Come visit Fuchi Mountain in Zhejiang in 2025 to see the blooming rapeseed flowers!

Many people are familiar with the "Wuyuan Rapeseed Flowers" in spring, which is one of the "Top 10 Most Beautiful Terraced Fields in the World"! As temperatures rise, the "Wuyuan Rapeseed Flowers" bloom in golden yellow, with butterflies dancing and bees buzzing among the flowers. The gentle breeze creates waves of gold, carrying an intoxicating fragrance! Moreover, along with pink peach blossoms, white pear blossoms, and traditional houses with white walls and black tiles, it creates a beautiful natural landscape that attracts visitors! What many don't know is that there's a "Little Wuyuan" in Zhejiang, with thousands of acres of blooming rapeseed flowers, free admission, and even capybaras. Let Uncle Shuai tell you all about it! This place is the Fuchi Mountain Scenic Area in Shaoxing, named after Jin Dynasty landscape poet Xie Lingyun who "climbed this mountain to drink and compose poems, then overturned his wine cup." The area features glacier rock waves, thousand-year-old terraced fields, century-old villages, the highest peak in Shangyu, and a cherry orchard known as the "Four Seasons Fairy Fruit" base! Today, the Fuchi Mountain Scenic Area offers attractions year-round - spring for hiking, summer for cooling off, autumn for climbing, and winter for barbecues, making it a true "paradise on earth"! Amazingly, in spring 2025, the "Fuchi Mountain Sea of Rapeseed Flowers" will be in full bloom, with terraced fields from the foot to the middle of the mountain covered in golden rapeseed flowers, undulating like waves. Every photo becomes a "spring-exclusive wallpaper." Due to its similarity to "Wuyuan Rapeseed Flowers," it's known as Zhejiang's "Little Wuyuan"! First-time visitors can follow this route: Dongcheng Ancient Village - Glacier Rock Waves - Terraced Flower Fields - Summit of Fuchi Mountain (861.3 meters above sea level). The total distance is about 10.6 kilometers with a 600-meter elevation gain, taking about 5 hours with stops. There are three highlights to check out: First, the sea of rapeseed flowers. From the 861.3-meter summit of Fuchi Mountain, you can overlook the entire terraced "sea of rapeseed flowers." The view is breathtaking, presenting a "sea of gold" that uplifts your spirits. You can easily capture stunning photos of the rapeseed flowers! Second, the glacier rock waves. Fuchi Mountain features Quaternary glacier relics, with huge rocks forming river-like patterns. The climbing process is fun, with 12 rock waves of various sizes including large waves, small waves, plum waves, black waves, and echo rock waves, making it a geological wonder! Third, the ancient villages. History enthusiasts can visit ancient villages like Xiasipu and Dongcheng, featuring old houses, ancient paths, and old trees, like a fairyland on earth. Villagers live a peaceful life following the rhythm of sunrise and sunset, giving it a "paradise on earth" feel. Visitors can experience the simple folk customs and peaceful, tranquil hometown atmosphere! Note that Fuchi Mountain Scenic Area operates a one-way loop system, with different routes for going up to the village and coming down from the scenic area. Follow the road signs. During flower season, security guards are stationed at the mountain entrance. On holidays when there's heavy traffic, shuttle buses to the village are available (pickup/dropoff at the public restroom parking lot) for 10 yuan per person round trip. Photography enthusiasts should wear white/light-colored dresses and bring props like kites, transparent umbrellas, or vintage cameras. Avoid yellow clothing as it clashes with the flowers. Drone photography is allowed but be careful of mountain winds to prevent crashes! When tired, you can try the farmhouse restaurants in Dongcheng Ancient Village (about 50 yuan per person), offering delicious dishes like chicken pot, dried bamboo shoots with pork, and mugwort rice cakes! For accommodation, consider Fuchi Mountain Resort [popular homestay with stargazing terrace] or Langquan Homestay [good value, near terraced fields]. Additionally, in 2025, Fuchi Mountain Scenic Area added a capybara as its "mascot" - perfect for photos! Transportation: Driving: Navigate directly to "Fuchi Mountain Scenic Area," parking available. High-speed rail: Take the train to "Shengzhou North Station," then taxi or shared ride to the scenic area for about 35 yuan. Bus: Take bus 912 to [Fuchi Mountain Scenic Area (Dongcheng)] station, though it's quite far from Shengzhou North Station [not recommended]. Useful information about Fuchi Mountain Scenic Area in Zhejiang: Free admission, no reservation needed, open all day, located at No. 2 Dongcheng Village, Shangyu District, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province. Choose your preferred transportation method! The rapeseed flowers bloom from mid-March to mid-April 2025. Check the weather before going and try to visit on a sunny day. Are you interested in visiting Fuchi Mountain Scenic Area in Zhejiang? Feel free to leave comments for discussion!