Jiuxi 18 Stream is at its most beautiful in fall!

My 10 km hiking route: Jiuxi Yanshu → Longjing Village → Shili Langdang → Zhenji Temple → Jiuxi Yanshu 1️⃣ The best scenery is at Jiuxi Yanshu! The red, orange, and green colors are like a natural palette. This section is also the most crowded. If you want to avoid the crowds, it's best to go on a weekday or in the morning. However, the crowds don't detract from the beautiful scenery. 2️⃣ Stop by Longjing Village for a meal. 3️⃣ The highlight of Shili Langdang is the Longjing tea plantation. The trees in the tea garden are also tinged with autumn colors, which is very beautiful. This section of the road has an elevation gain of more than 300 meters, which is quite tiring. If you don't want to climb the mountain, you can just walk a short distance and then turn back. However, the view of West Lake from the top is not to be missed. 4️⃣ There is a 1,400-year-old ginkgo tree in front of Zhenji Temple, but the leaves have already fallen. The temple is dedicated to the God of Wealth, so you should pay a visit. 🚩 Start and end point: Jiuxi Bus Station 🧭 Estimated time: 3–5 hours