[2025 Tonglu Stay] Travel Guide for OriginVilla,TongLu,HangZhou (Updated May)

Located in the southwestern part of Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, Tonglu is famous for its natural landscapes and pastoral charm. It's one of the filming locations for the movie "Along the Fuchun River." **Must-Visit Attractions** 1. **Yan Ziling Fishing Platform** - **Highlights**: A cultural retreat on the Fuchun River, former residence of Han Dynasty's Yan Ziling. Take a boat tour and enjoy panoramic views of the Fuchun River from the platform. - **Tips**: Visit in the morning to avoid crowds. Boat tickets include scenic area admission (about CNY 125). 2. **Yaolin Fairyland** - **Highlights**: Famous karst cave in East China featuring colorful illuminated stalactites. Constant temperature of 18°C makes it perfect for summer visits. - **Admission**: CNY 116, recommended visiting time: 2 hours. 3. **Daqi Mountain National Forest Park** - **Highlights**: Known as "Little Jiuzhaigou," featuring bamboo forests, waterfalls, and suspension bridges. Perfect for hiking and fresh air. Crystal-clear alpine lake at the summit. - **Tips**: Wear comfortable shoes, 3-hour tour, admission CNY 65. 4. **Fuchun River Little Three Gorges** - **Activities**: Take a boat tour (included in Yan Ziling Fishing Platform route) or cycle along the greenway to experience "sailing on the river, walking in a painting." 5. **Ancient Village Exploration** - **Dipu Village**: Known for filial piety culture, Ming-Qing architecture + seasonal flower fields (rapeseed in spring, sunflowers in autumn). - **Shen'ao Village**: Waterway village, worth seeing underground channels and Hui-style architecture, free admission. 6. **Baiyun Source** - **Highlights**: Pristine valley and waterfall clusters, less crowded, perfect for photographers seeking tranquility. **Food Recommendations** 1. **Must-Try Specialties** - **Tonglu Braised Pork**: Rich but not greasy braised pork, perfect with fermented rice buns. - **Rice Cake**: Mugwort glutinous rice wrapped with pickled vegetables and tofu, common at local food stalls. 2. **Recommended Restaurants** - **Tonglu Ren (Sunshine Branch)**: Authentic Tonglu cuisine, around CNY 60 per person. - **Yiwei Dayuan**: Good value, expect queues during peak hours. **Accommodation Options** 1. **Luxury Stays** - **Conrad Hotel**: Lake view rooms, comprehensive facilities, suitable for families/couples. - **Dashan Chuli**: Japanese-style luxury homestay, strong design elements, CNY 1,500+ per night. 2. **Value Choices** - **Yi Song Shu Ling**: Near Baiyun Source, pastoral-style homestay, about CNY 400 per night. - **Downtown Hotels**: Like Atour along Fuchun River, convenient transportation. **Transportation Guide** - **Self-driving**: About 1.5 hours from Hangzhou (via Hangxinjing Expressway). - **Public Transport**: - High-speed rail from Hangzhou East to Tonglu Station (about 40 minutes), then taxi or bus to scenic spots. - Direct bus from Hangzhou West Bus Station (about 2 hours). - Attractions are scattered, recommend car rental or self-driving; use taxis/shared bikes within downtown. **Itinerary Suggestions** - **2 Days 1 Night Classic Route** **Day 1**: Yan Ziling Fishing Platform → Fuchun River Cruise → Dipu Village → Stay in Yaolin Town. **Day 2**: Yaolin Fairyland → Daqi Mountain Forest Park → Return. - **3-Day In-depth Tour**: Add Baiyun Source, Shen'ao Village, or try rafting (Huxiao/Yalu rafting, open in summer). **Important Notes** - Cave floors can be slippery, wear non-slip shoes. - Use sunscreen and mosquito repellent in summer, prepare for cold weather in mountain areas during winter. - Some villages have limited dining options, bring snacks. Tonglu is perfect for slow travel and natural relaxation. Have a great trip!

🌸In the springtime of February, everything feels new and fresh, like a new beginning. This Tonglu homestay, which has been on my wishlist for a while, was finally booked for this week in March. Leaving the hustle and bustle of the city behind, I surrendered myself to nature. Perhaps embracing the moment is the best state of mind. 🌸Nestled in Dashan Village is [Dashan Chuli] Six independent villas, surrounded by green mountains Shrouded in mist and drizzle, the air is filled with tenderness and tranquility. Immersing oneself here brings a sense of calm and relaxation. Red bricks, wooden windows, paper lanterns, diatomaceous earth walls… Every detail showcases the immersive beauty of Japanese minimalism. It seems to be out of sync with the hustle and bustle of the world, creating a unique atmosphere and sense of order. 🌸I booked [Shuang Qi 92] I was immediately drawn to the glass windows on the walls. The view outside connects the mountains, forests, and sea of clouds. In the morning, you can hear the chirping of insects and birds in the mountains. It evokes a feeling of returning to nature after being confined for so long. 🌸The homestay's butler-style service is worth mentioning. Before check-in, they create a group chat for communication, providing detailed information about food, accommodation, and transportation. Upon arrival, an electric cart picks you up, and the butler introduces the homestay, which is quite thoughtful. [Tips] Breakfast is a semi-buffet-style Chinese breakfast. Lunch and dinner need to be booked in advance with the butler. If you want to eat out, you can navigate to Tonglu Town, which is about a 30-minute drive away. 🏘Dashan Chuli 📍Dashan Village, Jiuxian Street, Tonglu County, Hangzhou City

Enjoy the quiet time in the mountains ⛰️🍃 Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city and let your body and mind return to nature. Maybe just going with the flow is the best state☺️. Located in Dashanchuli, Dashan Village, there are six stand-alone villas, surrounded by green mountains⛰️, and surrounded by clouds☁️ and mist in the drizzle, adding some tenderness and tranquility. Being here, your mind will be calm and relaxed. Red bricks, wooden windows, paper lanterns, diatom mud walls... every detail highlights the immersive beauty of Japanese simplicity, as if incompatible with this troubled world, creating a unique sense of atmosphere and orderly beauty. I have long been attracted by the glass windows on this wall, which connect the mountains, forests and sea of ​​clouds outside the windows. In the morning, I feel the chirping of insects and birds in the mountains. It feels like returning to nature after being caged for a long time. 🍃It is worth mentioning that the homestay butler service will establish a group connection in advance before check-in and provide detailed information about food, accommodation and transportation. There is an electric car to pick you up when you check in, and the housekeeper introduces the B&B, which is very considerate❤️ [Tips] Breakfast is a semi-buffet Chinese breakfast🍜, and lunch and dinner need to be booked with the butler in advance. If you want to go out for food, you can navigate to Tonglu Town, which is about 30 minutes' drive away. 🌵Dashanchuli 🍀Dashan Village, Jiuxian Street, Tonglu County, Hangzhou City

Hangzhou is beautiful, but Tonglu is even more so. In the off-season, Tonglu is a paradise on earth⛰️ The sun shines on the grass, casting light on your face. Breathe in the fresh air. In the mountains, brew a pot of tea, sit in your room, and look at the mountains, read, meditate, and daydream. Life is so peaceful~

I haven’t gone out to relax for a long time. This time I chose Dashanchuli. I looked for many homestays near Hangzhou. I fell in love with this homestay at first sight and couldn’t help myself! It is said that this is a hidden village in the south of the Yangtze River created by a cutting-edge Japanese designer. In order to integrate into the natural environment and local dwellings to the greatest extent, all Fanjian buildings face the mountain view. The exterior walls retain their original earthen walls, and the interior decoration of the room is indeed in full Japanese log style. The environment is very good and comfortable. There are many chickens walking in front of the glass door in the morning, and there are roosters calling you to get up hahahahahaha, and their service is also very good. The young ladies speak very gently, I like talking to them very much~ The fallen leaves in autumn are also very beautiful. I really don’t want to go out in this environment. I highly recommend it.

Winter in Tonglu comes suddenly The days in the mountains become slower and longer 🎐 Looking forward to the coming Christmas We decorate the house and wait for you to come The "Beautiful Dream" choir in the mountains will sing🔔 · 🪟. Dashanchuli · º Christmas tree sings the music of nature 🎄 · The dark green fir trees are taken from the mountains🌲 It took the friends in Dashanchuli 5 hours Made a 2.5m Christmas tree Hang up the bright red Christmas stockings🧦 Decorated with colored lights, yew trees, and small ornaments Full of Christmas atmosphere 🍎🎄🎁 In addition to the main Christmas tree Various fallen leaves and plants Small Christmas trees appear in every corner Exuding the breath of nature🍁 · º The fire is beating with warm music 🔥 · In winter, I want to be close to warm things The fireplace is dancing with flames In the afternoon, hold a book and warm a pot of tea🍵 Bathed in the warm sunshine of early winter Steal half a day of leisure 🎈 · Brewing tea around the fire Roasted sweet potatoes, pumpkins, red dates, and oranges🍊 Sweet aroma surrounds The crackling sound of the fire burning🪵 It is an extremely healing ASMR · Night falls, stars shine No one can resist warm hot pot dishes in winter🫕 Hot pot with a variety of fresh ingredients Immerse yourself in the joy of delicious food🍾 · º Waiting for the ensemble of snowflakes❄️ · Snowflakes are the perfect match for Christmas Looking forward to the snowflakes falling on Christmas day🎅🏻 Hang your wishes on the Christmas tree Pray that they all come true ⛄🛷 · 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. · Self-driving: Just search 🔍"Dashanchuli" on the map. It takes about 2 hours to drive from downtown Hangzhou and about 3.5 hours to drive from Shanghai. High-speed rail: Arrive at Tonglu High-speed Railway Station, which is a 40-minute drive from the hotel. Order: Three days in advance · 🕊: Dashanchuli 🚌: Dashan Village, Jiuxian Street, Tonglu County, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province · ↷