Tonglu — A Seriously Underrated Hidden Gem 🌿

#discoverchina "Where the Qiantang River ends, Tonglu begins — clear waters, lush mountains, more breathtaking than a painting." Who knew there could be such a peaceful little town near Hangzhou? 🏞️ I recently took a trip there with some friends, and wow — the Fuchun River gently flows by, everything is blooming in the spring light, and it honestly felt like the flowers turned our days into a dreamy holiday 💐✨ If you're tired of overcrowded tourist spots on holidays, this is the perfect escape — quiet, natural, and incredibly soothing. 🌸 My 3 Days, 2 Nights In-Depth Itinerary: Day 1: Shishe Village Yanziling Fishing Terrace 🎣 Yanjiyou Capsule Bookstore Daqi Mountain National Forest Park 🌲 Day 2: Meirong Village Shen'ao Ancient Village Day 3: Yaolin Wonderland Cave Chuiyun Tongtian River Scenic Area 🧭 Highlights: ① Shishe Village White walls, black tiles, gentle streams — this peaceful village is surrounded by nature. A perfect summer getaway spot too. You can also hike the nearby Maling Ancient Trail. ② Daqi Mountain Forest Park Known as the “Little Jiuzhaigou of Hangzhou,” it’s full of crystal-clear waterfalls and forest trails — amazing for hiking lovers 🌿💧 ③ Yanziling Fishing Terrace Hop on a river cruise to take in the stunning Longmen Gorge along the Fuchun River. It’s peaceful and picturesque 🚤 ④ Yanjiyou Capsule Bookstore A glass-walled design gem and Insta-hotspot 📚📸 — beautiful place to pause and take in the view. ⑤ Yaolin Wonderland (Cave) A mind-blowing underground wonderland filled with colorful stalactites and stalagmites. Nature’s art gallery! 🌈🪨 ⑥ Chuiyun Tongtian River A fun mix of caves and theme park — especially great for families. In summer, you can go rafting and cool off 🎢🛶 #travel #thingstodo