🏔Majiawu Observation Deck is a new popular check-in spot in Hangzhou. It has an excellent view and a 360-degree view of the city. It is a good place to take photos.

Tickets are free and transportation is convenient. If you start from the city center, you can take Metro Line 3 to Gudang Metro Station, then walk to Laohe Yunqi Archway to start the climb. Passing Laohe Mountain, Qinting Mountain, Jiangjun Mountain and Meinu Mountain, we arrived at the Majiawu Observation Deck, then went down the mountain from the observation deck to Majiawu Village, and finally walked to the Gudun Road subway station. The total distance was 6 kilometers and it took 3 hours. During this trip, you will first climb a long section of Laohe Mountain, then walk along the ridge line. The road is relatively flat. When you reach the Majiawu Observation Deck, the view suddenly becomes broad, and all the fatigue along the way is blown away by gusts of mountain breeze. The entire observation deck is a 100-meter-long suspended plank road winding around the treetops, offering an almost 360-degree panoramic view of the entire Hangzhou. When the weather is clear, the entire West Lake can be seen. The plank road leading down the mountain was newly built. It seemed that it intentionally kept a distance from the forest, but it also made people feel as if they were closer to the forest. Many people feel that Hangzhou lacks the atmosphere of liveliness. I think the atmosphere of a city does not necessarily have to be reflected in the hot barbecue stalls, but can also be reflected in quiet fitness activities such as mountain climbing and hiking. Tips: There are 3 other ways to reach the Majiawu Observation Deck, namely, 1. Go up the mountain from Majiawu Village, 2. Go up the mountain from Fahua Temple, and 3. Take the cable car up the mountain from Beigaofeng. The most convenient way is to take the cable car to the top of Beigao Peak, visit the No. 1 Temple of the God of Wealth in the World, turn right and go down the mountain to the observation deck, which only takes about 20 minutes. There are no shops along the way or on the mountain, so be sure to bring some water and snacks with you.