Lin'an District
The Tianmu Mountain area in western Hangzhou, where gorges, ancient trees, and seas of clouds meet, making it a popular mountain resort in the Yangtze River Delta.
Lin'an District is located in the western part of Hangzhou, situated in the Tianmu Mountain area at the junction of Zhejiang and Anhui provinces. It has high forest coverage and is the birthplace of King Qian Liu of the Wuyue Kingdom, housing the Mausoleum of King Qian. West Tianmu Mountain and East Tianmu Mountain are famous for their ancient trees and temples. Mount Daming features steep peaks and offers skiing in winter. The West Zhejiang Grand Canyon, Shenlong River, Taihuyuan, and Longmen Secret Land offer tranquil valleys, and the autumn colors of Zhinao Village are particularly popular with photographers. Spring and summer are perfect for escaping the heat and enjoying water activities, while autumn is great for viewing red leaves and ginkgo trees. The Hangzhou Metro reaches the urban area, but since most scenic spots are in the western mountains, self-driving is recommended.
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- Hangzhou, Wuzhen, Shaoxing, Ningbo & Mount Putuo – A classic first-timer's route from West Lake to the Guanyin Statue of the South Sea, connecting water towns, ancient ci…
- Hangzhou First Visit Highlights – West Lake circuit, Lingyin and Longjing, and the old town of Hefang Street: three days to see Hangzhou's core sights.
- Hangzhou, Qiandao Lake, Huangshan & Wuyuan Rail Tour – Travel west along the Hangzhou-Huangshan High-Speed Railway, connecting West Lake, Qiandao Lake, Huangshan, Hongcun, an…
- Hangzhou Slow Tour and Wuzhen – Stay in the old town near Hefang Street, explore West Lake, the Lingyin tea hills and the Grand Canal in depth, and add…
- Jiangnan Classic: Shanghai, Suzhou, Wuzhen & Hangzhou – Travel from Shanghai through the classical gardens of Suzhou and the water town of Wuzhen to West Lake in Hangzhou on a…
- Hangzhou Suburbs, Moganshan and Wuzhen – Four nights on the West Lake shore for city highlights, Liangzhu and Xixi, then Shaoxing, the bamboo sea of Moganshan a…
- A Week in Shanghai with High-Speed Rail Day Trips to Suzhou & Hangzhou in – Stay in central Shanghai the whole time: five days of city classics plus two high-speed rail day trips, to Suzhou and H…
- Longchuan & Huihang Ancient Trail Trek – Visit the Hu Ancestral Temple in Longchuan, Jixi, then hike the Huihang Ancient Trail from Anhui into Zhejiang.
- West Lake Hills and Tea Hills Hiking – Stay on the west bank of West Lake and hike Jiuxi, Shili Langdang, Yunqi Bamboo Path and Beigao Peak, passing through t…
- From Liangzhu to Southern Song Museums of Hangzhou – From the 5,000-year-old jade of Liangzhu to the Southern Song Deshou Palace and official kilns, tracing Hangzhou's hist…
- East China Five Cities High-Speed Rail Loop – Starting and ending in Shanghai, travel by high-speed rail through Suzhou, Wuxi, Nanjing, and Hangzhou to see the best…
- Zhejiang Province Grand Loop Road Trip – A grand loop covering Hangzhou, southwestern Zhejiang, Lishui, Wenzhou, Taizhou, and Shaoxing, taking you through the p…