So convenient! Hangzhou launches a spring shuttle bus route in 2025!

As the weather gets warmer in March, the feeling of spring is in the air! It's plain to see—flowers are blooming, everything is coming back to life, and there's vitality everywhere. It's the perfect time to go out and enjoy the spring scenery! But some scenic spots are remote and inconvenient to drive to. What should you do? Don't worry, the Hangzhou "Spring Shuttle" is here! The route, officially known as the "Liangzhu Subway Station to Jingshan Bus Route," will operate on weekends and holidays from March 8 to June 2, 2025. The fare is 5 CNY (e-wallet and mobile payments only). Departure times are as follows: Dajingshan Tourist Distribution Center: 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00 Liangzhu Subway Station: 7:30, 8:00, 8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00 Simply put, you can take the shuttle to Liangzhu Ancient City Ruins Park, Jingshan Flower Sea, and Dajingshan Tourist Distribution Center. Liangzhu Ancient City Ruins Park (60 CNY admission, free until Mar 31, 2025) is a huge park with a natural feel. It now features Cherry Blossom Lake, the Deer Park, the Chizhong Temple Granary, the Zhishan Viewing Platform, the Fanshan Ruins, and the Mojiaoshan Palace. In spring, it's like a Monet garden, with cherry blossoms, February orchids, and other flowers. It's perfect for exploring ancient ruins, feeding deer, and admiring flowers! Jingshan Flower Sea (60 CNY admission, free until Mar 31, 2025) is, as the name suggests, a place full of flowers. It features Qixi Lake, Dreamland Garden, Sweet Garden, Hurricane Experience Hall, and Xiangliantang. Under the warm spring sunshine, it's covered in colorful flowers and beautiful plants, making it a great place for a spring outing. Jingshan Flower Sea also hosts various events that you might enjoy. Dajingshan Tourist Distribution Center is a transfer station for Jingshan Temple (30 CNY admission, free with the Hangzhou Temple Pass). After verifying your information, you can take a free shuttle bus up the mountain. Jingshan Temple is an ancient temple with over 1,200 years of history. Known as the "first of the five mountains and ten temples in Jiangnan," it's widely believed to be effective for career advancements. You can visit the Five Phoenix Mountain Gate, the Hall of Heavenly Kings, the Drum Tower, the Mahavira Hall, the Dragon King Hall, the Guanyin Hall, the Lingxiao Pavilion, and the Sutra Depository. You can also copy scriptures, buy prayer beads, eat vegetarian noodles, and make offerings to the Buddha. It's definitely worth a visit! If you're interested in visiting, you can take a two-day trip on the weekend. Day 1: Liangzhu Ancient City Ruins Park. Take Subway Line 2 to Liangzhu Station (Exit D) and transfer to the Spring Shuttle to Liangzhu Ancient City Ruins Park. Day 2: Jingshan Temple and Jingshan Flower Sea. Take Subway Line 2 to Liangzhu Station (Exit D) and transfer to the Spring Shuttle to Dajingshan Tourist Distribution Center. After visiting Jingshan Temple, take the Spring Shuttle to Jingshan Flower Sea, and then return to the subway station. Of course, driving is also recommended. It depends on your preference. The Spring Shuttle is recommended for couples, while driving is recommended for families. Hangzhou "Liangzhu Subway Station to Jingshan Bus Route" reminder: Operates on weekends and holidays from March 8 to June 2, 2025. The fare is 5 CNY. Please be aware of the operating hours!