Hangzhou's 5,000-Year-Old Ancient City: Free Admission Until March 2025!

Have you ever heard of the "First City of China"? This is the Liangzhu Ancient City Ruins, home to the earliest known large-scale water conservancy project in China and the world's oldest dam! In world history, Liangzhu culture had a broad and profound impact on the development of Chinese civilization over the following 5,000 years. It demonstrates the "diverse and integrated" development of Chinese civilization and has been authentically and completely preserved. It is an outstanding representative of prehistoric large-scale settlements in East Asia in the history of human civilization. Here's a timeline: On July 6, 2019, the Liangzhu Ancient City Ruins was inscribed on the World Heritage List. On June 15, 2023, the Hangzhou Asian Games flame was collected at Damojiao Mountain in the Liangzhu Ancient City Ruins Park, further enhancing the charm of the "First City of China"! So, what makes Hangzhou's "5,000-Year-Old Ancient City" so attractive, especially in spring? With years of continuous development, the Liangzhu Ancient City Ruins Park now features highlights such as "Sakura Lake," "Deer Park," "Chizhong Temple Granary," "Mojiaoshan Palace," "Zhishan Observation Deck," "Fanshan Royal Tomb," "Dovecote," and "Zhu Cafe," making it a wild and interesting "5,000-Year-Old Ancient City"! Here are three reasons to visit in early spring 2025: First, free admission! The Liangzhu Ancient City Ruins Park is free until March 31, 2025, meaning you can visit free of charge throughout March! Second, plum blossoms! In the Liangzhu Ancient City Ruins Park, plum blossoms are in full bloom in several areas: Zhongjiagang [White plum blossoms are crystal clear and pure, complementing the ancient river]; the east city wall [Look for the white clover that divides the city wall, the terrace, and the ruins]; Zhishan [Red and white plum blossoms, some in bud, await the gentle caress of the spring breeze]; the west city wall [Clusters of pink and crimson blossoms]; Daguanshan [Winter sweet blossoms like bits of gold, adorn the branches]; and the south exit [Bright red plum blossoms capture the vibrancy of spring]. Third, rapeseed flowers! As the temperature gradually rises, hundreds of acres of rapeseed flowers, marking the water area from over 5,000 years ago, will bloom in succession in the Liangzhu Ancient City Ruins Park, creating a beautiful landscape painting. As the wind blows, golden waves roll, and a faint floral fragrance fills the air. These flowers can be found near Lucheng Gate, the south city wall, the east city wall, north of Mojiaoshan, and the giant wooden structure area of the palace. In addition to the flowers mentioned above, the Liangzhu Ancient City Ruins Park also boasts pear blossoms [Daguanshan], cherry blossoms [West Water Gate (Sakura Lake)], and peach blossoms [Deer Park, Yaoshan Ruins Park]. Come to the "5,000-Year-Old Ancient City" to find spring scenery, enjoy the spring colors, seek the spring light, and savor the charm of spring! For first-time visitors, there are two ways to explore: 1. Sightseeing bus: At the south gate of the Liangzhu Ancient City Ruins Park, there is a "sightseeing bus stop." You can purchase a ticket for CNY 20, which allows you to board the bus once at each stop (except temporary drop-off points). You can choose between Line 1 and Line 2. 2. Walking tour: If you enjoy walking, you can follow this route: South Gate - Sakura Lake - Rapeseed Flower Field - Zhu Cafe - Dovecote - Deer Park - Chizhong Temple Granary - Zhishan Observation Deck - Pilgrimage Road - Mojiaoshan Palace - Fanshan Royal Tomb - South Gate 1. The entire journey takes about five hours, and the route is filled with flowers, making for a pleasant experience! No matter which way you choose, you'll experience the charm of the "5,000-Year-Old Ancient City," especially in spring! Practical information for Liangzhu Ancient City Ruins Park: Tickets are CNY 60 [free until March 31, 2025]. Opening hours are 09:00-17:00. The park is located 200 meters northwest of the intersection of Fengdu Road and National Highway 104 in Pingyao Town, Yuhang District, Hangzhou. You can take Subway Line 2 to Dufucun Station (Exit A), transfer to Bus No. 428, and get off at Liangzhu Yizhi Gongyuan Nan (South) Station. Driving or hiring a car is recommended! Are you interested in Hangzhou Liangzhu Ancient City Ruins Park? Feel free to leave a comment below!