[2025 Hangzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Yuhuang Mountain Scenic Area (Updated Jan)

|||Travel to Hangzhou during summer vacation, stunning night view. It's too hot during the day, so night tours are also a good choice🚶🏻‍♀️ Today, I have compiled 7⃣️ photo spots in Hangzhou that are perfect for night tours🌙 . 📍Changqiao Park Double Investment Bridge When traveling to West Lake, you must not miss the best spot for taking photos with Leifeng Pagoda🙋‍♀️ After dark, the lights reflect on the lake, shimmering and beautiful✨ . 📍Jixian Pavilion During the day, there are many people, but at night you can have the whole pavilion to yourself Bringing a lantern can provide extra light and enhance the atmosphere🏮 . 📍Beigao Peak Take the cableway or walk to the observation deck for a broad view, capturing the entire city of Hangzhou Using a telephoto lens to compress the scene, you can capture Chenghuang Pavilion and Hangzhou Gate in the same frame⛰️ . 📍City Balcony Located in the core area of Qianjiang New City, it's also a great place for night photography in Hangzhou💫 You can capture the new landmarks of Hangzhou, Hangzhou Gate, and the Olympic Sports Center Big Lotus There is a light show every day👇, the city night view is so beautiful🌃 ⏰Summer time: Every Friday and Saturday, two shows per night (19:00, 20:30) One show per night from Sunday to Thursday (20:30) . 📍Yuhuang Mountain Overlooking the night view of West Lake from a high place, one side sees West Lake and the other sees Qiantang River You can capture Leifeng Pagoda, Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, and the city night view in one shot The collision of ancient and modern is a very interesting picture🎬 . 📍Yongjin Bridge The most beautiful bridge on the southeast side of West Lake, perfect for night tours of West Lake During the blue hour, with a bit of mist, the mountains in the background look even more beautiful🌫 . 📍Huagang Fish Viewing One of the ten scenes of West Lake, a must-visit spot in Hangzhou🙌 During the day, you can capture various elements like towers, boats, and the lake, enjoying flowers and fish is very pleasant On the stone bridge 100 meters in front of the Lakeside Pavilion, you can sometimes capture the Leifeng Pagoda in the moon during the full moon🖼

❗️Don't just go to West Lake anymore, these 6 niche attractions in Hangzhou, with beautiful scenery and few people, you'll want to visit again~ 1⃣️Qingshan Lake Water Forest 🍃A real-life version of the Emerald City, a rare water forest in China, with thousands of acres of fir trees standing in the water, like the 'Amazon' of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai 📍Address: Qingshan Lake Water Forest, Lin'an District, Hangzhou City 2⃣️Hupao Park 🍃Also known as Hupao Dream Spring, it is known as the 'third best spring in the world', and compared to West Lake, it has a more secluded feel. 'Hupao Spring' and 'Longjing Tea' are known as the 'two best of West Lake' 📍Address: 39 Hupao Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou City 3⃣️Yuhuang Mountain 🍃A sacred place of the mainstream Quanzhen School of Taoism, located between West Lake and Qiantang River, with an altitude of 237 meters, you can overlook West Lake and Qiantang River, and take in the beautiful scenery of Hangzhou 📍Address: 1 Yuhuang Mountain Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou City 4⃣️Nine Creeks and Eighteen Gullies 🍃Commonly known as 'Nine Creeks and Eighteen Bends', it is a Y-shaped creek formed by many small streams. 'The creek twists and turns because of the mountain', suddenly left and right, six of the creeks flow into West Lake, the scenery is beautiful, suitable for hiking, playing in the water 📍Address: End of South Nine Creeks and Eighteen Gullies, Longjing Village, Xihu District, Hangzhou City (near Nine Creeks Road) 5⃣️Yunqi Bamboo Path 🍃One of the new ten sceneries of West Lake, this is a cool summer resort, the dense bamboo forest path is quiet and deep, full of greenery and vitality, keeping the heat out 📍Address: Inside Yunqi Wut, at the foot of Wuyun Mountain, Hangzhou City 6⃣️Prince Bay Park 🍃In spring, tulips and cherry blossoms bloom in Prince Bay Park, the flowers are colorful and it's super comfortable to enjoy the flowers and go for a walk~ And there's also a windmill with exotic charm here~ Super photogenic❗️❗️ 📍Address: 5-1 Nanshan Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou City

Hangzhou's Yuhuang Mountain Scenic Area is located by the Qiantang River. The mountain's shape is picturesque, resembling a natural landscape painting. The hiking paths are winding and twisting, with lush bamboo forests and towering ancient trees along the way. The mountain breeze is refreshing, making one feel invigorated. Yuhuang Mountain is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, with historical sites such as Yuhuang Pavilion and Huguo Renwang Temple. Visitors can explore these ancient relics and experience the profound religious culture. Upon reaching the summit, one can overlook Hangzhou city, with the vast expanse of West Lake and the meandering Qiantang River, presenting a spectacular view that showcases the marvels of nature. At night, the mountain is dotted with lights, adding a touch of liveliness and fantasy. The Yuhuang Mountain Scenic Area seamlessly blends nature and culture, making it an unmissable gem in Jiangnan.

Locals told me that this is the most worthwhile mountain to climb in Hangzhou! Don't miss it! When you visit Hangzhou, don't just linger around West Lake. There is also the interesting treasure land of Yuhuang Mountain! Here, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of West Lake and the Qiantang River. Moreover, you can drive directly to the top of the mountain! 📍Hangzhou Yuhuang Mountain Scenic Area 🚌Transportation: Take a bus to Yuhuang Feiyun Station and walk up the mountain. 🚘Self-driving is recommended! There is a parking lot at the entrance. If you don't want to climb the mountain, just navigate to Fuxing Temple at the top of the mountain! ✅Hiking route: Start from the main entrance of Yuhuang Mountain, pass by the Old Yuhuang Palace, Zilai Cave, Qiantang River Observation Deck, Fuxing Temple, Jianghu Yilan Pavilion, Old Yuhuang Palace, and Phoenix Mountain, and finally arrive at White Snake Feidu. ✅Photography tips: 🟡Fuxing Temple At the top of the mountain, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of West Lake! The night view here is stunning. At dusk, you can see Leifeng Pagoda lit up, but the Caishen Temple next to it is currently not open. 🟡Zilai Cave This is a summer resort loved by locals in Hangzhou. In summer, it is very cool here. On sunny days, the sunlight penetrates the cave, creating a mysterious atmosphere. 🟡Bagua Field Take a few steps forward from the entrance of Zilai Cave, and you can overlook the Bagua Field and the Qiantang River. 🟡Popular vines At the entrance of the Old Yuhuang Palace, ancient and thick vines intertwine with each other. Taking photos in the mountains and forests will make you look like a star. 🟡White Snake Feidu Located in the air corridor of Wansong Academy, at the foot of Phoenix Mountain. The corridor winds through the forest, making it a perfect place to cool off and take a walk after dinner. ✅Travel tips: ▪Pay attention to sun protection and mosquito prevention. ▪The hiking route is long, so wear comfortable thick-soled shoes. ▪Prepare some water and food so you can enjoy the scenery and the fun of a picnic. ▪The Old Yuhuang Palace has vegetarian noodles, and there is a self-service vending machine at the entrance of Fuxing Temple.

Location: Yuhuang Mountain, Hangzhou. It's recommended to take a taxi or bus to a nearby stop, then walk up the mountain to enjoy the scenery along the way. The mountain is home to many ancient sites, including the solemn and majestic Fantian Temple, which is steeped in history. Stroll along the ancient mountain paths, surrounded by lush greenery and fresh air, as if you're in a natural oxygen bar. There's also the Southern Song Imperial City Ruins, which, despite the passage of time, still evoke memories of its former glory. The ancient architectural ruins, combined with the lush trees, make for great photo opportunities. The mountain top offers a wide view, overlooking parts of Hangzhou, and is especially beautiful at sunset.

When traveling to Hangzhou, don’t just go to West Lake There is also an interesting treasure called Jade Emperor Mountain. Panoramic views of West Lake and Qiantang River~ You can drive directly to the top of the mountain! ! ! - 📍Hangzhou·Yuhuang Mountain Scenic Area 🚌Transportation: Take the bus [Yuhuang Feiyun Station] and walk up the mountain~ 🚘It is recommended to drive by yourself‼ There is a parking lot at the door. If you don’t want to climb the mountain, you can navigate directly to the top of the mountain [Fuxing Temple]! ! ! . ✅Hiking route: Main entrance of Yuhuang Mountain→Old Jade Palace→Zilai Cave→Qiantang River Viewpoint→Fuxing View→Jianghu Pavilion→Old Jade Palace→Phoenix Mountain→White Snake Flying Crossing - ✅Tips for taking photos: 🟡Fortunate Star View At the top of the mountain‼ You can overlook the entire West Lake! The night view is beautiful. You can see the lights of Leifeng Pagoda in the evening. The Temple of Wealth next to it is not open yet~ 🟡Zilai Cave A summer vacation treasure for locals in Hangzhou‼ It’s very cool to come here in summer. On a sunny day, the sun will penetrate the cave, which makes it feel like exploring~ 🟡Bagua Tian Take a few steps forward from the entrance of Zilai Cave, and you can overlook the Bagua Field and Qiantang River~ 🟡Internet celebrity vines The entrance to the Old Jade Palace‼ The ancient and thick vines intertwined with each other in the mountains and woods, which are very photogenic~ 🟡White Snake Flying Over Wansong Academy Air Corridor‼ The location is at the foot of Phoenix Mountain! The promenade winds and intersects in the forest, which is very suitable for taking a walk in the shade after a meal~ - ✅Tips for playing: ▪Pay attention to sun protection and mosquito protection~ ▪The hiking route is long, so wear comfortable thick-soled shoes ▪Get some water and food! You can go on an outing while enjoying the scenery~ ▪The Old Jade Palace has plain noodles, and there is a self-service drink machine at the entrance of Fuxingguan~

📍Location: Yuhuang Mountain Ticket Office (Yuhuang Mountain Road) 🚙Transportation: Take the bus to Yuhuang Feiyun Station, there are many parking lots for cars here, you can park at the foot of the mountain, mid-mountain, and mountain top, usually 10 yuan, holidays 20-30 yuan 🎫Ticket: 10 yuan, Old Yuhuang Palace and Fuxing Observatory open from 7:30 to 16:30 🍜Food: The Old Yuhuang Palace has vegetarian noodles, 18 yuan a bowl; there is also a restaurant at the top of the mountain at Fuxing Observatory 🚾Toilets: The toilets on the mountain are reasonably distributed, no need to worry - 🧗‍♀️'Hiking Route' Ascent: Yuhuang Mountain Main Entrance - Old Yuhuang Palace - Zilai Cave - Qiantang River Viewing Spot - Fuxing Observatory - Jianghu Overview Pavilion Descent: Tianlong Temple - Ciyun Ridge Statues - Baguatian - North Guanyin Cave The whole journey including viewing is estimated to take 2-3 hours - 📷'Photo Spots' 1⃣️Old Yuhuang Palace About a 20-minute walk from the base of the mountain, to the left towards Phoenix Mountain is the popular vine photography spot. 2⃣️Zilai Cave The cave is warm in winter and cool in summer, and at noon the sunlight will pass through the top of the cave, giving a sense of exploration. 3⃣️Qiantang River Viewing Spot My favorite photo spot, right next to Zilai Cave, where you can overlook Baguatian and the Qiantang River. 4⃣️Fuxing Observatory At the top of the mountain, there is a Wealth God Temple at Fuxing Observatory worth visiting. 5⃣️Jianghu Overview Pavilion Located at the highest point on the mountain top, you can capture the Leifeng Pagoda and West Lake Cultural Square, Wangchen Pavilion, all in one frame. 6⃣️Feilong Temple - Ciyun Ridge Statues Rare stone carvings in Hangzhou, built during the Northern Song Dynasty, worth a visit. Very serene. 7⃣️North Guanyin Cave After descending to Baguatian, if you still have energy, you can stroll around Baguatian. - 👟Hiking tips: 1️⃣Wear quick-drying T-shirts for sweat, soft-soled sports shoes 2️⃣Prepare for sun protection, bring mosquito repellent 3️⃣Bring some snacks, replenish energy before climbing stairs 5️⃣Bring a jacket, it's cold in Zilai Cave and easy to catch a cold

Hiking! Hiking! Climbing Mount Yuhuang in Hangzhou⛰️ ➡️Route: Shuicheng Bridge Exit B——Bagua Field Ruins——Yuhuang Mountain Scenic Area Ticket Office——Zilai Cave——Fuxing Temple——Qixing Vat——Old Yuhuang Palace——Phoenix Mountain——Wansong Academy (Refer to the 7.82 km hike of Mount Yuhuang by Two Feet) 🎫Ticket: 10 RMB per person, half price for students, free with a park card 📷Photo spots 1️⃣Zilai Cave A cool retreat, very refreshing and great for taking photos. We entered the cave at 10:30 am and came out at 11:00 am. The light inside the cave was decent, but there was no direct sunlight. ⚠️Upon exiting Zilai Cave, you can overlook the Bagua Field. We didn't plan well at the time and missed the panoramic view of the Bagua Field. 2️⃣Old Yuhuang Palace Turn right and then right again after exiting, and you will see vines tangled on the path, which are very photogenic. If you go on the weekend, there are many children and photographers. ⚠️If you want to take the wild path, bring a hiking stick; water! Long sleeves and pants (lots of mosquitoes)

Really found a super interesting mountain in Hangzhou View the Qiantang River, West Lake, grotto statues, and visit the caves Is there any other mountain in Hangzhou that is richer than this and you can drive directly to the top of the mountain If you feel tired from climbing, you can drive to the mid-mountain first . 📍Location: Yuhuang Mountain 🎫Ticket: 10 yuan, free with a park card 🚗Transportation: Drive to 'Yuhuang Mountain Scenic Area Ticket Office (Yuhuang Mountain Road)', this is the main entrance, take the bus to 'Yuhuang Feiyun Station', if you drive, only this main entrance allows cars to enter. . 'Climbing Route' Going up: Yuhuang Mountain main entrance - Old Yuhuang Palace - Zilai Cave - Qiantang River Viewing Point - Fuxing Observatory - Jianghu Overview Pavilion Going down: Tianlong Temple - Ciyun Ridge Statues - Bagua Fields - North Guanyin Cave The whole journey plus viewing is expected to take 2-3 hours . 📷'Photo Spots' 1️⃣Old Yuhuang Palace About 20 minutes walk from the foot of the mountain, to the left towards Phoenix Mountain is the popular vine photography spot. 2️⃣Zilai Cave The cave is warm in winter and cool in summer, and at noon the sunlight will pass through the top of the cave and fall down, giving a sense of exploration. 3️⃣Qiantang River Viewing Spot My favorite photo spot, right next to Zilai Cave, where you can overlook Bagua Fields and the Qiantang River. 4️⃣Fuxing Observatory At the top of the mountain, there is a Wealth God Temple at Fuxing Observatory, worth a visit. 5️⃣Jianghu Overview Pavilion At the highest point on the top of the mountain, you can capture the Leifeng Pagoda and West Lake Cultural Square, Wangchen Pavilion, all in one frame. 6️⃣Feilong Temple - Ciyun Ridge Statues Rarely seen grotto statues in Hangzhou, built during the Northern Song Dynasty, worth a visit. Very serene. 7️⃣North Guanyin Cave After descending to the Bagua Fields, if you still have the energy, you can stroll around the Bagua Fields

If you come to Hangzhou, don't just visit West Lake. 🚗 You should drive straight to the top of Yuhuang Mountain next to West Lake To see the Eight Diagrams Field by the Qiantang River and the Leifeng Pagoda by the side of West Lake 🍵 You should go to the Manjuelong Four-Eyes Well next to West Lake To drink Hangzhou's exclusive Osmanthus Longjing tea To see the real-life Spirited Away bathhouse in the tea garden 🍁 You should drive along Zhijiang Road by the Qiantang River Listening to music, driving, and watching the sunset over the Qiantang River Bridge from the Liuhe Pagoda ✅ Recommended tour route: Drive straight to the top of Yuhuang Mountain in the morning, the scenic area tour is expected to take 2 hours Have lunch at the popular Manjuelong Four-Eyes Well restaurant at noon After lunch, you can take a walk nearby to the tea garden bathhouse, and have afternoon tea in Manjuelong In the afternoon, drive to Liuhe Pagoda, watch the sunset and the night view, and end the one-day tour I am AJ, who enjoys self-driving to the mountains and fields on weekends. I have checked in 88/100 of the less-known self-driving spots around Hangzhou. This time I unlocked the bathhouse in Manjuelong, and also unlocked the less-known route for taking out-of-towners on a one-day self-driving tour to view Hangzhou's attractions in the city area, where it's not crowded. Next time I'll share about the ancient city of Jiande~ Yuhuang Mountain Scenic Area Manjuelong Liuhe Pagoda

Jade Emperor Mountain Scenic Area Travel Guide 🏞️ **Jade Emperor Mountain** 🏞️ 📍 **Location:** Hangzhou 🎫 **Ticket:** 10 yuan, free with a park card 🚗 **Transportation:** Drive to "Jade Emperor Mountain Scenic Area Ticket Office (Yuhuang Mountain Road)", or take a bus to "Yuhuang Feiyun Station" 🧗‍♀️ **Hiking Route:** - Going up: Jade Emperor Mountain Main Gate ➡️ Old Jade Emperor Palace ➡️ Zilai Cave ➡️ Qiantang River Viewing Point ➡️ Fuxing Temple ➡️ Jianghu Overview Pavilion - Going down: Tianlong Temple ➡️ Ciyun Ridge Statues ➡️ Bagua Fields ➡️ North Guanyin Cave The whole journey including viewing is estimated to take 2-3 hours 📷 **Photo Spots:** 1⃣️ **Old Jade Emperor Palace** - Popular vine photography spot 2⃣️ **Zilai Cave** - Warm in winter and cool in summer, full of a sense of exploration 3⃣️ **Qiantang River Viewing Point** - Overlooking Bagua Fields and Qiantang River 4⃣️ **Fuxing Temple** - The Wealth God Temple on the mountain top 5⃣️ **Jianghu Overview Pavilion** - The perfect spot to capture Leifeng Pagoda and West Lake Cultural Square 6⃣️ **Feilong Temple-Ciyun Ridge Statues** - Rare stone carvings in Hangzhou 7⃣️ **North Guanyin Cave** - A quiet place near Bagua Fields ⚠️ **Hiking Tips:** ✅ In spring and summer, the sun is strong, remember to protect yourself from the sun ✅ In autumn, the temperature difference is significant, choose clothes that wick away sweat and moisture ✅ There are no restaurants on the mountain, so you need to prepare dry food and snacks Take advantage of the bright spring scenery for a hearty and exhilarating spring hike! 🌿🚶‍♂️🌞

the winter story with a photo The snow in Hangzhou has been falling secretly recently🌨 On a whim, I decided to come to this 'ancestor of ten thousand mountains' between West Lake and Qiantang River🏔 🌬The Yuhuang Mountain lying between after the snow is majestic and handsome, when the wind and clouds rise, you can see the vast lake and mountain, and the vast river and sky From time to time, a few pilgrims climb up, and the wide view in front of the Fuxing View is filled with incense smoke ✨Yuhuang Mountain, originally named Longshan, has steep peaks, strange stones and caves, and bamboo and trees are green. 🎑In front of the Zilai Cave on the mountainside, you can overlook the Bagua Field personally cultivated by the emperor of the Southern Song Dynasty. 🗻At the top of the mountain, the 'Jianghu Overview Pavilion' and 'Dengyun Pavilion' overlooking the mountains, looking at the West Lake inside, and overlooking the Qiantang River outside, add another charm to climbing Yuhuang Mountain. 🌈Scenic spots along the way -Old Yuhuang Palace -Zilai Cave-You can overlook the Bagua Field🍀Qiantang River -Seven Star Tank -Fuxing View-Mountain top vegetarian meal🍜, praying for blessings, overlooking the Leifeng Tower of West Lake🏯 🌈Fuxing View on the top of the mountain -Self-service vegetarian meal (30 yuan per person), vegetarian noodles -Praying for blessings, New Year couplets (39 yuan per pair)

【Weekly Mountain】——Yuhuang Mountain in Hangzhou There are many check-in points here, and the scenery is also beautiful, In order to let the two children feel more about the fun of climbing, This is definitely the first choice. ⭐️The difficulty is easier than Beigaofeng, suitable for beginners, my two 6-year-olds, still energetic after climbing. ⛰Yuhuang Mountain in Hangzhou is a green oxygen bar hidden in the city. You can overlook the Qiantang River, West Lake and Leifeng Tower from the top of the mountain. The whole climbing route is quiet and the scenery is beautiful, which makes people feel very comfortable. 🏔Location: Yuhuang Mountain Scenic Area 💴Ticket: 10 yuan/person, free with park card 🚘Transportation: Drive to "Yuhuang Mountain Scenic Area Ticket Office" 🅿️Parking: There are two parking lots at the entrance of the ticket office, one is 100 meters away from the gate, and the other is next to the ticket office. Because there are few people, there are plenty of parking spaces (parking on weekdays is 10 yuan/hour, and 20 yuan/hour on weekends) 👣Hiking route Yuhuang Mountain main entrance→Old Yuhuang Palace→Zilai Cave→Bagua Field→Qiantang River viewing point→Fuxing View (The whole journey takes about 2h on foot, and it is enough to play while walking for 3h) ✅Main check-in points: 【Old Yuhuang Palace】It can be reached in 10 minutes on foot from the main entrance. The climbing path next to it has huge ancient tree vines, which is a popular photo check-in spot. 【Zilai Cave】The noon light shines in from the hole on the top of the mountain, and the photos taken under the beam are very good. 【Bagua Field】You can see it when you come out of Zilai Cave. The view here is open, you can overlook the Qiantang River and the Bagua Field Fuxing View on the top of the mountain, and there is a super beautiful view, Leifeng Tower, West Lake, and Sudi are all in sight. ▶️There are no restaurants on the mountain, prepare some dry food and snacks, and the food can continue to motivate the children to climb. Wear as many layers of clothes as possible. It's sweaty when the sun is shining during the day, and it's very cold when it's cloudy when you go down the mountain. 🌟Yuhuang Mountain climbs quite fast, we also went to climb Wushan (Picture 2 is the Wushan landscape), walk forward from the vine path next to Yuhuang Palace, walk out of the mountain and cross a road is Wushan, Wushan Down is Wushan Square, the children like the lively, just can stroll around.

Yuhuang Mountain is a good place for Hangzhou citizens to go hiking in the morning.

Yuhuang Mountain is the most authentic holy place of Taoism. It is located between the West Lake and the Qiantang River. It is originally known as Longshan, and looks like a dragon.

If you want to find a parking space for Yuhuangshan, there is a parking lot behind the attraction. There aren’t usually tourists on the mountain, and the locals who visit are into fitness. The main attractions of Jade Emperor Mountain include “Baishian Ruins Park, Jade Palace, Zilai Cave, Linghua Cave, Ciyunling Statue, Fuxing View, Baiyu Shujing and Tianyichi, Baiyun Temple” and so on. There are clouds visible between the mountains and it is quiet and peaceful. The slight breeze, birds singing, mountains and rivers make it seem like a paradise. The tickets for Yuhuangshan are 10 HKD.