route: a classic incense-promoting road, tourists can start from this route You can enjoy the four-season lotus pond and the nine-mile pine forest.
Four, Jiuxi Yanshu
Botanical Garden----Meiling North Road----Meiling South Road----Jiuxi, the whole journey is about 13 kilometers
Features of the route: Explore the quietness and coolness, and walk through the Jiuxi Ancient Road , have close contact with nature and purify your soul.
. Taxis Hangzhou is divided into ordinary taxis (blue) and electric taxis (yellow). The starting price of
is 11 yuan/3 kilometers, and the rental fee is 2.5 yuan per kilometer for a mileage of 3-10 kilometers; a 50% return subsidy will be charged for the distance exceeding 10 kilometers; if there is a temporary parking due to road obstruction or passengers' request, 4 minutes will be charged as 1 kilometer rental fee (that is, waiting for 4 minutes will be charged as 2.5 yuan).
. Water bus
Water bus terminal diagram
Hangzhou's water transportation mainly consists of two routes: the Beijing-Hangzhou Canal and the Qiantang River Canal. These two routes are generally only opened in summer or peak tourist season.
There are also water buses and water leisure routes running on the canal waterways in Hangzhou. There are 7 bus routes in total. There are Wulinmen Pier (near West Lake Cultural Plaza and Huancheng North Road Station), Xinyi Fang Pier (Jiangxiang North Road Station) and There are four docking terminals (80 meters north of Zhangqiao Bridge), Gongchen Bridge Pier (Canal Cultural Plaza) and Dahe Shipyard Pier (north of Gongchen Bridge, a section from Qingfang Bridge to Huzhou Road).
runs from 7:00 to 18:00, every half an hour. The ticket price for these two periods is 3 yuan/person from 7:00-8:00 and 16:30-18:00, and 5 yuan/person for the rest of the time. Bus IC cards are available for some flight segments.
