Nine Creeks and Eighteen Gullies
九溪十八涧
A hiking route through streams in the valleys of Longjing, with shade, tea gardens and crossings on stepping stones, often called the most beautiful hiking trail at West Lake.
Nine Creeks and Eighteen Gullies is a stream valley in the mountains west of West Lake, where the water flows into the Qiantang River. Trees grow thickly along the way and the streams run clear. Hikers must cross the water several times on stepping stones. The route is cool in summer and filled with red maple leaves in autumn. The classic hike runs downstream from Longjing Village (or Lian'an Temple) along the stream to Jiuxi Smoke Trees and Jiuxi Bus Stop, about 5 km and 2 hours. The path is gentle and free. You can also hike in reverse, starting at Jiuxi Station on Zhijiang Road. After rain, some sections are slippery, so wear non-slip shoes. Tea farmers' stalls by the stream offer a place to rest and drink tea.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Manjuelong
- Hupao Spring Park
- Liuhe Pagoda
- Longjing Village
- Shili Langdang Trail
- Meijiawu Tea Village
- Hangzhou Zoo
- Bamboo Path at Yunqi