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Trip.Best Popular Fall Viewing Attractions in Zhejiang [2024]
Updated Oct 2024
- 8.74.7/517530 Review
based on 1465 reviews"The thousand-year-old temple is the most famous historical place in Hangzhou, and I really recommend it to play. My personal favorite is the Feilaifeng Scenic Area, the thousands of stone carvings are wonderful, plus various legends, which is greatly praised."Hangzhou.West Lake, Lingyin Temple Scenic Area>100km from downtown
Featured in 2024 Asia 100 - Best Things to DoHighlights: Lingyin Temple is a famous ancient Buddhist temple in Hangzhou. It has existed for 1700 years, hidden in the hills and surrounded by a tranquil environment. Due to its huge popularity, there is a constant stream of believers visiting the temple, especially in the early morning of the Lunar New Year's Day. It is said that Lingyin Temple is very auspicious, and Feilai Peak is famous for its relation to folk hero and famous Buddhist monk Jigong. Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty visited Lingyin Temple during his tours down south.Show Less - 8.44.7/528330 ReviewFreebased on 7551 reviews"West Lake, or Xihu, is a must visit place if you are in Hangzhou, ChinaIt’s a huge lake with lush greenery and lots of attractions, sceneries, and places to visit such as temples, hills, bridges, gardens, pagodas etc. Every part and angle of West Lake gives you a different vibe and view. The overall picturesque landscape has inspired poets and artists for centuries.Some key features are: Leifeng Pagoda, Su Causeway, Three Pools Mirroring the Moon. Do take a boat ride to enjoy the view!"Hangzhou.West Lake, Lingyin Temple Scenic Area>100km from downtownNo.3 of Night Attractions in ZhejiangHighlights: West Lake is associated with Hangzhou beauty. It is a beautiful scenery belt. The famous “10 Scenes of West Lake” surround the lake. Walk along the Sudi and Baidi causeway, or row yourself to the "Three Pools Mirroring the Moon" located at the middle of the lake. It is a spot where you can enjoy a complete view of the West Lake on your boat and feel the gentle ambience of Hangzhou. You can also rent a bicycle to ride around the lake and enjoy the freedom of stopping wherever you want for a photo.Show Less
- 8.04.6/518072 ReviewFrom41.61
based on 946 reviews"Quite worth sitting. Three plates of pastries and fruit plus tea, it was quite full when I disembarked, especially the tea, which was delicious. Children and adults like it very much. The one-hour boat trip is very leisurely, quiet and beautiful."Hangzhou.Xixi Wetland Park Area>100km from downtownNo.8 of Best Things to Do in ZhejiangHighlights: Xixi National Wetland Park is located in the west of Hangzhou, only 6 kilometers away from Wulin Gate in the main urban area of Hangzhou and 5 kilometers away from West Lake. Xixi originated in the Han and Jin Dynasties, developed in the Tang and Song Dynasties, flourished in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, declined in the Republic of China, and revived in the contemporary era. In the history of Hangzhou, there was a saying that "West Lake, Xixi, and Xiling" were collectively called "Three Wests". Xixi in history covered an area of about 60 square kilometers, and the total area of Xixi wetland under protection is now about 10.38 square kilometers. There are ten scenes such as "Autumn Reeds Flying Snow, Gaozhuang Chenji, Fishing Village Misty Rain, Hezhu Listening to Music, Dragon Boat Festival, Qushui Looking for Plums, Fire Persimmons Reflecting Waves, Lotus Beach Egret Shadow, Hongyuan Afterglow, Reeds Floating in the Moon", and three embankments of "Fu Dike, Green Dike, and Shou Dike". Xixi is the only rare wetland in China that integrates urban wetlands, agricultural wetlands, and cultural wetlands. It is also one of the earliest national wetland parks in the country. Xixi Wetland contains five major thematic cultural elements of "Buddhism, seclusion, vulgarity, leisure, and wildness", and its zoning characteristics are "seclusion in the south, vulgarity in the north, bustling in the east, and tranquility in the west". The essence of Xixi culture is "one garden and five places": Hongyuan, the premiere site of Yue Opera, the sacred place for poets, the birthplace of Water Margin, the place where literati enjoy themselves, and the concentrated place of folk customs. Xixi has a 300-acre plum forest, planted with many varieties such as Jiangmei, Gongfen, Zhusha, Luye, Yudie, and Meirenmei. A good place to enjoy plum blossoms in Xixi is the Meizhu Leisure Area, which is concentrated in Meizhu Villa and Xixi Meishu. Many plum blossoms are also planted along the Meidi from Zhoujia Village to Gaozhuang. From November and December to March of the following year, different varieties of plum blossoms bloom one after another. "Looking for plum blossoms in the winding water and exploring plum blossoms in a boat" is a unique way of enjoying plum blossoms in Xixi.Show Less - 8.64.6/520534 ReviewFrom59.44based on 2633 reviews"Buy in time, enter the park smoothly, the scenery inside is very beautiful, there are various shops and restaurants, walking inside is like returning to the past, where you can really experience the beauty of Jiangnan and food, you have the opportunity to come again"Tongxiang.Wuzhen and Surrounding Area>100km from downtownNo.1 of Night Attractions in ZhejiangHighlights: Wuzhen is an ancient Jiangnan town with a long history in the northern suburbs of Tongxiang. The main scenic areas are divided into Xizha and Dongzha. Enjoying the night view of Xizha, riding a rowing boat and watching folk performances are experiences that tourists will not miss. This is also the filming location for "In Time" starring Huang Lei and Rene Liu.Dongzha and Xizha are about 1.5 kilometers apart. If you want to visit both Dongzha and Xizha in one day, you should arrive at Wuzhen early in the morning. You can visit Dongzha first (2-3 hours), and then start visiting Xizha after lunch. We visited Xizha and stayed until night to watch the night view in Xizha. If you have two days to spare, you can consider one day each in Xizha and Dongzha.Highlights of Xizha and Dongzha:You can spend a day wandering on the stone roads in Xizha, trying local snacks such as stinky tofu, Dingsheng cakes, and sister-in-law cakes, or visit old cultural sites such as Zhaoming Academy and the old post office. Of course, you can also take a paddle boat to savor the water town. small town.If time permits, be sure not to miss the Xizha Night Tour. The water alleys, ancient bridges and white walls are illuminated by the lights, which is so beautiful that the sightseeing tour is even more artistic. After admiring the night view, you can go to the bar to have a drink or watch an outdoor old movie or listen to a flower drum show, which is very relaxing.Compared with Xizha, Dongzha is smaller but has a richer atmosphere of life. There are also local people living here, and there are also attractions such as the Shadow Puppet Theater, Sanbaijiu Workshop, Xiuzhen Temple, and Mao Dun’s Former Residence. You can also watch performances such as boxing boat (boxing and kicking on the boat) and high pole boat (climbing bamboo poles on the boat), so you can find Richer folk customs and historical connotations. There is a shuttle bus between Dongzha and Xizha.Food and specialty products:Braised mutton and duck in sauce are must-try delicacies in Wuzhen, and the mutton is especially famous. Hanlin Mansion Hotel and Fengyuan Restaurant in Dongzha, Yusheng Restaurant and Sauce Duck Braised Restaurant in Xizha are all popular restaurants. You may also want to try the fried stinky tofu, Dingsheng cake, sister-in-law cake and other special snacks in the streets and alleys.If you want to bring back some specialties, handmade "Sanbaijiu", Tao Xuchang brand bean paste, exquisite wood carvings and bamboo carvings, as well as scarves, tea coasters, umbrellas, wallets and various pictograms made of "blue calico" Pendants, etc. are all good choices, and there are many specialty shops on the street.Accommodation in scenic spots:There are many hotels and inns in Xizha Scenic Area, which are all managed by the government. The fees range from low to high. Staying in the scenic area can make it convenient to visit, and you can better experience the night view of Xizha.There are also many hotels and inns to choose from outside the scenic area, and the prices are cheaper than inside the scenic area.Show Less
- 7.74.6/519982 ReviewFrom80.25based on 98 reviews"The scenery of Moganshan Scenic Area is still very beautiful. There are not many people before the eleventh, and there are not many people in the car. Walk around and stop and see, breathe the oxygen of nature! Every attraction has its own characteristics, humanities and nature are mixed together, it is worth a visit"Deqing.Moganshan International Tourist Resort>100km from downtownNo.1 of Hot Springs in ZhejiangHighlights: Moganshan is a retreat hotspot for many Shanghainese who are looking for a tranquil respite from the hustle and bustle of Shanghai. A three hour drive from Shanghai takes you up to the mountains where there are dense bamboo forests and hundreds of charming villas awaiting you. It resembles a paradise. Many famous people such as Mao Zedong and Chiang Kai-shek had stayed here previously. A weekend trip to the mountains will get you recharged and ready to conquer all challenges coming your way the following week.Show Less
- 8.04.6/54388 ReviewFrom29.72based on 355 reviews"Fangdong here except that hole, the scenery is not very attractive. Lingyan scenery is good. It is recommended to park in Lingyan. The scenery is good. It is recommended to park in Lingyan. The cliff coffee tastes can be expensive. The price is not expensive. The ice American style is 25 yuan."Yueqing.Yandang Mountain Commercial Area>100km from downtownNo.9 of Best Things to Do in ZhejiangHighlights: The Yandang Mountain is spread along the East China Sea in southeastern Zhejiang. The frequent volcanic movements have left the mountain with sharp peaks, stalwart stone pillars, magnificent stone walls and mesmerizing colors. The so-called "Yandang Mountain Scenic Area" refers only to the North Yandang. The three supreme sights of North Dalongyu are the Great Dragon Waterfall, the night scene of Lingfeng and the Ling Rock In addition, there are the Upper Cave and the Three-fold Waterfall. However, in order to truly experience the charm of Yandang Mountain, in addition to the above essential scenic spots, you should also visit Xiansheng Gate and Xian Bridge in the far north, the Yangjiao Cave in the east and Yan Lake in the southwest. They all have excellent views and not as many visitors.Show Less
- 7.44.8/54789 ReviewFrom41.61based on 14 reviews"Different scenery, different feelings, when I went, it happened to be raining, very idyllic feeling, it is worth a visit... Yunhe Terrace Scenic Area, located in Chongtou Town, Yunhe County, Lishui City, Zhejiang Province, about 10 kilometers away from Yunhe County, is a long history, A tourist attraction with magnificent natural landscapes. Yunhe Terraces were first developed in the early Tang Dynasty, Xingyu Yuan and Ming Dynasty, and have a history of more than 1,000 years. Geographical location: Located in Chongtou Town, Yunhe County, Lishui City, Zhejiang Province, located in southwest Zhejiang, the upper reaches of the Lijiang River, Longquanxi, passing through the city, and Lilong Highway passing through the city. The total area is 8.02 square kilometers, the altitude span is 200 meters~1400 meters, the vertical height is more than 1200 meters, and the three geological landscape belts spanning alpine, hilly and valley areas. Scenic area level: In 2024, Lishui Yunhe Terrace Scenic Area was recognized as a national AAAAA-level tourist attraction by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People's Republic of China."Yunhe.Yunhe Terraced Fields>100km from downtownNo.18 of Best Things to Do in ZhejiangHighlights: The Yunhe Terraces are one of the larger terraces in Eastern China. Apart from the terraces and clouds, sunrises can be seen from May to June. These are mainly divided into two major tourist areas, Silver Valley and Jiuqu Yunhuan. Among them, there are two viewing platforms named "Sunrise amongst Sea of Clouds" and "Sky and Cloud", between which the former is suitable for watching sunrise and has a nice sea of clouds landscape.Show Less
- 7.84.6/513236 ReviewFreebased on 160 reviews"Because I bought a package ticket, there are five places in it, we only went to three places, the time is 5:30 after can not be enough to go in, so if it is only to play for two hours, you can only go to Xiaozhuanglou."Huzhou.Inside Nanxun Scenic Area>100km from downtownNo.7 of Night Attractions in ZhejiangHighlights: Nanxun Ancient Town is a beautiful old town in the south of the Yangtze River that has 750 years of history. The town is renowned for its elegant and exquisite gardens that combine elements of both western and Chinese cultures. It also boasts a large amount of well preserved ancient architectures and historic sites. The town is one of the six famous ancient towns in South China, along with Tongli, Wuzhen, Zhouzhuang, Xitang and Yongzhi.Show Less
- 7.84.6/57616 ReviewFrom58.85based on 34 reviews"Shenxianju is located in Xianju, Taizhou, a 5A-level scenic spot. This time, the whole family is traveling together during the summer vacation. You can climb the mountain and there are cable cars. The scenery on the top of the mountain is infinite. There are also many rainbow bridges between the mountains. You can walk between the mountains and the mountains. It is worth seeing overall."Xianju93.9km from downtownNo.11 of Best Things to Do in ZhejiangHighlights: Shenxianju is located in Baita Town, Xianju County. The scenic area combines the depth of the rooftop and the wonders of the wild geese, almost encompassing all the essence of Xianju. Here, every mountain, every water, every cliff, every cave, and every stone, every peak can stand out, as if a deity had personally designed a bonsai for their residence.Shenxianju is a typical volcanic rhyolite landform in the world, with rich and concentrated landscapes. It is surrounded by strange peaks, including more than 100 scenic spots such as Guanyin Peak, Ruyi Bridge, Wolong Bridge, Yuanmeng Bridge, Hongmeng Bridge, Buddha Shadow Lotus Rhyme, Lianhua Terrace, South Tianding, and South Tianti. Centered around the Xiyan Valley, it forms a landscape of peaks, cliffs, streams, and waterfalls. The scenic area has four major Tianmen (East, West, South, and North), each consisting of two opposite dangerous peaks, as if welcoming guests in a vacant position for the host. You can enter the scenic area from both the north entrance (Xiyan) and the south entrance (Danzhu).Anyone who wants to see mountain scenery must climb the mountain. The scenic area is equipped with cableways, which can save the trouble of climbing. If you don't want to climb mountains and ridges, you can also follow the winding valley and walk slowly along the flat mountain path. Along the way, you can enjoy the steep cliffs of the ten mile valley with thousands of steep cliffs, and savor the tranquility of mist swirling around clouds and birds singing frogs.It takes about 3-4 hours to visit the Shenxianju Scenic Area, and the suitable season is the rainy season from June to August. The waterfall after rain has a huge water flow, which is quite spectacular, and the air is also very cool, making it suitable for summer heat escape. In addition, the cold winter is also a good choice. The waterfall on the mountain forms a thick ice waterfall, hanging in front of the mountain like a jade pillar, magnificent and spectacular.Show Less
- 7.84.4/52939 ReviewFrom62.42based on 10 reviews"The Jinyunxian in Lishui City is a very, very beautiful scenic spot, the scenery is beautiful, although the scenic spots inside are a bit scattered, but it does not affect the praise for it. There is a tradition of the Yellow Emperor's sacrifice, which is very folk culture."Jinyun.xiandu60.8km from downtownNo.12 of Best Things to Do in ZhejiangHighlights: Xiandu Scenic Area is located in Jinyun County, Lishui District, Zhejiang Province. Because of the beautiful scenery, many film and television dramas have taken photos here, such as "The Demi-Gods & Semi-Devils" (Zhang Jizhong Edition), "Swordsman" (Yu Zheng Edition), "Swords of Legends", etc., on the tour, you can look for scenes from these dramas. In addition, you can also overlook the Dinghu Peak of the Pillars in Buxu Mountain and Zhutan Mountain, and its elegant reflection in Haoxi.Show Less
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