Yuhuang Hill
玉皇山
A viewpoint hill between West Lake and the Qiantang River. From the summit Fuxing Temple, visitors can see both the lake and the river.
Yuhuang Hill is about 239 meters above sea level on the south shore of West Lake. At the summit, Fuxing Temple and Dengyun Pavilion are the best places to look out over both West Lake and the Qiantang River. Along the mountainside are historic sites, including Zilai Cave and the Seven Stars Vats, and at the foot of the hill lies the Bagua Field, the Southern Song imperial farmland. The hiking trail to the top takes about 40 minutes, or you can take the scenic area shuttle car. Admission is about 10 yuan. It can be combined with the Southern Song Official Kiln Museum, Bagua Field and Taizi Bay for a half-day tour.
Opening hours
About 06:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Hangzhou Zoo
- China National Silk Museum
- Southern Song Guan Kiln Museum
- Taiziwan Park
- Zhakou White Pagoda
- Hupao Spring Park
- Jingci Temple
- Yuhuwan