[2025 Hangzhou Stay] Travel Guide for Zhejiang Hotel (Updated Apr)

Behind the Zhejiang Hotel by West Lake sits a mysterious building known as "Project 704," or the Lin Biao Villa, although Lin Biao never actually lived there. Named for its April 1970 construction date, the complex comprises four villas: Building One, Building Two, Building Three, and Building Four, spanning an area of 307 mu (approximately 20.5 hectares). Building One was intended for Lin Biao and his family. Building Two housed a swimming pool, built to cater to Ye Qun's preferences and also for her son, Lin Liguo, to hold beauty contests. In the 1970s, this pool was a world-class semi-Olympic sized pool, equipped with large air conditioners, sound-absorbing panels, automatic circulation and filtration systems, automatic water level control, and an automatic temperature control system. Building Three, opposite Building One, was intended for Lin Biao's four key generals: Huang Yongsheng, Wu Faxian, Li Zuopeng, and Qiu Huizuo, hence its nickname, the Generals' Building. Building Four was meant for Chen Liyun, Lin Biao's representative in Zhejiang. Currently, only Building One is open to the public, with both above-ground and underground sections. The entrance fee is 16 yuan, and a typical visit lasts about an hour. Across from Project 704 is the main branch of the renowned Hangzhou Green Tea Restaurant, which is well worth a visit.

Guide to Viewing the Crabapple Waterfall at Hangzhou Flower Harbor & Fish Viewing: Best Viewing Time Crabapple blossoms typically bloom from late March to mid-April, which is the best time to view the crabapple waterfall. To avoid crowds, visit before 10am or after 4pm on working days. Transportation Guide - East Gate: Connected to Su Causeway, accessible by foot only. - South Gate: Connected to Nanshan Road, take a bus to "Su Causeway" station. - West Gate: Connected to Yangong Causeway, take a bus to "Yuhu Bay" station, parking lot is located here. Crabapple Distribution and Viewing Spots - Weeping Crabapple: Mainly found near the Mayor's Grove at Yuhu Bay, around Turtle Pond Flowing Water Bridge, Red Fish Pond and Peony Garden at Flower Harbor, and Hangzhou Flower Nursery's Crabapple Garden. The weeping crabapple trees near Red Fish Pond and Peony Garden may form a "crabapple waterfall" landscape. - Xian Crabapple: Mainly located on the west side of Jiang Villa at Flower Harbor. - North American Crabapple: Primarily distributed in Majiawan and along the green areas near Zhejiang Hotel on Santai Mountain Road. - Chinese Quince and Dwarf Crabapple: Mainly found in front of the South Gate Tea House and near Turtle Pond Flowing Water Bridge. Suggested Route If entering from the East Gate, follow this route: Fish Pond Historic Site → Lin Huiyin Memorial → Cuiyu Pavilion → Red Fish Pond → Peony Pavilion → Wei Cottage → Peony Garden. View the crabapple blossoms near Red Fish Pond and Peony Garden. Pay attention to directional signs in the park to locate crabapple areas more accurately. Photography Tips - Consider shooting during the blue hour at dusk, using LED fill lights to create a moonlit effect for cinematic results. During daytime, side lighting highlights petal textures, while backlighting creates a glowing effect. - Use branches as natural frames, employ diagonal composition to extend visual depth, and use burst mode to capture petals dancing in the breeze. - In post-processing, reduce saturation, increase shadows, and adjust pink luminance in HSL to enhance photo aesthetics. Additional Information - Flower Harbor & Fish Viewing is open 24 hours with free admission, but plan your visit reasonably to avoid entering too late. - Bring snacks and water, or purchase food and drinks from shops and restaurants within the scenic area. - Protect the environment: do not pick flowers or branches, and dispose of trash in designated bins.

Zhejiang Hotel is located on the bank of West Lake in Hangzhou, with a unique geographical location. It faces Santai Yunshui to the west and overlooks Qiantang River to the south. The surrounding natural scenery is charming, like a paradise in a fairyland on earth. The hotel has complete and high-end facilities, with various luxurious and comfortable rooms and suites, elegantly decorated, and quality is reflected in every detail. In terms of catering, it brings together the essence of food from all over the world. Whether it is exquisite Jiangsu and Zhejiang dishes or other flavors, it can satisfy the guests' taste buds. Its conference and banquet venues are spacious and advanced, equipped with a professional service team, and can accommodate all kinds of large-scale business activities and social gatherings. Zhejiang Hotel also carries rich historical and cultural connotations and has witnessed many important moments. While providing high-quality accommodation, catering, conference and other services, it also creates a tranquil, elegant and leisurely atmosphere for guests, allowing every guest staying here to enjoy modern and comfortable life while appreciating Hangzhou's unique cultural charm and landscape style. 🏕️Nearby attractions: Project 704 Lin Biao's palace is located on Longjing Road beside the West Lake in Hangzhou. It was built in April 1970 and covers an area of ​​307 acres. The palace includes 4 villas and a huge underground military command center. The underground facilities include a operations room, conference room, etc., and the exit has a 500-kilogram three-proof door. There is an elevator in the basement that goes directly to Lin Biao’s bedroom, and there is also an echo channel. Building No. 1 is the main building where Lin Biao's family lives. It has an exquisite interior design, such as a solarium. The project reflects Lin Biao's extreme emphasis on safety and also bears witness to that special period of history. 💗Other tips: Thanks to the lobby manager Xiao Cui, his service is warm and thoughtful, and really makes customers feel at home, which perfectly reflects the service level of a state-level hotel. I give him a hundred likes [Awesome][Cute]

Xixi Wetland National Park is a national 5A-level scenic spot, integrating urban wetland, agricultural wetland, and cultural wetland. It is known as one of the three Xis in Hangzhou along with West Lake and Xiling, covering an area of 10 square kilometers. It is famous for its three causeways (Fu Causeway, Green Causeway, Shou Causeway) and ten scenes (such as Autumn Reed Flying Snow, Gaozhuang Imperial Traces, Fishing Village in Misty Rain). Visitors can explore the park by boat, car, or on foot. In summer, the park is not crowded, and those who can withstand high temperatures can enjoy a leisurely day. When taking an electric boat tour, you can disembark at four different spots to explore freely. Due to the low number of visitors, most commercial facilities at the scenic spots are not in operation, with only souvenir and beverage shops open. The lush greenery, clear waters, and blue skies with white clouds are very pleasing to the eye. The park is 5 kilometers away from West Lake, with entrances in all four directions: east, west, south, and north. The eastern entrances include Xixi Paradise on Zijin Port Road and Wensan West Road. The southern entrances are Gaozhuang and Zhoujiazhuang on Metro Line 3. Bus routes 277, 278, and 279H are also available.

Parents taking their kids on trips, have you ever had trouble choosing a hotel? Finding a place that makes both the kids happy and the adults relaxed is truly not easy! Today, let's unveil a family treasure that our little one absolutely loves - Zhejiang Hotel, a hidden fairy tale world by the West Lake~🎈 🌟【Dreamy Forest Cabin, Happy Family Time】🌳 Stepping into Zhejiang Hotel feels like walking into a fairy tale book. Our room faces the lush Longjing tea garden, and the balcony offers a living landscape painting. Waking up to the greenery in the morning makes you feel as happy as a blooming flower!🌿 The room comes with a small balcony, which has become our little adventure base with the baby. Sipping tea and listening to the birds chirping is a small happiness in the city!🍵 🌈【Exclusive Surprises for Kids, Butterfly Dreams on the Mattress】🦋 Speaking of sleeping, the 'intelligent soft and hard adjustable mattress' at Zhejiang Hotel deserves a big thumbs up! It’s not only adjustable to your preference but also designed with love. The butterfly patterns dancing at the head and foot of the bed make the baby excited to count them every night, making falling asleep fun. No need for bedtime stories, fairy tales come naturally in butterfly dreams.🛌 🏞️【Scenic Walks Right Outside, A Paradise for Family Hiking】👣 The best part of staying at Zhejiang Hotel is the spontaneous family hikes. The breeze by the West Lake, the poetic water scenery of Maoxiang, every step is a view, every step brings new discoveries. Holding hands, walking in this natural oxygen bar, the baby’s laughter and the sounds of nature intertwine, filling us with happiness!🏞️ ☕【Coffee Time, Stealing a Leisurely Half-Day】☕ When we don't want to go far, the hotel's café becomes our secret base. A cup of rich cappuccino, a delicate dessert, watching the baby play safely in the children's area, we can also enjoy a moment of peace. At that moment, it feels like the whole world slows down, and family time is so beautiful.🍰

During the New Year's holiday, I visited Hangzhou to tour the West Lake. On the first day, I stayed on the east bank of the West Lake, enjoying the lakeside scenery and some cultural landscapes; on the second day, I planned to stay on the west bank of the West Lake, focusing on the beautiful combination of lake and mountains. After some comparison, I chose the Zhejiang Hotel located at No. 278, Santai Mountain Road. This is a landscape hotel deeply integrated into the West Lake tourist area, rated four stars. The hotel itself is like a garden, with several buildings surrounded by lush mountains and forests, offering a very pleasant view. Upon entering the lobby, the space is wide and the style is elegant. Although it's not the glittering and extravagant type, it complements the characteristics of the Jiangnan landscape very harmoniously. The front desk staff, Xiao Han, was enthusiastic and efficient, quickly completed the check-in process, and thoroughly pointed out key matters. I was also upgraded to a better room type, which was very satisfying. On the way to the room, the corridor windows offer views of the garden landscape, with the beautiful mountains and forests right beside you, making one feel refreshed and relaxed. The room is spacious, with a large ink painting of the West Lake on the wall above the bed. The overall decoration and furnishings of the room are quite elegant, and the facilities are complete. Especially the design of the bathroom, with separate spaces for washing, showering, and the bathtub, adds to the comfort. The hot water is also consistently good. Now advocating energy conservation and environmental protection, the room does not provide disposable toiletries, but you can call the housekeeping department for delivery, which is very responsive. Bathrobes and slippers are provided and are of good quality. It is worth mentioning that the room has a private balcony with views of the mountains and gardens. Sitting on the balcony to enjoy the view and sunbathe feels great, and it must be even more enjoyable in the spring and autumn when the temperature is more comfortable. Additionally, it is worth mentioning that the '704 Project,' known as 'Hangzhou's First Imperial Palace,' is located within the hotel. The entrance and exit are near the hotel's back door, and it is now open for visits as a national defense mobilization education base. You can reach it by walking through the hotel's beautiful garden. Its underground part is complex and winding, and the villas on the ground are in the center of the hotel. Whether you are interested in history or just like to explore, it is worth visiting in person. The hotel breakfast is also very good. The restaurant is on the split level of the lobby, with a large space and a pleasant environment. The dining tables are specially designed with a West Lake landscape view, and the food combines Chinese and Western styles, with a complete variety. The freshly cooked wontons and noodles at the cooking station are also good. Finally, I checked out quickly, concluding this accommodation experience. Overall, the experience at Zhejiang Hotel was very satisfying, with both hardware and software meeting the standards, especially the unbeatable landscape and full service awareness. I will definitely consider it as a priority when I visit Hangzhou again.

🌟Zhejiang Hotel accommodation experience, you deserve it! 💯 Hey guys, I recently stayed at a hotel in Zhejiang and it was really great! 🎉Let me share my accommodation experience with you today! 👍 First of all, the environment of this hotel is really great! 😍As soon as you enter the door, you can feel the strong cultural atmosphere, which makes people feel very comfortable. 🏠The facilities in the room are also very complete, and the bed is moderately soft and hard, allowing me to have a good sleep every night. 🛌The bathroom is clean and tidy, and the toiletries are complete, which makes people feel very considerate. 💕 Secondly, the service at this hotel is really great! 👍The front desk staff was very friendly and answered my questions patiently and enthusiastically. 📞They also helped me book tickets for nearby attractions, saving me a lot of trouble. 🗺️In addition, the hotel also provides free breakfast with rich flavors, which makes me eat happily every day. 🍳 Finally, the location of this hotel is also very convenient! 🚇It is very close to the train station and subway station, and travel is very convenient. 🚇There are also many places for food and shopping around, so I can enjoy it in my spare time. 🍜🛍️ Dear friends, what do you think of this Zhejiang Hotel? 🤔Come and share your accommodation experience with me! 👇