Zhejiang - Hangzhou Hiking Tours

Upon arrival at Hangzhou, check into an economical hotel. After setting down at the hotel, hire a bicycle and cycle around the West Lake. Take time to appreciate the ten classical sites around the lake, such as Su, Bai causeways, broken bridge etc.

On your second day, expore places like Laohe Hill, Qingting Hill, Jiangjun Hill, Beauty Peak, Baiyun Peak, Jiuhua Mountain. Laohe Hill is located near the Yuquan campus of Zhejiang University and can be  reached by taking one of these buses: No. K293, 82, K82, K89, K16, 21, K21, K101, 15, K15, 815, 527, or K527. Alight at the Yuquan campus bus stop. Distinctive signs are posted along the way, so you won't get lost. The whole journey will take about 6-9 hours.

Take a city tour on your last day in Hangzhou.

If you do not have your own transport, take a coach at the West Coach Station. The coach runs frequently at several minutes interval. It takes about 2½ hour to reach Changhua town from Hangzhou and the fare costs CNY15.00 per person. 

Upon arrival in Changhua, take another bus to the Western Grand Canyon. The fare is CNY5.00 and the journey takes another 1½ hour. Visit Tuolin Waterfall, Jianmen Pass and Laojiao Stream. Since the places of interests are far apart, it would be more convenient to travel in a group with others in a chartered van. This way, you can have the driver to drive you to the entrance and pick everyone up again at the exit and then transfer to the next site. It takes about 40 minutes' drive from Changhua to Longgang. 

Stay overnight at a local clean hotel. 

Head for Daming Mountain the next day. It is a majestic and splendid site but takes about 7 hours' to hike up the mountain on foot. You will appreciate all the natural wonders as you climb up the hill. It is a good idea to start hiking early, preferably before 10:00AM. Pack some high energy foods, like roast duck, chicken, ham and sausages that provide and maintain strength. Call 0571-63709588 for more information. 

There is no direct transport services between Daming Mountain and Hangzhou, so you need to return to Changhua first and then take the coach back to Hangzhou. Time is a little bit tight if you return to Hangzhou in one day, so make the best of your time.

Bao'an town, a Jiangshan city of Zhejiang province, is the gateway to Xianxia Old Trail. It is 240 kilometers away from Hangzhou and will take 4 hours' drive. 

After a good rest in Hangzhou city, take a coach at the South Coach Station on Qiutao road to reach Jiangshan city on the first day. The coach runs every hour from 07:30 hours to 18:00 hours daily. Upon arrival at Jiangshan, find a hotel for a good rest for the night.

On the second day,  take a bus from Jiangshan to Bao'an at the new bus station. It is about 52 kilometers from Jiangshan to Bao'an and the journey will take 1 hour 40 minutes. Xianxia Old Trail is one of the most complete preservations of the Huangchao uprising and hiking will commence from this point. 

There are in total 4 stone passes. Hike to the First and Second Pass; visit Longjing and Longxi villages. It is also worthwhile going up the hill along the path and cross Xiaoganling to reach an old town called 28 Du. Its special location and the frequent wars made the town a clustering of dialects. As a matter of fact, there are in total 9 different dialects and more than 130 surnames. The town maintains the ancient architecture and life style. Enjoy the local flavors and stay at a local hotel. 

On the following day, hike for 45 minutes and you will reach Fengling Pass, which looks like a bridge. Visit Fugai Rock and return to Hangzhou via Jiangshan.

If hiking Putuo Mountain is to your fancy, take a bus from Hangzhou to Shenjiamen at the Hangzhou East Coach Station. Call 0571-86964011 for more bus information.

There are 8 scheduled buses running from Hangzhou to Banshengdong port at Shenjiamen from the  coach station and the journey will take about 4½ hours. There are hourly ferry services to Putuo Mountain which takes only half an hour. Speed boat services are also available and takes only about 10 minutes. Call 0580-6091124 for further information.

Hike to Xitian Scenic Area, including Kwan-yin Ancient Cave, Pantuo Rock, Xinzi Rock and Puji Temple. 

On the next day, continue visiting Nantian Gate, Purple Bamboo Forest and Nanhai Kwan-yin in the morning. Transfer back to Shejiamen by speed boat. Upon arrival, enjoy the night scenery of the fishing harbor. 
 
It is a good idea to visit Peach Island on the last day. There are both ferry and speed boat services between Shenjiamen and Peach Island. It takes only 20 minutes by speed boat to reach Peace Island. It is better to purchase a return ticket beforehand. Please remember that the last ferry and the speed boat services is at 17:00 hour and 15:00 hour respectively. 

Visit the Shediao Entertainment Center, Dafo Rock Scenic Area and Peach Valley Scenic Area. Return to Shenjiamen and take a coach back to Hangzhou. Your pleasant hiking tour ends here. 

Hiking in Other Destinations of Zhejiang: Jinhua, Lin'an, Ninghai, Shaoxing, Wenzhou