[2025 Hangzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Shiwudong (Southwest Gate) (Updated May)

🍁🍁: Hangzhou Manjuelong, a romantic encounter with autumn, strolling in the fragrance of osmanthus, feeling the gift of nature. 🍁🍁: Manjuelong is located in the scenic area of West Lake in Hangzhou. It is a natural village known for its production of osmanthus and Longjing tea. There are more than 7,000 osmanthus trees in the village that are over 200 years old. Every autumn when the flowers bloom, the fragrance is overflowing. In addition, Manjuelong is also one of the main producing areas of Longjing tea. ⏰Time: All day 🎫Ticket: Free 📍Location: No. 75, Xia Manjuelong, West Lake District, Hangzhou 🚶‍♀️Tour route: Shiwu Cave: The simple stone cave is suitable for summer escape, and there are osmanthus cakes and osmanthus wine stalls around. Xia Manjuelong: There are markets and stalls along the way, where you can taste local specialties. Soup House: Similar to the 'Soup House' in 'Spirited Away', it is a good photo spot during the day and night. Yangmei Ridge: You can enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way, with love trees and beautiful natural scenery. Nine Creeks Misty Trees: Feel the beauty of nature, with sightseeing cars available. 📷Photo check-in: Spirited Away Soup House: You can shoot from different angles, including tea mountains, inside the soup house, and halfway up the mountain. Internet celebrity swing: Located on the top of the mountain, overlooking the West Lake, suitable for shooting scenery. Baihe Peak: Provides an excellent view of West Lake. 📝tips: The osmanthus fragrance season may be short, it is recommended to play after 4 pm in autumn, avoid dazzling sunlight, and you can also enjoy the sunset light. There are several cafes and tea rooms along the way, it is recommended to take a break in one of them and taste the local specialties.

🌈 Hangzhou is not short for scenic spots for being a modern city. There are a lot of beautiful places hidden in little areas like this really popular spot in manjue long . This area is known for the nice Mountain View of west lake, beautiful flowers 🌸 in spring and also nice cozy homestays 🏨 This swing is at the top 🔝 of a 15 minute climb of a mountain behind the tea fields. The exact location is Manjuelong no.75 (满觉陇75号) ➡️ You will see a tiny road leading up to a public bathroom. ➡️ Go past it into the tea 🍵 Field and start climbing the stairs . ➡️Follow the path, climb the tiny mountain ⛰️ until you reach your destination… . . 🏡 景点名：下满觉陇网红秋千 📍 地址：🧭 导航至下满觉陇75号 🚌 公交：满觉陇站 #mytripvlog #本地遊 #urbanexplorer #tripblazers #awesomepic #hiddengems

How many surprises are hidden in the mountains around West Lake? I only knew about the Hangzhou hiking route before, but today I found a cave exploration route that is just as good as the hiking route. ☀️Except for the Phoenix Temple, which is closed for renovations, and the Tongxuan Temple and Shilong Cave, which I couldn't find, I basically visited all the other spots, and even exceeded my expectations. Day 1 ➡️The stone statues in Hangzhou have always been overlooked, possibly because they were commonly restored in the past. There are many statues in the Feilai Peak and the Yixia Three Caves, and although a large part of them have been restored and re-carved, they are indeed an indispensable part of the history of Chinese grottoes: the Yuan Dynasty statues. ⛰️Pass through Aman from Feilai Peak to find the hidden 🦍Huyuan Cave and 🕳️Huizhou Cave, and then walk along the road of the Buddhist Academy, which is not shown on the map, to Faxi Temple. 🚗Take a taxi to the Yixia Three Caves, and go all the way down to Yixia Cave, Shuile Cave, and Shiwu Cave. A flashlight 🔦 is an essential tool. ➡️Finally, end the day at Zhakou White Pagoda. Day 2 Start in the morning from Hangzhou Museum➡️Ruanggong Temple Cliff Stone Carvings➡️Ganhua Rock Carved Poems➡️Ziyang Mountain Cliff Stone Carvings➡️Mahakala Statue of Baocheng Temple Tongxuan Temple Statues➡️Shifo Temple➡️Yunjushan Cliff Stone Carvings➡️Fantian Temple Stone Sutra Pillar➡️Shengguo Temple Ruins (Statues)➡️Paiyashi Poetry Carvings➡️Lao Yuhuang Palace➡️Ciyunling Statues➡️South Guanyin Cave➡️Tianlong Temple Statues Hangzhou is more than just West Lake and Lingyin Temple.

It is a free of charge area on the way from the villages to West lake. I accidentally bumped into it, and went inside, not many people, very peaceful and pleasant. There is a small tea shop inside if you need to get some rest. The area around is pretty hectic with all the traffic, but once inside this gate, it’s like you are in another world. Would recommend it if you are hiking down to West Lake!

Autumn is the best time for hiking in Hangzhou. 🌈 It's a great time to take your kids out for a walk. This hiking route is fun and interesting, with delicious food, streams, waterfalls, caves, tea gardens, and pomegranate trees along the way. · 🔄 Our route: Shiwudong - Shangmanjuelong - Baihefeng - Yangmeiling - Jiuxi Yanshu - Jiuxi Bus Station · 1. Navigate to Shiwudong (Parking nearby is inconvenient and expensive, so I took the subway 🚇 to "Huanglongdong" Station and took Bus 87 to Shiwudong). 2. For boys, Shiwudong is an entry-level cave adventure experience. There are several caves here, all dark and mysterious. One of the caves goes from the foot of the mountain to the top, as if traveling through time and space. There are murals on the stone walls inside the cave, which are very interesting. (⚠️ The stone steps in the cave are a bit slippery because of the water, so you need to walk slowly. Bring a flashlight 🔦, as it is very dark inside the cave). 3. Leave Shiwudong and walk towards Shangmanjuelong. After about 200 meters, you will see the entrance to Baihefeng. Climb up and you will see the "bathhouse" prototype from Hayao Miyazaki's anime. (⚠️ If you want to take a close-up photo of the bathhouse, you can buy a bottle of mineral water (3 yuan) from the tea garden owner and then enter the garden to take photos. If you don't buy it, you can't go in). 4. Climb to the top of the tea garden and you can see West Lake. The mountain is not high, and it takes about 15 minutes to reach the top. 5. Return the same way and continue towards Shangmanjuelong. You can see beautiful persimmon trees and soapberry trees along the way, as well as teahouses and farmhouses on both sides of the road. 6. Walk towards Yangmeiling. The road to Yangmeiling is all downhill. 7. Walk past Yangmeiling and head towards Jiuxi Yanshu. The streams and tea trees are very peaceful and beautiful. It's okay for kids to run around here. You can also see jelly green water and waterfalls at Jiuxi Yanshu. 8. After arriving at Jiuxi Yanshu, we chose to take a sightseeing bus to Jiuxi Bus Station, 8 yuan/person. You don't need to buy a ticket if you hold your child. The ride takes about 10 minutes. · ✅ We walked with our kids for 3.5 hours, and the whole trip was fun and relaxing. ✅ This route is suitable for strollers, as the whole route is flat. When playing at Shiwudong, you can leave the stroller next to the stone table.

| Explore the Free, Niche, Thousand-Year-Old Stone House Cave for Cooling, Adventure, and Stone Carvings. Take you to see Hangzhou, Zhejiang, a world-class scenic spot. Exploring the Stone House Cave was completely unexpected. After having lunch at Manjuelong and checking in at the popular spot Tangwu, we were about to take the bus 🚍 due to the scorching midday heat. Unexpectedly, we discovered this quiet courtyard attraction by the roadside. 🌈 Scenic Features We never thought that this inconspicuous courtyard would have such a hidden gem. In addition to many exquisite cliff carvings, there are also calligraphy works left by the great Song Dynasty literati Su Dongpo. Outside the stone cave is a large courtyard with lush trees 🌳 and a photogenic Chinese-style archway. 🌈 Activities for Kids The stone caves inside are connected, allowing you to traverse from the main cave to the lower or upper levels. There are also two pavilions where you can overlook the entire garden. The children played adventure games together, having a great time! 🌳 Cooling and Refreshing In the 40-degree heat, the stone caves are a great place to cool down. The caves are cold and damp, very refreshing. The key is that there are not many people, unlike those crowded famous attractions. When the osmanthus flowers bloom in autumn, it will be another beautiful scene. Stone House Cave 📍 No. 47, Xiaman Group, Xin Community, Manjuelong Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou 🚍 Bus No. 87, 180 to Shiwudong Station or Siyanjing Station, then walk about 100 meters 💰 Free ⏰ Open all day

🌟Hangzhou Manjuelong Hiking Guide🌟 🍃Manjuelong is one of the most famous places in Hangzhou for appreciating osmanthus flowers. The fragrance of osmanthus flowers is everywhere, with green trees shading the path and quiet trails. Although the osmanthus flowers are not in full bloom, the entire trail is fragrant, with a constant stream of pedestrians and vehicles! 🚶Not only are there trails here, but also caves, tea gardens, streams, trees and other landscapes, as if stepping into a paradise, it is a natural oxygen supply station! 🚗Transportation: You can take Metro Line 7 to Wushan Square, take a taxi to Shiwudong, or take bus 180 to Siyanjing Station, and walk for about 10 minutes to get there. 🚶Route: The entire route takes 4-6 hours, there are many small roads along the way, you can enjoy the scenery while walking, at the same time, there are many roadside stalls, coffee shops, homestays along the way up and down Manjuelong, recommend tasting osmanthus glutinous rice cake, osmanthus flavored coffee, etc! There are full hiking routes, and also leisure routes for the lazy, you can take the bus for osmanthus appreciation! 📍Shiwudong➡️Lower Manjuelong➡️Tang House➡️Internet Celebrity Swing➡️Upper Manjuelong➡️Shuile Cave➡️Yangmei Ridge➡️Jiuxi Smoke Tree➡️Jiuxi Bus Station 📷: Share Internet Celebrity Check-in Points 1️⃣'Spirited Away' Tang House: No. 75, Lower Manjuelong Road, turn left when you see the Internet celebrity coffee shop fromher, you will see a public toilet, look to the left, it is Tang House, if you want to take a panoramic view of Tang House, you can go up the stairs! 2️⃣Internet Celebrity Swing: After taking pictures of Tang House, go up the mountain, the whole journey is 15-20min uphill, after getting on the swing, you can see the tea garden all over the mountain and the view of West Lake, there are many people in line for the swing, if you are interested, you need to hurry up 3️⃣Love Heart Tree: Passed on the way from Lower Manjuelong to Upper Manjuelong, it is recommended to take a picture of the more loving shape when you look back! 4️⃣Internet Celebrity Coffee Shop Check-in: Awakening of the Mountain (there is a retro blue car at the door) fromher, everglow coffee, etc.! 5️⃣Yangmei Ridge: The homestays along the mountain and the tea gardens all over the mountain are very photogenic! 6️⃣Jiuxi Smoke Tree: Natural oxygen bar, cool for hiking, full of trees in the valley, babbling streams! 🌟Tips： 1. Remember to check the local weather forecast before you travel, pay attention to safety when hiking, do not climb steep cliffs. 2. During the season when osmanthus flowers are fragrant, there are a lot of people coming for hiking, and there are also vehicles passing by on the road, if you want to take pictures, you need to get up early, there are a lot of people at noon! 3. Bring enough water, some hiking areas have a lot of mosquitoes, people who are easily bitten can bring mosquito repellent in advance! 🫶In short, the Hangzhou Manjuelong hiking route is a scenic spot suitable for tourists of all ages to travel on foot. I hope this hiking guide can help you, come to Manjuelong, and leave a beautiful memory.

Manjuelong Village in Hangzhou: A Beautiful Journey to Explore the Ancient Village 🏠 🍂 Overview of Manjuelong Village: Manjuelong Village, located near the urban area of Hangzhou, is famous for its ancient natural scenery and rich cultural heritage. The village environment is quiet, making it a beautiful rural area suitable for walking exploration. --- 🚇 How to get there: Take Metro Line 4 to Shuicheng Bridge Station Exit A, then take Bus 87 to Station, or choose to take a taxi directly. --- 📍 Must-visit attractions: 1. Shiwudong: Free admission, explore the cave and admire the Buddha statue carvings. Remember to turn on your mobile phone flashlight. 2. Lower Manjuelong: Visit the ancient village streets and taste the local osmanthus cake and osmanthus sauce. Watch the popular persimmon tree. 3. Soup House: Located at No. 75 Lower Manjuelong, experience Han Dynasty style architecture. Take photos in the style of the Soup House in 'Spirited Away'. 4. Popular Swing: Walk along the village road for 30 minutes to the top of the mountain to experience the fun of the swing. Admire the surrounding West Lake Longjing Tea Garden. --- 🔍 Tour Suggestions: Wear comfortable shoes for easy walking exploration. Reserve plenty of time to visit each attraction. Carry enough water and snacks. Visit in a civilized manner, respect local culture and customs. --- 📸 Photography Tips: Use natural landscapes and ancient buildings as shooting backgrounds. Arrive at the popular swing as early as possible to avoid crowds. --- 🌿 Conclusion: Manjuelong Village is not only a hidden treasure in Hangzhou, but also a great place to experience nature and ancient lifestyle. Here, you can get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the quiet and beautiful rural life.