Hupao Park Travel Guide

Park Introduction Hupao Park, also known as Hupao Dream Spring, is located at No. 39 Hupao Road, West Lake District, Hangzhou. It is a scenic spot that combines natural scenery and historical culture. The park is famous for its "Third Spring in the World" - Hupao Spring. The spring water is sweet and mellow, and it is known as the "West Lake Double Wonders" along with Longjing tea. Opening Hours and Tickets • Opening hours: 07:00-17:30. • Ticket price: 15 yuan for adults, 7.5 yuan for half-price tickets, free for children under 1.2 meters, seniors over 70 years old, soldiers, and disabled persons. • Ticket purchase: Tickets can be booked through the "West Lake Tourism" WeChat official account. Transportation Guide • Bus: Take bus No. 4, 180, 194, 315, etc. to "Hupao" station and walk to the park. • Subway: Take subway line 4 to "Shuichengqiao" station, transfer to West Lake Metro Line 4 (139), 39, 500 to "Hupao" station. • Self-driving: There is a parking lot in the park, but the number of parking spaces is limited. The parking fee during peak season is 20 yuan/hour. Tour Route • Route 1: Entrance path - Tiger statue - Hupao Spring - Hanhui Pavilion - Paiyun Bridge - Guanyin Hall - Master Hongyi's Stupa - Dream Tiger Sculpture - Qingyin Pavilion - Guiren Pavilion. • Route 2: Hanhui Pavilion - Qie Cui Xuan - Cui Yue Tang - Hupao Spring - Di Cui Ya - Luohan Hall - Jijigong Hall - Jade Belt Pool. Recommended Attractions • Hupao Spring: The core attraction of the park, the spring water is sweet and it is a place where Hangzhou people often fetch water to make tea. • Jijigong Hall and Jijigong Pagoda Courtyard: The place where Jijigong died, the pagoda courtyard is where Jijigong's bones are buried. • Master Hongyi Memorial Hall: Exhibits the real objects of Master Hongyi's life. • Guiren Pavilion: Located on the top of Guiren Peak, overlooking the surrounding scenery, and overlooking the Qiantang River. Special Experiences • Tea tasting: Taste Longjing tea made with Hupao Spring water in the teahouse in the park. • Water fetching: There is a designated water outlet in the park, where you can drink or fill bottles for free. Tour Tips • The park is full of greenery, suitable for summer heat avoidance. • Autumn (November to early December) is the best time to enjoy the autumn scenery, when maple leaves and osmanthus flowers are in full bloom. • If you are physically fit, you can hike from the back mountain of Hupao to the Six Harmonies Pagoda or Nine Creeks and Eighteen Ravines. Hope this guide helps you better explore Hupao Park! Hupao Park