Weekly Mountain: Hangzhou Luniu Mountain Small Loop Hiking Guide

Luniu Mountain, the azaleas are at the end of their bloom, and it will soon become a paradise for hiking enthusiasts. . Besides the wild azaleas and wisteria flowers that cover the mountains, I particularly enjoy the streams, bamboo forests, and ancient paths here. Unlike the small streams of Jiuxi Eighteen Streams, the streams here rush down from the mountain top with great momentum, and the sound of the flowing water echoes throughout the valley, creating a unique charm. The 8-kilometer route is mostly composed of steps. Starting from the Luoyao Wu entrance and climbing all the way up, you will soon reach Xiangzi Stone. As you continue upwards and approach the mountain top, you will see more and more azaleas. Compared to the commonly walked stone steps, I recommend taking the wooden plank path along the stream. It is less crowded and more scenic, and you can encounter waterfalls along the way, making the hike very enjoyable. At the mountain top platform, the view is incredibly expansive, overlooking the continuous mountain ranges. One can't help but exclaim: Compared to Suzhou, Hangzhou indeed has many more mountains!