[2025 Hangzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Dongtianmu Mountain Scenic Area (Updated Sep)

🌲 📍 Location: Tianmu Mountain Scenic Area is located in Tianmu Mountain Town, Lin'an District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province. It is divided into East and West Tianmu Mountain. West Tianmu Mountain is 26 kilometers northwest of Lin'an city, while East Tianmu Mountain is 31 kilometers east of Lin'an city. 🚗 Transportation - 🚗 Self-driving: From Hangzhou, it takes about 2 hours to drive to West Tianmu Mountain and about 1.5 hours to East Tianmu Mountain. Both scenic areas have parking lots 🅿. - 🚌 Public transportation: From Hangzhou West Bus Station, take a long-distance bus to Yuqian or Changhua and get off at Zaoxi, then transfer to a local minibus to West Tianmu Mountain. To reach East Tianmu Mountain, first go to Lin'an East Bus Station, then take a bus to Meijia Village, and after getting off, walk or take local transportation to the scenic area 🚍. 🌟 Must-visit attractions - 🌳 Big Tree King Scenic Area: This area features many towering ancient trees, especially the "Big Tree King" which, although withered, still exudes a sense of historical grandeur that makes visitors marvel at nature's wonders 🌲. - 🌊 Chanyuan Temple: With its magnificent architecture and meticulous layout, the temple is filled with incense and a peaceful atmosphere, creating a strong Buddhist cultural environment that's perfect for spiritual retreat 🙏. - 🌄 Immortal Peak: This is the highest peak of Tianmu Mountain. From the top, you can see rolling mountains stretching into the distance. When the sea of clouds surges, it looks like a fairyland with breathtaking scenery 🌅. 🎫 Ticket information - Adult tickets: West Tianmu Mountain costs around 110 yuan during peak season (April - October) and around 80 yuan during off-season (November - March); East Tianmu Mountain tickets cost around 130 yuan 🎫. - Child ticket: Children under 1.2 meters tall enter free 🆓; children between 1.2 - 1.5 meters get half-price tickets. Actual ticket prices are subject to the scenic area's current rates. 📌 Other tips - 💰 Budget: For a one-day trip, excluding round-trip transportation, tickets plus meals will cost about 300 - 400 yuan per person 💰. Accommodation costs vary depending on the level of lodging chosen. - 🌞 Sun protection: Although there are many trees in the scenic area, sunlight can still be intense. Bring sunscreen, umbrellas, and sunglasses for sun protection 🌂. - 👚 What to wear: In summer, wear light, breathable clothing and comfortable sports shoes 👟; in spring and autumn, prepare a light jacket 🧥; in winter, you'll need thick down jackets, thermal pants, and snow boots for warmth. - 🏨 Hotels: There are hotels and guesthouses of various levels around the scenic area 🏨. During peak season when there are many tourists, it's recommended to book rooms in advance to better plan your trip. Would you like to experience the charm of Tianmu Mountain? 🧐

Travel Notes of East Tianmu Mountain On this sunny weekend, my friends and I embarked on a journey to East Tianmu Mountain. Located in Dongtianmu Village, Taihu Source Town, Lin'an District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, East Tianmu Mountain attracts countless visitors with its unique natural scenery and rich cultural heritage. As soon as we stepped into East Tianmu Mountain, we were surrounded by lush trees and fresh air. Walking along the winding mountain road, the scenery on both sides slowly unfolded like a scroll. East Tianmu Mountain consists of two peaks, east and west, facing each other and not far apart, like two screens carefully arranged by nature. The East Peak, Daxian Top, has an altitude of 1479 meters. Although slightly lower than the West Peak, its majestic momentum is still breathtaking. As we went deeper, we arrived at the East Waterfall Grand Canyon. The waterfalls here are magnificent, with water flowing down from cliffs tens of meters high, splashing countless water droplets, like a hanging Milky Way, imposing and grand. Standing in front of the waterfall, feeling the mist, we couldn't help but marvel at the craftsmanship of nature. Huang Dingxiang's poem "The sound of the white dragon pouring into the stone spring, pouring out of the stone cliff like a bright silk; it seems that Lushan has moved here, and the sound of the blue river falls halfway from the nine heavens" is the best portrayal of the East Waterfall. Continuing forward, we came to the West Waterfall Grand Forest. The waterfall here is different from the East Waterfall; it is more gentle and delicate, like a shy girl dancing behind a light veil. The forest of ten thousand pines beside the waterfall is even more beautiful, with ancient trees towering and lush, providing a cool summer retreat for visitors. In addition to natural scenery, East Tianmu Mountain also has a rich cultural heritage. Zhaoming Grand Zen Temple is a major highlight here. It was built during the Datong period of the Liang Dynasty and is the revival place of the Linji sect. The temple's halls are magnificent, and the sound of bells and chimes is melodious, giving people a sense of tranquility and peace. Here, we seemed to travel through time and had a spiritual dialogue with the ancients. As the sun set, we reluctantly left East Tianmu Mountain. Looking back at this beautiful mountain, our hearts were filled with infinite emotion and nostalgia. East Tianmu Mountain not only brought us visual shock and spiritual cleansing but also made us deeply feel the greatness of nature and the insignificance of humans. This trip will become an unforgettable memory in our hearts. How about it? Does my travel notes of East Tianmu Mountain make you excited too? If you have the chance, you must experience it yourself!

Compared to Moganshan🌳, I prefer Tianmu Mountain Since it's summer, why not venture into the mountains Feel the breeze between the mountains, listen to the babbling brooks Admire the swaying posture of the lush pine forests, look up at the twinkling stars in the night sky. Such experiences not only add a touch of novelty to life, but also allow us to find inner peace amidst our busy lives. 📍Attraction address: Meijia Village, Lin'an District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province (near Langbai Line) 🚗Transportation to the attraction: Self-driving: Navigate to the West Gate Parking Lot of Dongtianmu Mountain Scenic Area (parking fee is 10 yuan). 👍️Attraction route: Route options: There are two routes up the mountain, one long and gentle, the other short and steep. There are also two routes down the mountain, one near and one far. The shorter route has better scenery but is more difficult to walk. The total journey takes about 2.5 hours. Scenery: There are two waterfalls halfway up the mountain, the West Waterfall is smaller, and the East Waterfall is larger. There is a temple at the top of the mountain, suitable for photography. You don't need a guide for Tianmu Mountain as there are signs along the way and you won't get lost. 🎟️Ticket information: The ticket is 100 yuan, veterans and those with Hangzhou Cultural Tourism Card can enter for free After going up the mountain, you need to buy a 30 yuan bus ticket to take the bus to the middle of the mountain. 💗Other tips: Sun protection and equipment suggestions: There is a lot of exposed terrain on the mountain, so it's necessary to wear a hat, sunglasses, and a face towel, and bring mosquito repellent as there are many mosquitoes on the mountain Warm tip: Please bring a hiking stick and pay attention to safety.