[2025 Hangzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Yangbu Lake (Updated Oct)

🌳 Explore the "Ecological Pearl" of Fuyang, Hangzhou—Yangpi Lake, Encounter Poetic Nature! In Fuyang, Hangzhou, there is an ecological secret place like a paradise on earth—Yangpi Lake🌊. It is an ancient lake with a profound historical background, dating back over a thousand years. It once served as an important local water conservancy hub and ecological barrier, carrying the memories and emotions of countless generations. Stepping into Yangpi Lake feels like entering a stunning ecological painting🖼️. The water area is vast, and the lake water is clear and green. Under the sunlight, it sparkles like a huge mirror embedded in the earth. The vegetation around the lake is rich and diverse, offering different beautiful scenes in every season. In spring, flowers bloom in full splendor, with colorful blossoms competing to open, as if laying a gorgeous brocade on the land; in summer, the shade of green trees makes it a perfect place to escape the heat; in autumn, golden leaves fall onto the lake surface, reflecting with the water to create a poetic and picturesque scene; in winter, when snowflakes fall, the entire Yangpi Lake is wrapped in silver, like a dreamy ice and snow world❄️. Yangpi Lake is also a paradise for many bird species🦅. Every year, a large number of migratory birds rest and breed here. Egrets, herons, wild ducks, and other birds dance gracefully on the lake surface, forming a vibrant natural scene. Here, you can observe these lovely creatures up close and feel the magic and beauty of nature. In addition, the area around Yangpi Lake is equipped with complete leisure facilities, including a lakeside trail, bike paths, and viewing platforms🚲. You can stroll along the trail and enjoy the lake and mountain scenery; ride a bike to feel the breeze; or climb the viewing platform to overlook the entire beauty of Yangpi Lake, taking in this poetic and picturesque landscape. If you long to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and find a quiet, beautiful natural place, Yangpi Lake is definitely your best choice🥰! Come here and start an intimate date with nature!

Want to avoid the crowds and take the kids on a relaxing and poetic short trip? Just 1 hour from Hangzhou, you can reach Fuyang, home to the real-life "Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains" scenery. This 2-day, 1-night family travel guide covers natural landscapes, fun kid-friendly spots, and local specialties. Follow my guide and set off～ . 2-day, 1-night family trip itinerary 👇👇 Day 1️⃣: Departure ➠ Tianzhong Mountain ➠ Hangzhou Fuyang Relax Hotel Day 2️⃣: Yangbi Lake Wetland Park ➠ Ailifen Castle ➠ Return . ✅ Transportation 🚇: Hangzhou Metro Line 6 to [Yangbi Lake] Station → taxi 🚗: 1-hour drive from Hangzhou . ✅ Family trip route 1️⃣ Tianzhong Mountain (🎫35 RMB) Tianzhong Mountain is only 6 km from Fuyang city center, hidden among the mountains. The route is shaded by trees and accompanied by babbling springs. The 2.2 km trail is moderately difficult, perfect for hiking and exploring with kids. 🔸 Recommended route Visitor Service Center → Tianzhong Gate → Zhuanma Pond → Zhuanma Pavilion → Weaving Basket Pond → Immortal Stone House → Shenlong Pond → Tianzhong Zen Temple. The whole route is about 2.2 km and takes approximately 3.5-4 hours. Along the way, tree-lined paths, winding stone steps, and flowing springs create a beautiful atmosphere. 🔸 Photo spots · Zhuanma Pond: The water is clear and pure, with a deep horseshoe print on the rock said to be left by Yuan army pursuers long ago. · Shenlong Pond: The stream looks like a divine dragon descending from the sky, majestic and powerful. Locals pray here for rain, and incense offerings continue to this day. · Tianzhong Zen Temple: A thousand-year-old Guanyin temple, blessed by wind and water, known as "Little Tianzhu." The temple is peaceful and serene, a great place for photos and memories. . 2️⃣ Yangbi Lake Wetland Park (🎫 Free) Known as the "real-life Up," Yangbi Lake is an excellent spot for family photos and relaxation. The park is large and can be explored on foot or by renting family bicycles. 🔸 Photo spots · The "Balloon House" at the south gate: colorful balloons paired with a white house, like stepping into an animated world · Near the south gate is a small train south station · The small train south station and surroundings: the vintage and cute train near the south gate, along with the "train sign" scene, has a Japanese vibe. Dress kids in light-colored clothes for instant "Little Kamakura in Hangzhou" photo magic. . 3️⃣ Ailifen Castle (🎫 Free) A European-style architectural complex with red walls, pointed roofs, and lawns, like being in "Little Europe." Open to the public for free, perfect for kids to take photos, run, and play. . 🏠 Accommodation After visiting Tianzhong Mountain, head to the hotel to check in. The hotel's biggest highlight is the "riverfront view"—open the window to see the beautiful Fuchun River. In the evening, you can take the kids for a stroll by the river and enjoy the breeze. The hotel is well-equipped, family-friendly, and some room types provide children's toiletries, making your stay comfortable and worry-free. . 🙌 Recommended food ✔️ Chunjiang Restaurant: A long-established Fuyang eatery specializing in Hangzhou cuisine and local specialties. Try the steamed Fuchun River fish and Dongpo pork—light flavors suitable for kids. ✔️ Dafu Teahouse: A new-style Chinese teahouse with a great atmosphere ✔️ Fried gluten: crispy outside, fresh inside, made with a century-old technique ✔️ Rice wine: one of the "Three Treasures of Longmen," rich and delicate ✔️ Fermented rice buns: soft and fluffy with a hint of sweetness, super delicious～ . 🙌 Family trip tips · Wear comfortable sports shoes and breathable long sleeves for hiking Tianzhong Mountain (to protect against insects and sun). For photos at Yangbi Lake and Ailifen Castle, light-colored and matching family outfits work best for great shots. · Bring enough drinking water, snacks, wet wipes, sunscreen, and a small fan for the kids. Hiking Tianzhong Mountain may require trekking poles (some sections are steep). · It's best to visit Tianzhong Mountain in the morning when the temperature is cooler and there are fewer insects.

As the temperature rises, Hangzhou welcomes the plum blossom viewing season. Lingfeng is bustling with people seeking plum blossoms, Chaoshan is busy with cars for plum viewing, Xixi is filled with boats hurrying for plum viewing, and Gushan sees people leisurely enjoying the cultured plum blossoms. A tour around these places not only allows you to appreciate the "snow-like" plum blossom feast but also the unique Jiangnan charm of Hangzhou, making it a delightful experience! However, perhaps due to their fame, these traditional plum blossom viewing spots are truly crowded! Are there any less crowded places with convenient transportation that are good for plum blossom viewing? After some thought, I recommend a thousand-year-old famous lake in Hangzhou with a Plum Blossom Island, directly accessible by subway. Those interested can check it out! The place I'm recommending is Yangpi Lake in Fuyang, Hangzhou, a low-key lake with a thousand years of history! Historically, Yangpi Lake was built during the Zhenguan period of the Tang Dynasty and has maintained its wetland ecological characteristics since then. In 2019, the Fuyang District Committee and District Government launched the Yangpi Lake Ecological Restoration and Management Project and designed an ecological space of "One Lake and Seven Gardens." The one lake is the ancient Yangpi Lake, and the seven gardens are Jianjia Garden, Yilinghua, Huaman Garden, Hefeng Garden, Yuqu Garden, Qinglian Garden, and Daoxiang Garden, connected by 39 bridges! With the arrival of the plum blossom viewing season in the spring of 2025, there is a "Plum Blossom Island" in the center of Yangpi Lake. Currently, hundreds of plum trees on the island are in full bloom, with half the island ablaze with red plum blossoms and the other half elegant with white Green Calyx plums. For first-time visitors, you can navigate to 'Shimiwan Station.' After crossing a suspension bridge, a large expanse of snow-white Green Calyx plums will come into view. The plum trees are planted somewhat randomly, scattered on both sides of the island's circular path, their branches intertwining and growing freely, forming a white floral curtain. There are two ways to enjoy the view: by land, walking along the circular path through the plum groves, or by water, taking a painted boat across the lake. Up close, the petals of the Green Calyx plum are as thin as cicada wings, crystal clear, and the stamens are a tender green. A few petals fall with the wind, landing quietly on the moss along the path, adding a touch of color to the antique Plum Blossom Island. Standing on the boardwalk and looking into the distance, the red plums resemble patches of crimson clouds against the gray sky, contrasting beautifully with the "white snow." As the breeze blows, petals flutter and fall, landing on the ground and bobbing with the waves, like a group of dancing butterflies. Interestingly, due to the favorable environment, Yangpi Lake also attracts many birds. In addition to the "native" black swans, various other bird species linger and fly here, even swimming to the shore to be photographed and fed by tourists. This can be considered a "bonus" of plum blossom viewing at Yangpi Lake. Unlike other plum blossom viewing spots, Yangpi Lake is open free of charge all day. Plum Blossom Island is open from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm daily and can be reached on foot or by sightseeing bus (boat). The boat costs 40 yuan/person, and the sightseeing bus costs 30 yuan/person. Transportation: By car, navigate to "Yangpi Lake." After parking, navigate to 'Shimiwan Station' to reach Plum Blossom Island. You can also choose to take a boat directly. By public transport, take Subway Line 6 to "Yangpi Lake Station" Exit C. Walk about 2 kilometers to the east entrance of the scenic area, then navigate to 'Shimiwan Station' to reach Plum Blossom Island. Besides "plum blossom viewing" at Yangpi Lake's Plum Blossom Island, the seven gardens of Yangpi Lake also have unique characteristics: 1. Jianjia Garden: Planted with metasequoia forests, reeds, irises, and various other aquatic plants, it features diverse boardwalks and a plum blossom-themed island near the water, creating a tranquil environment. 2. Yilinghua: Includes open lawn areas, agricultural amusement parks, colorful flower seas, forest slides, forest expansion activity areas, and water play areas. 3. Huaman Garden: Planted with aquatic irises, wild rice stems, reeds, loosestrife, aquatic cannas, yellow irises, sea thrift, bulrushes, and other rich aquatic plants, creating a natural landscape of dotted red and flowing crimson, a sea of flowers on the water. 4. Hefeng Garden: Features various walking paths, waterfront platforms, and water boardwalks, offering different lotus viewing experiences and creating a landscape of wild lotus fragrance. 5. Yuqu Garden: Raises silver carp, bighead carp, culter, mandarin fish, prawns, and river snails, adding to the fun of fishing. 6. Qinglian Garden: Features pin oaks, cherry blossoms, Chinese tallow trees, chicken claw maples, river willows, and other plants, creating a quiet, elegant water environment with fallen cherry blossoms and green lawns, a romantic and leisurely urban open area. 7. Daoxiang Garden: Features elevated boardwalks and pavilion spaces, enhancing the fun of experiencing the farmland landscape and creating a characteristic landscape of rice fragrance and egret shadows, with a rustic charm. If you have time, you can also explore these areas! Practical information about Hangzhou Yangpi Lake Plum Blossom Island: Free admission, no reservation required. Take Subway Line 6 to "Yangpi Lake Station" Exit C, walk about 2 kilometers to the east entrance of the scenic area, then navigate to 'Shimiwan Station' to reach Plum Blossom Island. Self-driving tours and chartered car tours are recommended. So, are you interested in Yangpi Lake Plum Blossom Island? Feel free to leave a comment and discuss!

| Fuyang Big Lawn.📍Detailed address: Fuyang Yangpo Lake Scenic Area 🅿️1 Parking Lot ❤Recommended reason: Suitable for sunbathing, relaxing, walking the kids, free of charge On the way back from taking my parents to the temple, we came across the "Yanshou Zen Temple". I had been interested in visiting for a while, and it just so happened we passed by to check it out. On weekends, many people set up tents⛺ and have picnics under the sky, which is quite lively. It's nice when the sun is out, and the wetland is probably quite large. We only strolled around near the P1 parking lot, but we plan to explore the surrounding area when we have more time. You can also take a boat tour on the lake, which costs 40 yuan per person and lasts about half an hour.