Shengzhou travel guide.

Shengzhou's must-visit off-the-beaten-path hiking route! A comprehensive travel guide!|||When people think of Shengzhou, they think of its food: the kingdom of carbs. But Shengzhou is more than just carbs, it also has many outdoor attractions. This off-the-beaten-path hiking route in Shengzhou is recommended by locals. It's a one-way route, perfect for a day trip from Shanghai or Hangzhou! 1️⃣ First stop: Guimen Village 🚗: Navigate to Guimen Village. Parking is convenient. The village is quiet and not very commercialized. It's about a 2-hour drive from Hangzhou. You'll pass by Nanshan Lake, and the autumn scenery on both sides is beautiful. Recommended: ✅ Wanghu Pavilion: The best viewing point for a 270-degree view of Nanshan Lake. The altitude is not high, so it's easy to hike up. ✅ Lumen Academy: It looks unremarkable, but it has a rich history. Famous scholars like Zhu Xi once lectured here. The courtyard is deep and photogenic. ✅ Genglou Ancient Path: A historic ancient path. It's currently under construction and not accessible. 🍜 Tofu Soup with Rice Cake: A local specialty worth trying. Every shop tastes about the same. CNY 10/serving. 2️⃣ Second stop: Xiangbi Reservoir 🚗: Navigate to Shangli Village. Parking is convenient. It's about 2 km from Guimen Village to Shangli Village. You can drive or walk. If you walk along the greenway, you'll pass a large tea garden, which is very beautiful. ✅ Xiangbi Reservoir: After arriving at Shangli Village, follow the path to the reservoir. The water cypresses are around the reservoir. You can walk inside to take photos or go to the dam to see the panoramic view of the water cypresses. If you have enough energy, you can walk around the reservoir. 3️⃣ Third stop: Qianwang Village 🚗: Navigate to Qianwang Village. Parking is convenient. It's about a 40-minute drive. The village is small, with almost no shops. Occasionally, you'll be greeted by elderly residents. ✅ Red Maple: The red maples are concentrated on the right side of the village. Follow the path up. The paths are wide and overgrown with weeds. If you go higher, you can overlook the entire village. I hope this guide helps you discover a different Shengzhou. If you like it, please follow, like, and save!