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Life advice to finish these 9 places before leaving Hangzhou
Hangzhou is not just about West Lake
There are many places worth visiting
If you come to Hangzhou
Be sure to finish these places before you leave
❶Manjuelong
During the Mid-Autumn Festival, the fragrance of osmanthus fills the city of Hangzhou, which is really romantic. And Manjuelong is definitely the most classic place to appreciate osmanthus in Hangzhou, famous for its osmanthus since the Ming Dynasty. Here is the same soup house as in 'Spirited Away', and osmanthus flowers falling all over the mountains, forming a 'full ridge osmanthus rain'
📍Location: No. 75, Xia Manjuelong, West Lake District
❷Hangzhou Botanical Garden
A hidden treasure of Hangzhou, especially quiet after the rain. Walking through the forest, the 6-meter Buddha head amazed me!
📍Location: Han Meilin Art Museum
🎫Ticket: 10 yuan
❸Changqiao Park
Classic spot of West Lake, overlooking the Leifeng Tower, it is recommended to come early in the morning when there are fewer tourists
📍Location: Changqiao Park
🎫Ticket: Free🆓
❹Prince Bay Park
The most suitable park in Hangzhou for taking French-style photos, be sure to go to the bench next to the church, which will make your friends circle explode with likes
📍Location: Prince Bay West Gate Parking Lot
🎫Ticket: Free🆓
❺Xiling Bridge
The most beautiful corner of West Lake, the end of the road is West Lake, wait for a 1314 bus here
📍Location: Xiling Bridge
🎫Ticket: Free🆓
❻Yunsong Bookstore
A small Jiangnan garden by the West Lake, a book tower funded and built by Mr. Jin Yong. The winding path leads to a secluded place, with white walls and black tiles, every step is a view.
📍Location: No. 13, Lingyin Road, West Lake District
🎫Ticket: Free🆓
🕐Time: 09:00-16:30, closed on Mondays
❼Wansong Academy·Sky Corridor
The S-shaped bend in the forest, the name of the bridge is Love Poem Road·White Snake Bridge
📍Location: Wansong Academy Parking Lot, downhill is
🎫Ticket: Free🆓
❽Jingci Temple
The Shakyamuni Hall on the top of the mountain is an excellent spot for photographing the Leifeng Tower, and it is quiet with few people
📍Location: No. 56, Nanshan Road, West Lake District
🎫Ticket: 10 yuan
🕐Time: 06:30-17:00
❾Shi Wu Kui Lane
A small alley with a lot of life, quiet with few people, those who pass by are local uncles and aunts, you can check in the ancient temple here
📍Location: Xiaoxia Lane, Shi Wu Kui Lane
🎫Ticket: Free🆓
WhimsicalExplorer
The wonderful encounter between Longjing and osmanthus, enjoy the tour of Manjuelong in Hangzhou
🍁🍁: Hangzhou Manjuelong, a romantic encounter with autumn, strolling in the fragrance of osmanthus, feeling the gift of nature.
🍁🍁: Manjuelong is located in the scenic area of West Lake in Hangzhou. It is a natural village known for its production of osmanthus and Longjing tea. There are more than 7,000 osmanthus trees in the village that are over 200 years old. Every autumn when the flowers bloom, the fragrance is overflowing. In addition, Manjuelong is also one of the main producing areas of Longjing tea.
⏰Time: All day
🎫Ticket: Free
📍Location: No. 75, Xia Manjuelong, West Lake District, Hangzhou
🚶♀️Tour route:
Shiwu Cave: The simple stone cave is suitable for summer escape, and there are osmanthus cakes and osmanthus wine stalls around.
Xia Manjuelong: There are markets and stalls along the way, where you can taste local specialties.
Soup House: Similar to the 'Soup House' in 'Spirited Away', it is a good photo spot during the day and night.
Yangmei Ridge: You can enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way, with love trees and beautiful natural scenery.
Nine Creeks Misty Trees: Feel the beauty of nature, with sightseeing cars available.
📷Photo check-in:
Spirited Away Soup House: You can shoot from different angles, including tea mountains, inside the soup house, and halfway up the mountain.
Internet celebrity swing: Located on the top of the mountain, overlooking the West Lake, suitable for shooting scenery.
Baihe Peak: Provides an excellent view of West Lake.
📝tips: The osmanthus fragrance season may be short, it is recommended to play after 4 pm in autumn, avoid dazzling sunlight, and you can also enjoy the sunset light. There are several cafes and tea rooms along the way, it is recommended to take a break in one of them and taste the local specialties.
KRISTOPHER GUTIERREZ
In Hangzhou! Searching for the fairy-tale world of Spirited Away
Many people have dreamed in their childhood of seeing the bathhouse from Spirited Away with their own eyes👀 or having their own Prince White Dragon.
I finally got a photo with the bathhouse of my dreams in Hangzhou‼️ Many people don't know exactly where it is
▶️It's actually in the tea gardens of Manjuelong.
We arrived by bus
Then it's about a ten-minute walk
If you can't find the place, just navigate to the coffee shop☕️FORMHER COFFEE and you'll find it
After passing the public toilet, walk up the hill and you'll reach the perfect photo spot
This slope is also especially good for taking pictures when the weather is nice😋 Continue walking up and you'll reach Baihe Peak where you can check in at the popular swing and overlook the entire West Lake
This area is actually a very large tea garden👀 Besides the bathhouse, the tea garden is also a great spot for taking photos❌ But please don't litter or damage the greenery
Speaking of which, this house has also had a tumultuous fate😷 Originally built by the owner for fun, it became an illegal building after too many people checked in❌ It was almost demolished but has now been taken over by the state
But all in all, it has fulfilled the Spirited Away dreams of many people
MADELINE MOSES
Hangzhou
Since last November, I have written dozens of guides on Hangzhou, which has given me a deeper understanding of the city. I visited dozens of attractions and discovered some less popular ones.
1 Xia Man Jue Long - Tang House
Hidden in the mountains around West Lake, this mysterious ancient house is reminiscent of the scenes in 'Spirited Away'. The peculiar wooden house situated in a tea plantation is intriguing in itself.
2 Maojiabu - Dyeing Sky High
A less frequented scenic spot by West Lake, mainly because it is not near the IN77 shopping district and is a bit far from the city center. 80% of tourists do not come here, yet it is the starting point of the ancient path that the ancients took to Lingyin Temple to offer incense.
Address: Maojiabu - Dyeing Sky High scenic spot
Changqiao Park (where you can capture the 'Leifeng Sunset Glow' scene)
For those without a camera, Changqiao Park is the best place to capture the Leifeng Pagoda. Around 6-7 pm in summer, you can capture the scene where the sun only shines on one side of the Leifeng Pagoda just before sunset, and you can even capture both the Leifeng Pagoda and the sun in the same frame. This is the famous 'Leifeng Sunset Glow'.
ANNIE MURRAY
Strolling through Manjuelong
People say that Hangzhou city has three types of 'snow': the reed catkins in Xixi, known as 'autumn snow'; the plum blossoms on Lingfeng, known as 'fragrant snow'; and the osmanthus flowers in Manjuelong, known as 'golden snow'. The cultivation of osmanthus in West Lake began in the Tang Dynasty. Among the poems praising West Lake, many are themed around osmanthus. However, initially, the focus was on the osmanthus of the temples in the northern hills of West Lake, such as Lingyin and Tianzhu. The 'Manlong Guiyu' or 'Osmanthus Rain in Manjuelong' from the New Ten Scenes of West Lake, which refers to the appreciation of osmanthus in Manjuelong in autumn, only formed after the Ming Dynasty.
Manjuelong, the valley between the Southern Peak and Baihe Peak, also had many temples in the past, with the earliest traceable to the Wu-Yue period. Among them was the Yuanxing Temple, which was renamed to Manjue Temple during the Northern Song Dynasty - 'Manjue' meaning 'complete enlightenment' - and the place also got its name from the temple. The osmanthus trees were likely planted by generations of monks and gradually became a magnificent sight. Today, along the mountain paths, slopes, stone cliffs, and beside the streams of the valley, there are over seven thousand osmanthus trees, many of which are over two hundred years old. However, those ancient temples have been destroyed and abandoned in the torrents of history, disappearing among the osmanthus bushes.
Manjuelong is actually a natural village located southwest of West Lake, with tea trees covering the slopes and osmanthus trees planted along the valley paths. During the season of fragrant golden osmanthus from September to November, the sweet fragrance is overwhelming, and the delicate yellow flowers drift with the wind like dense raindrops. Visitors walking among them, bathed in the 'rain' and inhaling the fragrance, experience a unique pleasure, hence the name 'Osmanthus Rain in Manlong', one of the New Ten Scenes of West Lake. Manjuelong Village holds the West Lake Golden Autumn Osmanthus Festival every September and October. Manjuelong Road is perfect for a leisurely walk, to see the fragrant osmanthus, houses covered in vines, and the relaxed people sunbathing at their doorsteps. The entire Manjuelong Road is picturesque at every turn. The blooming and falling of the osmanthus flowers vary each year, so it's best to check Hangzhou local news or social platforms like Weibo for real-time updates before visiting. I went in late September and it was still too early; I didn't see the 'Osmanthus Rain', which was really a bit disappointing! But strolling in Manjuelong, letting time flow slowly, and stopping at a small mountain shop for a cup of coffee and some daydreaming is still quite enjoyable.
WanderlustAbroad_99
Not just West Lake, here's a hardcore one-day self-driving tour route in Hangzhou city
If you come to Hangzhou, don't just visit West Lake.
🚗 You should drive straight to the top of Yuhuang Mountain next to West Lake
To see the Eight Diagrams Field by the Qiantang River and the Leifeng Pagoda by the side of West Lake
🍵 You should go to the Manjuelong Four-Eyes Well next to West Lake
To drink Hangzhou's exclusive Osmanthus Longjing tea
To see the real-life Spirited Away bathhouse in the tea garden
🍁 You should drive along Zhijiang Road by the Qiantang River
Listening to music, driving, and watching the sunset over the Qiantang River Bridge from the Liuhe Pagoda
✅ Recommended tour route:
Drive straight to the top of Yuhuang Mountain in the morning, the scenic area tour is expected to take 2 hours
Have lunch at the popular Manjuelong Four-Eyes Well restaurant at noon
After lunch, you can take a walk nearby to the tea garden bathhouse, and have afternoon tea in Manjuelong
In the afternoon, drive to Liuhe Pagoda, watch the sunset and the night view, and end the one-day tour
I am AJ, who enjoys self-driving to the mountains and fields on weekends. I have checked in 88/100 of the less-known self-driving spots around Hangzhou. This time I unlocked the bathhouse in Manjuelong, and also unlocked the less-known route for taking out-of-towners on a one-day self-driving tour to view Hangzhou's attractions in the city area, where it's not crowded. Next time I'll share about the ancient city of Jiande~ Yuhuang Mountain Scenic Area Manjuelong Liuhe Pagoda
NoahO Donnell06
Hangzhou Free Check-in Spots
Manjuelong
In autumn, Manjuelong is filled with osmanthus flowers hanging from the branches, and the air is saturated with their fragrance. Locals often pick and dry them on the spot, displaying each step of the process right before your eyes, ensuring you buy with satisfaction and eat with confidence.
Beishan Street
The yellowing plane leaves on Beishan Street are simply divine. Whether you're walking or cycling, it's an excellent destination.
Liangzhu Ancient City Ruins
This place will show you just how beautiful autumn can be, enough to heal you throughout the season.
Jiuyao Mountain
A mountain doesn't have to be high to be beautiful. Looking down from the summit, the Bathing Goose Bay is a riot of autumnal colors, bringing a vivid autumn landscape to life before your eyes.
West Lake Cultural Square
I believe that the Chinese Scholar Tree is scenic all year round, but it is uniquely beautiful in autumn.
Jiuxi 18 Stream
The gradually reddening maple leaves perfectly encapsulate the essence of autumn.
Sui Lu
An easily overlooked spot for a high vantage point by West Lake, where you can gaze at West Lake, Leifeng Pagoda, distant mountains, and the Jade Belt Bridge all at once. Just close your eyes and rush towards it.
Guozhuang
The autumn here is colorful.
aveline_6881
The city is filled with the fragrance of sweet osmanthus, and if you miss it, you'll have to wait another year
The sweet osmanthus in Hangzhou seems to have bloomed earlier this year, as if to welcome the Asian Games, adding charm to those traveling during the National Day holiday.
The saying 'Three autumns for osmanthus seeds, ten miles of lotus flowers' signifies that the osmanthus trees and their fragrance are half the emblem of Hangzhou. However, each wave of osmanthus bloom is not long, so those who want to see it should hurry.
🌟The most famous route for enjoying osmanthus in Hangzhou
is none other than 'Manjuelong'.
Known for osmanthus viewing since the Ming dynasty, 'Manjuelong Osmanthus Rain' is one of the top ten scenic spots of West Lake and the most famous spot for enjoying osmanthus in Hangzhou.
📷Must-visit spots:
1⃣️ Shiwu Cave: Visiting Shiwu Cave is truly astonishing. The ancient stone carvings are incredible, and there are many osmanthus trees in the courtyard. When the flowers bloom, the whole yard is filled with fragrance.
2⃣️ 'Spirited Away Bathhouse': In autumn, this place is really top-notch. The uniquely shaped wooden house brings you back to Spirited Away, and there are many osmanthus trees beside the wooden house, making for great photos on a sunny day.
3⃣️ Miqiu Wild cafe: After visiting Shiwu Cave and the bathhouse, if you're feeling thirsty, have a cup of osmanthus black tea here. The small courtyard also has osmanthus trees, and with its Song dynasty ambiance, it's great for photos. Order an afternoon tea and spend a super chill day.
4⃣️ Shuile Cave: It's super cool inside, and you can go into the stone cave to have a look.
5⃣️ Yangmeiling Village: Standing in Yangmeiling Village and looking down the mountain is spectacular. Going down from here is the most effortless way to reach Jiuxi.
6⃣️ Li'an Temple: I highly recommend arriving here on a rainy early morning. With the lights on, the mist and haze create an illusion of a path to a miracle.
7⃣️ Jiuxi: No one can resist Jiuxi! With towering trees and lush greenery, it's a place to escape the tail end of the heat. The red maples here in autumn are also exceptional!
📝Tips:
Street osmanthus markets have started operating. There are various dried osmanthus, osmanthus cakes, osmanthus coffee, and more. You can buy some to endlessly extend the romantic autumn~~
AlexanderCarmichael52
Hangzhou Manjuelong | In spring, Manjuelong is perfect for enjoying the flowers, tea, and the beauty of spring
Spring in Manjuelong is very suitable for hiking.
From the lower Manjuelong to the upper Manjuelong, it's just about one kilometer, right? If you have the energy, you can also climb a nearby mountain to witness the grand scene of picking Longjing tea.
At this time, every household has flowers at the front door and tea at the back, haha!
🌟 Highlights:
Natural scenery
📍Detailed address:
Start hiking from Guanyin Cave
⏳Recommended duration:
You can have a meal, drink coffee or tea, and plan for a good half day.
CONNOR COLLINS
Today, Manjuelong is full of the fragrance of osmanthus, which is great
Today, Manjuelong Citywalk is full of the fragrance of osmanthus, which is great!
The osmanthus is in full bloom! Today's osmanthus viewing route: Shiwudong - Tangwu - Aerial Swing
Accompanied by the fragrance of osmanthus all the way, there are many stalls on the road, it's so comfortable to walk around
The photos are also beautiful
Hangzhou | Manjuelong
More attractions/surrounding tours Longjing/Tiger Run
Tastes of Travel
Hangzhou!! Next to West Lake! It's so good to live in, I don't want to check out
Hangzhou is full of Manjuelong, this budget small courtyard in the wilderness, original wood style courtyard, internet celebrity bookstore cafe, sisters who have recently come to Hangzhou must not know!!
The design of the single-family courtyard is really loveable!
The scenery during the day and night is beautiful. On the days of travel, the weather is fine, the night is quiet, the terrace is the biggest highlight, under the starry sky, viewing and soaking in the bath, it is really a carefree paradise!!
The hotel opens the window to see the mountains, the environment is very nice
The environment is beautiful, on a small hill in the village, the air is very fresh, the view outside the room is very good. The roadside is full of osmanthus trees, it must be super great to stay here when the osmanthus blooms in autumn.
The room facilities are luxurious and complete
The hotel room has floor heating, it's really super warm!! The hygiene is also super good, the fruit given at check-in is very fresh, that pear is super sweet, the breakfast is also good, I like that hot milk~.
Location: Hangzhou-West Lake District-Manjuelong Road
Thanks to the homestay trial sleep officer Ye Yezi for the picture and text authorization, do not misjudge
TravelWithEmma
Appreciating Osmanthus at the Right Time: Manjuelong Hiking Route
Just these past few days, the scent of osmanthus has suddenly become rich.
Liu Yong described Hangzhou in his writings as: 'Three autumns of osmanthus, ten miles of lotus flowers'. The best place to appreciate osmanthus in Hangzhou is naturally Manjuelong. Manjuelong is located in the southwest of West Lake, near Nine Creeks. This is a mountain trail, suitable for an afternoon hike, smelling the fragrance of osmanthus, appreciating the autumn scenery, best on cloudy days.
🌟Highlights:
1. Osmanthus Viewing Route
In fact, there is a bus line 'Route 87 Osmanthus Viewing Route' that you can take along the way, but taking the bus is not as refreshing as walking. You can get off near Hangzhou Zoo, walk north, pass through Siyanjing, Shiwudong, Manjuelong Road, Manlong Guiyu and other places, all the way you can see osmanthus, the fragrance of golden osmanthus is particularly strong, the color is orange.
👍Most Recommended:
2. Suitable Stopping Points
One is Shiwudong, where there is a stone cave for taking pictures and resting; the other is Manlong Guiyu, walking up the mountain trail is a large tea garden, looking far away at the wooden house is very good. There are calligraphy ribbons around the pavilion, very artistic.
🚉Travel Strategy:
The whole journey is free of charge. It is recommended to start hiking near Hangzhou Zoo. The whole journey takes about two hours.
WanderlustAdventures
Hangzhou Manjuelong| Searching for the ideal wilderness in the heart
|Searching for the ideal wilderness in the heart. Hangzhou Manjuelong| Searching for the ideal wilderness in the heart.
1 A secluded and gentle beauty hotel on Yangjiashan, West Lake, Hangzhou. Opening time: 2021
Number of rooms: 10
■Room types: Mountain View Double Room, Sunshine Double Room, Holiday Suite, Family Suite, Loft Duplex Suite, Balcony Mountain View Suite, Classic Double Room, Classic Twin Room, Starry Sky Double Room, Balcony Mountain View Suite
+Two old houses were drastically renovated by girlfriends, searching for an ideal wilderness between the mountains.
Mi is bravery and exploration; Hui is maturity and harvest; Ye is nature and relaxation.
In Hangzhou Manjuelong, you can hide in the secret of the mountains without leaving the city.
Hotel highlights:
Location| The hotel is located in Hangzhou Manjuelong, backed by the entire mountain.
Ye, a rare secluded place in the city. It is very close to West Lake, Xixi Wetland, and Jiuxi Scenic Area, which is very suitable for weekend vacations.
Design| The milk coffee-colored exterior wall, the earth color scheme, the interweaving of mirrors and hollows, the collision of retro and wabi-sabi style, a step by step in the interior, and a full view of the scenery outside.
Rooms| 10 rooms, each with a unique name, and each with a different theme. The room has GABO bathroom hardware, Balmain spare parts, CHALI tea bags, selected furniture. ...... Bring the most comfortable stay experience for guests.
The person in charge personally stays in the hotel, and the display of the owner's culture gives people more emotional connection. The feelings are there, the quality is there, and I hope that every guest who comes here can find a relaxed state and ideal lifestyle.
Facilities and equipment:
Outdoor courtyard, sunken living room, dining room, coffee shop
Homestay: Mi Hui Ye
Reference price: 700-2000
Coordinates: 18 Yangjiashan, Manjuelong, Hangzhou, Zhejiang
Driving time: 1h self-driving from Xiaoshan Airport, 30min self-driving from Hangzhou East Station, 20min self-driving from Hangzhou Station
CADENCE MCKINNEY
Manjuelong Osmanthus Rain: The city of Hangzhou is filled with the fragrance of osmanthus everywhere, but only in Manjuelong can you enjoy the osmanthus to the fullest
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Hangzhou's city flower is osmanthus, and the season when osmanthus blooms is the most beautiful time in Hangzhou.
"A year of strong autumn, ten miles of osmanthus fragrance". Every Mid-Autumn Festival, the fragrance of osmanthus is everywhere in Hangzhou, coupled with the refreshing weather, it makes people feel happy.
The famous new ten scenes of West Lake, "Manjuelong Osmanthus Rain" is being performed with great enthusiasm. Now Manjuelong is always crowded with people, is it the flowers or the excitement? Only the flower viewers know!
In addition to admiring osmanthus, "the osmanthus on the tip of the tongue" also attracts tourists. Walking along Manjuelong Road, many street shops have already displayed a variety of osmanthus products, sugar osmanthus, osmanthus Longjing, osmanthus honey, osmanthus cake, osmanthus crisp...
Under the osmanthus tree in Manjuelong, taste a pot of Longjing, enjoy a osmanthus rain, and indulge in the fragrance of osmanthus, it is the romance of this season exclusive to Hangzhou!
EmilyDonovan81
Hangzhou | Highly recommended for early autumn hiking: Fragrant Manjuelong
🌟Hangzhou Manjuelong Hiking Guide🌟
🍃Manjuelong is one of the most famous places in Hangzhou for appreciating osmanthus flowers. The fragrance of osmanthus flowers is everywhere, with green trees shading the path and quiet trails. Although the osmanthus flowers are not in full bloom, the entire trail is fragrant, with a constant stream of pedestrians and vehicles! 🚶Not only are there trails here, but also caves, tea gardens, streams, trees and other landscapes, as if stepping into a paradise, it is a natural oxygen supply station!
🚗Transportation: You can take Metro Line 7 to Wushan Square, take a taxi to Shiwudong, or take bus 180 to Siyanjing Station, and walk for about 10 minutes to get there.
🚶Route: The entire route takes 4-6 hours, there are many small roads along the way, you can enjoy the scenery while walking, at the same time, there are many roadside stalls, coffee shops, homestays along the way up and down Manjuelong, recommend tasting osmanthus glutinous rice cake, osmanthus flavored coffee, etc! There are full hiking routes, and also leisure routes for the lazy, you can take the bus for osmanthus appreciation!
📍Shiwudong➡️Lower Manjuelong➡️Tang House➡️Internet Celebrity Swing➡️Upper Manjuelong➡️Shuile Cave➡️Yangmei Ridge➡️Jiuxi Smoke Tree➡️Jiuxi Bus Station
📷: Share Internet Celebrity Check-in Points
1️⃣'Spirited Away' Tang House: No. 75, Lower Manjuelong Road, turn left when you see the Internet celebrity coffee shop fromher, you will see a public toilet, look to the left, it is Tang House, if you want to take a panoramic view of Tang House, you can go up the stairs!
2️⃣Internet Celebrity Swing: After taking pictures of Tang House, go up the mountain, the whole journey is 15-20min uphill, after getting on the swing, you can see the tea garden all over the mountain and the view of West Lake, there are many people in line for the swing, if you are interested, you need to hurry up
3️⃣Love Heart Tree: Passed on the way from Lower Manjuelong to Upper Manjuelong, it is recommended to take a picture of the more loving shape when you look back!
4️⃣Internet Celebrity Coffee Shop Check-in: Awakening of the Mountain (there is a retro blue car at the door) fromher, everglow coffee, etc.!
5️⃣Yangmei Ridge: The homestays along the mountain and the tea gardens all over the mountain are very photogenic!
6️⃣Jiuxi Smoke Tree: Natural oxygen bar, cool for hiking, full of trees in the valley, babbling streams!
🌟Tips：
1. Remember to check the local weather forecast before you travel, pay attention to safety when hiking, do not climb steep cliffs.
2. During the season when osmanthus flowers are fragrant, there are a lot of people coming for hiking, and there are also vehicles passing by on the road, if you want to take pictures, you need to get up early, there are a lot of people at noon!
3. Bring enough water, some hiking areas have a lot of mosquitoes, people who are easily bitten can bring mosquito repellent in advance!
🫶In short, the Hangzhou Manjuelong hiking route is a scenic spot suitable for tourists of all ages to travel on foot. I hope this hiking guide can help you, come to Manjuelong, and leave a beautiful memory.
JEMMA BENNETT
【Most Memorable is Hangzhou】From Tea People's Village to Manjuelong: The Paradise under the Osmanthus Tree
In order to appreciate the osmanthus, and for the promise in April,
Also for the ecstasy of foodies and tea lovers～
Paradise on earth, the blessed land of tea people
Hangzhou, it's really worth visiting again and again——
Under the faint red, light as eyelashes goose feather moon,
Osmanthus flowers all over the ground, strong fragrance...
With dreams as horses? We almost strayed into the Peach Blossom Land
With girlfriends as tea guests, leisurely drinking tea and chatting...
Tired, weary,
Nestled under the osmanthus tree, a good night's sleep till dawn～
Tea People's Village·Only in Jiangnan
Manjuelong
Nest in Tea Lodge (West Lake Zoo Store)
Children's Park
Felix_9_Winterbourne*82
The latest live report of osmanthus in Hangzhou, with classic osmanthus viewing hiking routes
🍂 In recent days, the city of Hangzhou is filled with fragrance, as if the osmanthus bloomed overnight, ushering in the best viewing period. This year's osmanthus bloomed more than half a month earlier than last year, just in time for the Mid-Autumn Festival🌕, the sweet fragrance made the festive atmosphere even stronger.
👇The most classic osmanthus viewing route in Hangzhou:
❶Easy and not tiring, ⏱time 2-3h: Shiwudong➡️Xiamanjuelong➡️Munjuelong 75 Tang House➡️Manlongguiyu➡️Shuiledong➡️Shangmanjuelong
❷Requires some physical strength, ⏱time 4-5h: Shiwudong➡️Xiamanjuelong➡️Munjuelong 75 Tang House➡️Baihe Peak➡️Manlongguiyu➡️Shuiledong➡️Shangmanjuelong➡️Yangmeiling➡️Lian Temple➡️Jiuxi Yanshu
🗓Hangzhou Osmanthus Flowering Period: Mid-September - Mid-October
📸These photos were taken yesterday on 2023.9.29
👇Changes in Manjuelong this year:
🔺Although there are still many people this year, it is noticeably less than last year, and the experience is still good
🔺To facilitate tourists to take pictures, a platform has been set up at the popular "Tang House" this year, and a "No Trespassing" sign has been added to the steps outside the courtyard
🔺The tea garden in front of the "Tang House" has been replaced with a green fence, no longer a wire fence, which is more beautiful. I still remember a few years ago when it was not fenced, standing under the big osmanthus tree in the middle of the tea garden to take pictures of the Tang House was absolutely beautiful, that spot probably won't be available for shooting in the future
🔺There are many more types of osmanthus series food than last year, and the villagers no longer use simple stall tables, but have uniformly replaced them with wooden shelves, and have done some decorations, which should be influenced by the market culture
👇Tour tips:
1⃣Most of the route is flat, only Baihe Peak needs to climb a short mountain road, the top of the mountain is the very popular internet celebrity swing, you can overlook the panoramic view of West Lake, it takes more than ten minutes to climb up, then go down the same way to continue visiting Manjuelong, those who are not interested can skip this
2⃣It is recommended to take public transportation or taxi, if you drive, it is best to come early, traffic is still heavy from noon to evening
3⃣Last year's favorite osmanthus food was the yellow osmanthus cake made from millet, soft and glutinous and super delicious for 5 yuan a piece, this year's favorite is osmanthus longjing cold brew tea, refreshing and thirst-quenching for 10 yuan a cup
4⃣Accidentally discovered two soapberry trees on Manjuelong Road, intersecting each other, looking like a huge heart❤️(Picture 10)
5⃣The persimmon tree that was very popular in Manjuelong last year is already full of persimmons this year, but there is only one haha
6⃣Wear long pants! Wear long pants! Wear long pants! There are still a lot of mosquitoes and midges in Hangzhou, it's not a joke when you get bitten and itchy
ZACHARY TODD
Travel guide for Manjuelong
🛖 The osmanthus in Hangzhou is in bloom, it's the most romantic season in Hangzhou! The city is full of golden osmanthus, refreshing and pleasant. Of course, you have to go to Manjuelong to appreciate the osmanthus and see the bathhouse that is the same as in 'Spirited Away'~
📍Location: No. 75, Xia Manjuelong, West Lake District, Hangzhou
🚗Transportation: Route 87【Manjuelong】; or cycling (there are a lot of people coming to play recently, the road is narrow and congested, it is not recommended to drive by yourself～)
⏰Opening hours: all day
🎫Ticket: free
🏃♂️Travel route
🗺️You will pass by: Shiwudong-Xia Manjuelong-Bathhouse, on the roadside, there are various seasonal limited osmanthus delicacies: osmanthus cake, osmanthus chestnut soup, osmanthus honey, osmanthus wine, osmanthus Longjing, osmanthus sugar; all the way, you are intoxicated in the fragrance of osmanthus, refreshing and pleasant.
👀Practical guide (to prevent getting lost)
🌿Xia Manjuelong mainly includes: bathhouse, tea garden and aerial autumn drying place. First find the No. 75 sign of Xia Manjuelong, go up along the stone steps, and the bathhouse is less than a hundred meters away.
🌿Continue to climb up the mountain, about 15 minutes, is the aerial autumn drying place. (The above route needs to be returned the same way, so it will consume some physical strength.)
📷Photography tips
1️⃣The best shooting position, continue upwards after seeing the bathhouse, meet a corner, the photographer stands on the steps on the other side of the road. People and the bathhouse are in the same scene, very photogenic.
2️⃣When you reach the top of the mountain, there is the popular swing that many people come to check in. You can match white or solid color clothes, which is really photogenic.
3️⃣The surrounding area is a large Longjing tea garden, which is neatly trimmed. At a glance, it is all clean green. It is also very nice to take pictures in the tea garden. But protect the tea garden while taking pictures!
OliverChamberlain58
Hangzhou | The osmanthus in Manjuelong is blooming, aren't you coming yet?
This autumn came particularly fast! The osmanthus in Hangzhou has already bloomed!
Take advantage of the few people in Manjuelong and hurry up and go for a walk.
It is recommended that everyone start from the Stone House Cave.
The Stone House Cave is quiet, in addition to the full courtyard of osmanthus, there is also a stone cave, with stone carvings, many stone statues, and the inscriptions of Su Shi's play, you must take a look!
Out of the Stone House Cave, slowly walk up along the lower Manjuelong, with hundreds of years old osmanthus trees on both sides, you can also go up the mountain by the small road to see the Longjing tea garden.
There are too many coffee shops, teahouses, homestays, and restaurants along the way, and you can rest at any time when you are tired.
Keep going forward, go to Shang Manjuelong, accompanied by osmanthus all the way, how beautiful!
🌟Highlights:
The osmanthus season is rare and precious
👍Most recommended:
Find a favorite coffee shop and have a cup of seasonal fresh osmanthus latte
📝Note tips:
Remember to walk! There are few parking spaces, especially on weekends!
LunaCircuit
Hangzhou - Manjuelong Village is so beautiful~~~
Shiwu Cave ➡️ Lower Manjuelong ➡️ Bathhouse ➡️ Internet Celebrity Swing
Subway 🚇 Line 4 Shuicheng Bridge A Exit take bus 87 to 【Shiwu Cave】
or take a taxi
1️⃣Shiwu Cave
Free, there are many caves inside the cave 🕳️ (remember to turn on the flashlight, it's a bit dark), not particularly large, if you look closely, you can see the Buddha statues carved on it. There are also several large osmanthus trees in the courtyard, and the "osmanthus" lantern is next to it!
2️⃣Lower Manjuelong
Walk forward from Shiwu Cave and you will reach Lower Manjuelong, there are many osmanthus cakes 🍮 and osmanthus jam for sale along the street, the internet celebrity persimmon tree is here
3️⃣Bathhouse
At No. 75 Lower Manjuelong, walk about 50 meters up and you can see the Bathhouse. The best shooting spot is not only the steps opposite the bathroom, but also the railing below where you can put your phone in and take a picture of the Bathhouse 🏡.
4️⃣Internet Celebrity Swing
Continue to climb up from the Bathhouse for about 30 minutes, and you can see the swing at the top of the mountain. It was really hard to climb halfway up (because I walked from the subway) and there was a long queue for the swing that day. The tea leaves 🍵 in sight are the base of West Lake Longjing.
🏡The Bathhouse is a unique Han-style brick-wood structure building, which became popular because it looks like the "Bathhouse" in "Spirited Away". Remember to watch it civilly when you visit!!!
Chloe.Collins.46
Hangzhou plog| Moving into the warm mountain house in Manjuelong on the Winter Solstice
| Hello everyone, we are the nomadic dwellers, yiyi and little chef.
The last time we came to Hangzhou was at the end of September when the osmanthus was about to bloom. We originally planned to stay for another half month, but... work got in the way and plans changed, so before leaving Zhejiang, we took two days off to see the winter in Hangzhou.
This time we stayed in a mountain house in Manjuelong. When we booked the room, we didn't realize that it was the Winter Solstice. This winter seems particularly cold, the short 100 meters from where we parked the car to the guesthouse felt like we were being pierced by the bone-chilling wind. Little chef and I walked with our heads down in silence. I started to regret in my heart why we came here? What's so special about winter here! How good can it be inside when it's so cold outside? blabla…
As we pushed open the wooden door of the guesthouse, a warm breath suddenly hit us, and my tense body relaxed. It felt like the warmth of spring when you can take off your heavy coat.
The first floor here is a coffee shop and a book house, the bookshelf in the middle is filled with all kinds of books, and a big cat is lying elegantly.
The guest rooms are upstairs, our room is on the third floor, so it has a mountain-shaped roof, which I love very much.
The housekeeper had turned on the floor heating and air conditioning for us in advance, and the room was very warm. Taking off the heavy down jacket and stepping barefoot on the wooden floor. You can see the mountain view from the window, the bed is just right in terms of softness and hardness, the retro and cozy wooden furniture, the bathroom with separate wet and dry areas, everything is just right.
The housekeeper prepared afternoon tea in the coffee shop, a cake that is not at all sweet, and a peanut latte and strawberry latte that have a winter atmosphere. Probably because it's the off-season, there aren't many people in the coffee shop, occasionally someone comes in to pick up coffee or sits quietly in the corner reading a book.
I always feel that every place has its own temperament, and needs to be opened in different ways.
Like Hangzhou, she is slow and leisurely, you don't have to reach every scenic spot, nor do you have to eat a certain specialty, just in a place you like, whether it's a small coffee shop or a warm guesthouse, it's good to enjoy quietly.
This is also the meaning of Hangzhou to me, it's enough.
Belated: Happy Winter Solstice⛄️
Wish everyone: Happy Winter❄️
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Next stop: See you in Fujian!
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📍Guesthouse: Hangzhou Mountain House
📍Location: No.19, Shang Manjuelong Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou
atticus_rainier_88
Manjuelong Village in Hangzhou: A Beautiful Journey to Explore the Ancient Village
Manjuelong Village in Hangzhou: A Beautiful Journey to Explore the Ancient Village 🏠
🍂 Overview of Manjuelong Village:
Manjuelong Village, located near the urban area of Hangzhou, is famous for its ancient natural scenery and rich cultural heritage.
The village environment is quiet, making it a beautiful rural area suitable for walking exploration.
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🚇 How to get there:
Take Metro Line 4 to Shuicheng Bridge Station Exit A, then take Bus 87 to Station, or choose to take a taxi directly.
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📍 Must-visit attractions:
1. Shiwudong:
Free admission, explore the cave and admire the Buddha statue carvings.
Remember to turn on your mobile phone flashlight.
2. Lower Manjuelong:
Visit the ancient village streets and taste the local osmanthus cake and osmanthus sauce.
Watch the popular persimmon tree.
3. Soup House:
Located at No. 75 Lower Manjuelong, experience Han Dynasty style architecture.
Take photos in the style of the Soup House in 'Spirited Away'.
4. Popular Swing:
Walk along the village road for 30 minutes to the top of the mountain to experience the fun of the swing.
Admire the surrounding West Lake Longjing Tea Garden.
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🔍 Tour Suggestions:
Wear comfortable shoes for easy walking exploration.
Reserve plenty of time to visit each attraction.
Carry enough water and snacks.
Visit in a civilized manner, respect local culture and customs.
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📸 Photography Tips:
Use natural landscapes and ancient buildings as shooting backgrounds.
Arrive at the popular swing as early as possible to avoid crowds.
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🌿 Conclusion:
Manjuelong Village is not only a hidden treasure in Hangzhou, but also a great place to experience nature and ancient lifestyle.
Here, you can get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the quiet and beautiful rural life.
ByteWarden
Above there is heaven, below there is Suzhou and Hangzhou - Hangzhou
Above there is heaven, below there is Suzhou and Hangzhou - Hangzhou
A city that is highly representative of Chinese oriental aesthetics, Hangzhou is the city with the most temples in the urban area. Looking at many design shops and cultural creations in Hangzhou, they are all highly artistic.
Hangzhou really has a kind of magic that makes people yearn for every season. I learned a sentence 'Above there is heaven, below there is Suzhou and Hangzhou'. The sunset that can't be seen enough, the beautiful sunset, the evening breeze that can't be blown enough, every bench by the West Lake seems to grow on my aesthetic point. I don't want to get up when I sit down, I just want to blow the evening breeze quietly
Must visit: Liangzhu Cultural Park, West Lake, Lingyin Temple, Faxi Temple, Manjuelong.
Lucy.Ward^19
During the National Day holiday, I went to Manjuelong in Hangzhou, where the fragrance of osmanthus was intoxicating and the moon was beautiful by the lake
💥Manjuelong - the intersection of nature and long history! The fragrance of osmanthus, the moon by the lake.
Dear friends, Manjuelong. Not only does it have charming natural scenery, but it also carries a long and profound historical culture. Are you ready to explore this beautiful treasure with me?
✨First, we come to the first stop of Manjuelong - osmanthus. Yes, those golden osmanthus trees! This is one of the largest osmanthus producing areas in China. Every autumn, the osmanthus blooms and emits a fragrant aroma, just like a fairyland. You can stroll along the mountain road, feel the picturesque scenery, or taste a cup of fragrant osmanthus tea under the osmanthus tree, allowing your soul to relax completely.
🍃Next, we are going to the second stop of Manjuelong - tea garden. The tea gardens here are the pride of Hangzhou, with a stretch of green tea trees. Here, you can experience the fun of tea picking, and you can also visit the modern tea processing factory to deeply understand China's long tea culture.
🏡Finally, we arrive at the third stop of Manjuelong - Manlong people. It has a long cultural heritage and historical accumulation. You can visit traditional tea houses and workshops, experience the old and simple way of life. Local residents will lead you to make some traditional Hangzhou snacks, such as Longjing tea cake and sugar fire, so that you can appreciate the charm of food.
💫Whether you like natural scenery, historical culture or snacks, Manjuelong can meet your needs. This place not only allows you to feel the beauty and mystery of nature, but also allows you to deeply understand China's traditional culture. Here, the fragrance of osmanthus is overflowing, and the moon is beautiful by the lake. You will be impressed by its unique charm. Come and explore Manjuelong, feel the wonderful intersection of nature and long history!
JOLIE CALDWELL
Early autumn in Hangzhou - surrounded by warm flowers
In early autumn in Hangzhou, the sun is warm, riding a bicycle slowly along the road to appreciate the early autumn in Hangzhou, the rhythm is just right. On weekdays, I came to West Lake, there are not many people, walking and stopping slowly to feel the tranquility of West Lake. The sunset of West Lake at dusk is not to be missed, watching the sunset colors gradually printed on the lake is too absolute.
Early autumn in Hangzhou, filled with the fragrance of osmanthus everywhere, makes people feel relaxed and happy. I specially came to Manjuelong, all the way are various foods, drinks, ornaments, items matched with osmanthus, which make you dazzled and want to take them all away.
In early autumn in Hangzhou, the temperature is just right, come for a city walk without a destination, check in the popular online shops, have a cup of coffee, eat delicious desserts, avoid the crowd, simple and comfortable.
Warm little tips:
On weekends and holidays, the famous scenic spots in Hangzhou are basically crowded, and there will be traffic jams near the scenic spots. It is recommended to take the subway, walk or ride a bicycle to the scenic spots.