[2025 Hangzhou ] Travel Guide for Green Embankment (Updated Aug)

Summer in Hangzhou is quite romantic. You can go see the "Hydrangea Sea," take a "West Lake boat ride," climb "historic famous mountains," visit "museum collections," and pay respects at "thousand-year-old ancient temples." There are many highlights, making the trip feel like stepping into a blend of poetry and distant places, which is very delightful! So here’s the question: How to tour the must-visit attractions in Hangzhou in summer 2025 with a one-day itinerary? Don’t worry, we suggest you save the following routes—they are comprehensive and practical! Route 1: West Lake Circuit, takes 6 hours Route: Metro Line 1 [Longxiangqiao] Exit C — Music Fountain — Jixian Pavilion — Nine-turn Bridge — West Lake World — Yongjin Park — Changqiao Park — Taiziwan Park — Flower Harbor Viewing Fish — Su Causeway in Spring Dawn — Quyuan Fenghe — Beishan Street — Xiling Bridge — Gushan Peninsula — Baidi Causeway — Broken Bridge — Shengtang Scenic Area — Music Fountain — Hefang Street. Attraction cost: 0 yuan Advantage: Walk around West Lake for free or take a sightseeing bus [wooden bus 80 yuan per round, green bus 40 yuan per round]. Route 2: Hangzhou Buddhist Pilgrimage Line, takes 8 hours Route: Bus 103 to "Shangtianzhu" Station — Tianzhu Three Temples [Faxisi 10 yuan - Fajingsi free - Fajingsi 10 yuan] — Lingyin Temple Scenic Area [Feilai Peak area 45 yuan (Feilai Peak - Yuye Youlan - Taoguang Temple - Yongfu Temple) — Lingyin Temple incense fee 30 yuan]. Attraction cost: 95 yuan Advantage: Visit 6 temples in one day, enjoy vegetarian food, and play with cats! Route 3: Xixi Wetland Tour, takes 7 hours Route: Line 19 "Xixi Wetland North" Station Exit E2 — Fudi — Jiangcun Market — Hangzhou Xixi Water Margin Culture Exhibition Hall — Sightseeing Ball — Hezhu Tower — Hezhu Street — Green Causeway — Fudi — Xixi Cai Zhizhong Art Museum — Gaozhuang — Lotus Beach Birdwatching Area — China Wetland Museum. Attraction cost: 0 yuan Advantage: Cover the free eastern area of Xixi Wetland, enjoy free food, drinks, entertainment, exhibitions, ancient exploration, and birdwatching! Route 4: Hangzhou Canal Tour, takes 6 hours Route: Metro Lines 1/3/19 to "West Lake Cultural Plaza" Exit C — Xinwulin Wharf — Water Bus — Gongchen Bridge — Qiaoxi Historical and Cultural District — Xiaohe Zhijie Historical and Cultural District — Dadou Road Historical District. Attraction cost: 0 yuan Advantage: Experience the scenery of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, visit three districts in one day, perfect for eating, drinking, entertainment, and photography! Route 5: Shili Langdang Line, takes 5 hours Route: Bus 27 to "Longjing Tea House" — Longjing Village — Shili Langdang Northeast Gate — Shifeng — Sanfencha — Lookout Pavilion — Zhenji Courtyard — Yunqi Bamboo Path [free admission when coming down from Zhenji Courtyard]. Attraction cost: 0 yuan Advantage: Truly experience the charm of the ancient path, check in at Hangzhou’s "Ancient God of Wealth Temple," and enjoy the "Bamboo Sea" landscape. Route 6: Hangzhou Famous Mountains Line, takes 6 hours Route: Bus 102 to "Wansongling" — White Snake Crossing — Jieyi Pavilion — Phoenix Mountain — Paiya Stone Poetry Inscription — Jiangtai Mountain — Old Jade Emperor Palace [free admission to Jade Emperor Mountain when coming from Phoenix Mountain] — Zilai Cave — Qixing Vat — Fuxing Temple — Jade Emperor Flying Cloud — Zilai Cave — Wuyue Suburban Altar Ruins — Wanghaiting Pavilion — Tianlong Temple Statues — Baiyun Nunnery — Bagua Field Ruins Park. Attraction cost: 0 yuan Advantage: Explore most of the essence of Hangzhou’s Phoenix Mountain and Jade Emperor Mountain, discover Taoist culture, enjoy mysterious caves, and the enigmatic Bagua Field! Route 7: Hangzhou Attractions Line, takes 8 hours Route: Bus 7 to "Lingyin" Station — Lingyin Temple Scenic Area [Feilai Peak area 45 yuan (Feilai Peak - Yuye Youlan - Taoguang Temple - Yongfu Temple) — Lingyin Temple incense fee 30 yuan] — Yunqi Bamboo Path [8 yuan] — Jiuxi Scenic Area — Wulin Night Market. Attraction cost: 83 yuan Advantage: Take the bus to tour West Lake, visit the thousand-year-old ancient temple, then enjoy the "quiet bamboo sea" and "hiking secret spots," ending with food and fun at Wulin! Route 8: Hangzhou Classic Tour, takes 8 hours Route: Metro Line 1 to [Longxiangqiao] Station Exit C — Music Fountain — Sightseeing Bus Round — Hubin Yintai Shopping — Southern Song Deshou Palace Ruins Museum — Wuliu Lane Historical District — Hefang Street — City God Pavilion [30 yuan, open until 8 PM] — West Lake Night Tour [from Music Fountain to Broken Bridge] — Night climb to Baoshi Mountain. Attraction cost: 30 yuan Advantage: Check in at Hangzhou West Lake along with cultural attractions, ancient streets, and landmark buildings, finishing with a West Lake night tour! How about it? Are you familiar with these eight 2025 summer Hangzhou travel guides and must-visit one-day tour recommendations? Which route do you like? Feel free to leave a comment and discuss!

I heard that Xixi National Wetland Park is as famous as West Lake, so I put it on the must-visit list of this trip to Hangzhou. We chose the Angsana Hotel in Xixi Paradise, which is close to the free entrance to Xixi Wetland Park and the Wetland Museum. It is within walking distance and 2-3 hours is enough for the tour. If you take an afternoon flight, you can make full use of the remaining time after breakfast to enjoy nature. Walking along the Fudi in the free area, you will see big trees and ponds on both sides. All you see is green, which is very comfortable. You can also go bird watching along the way. At the end of Fu Dike, you must turn to the Green Dike, where there is a trail close to the water. The lotus flowers on the water are beautiful, and they are even more beautiful with the pink lanterns arranged on the water! You can also visit the underwater ecological corridor, but unfortunately the facility was under repair when we visited. In addition to Angsana, there are other newer hotels in Xixi Paradise, such as Sheraton, Banyan Tree, etc. There are also many accommodation options near the wetland park. When choosing, you should look for ones that are within walking distance to Gaozhuang and Fudi. If it is really a bit far, just take a taxi! The wetland park has a paid area. The nearest entrance to Xixi Paradise is Zhoujia Village. It costs more than ten yuan to take a taxi there. The entrance fee is 80 yuan and the battery boat is 60 yuan. If you plan to visit for a short time or do not plan to take a boat, or have no interest in the original ecology, you don’t need to visit. It is enough to stroll around the free area and check in. *Reminder: Xixi Wetland Park is very large and has many entrances and exits. Be sure to ask the front desk which entrance to go to before departure. #Xixi National Wetland Park #Xixi Wetland Park Free Area #Green Embankment #Hangzhou #Hangzhou Good Places #Hangzhou Travel #Hangzhou Attractions

| Encounter the Romantic Peach Blossom Forest in Xixi Wetland. The romance of spring comes from the peach blossoms in Hangzhou's Xixi Wetland! Grab this spring peach blossom viewing guide and let's head to this pink rendezvous together~ 🚗 Transportation Guide: Navigate directly to "Xixi Wetland Park Zhoujiacun parking lot," which costs 5 yuan/hour. If you're going on weekends, make sure to leave early, otherwise you'll wait forever for parking and your good mood will be ruined! If the parking lot is full, there are temporary parking spots nearby—just follow the signs. You can also take public transportation: take subway Line 3 to "Xixi Wetland South Station," exit from Gate B and walk about 10 minutes to reach the Zhoujiacun entrance of Xixi Wetland Park; or take a bus to "Xixi Wetland Zhoujiacun Station"—multiple routes are available, such as Bus 193, 356, etc. ⏰ Blooming Season: Every year from March to April is the peak blooming season for peach blossoms in Xixi Wetland. They start blooming in mid-to-late March and reach their best viewing period in early April. However, the blooming period may vary depending on the climate that year, so check the official park announcements before your visit. 🌸 Best Viewing Spots: Yanshui Fishing Village: Here, peach blossoms complement the ancient architecture—white walls and dark tiles paired with vibrant peach blossoms create a strong traditional Chinese atmosphere. It feels like traveling back in time, and taking photos in Hanfu here is absolutely perfect! Green Embankment: The core flower-viewing area of the wetland, where peach blossoms stretch into a sea of flowers. Walking along the path feels like entering a pink fairy tale world—every casual shot looks amazing! Besides peach blossoms, there are also rapeseed flowers, February orchids, and more, creating a colorful landscape that's stunning in panoramic photos. 📸 Photo Pose Tips: Stand by the water with blooming peach blossoms and their reflections as your background. Have your crush capture the moment as you brush your hair—instant atmosphere! Sit on the lawn under a peach blossom tree, back-to-back, holding hands, and look up at the blossoms together to capture a sweet moment. Have the guy gently hug the girl from behind as you both gaze at the distant sea of flowers—the silhouette creates a story-like feel. 🍜 Food Recommendations: Hezhu Street has many special snacks: Dingsheng cake is soft, sweet, and fragrant—one bite is full of spring flavors; scallion-wrapped hui is savory and crispy, best eaten while hot. For a proper meal, there are many Hangzhou cuisine restaurants around the scenic area where West Lake vinegar fish and Longjing shrimp are authentic dishes to enjoy with your crush. 💕 Spring is brief, and peach blossom season is even more fleeting. Hurry and catch the tail end of spring—come to Xixi Wetland for a date among the peach blossoms!

Enjoy Xixi Wetland for free with surprises! 🎉🎊 No tickets needed! The beautiful scenery of the free area is enough to make you linger for the whole afternoon! Xixi Wetland is vast and far away from the crowds, making it an ideal place for photo opportunities, family trips, camping picnics, and dog walking on weekends or holidays. The gorgeous sea of flowers on Green Causeway, the wild charm of the Great Lawn, and the strong local atmosphere of Fortune Causeway are in no way inferior to the paid area with an 80-yuan ticket! Follow our steps and explore how to enjoy Xixi Wetland for free! ⏰Opening Hours: 08:00 to 18:30 daily Xixi Wetland is cleverly divided into two major areas: free and paid, with the ticket price for the paid area being 80 yuan. But did you know that the scenery in the free area is just as charming, with popular attractions such as Hezhu Street, Gao's Villa, China Wetland Museum, Green Causeway, and Fortune Causeway all available. Unless you have specific activity needs, you don't need to buy a ticket at all, and the free area is enough for you to enjoy a whole day. There are also special sightseeing cars, sculling boats and other recreational facilities waiting for you to experience! 🚗Transportation Guide: - Subway: To go to the free area, it is recommended to use the Wen'er West Road entrance and take subway Line 19 to Xixi Wetland North Station; to go to the paid area, it is recommended to use the Zhoujiacun entrance and take subway Line 3 to Xixi Wetland South Station. - Bus: Take bus 70 or 290 to the East Gate of Xixi Wetland on Wensan West Road and get off. - Self-driving: The East Gate parking lot provides parking services for CNY 5/hour. 🚶Free Area Tour Route: Starting from Wensan West Road, visit Green Causeway, the Great Lawn, Fortune Causeway, Hezhu Street, Gao's Villa, China Wetland Museum in sequence, and finally leave from the Xixi Paradise entrance and exit on Zijingang Road. 🎟️Paid Area Tour Route: Enter from the Longshezui entrance and visit Hongyuan, Meizhushanzhuang, Jiaolutianzhuang, Qingfu Bridge, Shentankou, Hezhu Street, Gao's Villa in sequence, and finally leave from the Gao's Villa entrance. 🛳️Xixi Wetland Sculling Boat (08:00-16:30) ticket price is CNY 100/hour; Sightseeing Car (08:00-18:00) ticket price is CNY 10/person; China Wetland Museum (09:00-16:00) is open for free and requires reservation via vx. 🌸Green Causeway: Monet's Garden From the February orchids at the entrance to the peony and herbaceous peony garden, and then to the hydrangea, Monet's Garden, poppies, daisies, and lupines, each spot is a great place to take photos. The Great Lawn is a great place for picnics and relaxation. Whether it's a picnic, kite flying, or sunbathing, you can enjoy a leisurely time. In spring, the rapeseed flower fields are golden, and in autumn, the sulfur cosmos sea is dazzling. It is a must-go place for outings with kids or gatherings with girlfriends! Remember to bring a picnic mat! Fortune Causeway: The perfect fusion of local life and nature. Stroll along Fortune Causeway to Jiangcun Market, where you can enjoy the leisurely time in the cafes and the unique charm of the handmade shops. In the evening, the lights are bright and the romantic atmosphere arises spontaneously, making it an ideal place to take atmospheric photos. In Xixi National Wetland Park, all kinds of flowers are in full bloom, February orchids, hydrangea, wisteria, peonies, red-leaved photinia, These flowers spread out in a magnificent manner, forming a series of beautiful pictures. In addition, there is also the splendid sea of rapeseed flowers, although its flowering period is coming to an end. Among them, a landscape known as "Monet's Garden" is particularly worth mentioning. It perfectly replicates French romance and is a paradise for photography enthusiasts. Every frame is a stunning masterpiece. Location Guide: Xixi National Wetland Park (Take subway Line 19 to Wulian Station, and walk to the Wensan West Road entrance after exiting the station)

My dears, the Flower Festival is here🎉, the Green Embankment of Xixi National Wetland Park is absolutely beautiful, let’s go🚀! 🚗Transportation suggestions: 🚌Public transportation: It is highly recommended to take Metro Line 3, get off at Huawu Station, and enter from the Gaozhuang entrance of Xixi Wetland🚇. Taking the bus is not only economical💰, but you can also enjoy the scenery along the way, which adds a lot of fun to the journey. It's really wonderful~ 🚕Taxi/self-driving: If you want to save trouble, just take a taxi directly to the "Xixi Wetland Gaozhuang Entrance", which is convenient and fast🚖. For those who are driving, please set "Xixi Wetland Gaozhuang Entrance" as the destination on your mobile map before departure, and follow the navigation to arrive easily. But please note that there is heavy traffic around the scenic area during holidays🚗, and parking may be difficult. It is recommended to plan your time in advance and set off as early as possible🕙. 🎈Visiting route: Stepping into Xixi Wetland from the Gaozhuang entrance is like embarking on a wonderful treasure exploration journey🧳. The first stop is to walk along the Fudi, where there are green trees 🌳, lush branches and leaves, and the lush greenery isolates the scorching heat of the past few days. Every step seems to step into the fairy tale world of The Wizard of Oz 🧚. Along the way, you can also encounter large-scale lantern displays left by the Lantern Festival. Those lanterns of various shapes and colors exude a unique charm even if they are not lit at night. Any photo you take will create an atmospheric movie. [Trick] After walking along the Fu Dike for a while, turn to the Green Dike, which is the core display area of ​​the Flower Festival. It will definitely feast your eyes😍! The most impressive thing is the vast golden and colorful rapeseed fields🌼. The breeze blows, and layers of golden flower waves surge up, which is so spectacular that people can't take their eyes off👀. Standing among the flowers, just press the shutter button, and every picture can be used as a wallpaper📱. 🌱You will also encounter the romantic February orchids💜 along the way. The purple flowers are dotted like a dreamy flower carpet on the ground. The poppies also joined in the fun 🌸, red, pink, swaying and gorgeous, like a group of dancing fairies 🧚‍♀. The crabapple, cherry, pear and apricot blossoms are not to be outdone, with pink and white flowers hanging on the branches 🌸. The petals fall in the breeze, which is incredibly romantic 💖. There are also newly opened hydrangeas, which are round and cute, like little green balls of fluff, so adorable 😘. 🏕When you are tired of walking, go to the open lawn to rest. The space here is super spacious, perfect for setting up a canopy or tent⛺. Lying on the lawn, basking in the sun 🌞, admiring the blue sky and white clouds ☁, and smelling the fragrance of flowers 🌸, it’s so carefree! When you go out from the east gate of Xixi Wetland, if your physical strength allows, it is strongly recommended to visit the Xixi Sculpture Garden on the east line of Xixi Wetland 🎨. Here, sculptures of various shapes blend with natural landscapes, bringing you a double feast of art and nature. Taking a stroll through it and feeling the charm of art will definitely give you a lot of gains and put a perfect end to this trip to Xixi Wetland! [Tiptop]

The Hangzhou plum blossom season shifted from [Two] to [Three], from the rainy weather with the temperature approaching 0℃ in the previous week to the sunny weather with the temperature reaching 30℃ in the next weekend. The season of plum blossoms blooming alone in the cold inserted a short period of dislocated time and space in summer. Xixi National Wetland Park 🌸 is of course one of the protagonists. It is large enough to use two weekends and half a day on two routes to piece together different light and shadows in different time and space. : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : There is a large area of ​​newly transplanted plum trees near Yanshui Fishing Village in the toll area. It will be very spectacular in full bloom. There are also captive sika deer 🦌, but the muddy ground after the rain is not very friendly. 🌟Whether it is plum blossoms or lanterns on the north line, you can bring a helium balloon [FireBalloon] as the background, which is very characteristic of Xixi. ⏳[Three] Month[Two] Day [RoundNails] South Route (Jiaolutianzhuang entrance, Huawu Station or Dongyue Station) Gaozhuang → Xixi Water Pavilion → Xixi Meishu → Qushui Xunmei → Xixi Caotang → Meizhu Villa → Zhoujia Village 🚗Parking tips: On weekends, Fudi is one-way from north to south. For the south route, you can park at the opposite Chengxi Leisure Park parking lot🅿️ (8 yuan/hour), take a one-way trip and then take the subway back. It is also convenient to go to Xixi Impression City by subway for meals ✅There are few traces of flowers in Gaozhuang, but the temperament of Jiangnan gardens is no less. Although it is a week later, the plum blossoms are not as lush as those in the north line, but the plum blossoms in the south line complement the pavilions and towers by the water, creating a more poetic and picturesque scene [Clapping][Clapping][Clapping]. 🌟The setting sun casts a golden hue on the plum branches of the river port cruise ship. At this time, the scene passing by the "Qushui Xunmei" sign is exactly the most credible interpretation of the name "mei".

Babies 🥰, the 2025 Xixi Wetland Lantern Festival is in full swing and will last until June 30! Such a wonderful visual feast, hurry up and code the strategy 👇 🕙Lighting time Every day from 17:00 to 23:30🕔, everyone arranges time to go as needed. 📍Lantern distribution Slow Life Block Jiangcun Slow Life Block and Hezhu Ancient Street Hezhu Street is the main gathering area of lanterns 🎇, and all kinds of exquisite lanterns are dazzling. There are also lantern displays on the Green Embankment and Fudi, and it is also pleasant to watch along the way 🍃. 🚇Transportation guide It is recommended to take the subway 🚇, Line 3 (Huawu Station, Xixi Wetland South Station, Hongyuan Station) or Line 19 (Xixi Wetland North Station) can be reached, Xixi Wetland North Station is the most convenient, and you can reach the scenic spot when you exit the station. 🌟Play suggestions After exiting the "Xixi Wetland North" station, first go to the north gate of Xixi Wetland, and the "Shuibo Mountains and Rivers" lantern at the entrance of the park is a must-see check-in point ✨. The shape of the water and mountains is suspended in the night sky, the "stream" pours down, and the characteristics of Xixi such as reeds, fire persimmons, and bamboo are dotted, perfectly restoring the scenery of "Water Margin", which is super shocking! After entering the park, walk Fudi, enjoy the starry lanterns along the way, and enjoy the tranquility 🤫. Then go to Jiangcun Market, the lively lanterns and specialty shops are super atmospheric 🎉. Then stroll along the green embankment and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the wetland and lanterns 🌳. Then go to Hezhu Street, which is the core area of lanterns, and the various lanterns are intoxicating 😍. After visiting Hezhu Street, go to the sightseeing ball to overlook the panoramic view of the lantern festival, and the unique perspective is a blockbuster 📸. Then visit Shi Nai'an's former residence and feel the different collision between classical culture and lantern festival 🎊. Finally, return to the north gate from the boardwalk and end the pleasant journey. 📸Photo check-in Wear Hanfu or ancient costumes, and the atmosphere is full! Take a photo with the "Shuibo Mountains and Rivers" lantern at the north gate of Xixi Wetland, and with the help of the surrounding scenery, you can easily make a blockbuster. 💡Precautions There are many people on weekends and holidays 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, try to go early, avoid the peak of people, and have more time to enjoy the lights 💕!

In Hangzhou❗Who hasn't gone cycling to Xixi Wetland to admire the lotus flowers❓ Few people, many flowers, and so beautiful it's almost criminal❗And it's completely free❗Accessible by bicycle❗ The lotus blooming season is from June to August, which is the most enchanting time for lotus flowers. This place is Xixi Wetland - Lvdi Wetland Park A rather niche lotus viewing secret spot, located in the free Lvdi area of Xixi Wetland. If cycling, it is recommended to enter from the north gate on Wen'er West Road, Ride along Fudi all the way past | Jiangcun Market Slow Life Block^, Then reach | the intersection of Hezhu Street and Fudi^ There you can see a | Starbucks (Hangzhou Xixi Wetland Hezhu Street Store)^ Heading east, you will see a large pond filled with blooming lotus and water lilies In addition to the free Lvdi area, Xixi Wetland also offers these lotus viewing options: 🌸Boat Lotus Viewing: Rowing boats carry passengers, with the fragrance of lotus flowers refreshing the heart It is recommended to enter from the Longshemao entrance 💰Rowing boat 100 yuan/hour 🌸Dongguan Lotus Pond: A hundred-acre lotus pond, mainly featuring the varieties of Weishan Red Lotus and Space Lotus It is recommended to enter from Wujia Bay entrance 💰No admission fee ……………………………… 🚲City Transportation: DingDing Bicycle (Little Red Bike) free for the first hour, can be extended for 2 hours for free After 1 hour, a fee of 1 yuan/hour is charged, with a daily cap of 5 yuan 🚇City Transportation: Line 19 Xixi Wetland North Station 💰Subway Bus Water Bus Discount: 10% off for monthly accumulations within 50r 30% off for monthly accumulations from 50r (inclusive) to 100r 50% off for monthly accumulations over 100r; Free transfer within 90 minutes on public transportation (excluding subway)

📍: Xixi Wetland 🔍 Specific address: Green Embankment 🏞️ Other nearby attractions: Jiangcun Slow Life Street District, Hezhu Street 🚌 Recommended transportation: 🚇 Line 19 Wulian Station, Xixi Wetland North Station; Line 3 Dongyue Station 🎫 Tickets: 🆓 . 📌 Recommended route: East Gate of Xixi Wetland - Green Dyke - Fu Dyke - Jiangcun Slow Life Block - North Gate of Xixi Wetland . 🔥Internet celebrity check-in spots: ① Green Bank Daisy Lawn ② Green Embankment Central Lawn ③ Water Lily Area - the intersection of Green Dyke and Fu Dyke . 📸 Photography Tips: ◀️ Dressing suggestion: Summer fresh dress ◀️ Golden hour: Around 5:30-6:30 in the evening, the light is soft, all the way towards the sunset . I am Ali, a middle-aged lady who uses travel photography to heal her workaholic syndrome~