[2025 Hangzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Changle Forest Farm (Updated Apr)

We found a free camping and water play spot in Hangzhou—a natural forest oxygen bar🫧 next to a reservoir, surrounded by lush mountains and forests🌳 👉Under the metasequoia trees is the mushroom house from "Life You Long For." The whole way there, you'll see happy, smiling faces. Hangzhou Yuhang Jingshan📍Changle Forest Farm 🎫Free admission 🅿️Parking lot at the entrance: 6 RMB per hour 🛻From the entrance to Ganling Reservoir, Mushroom House, and the foot of Niangniang Mountain, there are four stops in total. The shuttle bus costs 10 RMB per ride, and children ride free. ✨Things to do: 🌿Free activities: ✔️Ganling Reservoir: A great place for camping and outings! It's about a 15-minute walk from the entrance. You can set up tents and canopies, have a barbecue, and there's plenty of open space. There's also a small stream where you can catch tadpoles—so much fun! 📍There are restrooms, small shops, and drink vending machines nearby. ✔️Niangniang Mountain Hiking: Hike to the end of the forest farm, at an altitude of over 400 meters. The scenery is lush and green in spring and colorful in autumn. It's a great place to bring older children or furry friends on weekends. 🌿Paid activities: ✔️Enchanted Forest: 🎫99 RMB per person, 1 RMB for children under 1.2m, including shuttle bus. There's a petting zoo, an unpowered amusement park, jungle trekking, and more. You can also use the canopy rest area. ✔️Mushroom House: 🎫58 RMB per person. Inside is the small house from "Life You Long For," surrounded by tall, dense metasequoia trees and a turquoise lake. It's also quite beautiful from the outside. We didn't do any of the paid activities; hiking and enjoying the scenery was beautiful enough. We walked from the entrance to the foot of Niangniang Mountain, passing by the reservoir, metasequoia forest, and bamboo forest—beautiful scenery all the way. Finally, we took the shuttle bus back. ☀️It's so relaxing to take the kids out for some fresh air on the weekend!

| Unlock the healing power of Ganling Reservoir in Hangzhou. As soon as you arrive at Ganling Reservoir, you will be greeted by a vast expanse of clear lake water. Under the sunlight, the water sparkles like a giant mirror. The distant mountains, blue sky, and white clouds are reflected in the water, creating a beautiful landscape painting that makes you marvel at the wonders of nature. Sitting on the bench of the viewing platform, you can quietly enjoy the beautiful scenery in front of you and feel the gentle breeze on your face. At this moment, all your worries and stress disappear, leaving only inner peace and tranquility. It is so relaxing. Occasionally, you can see people fishing leisurely, and their tranquility and focus also calm your mind. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, you can fully immerse yourself in the embrace of nature and relax your body and mind. Next time, I will definitely come back to explore more of its beauty. Address: Ganling Reservoir, Jingshan Town, Yuhang District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province Transportation: Self-driving: Navigate to "Yuhang Ganling Reservoir". It takes about 40 minutes to drive from downtown Hangzhou. Public transportation: Take Metro Line 16 to "Yuhang Road" Station, transfer to Bus 2478 to "Jingshan Station", and then transfer to Bus 2479 to "Ganling Reservoir" Station. Recommended itinerary: Leisure walking route: Reservoir dam - Lakeside boardwalk - Forest hiking - Viewing platform (about 1-2 hours) Recommended activities: Lakeside walk: Enjoy the lake and mountain scenery and breathe fresh air. Take photos at the viewing platform: Capture the beautiful scenery of the reservoir and create beautiful memories. Forest hiking: Experience the fun of the forest and exercise.

👣 Stroll through Changle Forest Farm and step into a fairytale 🌳✨ As soon as you step into this forest, time seems to stand still. The December wind is chilly, but it can't blow away the vibrant colors. 🍂Golden, 🍁fiery red, and a touch of stubborn green, all intertwined into a natural painting. The fallen leaves underfoot are soft, and every step brings back childhood memories.👣 The sunlight filters through the treetops, casting warm halos, and the distant mountains play hide-and-seek in the mist, creating a breathtaking view.🌄 🏔️ Luniu Mountain, a winter wonderland ❄️🏔️ If Changle Forest Farm is a gentle autumn fairytale, then Luniu Mountain in January is a winter adventure! Standing at an altitude of over 800 meters, you enter a serene world of ice and snow.🌨️ The rime frost gently caresses each tree, turning the entire mountain forest into a dazzling ice palace.👀 In the morning, when the first rays of sunlight hit the snow, it glistens like gold, and for a moment, it feels like you own the world. Remember, the early bird catches the snow scene, or else the magic of nature will quietly take it away!⏰ 🌸 February in Xixi Wetland, the scent of plum blossoms heralds spring 🌼🌿 In the blink of an eye, February arrives in Hangzhou, and spring is quietly peeking out. Xixi Wetland, with its 300-acre plum grove, is my annual romantic destination.🌸 Red plums are passionate, white plums are pure, and green plums are unique, each telling a story of spring.📚 "Exploring plums in Xixi" has been a literary tradition since ancient times, and now I am part of this painting, wandering through the sea of flowers, lost in the beauty.🌿 🏙️ Hangzhou's winter is not just cold, but a colorful romance 🎨💕 From the vibrant Changle Forest Farm to the winter wonderland of Luniu Mountain, and the plum blossom feast in Xixi Wetland, Hangzhou's winter tells a story of gentle and magnificent seasonal changes in its own unique way.🏙️ Every trip is a spiritual journey, and Hangzhou always surprises you with unexpected delights.🎁 👭 This winter, if you're tired of the monotonous cold, come to Hangzhou and join me in exploring these hidden winter wonders!🌈💖

| Climb the "Little Mount Fuji" | 90° is a wall, 89° is a slope. I climbed the "Little Mount Fuji"⛰️ in Hangzhou for you || Climbing is addictive ⛰️ 90° is a wall, 89° is a slope, 🉑 climb The view from the top is beautiful! Mount Niangniang in Yuhang is a great experience 🧗 📍Address: Changle Forest Park, Hangzhou 🎫 Free 🅿️: CNY 6/hr, CNY 30 max There is a private parking lot outside, CNY 15/day, better value 🏕️Ganling Reservoir: The reservoir is great for camping. Set up a canopy or tent, the environment and atmosphere are great 🍄Mushroom House: Filming location of the show "Back to Field" Very beautiful, but requires a fee 🟢The viewing platform on Mount Niangniang offers a panoramic view of the surroundings, with great scenery and fresh air 🔻Tips: Bring your own water and snacks (but not too much, it will consume energy) There are no supply stations on the mountain ‼️Important: Bring trekking poles and wear non-slip shoes The slope of Mount Niangniang is really next level But it is really wild and fun. Beginners can try, but be careful

Changle Forest Farm is located in Jingshan Town, Yuhang District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. It is a forest farm with a long history, founded in 1910, with a history of more than 110 years. The forest farm has four forest areas: Xishan, Gangmei, Zhonggan, and Huanghu, with a total area of about 24,000 mu. Changle Forest Farm is famous for its rich natural resources and beautiful natural scenery, with a forest coverage rate of more than 85%, and is known as "a new world in the mountains, a big classroom in the forest." 📍Address: Pingshantou Administrative Village, Jingshan Town, Yuhang District, Hangzhou 🚗Transportation: Self-driving: You can directly navigate to "Changle Forest Farm". The transportation is relatively convenient. Surrounding transportation: Changle Forest Farm is adjacent to Jingshan Temple, Baishuijian, Shuangxi Drifting, and Ancient Town Yuhang Scenic Area, and is about 40 minutes' drive from famous scenic spots such as Hangzhou West Lake, Liangzhu Cultural Site, Xitianmu, and Mogan Mountain. 👍️Must-see attractions: 1. Dayu Valley 2. Ganling Reservoir 3. Changle Forest Park 4. Chuangling Biological Chinese Herbal Medicine Base 5. Niangniang Mountain 🎟️Ticket information: The forest farm attractions are open for free, and some of the projects inside are charged. • Changle Forest Farm Project Pass + Return Shuttle Family Ticket for 2 Adults and 1 Child: CNY 199. • Changle Forest Farm Adventure Forest 30 Major Project Pass CNY 99 (excluding round-trip shuttle bus) Recommended route: Changle Forest Farm Loop: This is a route suitable for hiking and running, with a total length of about 9 kilometers, a cumulative climb of about 430 meters, and an estimated time of about 3.5 hours. The route is Dayu Valley Ganling Reservoir - Niangniang Mountain - Changle Forest Farm - Ganling Reservoir. 💗Other tips: There are usually more people on weekends, so you need to go early. There is less food to buy in the scenic area, so it is recommended to bring your own food and be careful not to litter. Pets can be brought in, but must be leashed.

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Seeing that it's not raining today, I quickly found a good place to go out. If I can't go to Lin'an, I chose Changle Forest Farm. I didn't have high expectations because the weather was not good and I heard there were a lot of people. I just thought that it would be okay to drive for an hour. When I got there, as expected, what is this? The reservoir is not good-looking, and there are only a small piece of trees. There are quite a few people camping, so it's not quiet. Fortunately, the temperature is suitable, and it's quite good to eat and sit. After a while, I thought about going further in, and I really liked it! The piece of Metasequoia (should be Metasequoia) is quite surprising, not sparse, all straight, walking in it really feels good, and the photos are also good-looking

In late autumn, the redwood forest of Changle Forest Farm becomes particularly beautiful, like a painting, intoxicating. It's a good choice to enjoy the beauty of redwoods and the gifts of nature. This autumn and winter, don't miss the red of Changle Forest Farm. Here is a reservoir, forest, market, camping, a large area of water fir, and pine needles covered like a quilt, running with friends, feeling the breath of nature! ⛰【Attractions Guide】 📍Detailed address: Hangzhou Changle Forest Farm 🚗Traffic strategy: Self-driving tour 🕙Opening hours: All day 💰Ticket price: Free 🌟Highlights: Forest hiking, mountain camping, autumn viewing 📌Small Tips: Since it is a forest park, you can picnic here, but all open fires are prohibited. Please love nature and do not litter. Also, remember to bring mosquito repellent, there are quite a few mosquitoes.

There are a large number of tall camphor, torreya, maple and fir trees here. Once autumn comes, this place will be a sea of ​​colors, taking you to experience the colorful autumn of Hangzhou🍂. Here you can hike, camp, rest, and enjoy the autumn. It is definitely a great place to relax on the weekend. ⏰Best time to visit in autumn: mid-to-late November to mid-to-late December, when you can see the colorful autumn colors 📍Attractions along the way ✅Dayu Valley→✅Changle Forest Farm→✅Ganling Lake→✅Niangniang Mountain 👻Activity difficulty: 8 kilometers of hiking and 400 meters of ascent, which is a normal beginner difficulty and very suitable for beginners✌ 🐯Activity process: Gather at 7:00 → Depart at 7:15 → Arrive at destination at 11:00 → End of return journey at 16:30 → Return to Shanghai at 19:30 📞Event date: December 9 🚩Destination: Hangzhou 💥Search "Social Universe" on Ctrip, enter the "Travel Together" interface and sign up to participate~

Finding an unpretentious campsite is really a treat in the fall. Every weekend, I would go out with my good friends to experience the beauty of nature. This time I have prepared five free autumn treasure camping sites. They are all located in Yuhang, very close to the city, and very suitable for a weekend trip. 1⃣️Changle Forest Farm Navigate to "Changle Forest Farm" and you can find a parking lot. This camping site is very spacious. You can camp for free in the area near the lake, and you can hike on Niangniang Mountain. The surrounding forest will become colorful and beautiful in autumn. 2⃣️Zhangyan Village Just navigate to "Zhangyan Church". This place is close to Beitiaoxi River and you can park on the roadside. There are large tracts of Metasequoia forests and reeds here, which are all golden in late November. There are also fewer tourists, making it a very suitable place for people who like tranquility. 3⃣️Xiadoumen Village Navigate to "Sanjiatou" and you can also park on the roadside. You can camp on the embankment, and down below is a sea of ​​reeds. I highly recommend watching the sunset here, but if there are many people, it’s best to arrive early. 4⃣️Hemp car head group If you like the feeling of the prairie, you can go to the Ma Che Tou Group. Navigate to "Machetou Village Committee" and you can also park on the roadside. There is a large meadow by the river where you can camp and feel like you are on the prairie. 5⃣️Nanhu Park Navigate to "Nanhu Park" and you can park along the embankment. Camping is possible near the lake, and you can ride or walk on the embankment, which is very comfortable. The elevated road in Yuhang is now open to traffic, making travel very convenient. These five free Autumn Treasures campgrounds are all places I’ve personally experienced and are well worth a visit. Enjoy the beauty of autumn, the fresh air and the charm of nature will make you linger. Come spend an unforgettable weekend with me! 🌳🏕️🍂