Hangzhou Water Bus Line 1: Cross the Millennium-Old Canal for CNY 3

📜 Highlights Water Bus Line 1 is the most classic route on the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, connecting the prosperity and tranquility of the canal from Gongchen Bridge to Wulinmen. For just CNY 3, you can unlock the Jiangnan artistic conception of "small bridges, flowing water, and houses", passing through the Qiaoxi Historical Block, Dadou Road Art Lane, Xiangji Temple Bronze Hall and other treasures along the way, which can be called the most cost-effective Citywalk in Hangzhou. 🚢 Must-Visit Experience 1️⃣ Gongchen Bridge Station: The Starting Point for Traveling Through Time • Qiaoxi Historical Block: Hidden among the blue bricks and gray tiles are museums of knives, scissors, swords, umbrellas and fans, where you can feel the charm of intangible cultural heritage skills. 2️⃣ Xinyifang Station: A Mixture of Life and Art • Dadou Road Historical Block: Trumpet creepers climb all over the white walls, with tea houses and handicraft shops lining the street. It is recommended to visit the Xiangji Temple Bronze Hall, where the golden light shimmers in the twilight, like a fairyland. • Sakura Queen (limited to March-April): The century-old Somei Yoshino cherry blossoms are like clouds and snow. Have a cup of canal-themed coffee under the trees, and the falling petals will instantly turn you into a Japanese heroine. 3️⃣ Wulinmen Station: The End of Modern Hangzhou • West Lake Cultural Square: Visit the Zhejiang Science and Technology Museum and the Natural History Museum to have fun and learn. In the evening, climb to the top of the Global Center to overlook the canal and the city skyline in the same frame. 🚌 Lazy Person's Transportation Guide • Boat route: Gongchen Bridge Station → Xinyifang Station → Wulinmen Station (about 30 minutes for the whole journey) • Schedule: working day 7:00-18:00, non-working day 7:20-18:30 (subject to real-time announcement) • Ferry ticket: CNY 3 (Alipay/cash), Canal Cruise CNY 50/person (comfortable version available) • Recommended time: 15:00-17:00 in the afternoon, avoid the crowds and encounter the canal sunset 🌿 Recommended Nearby Tours • Xiaohe Zhijie Street: A 10-minute walk from Xinyifang, with hairpin flower Hanfu photography + vintage shops • Wulin Night Market: After getting off the boat, go shopping and eat Hangzhou snacks, including scallion-wrapped meat, Dingsheng cake, and lotus root powder in one stop. 💡 Tips • Stamp collectors must bring a notebook! There are special stamps in Qiaoxi Museum, Xiangji Temple, and cruise ship terminals. • Queuing for a long time on weekends, it is recommended to travel on working day to avoid peak hours, and there are fewer people and beautiful scenery on early boats.