The Fuchun River in February: Where the Mist Clears and the Sky Meets the Mountains

Finding tranquility amidst the hustle and bustle, I often journey between vibrant cities and peaceful countryside, drawing nourishment from nature and discovering my own way of secluded living. I enjoy strolling along rivers, seeking out the most beautiful villages and embracing a life of leisure. Zhejiang Province boasts numerous picturesque rivers, such as the Fuchun River, Nanxi River, Xin'an River, Huyuan Stream, Fenshui River, and Luzhu River. Walking along these rivers is like admiring a series of flowing landscape paintings – a truly healing, nourishing, and joyful experience. I've written dozens of notes about the Fuchun River, compiled in my "Leisurely Life on the Fuchun River" collection. The Fuchun River embodies the poetry and distant lands that reside within my heart. "I often recall those solitary boat trips in February and March, when the spring mountains seemed to favor the Fuchun River most." Following my heart's desire, I embarked on a rainy riverside hike, where the beauty of the Fuchun River gently nourished my body and soul like the silent spring rain. Videos and photos simply cannot capture the dynamic beauty of the Fuchun River. When you walk along its banks, you'll undoubtedly be captivated by the picturesque scenery and feel a sense of profound happiness. The Fuchun River in the misty rain resembles a flowing "Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains" painting. As you walk along the riverbank, the expansive river surface, vast fields, and lush greenery create a poetic and picturesque scene that will stir your heart. For the Fuchun River Fuyang section route, please refer to Figure 5. Admission: Free Transportation: Driving is more convenient, as you can drive along the riverside greenway. Public Transportation: From Hangzhou, take the subway to Guihua West Road Station, Exit C. Walk forward for about 100 meters to a temporary bus stop. Take the bus from Fuyang to Shen'ao and get off at Shangsha Village, Hongxing (Hejia) Station, or Dongziguan Station. From any of these stops, you can walk to the riverside. From Dongziguan Village, you can take a ferry to Tongzhou Island. Follow the riverside greenway to reach the Huangjinfan Greenway. From Tongzhou Island and the villages along the greenway, you can take bus 2115 to Fuyang Guihua West Road Subway Station. During the rapeseed blossom season, you can take bus 2115 to Huangjinfan Greenway to enjoy the flowers before heading to the island or the opposite side. The Wangzhou Greenway on the south bank of the Fuchun River faces the Huangjinfan Greenway on the north bank. You can take a ferry from the Wangjiabu Ferry Terminal in Dongziguan Village to Tongzhou Island. After exploring the island, cross the bridge to reach the Huangjinfan Greenway. The ferry costs 10 yuan for both passengers and vehicles, or 2 yuan per person. Alternatively, you can take a detour and cross the bridge to reach the island. Wangzhou Greenway (south side of Fuchun River): Start from the Qingjiangkou Internet-famous Suspension Bridge, passing through Hongfeng Village, Xinyuan Village, Yangsha Village, Lianqun Station, and Guajiang Park to reach Dongziguan Village. You can navigate to any of these villages to reach the riverside. Huangjinfan Greenway (north side of Fuchun River): Approximately 5.5 km long, passing through Xindian Village, Baojiaqi Village, Xiaotongzhou Village, and Chunzhu Village. Starting in mid-to-late March last year, thousands of acres of rapeseed flowers bloomed along the riverbank. I will share real-time updates on the blooming time of rapeseed flowers this year.