Escape from the Hustle and Bustle
Opening the window at dawn, mist kisses South Tianmu Mountain. I take a bamboo basket into the wild, and when the mountain breeze passes by, even the corners of my clothes are infused with the fragrance of grass and trees. Walking slowly between tea terraces, my fingertips pluck tender buds like sparrow tongues, while behind me, wild chrysanthemums from last year are drying on bamboo mats—this great mountain always teaches me that healing is simply breathing in harmony with all living things.
【About Transportation】
🏡Homestay: Tanxingu Homestay in Linan, Hangzhou
📍Detailed address: Tanxingu Homestay, South Tianmu Mountain Forest Park, Guifangqiao Village, Tianmu Mountain Town, Linan District, Hangzhou
🚘Driving directions: 1 hour drive from Hangzhou, the homestay is only 8 minutes from Zaoxi Highway Exit
🚉Subway Line 16 "Jiuzhou Street" station, 30min taxi ride
☕️Check-in includes local specialty breakfast, exquisite gifts, and complimentary afternoon tea and refreshments during promotional periods
【About Attractions】
🌳South Tianmu Mountain Forest Park (Qianfo Temple): Located where the homestay is situated, with serene scenery. From the homestay, it takes about 1 hour to hike to the summit of South Tianmu Mountain, suitable for family outings and team building hikes. At the top is Qianfo Temple, an ancient monastery with 2,000 years of history. In the early morning, you can watch the sunrise—when the sun's rays shine on the mountains, you'll feel the majesty of overlooking all lesser peaks.
⛰️West Tianmu Mountain Scenic Area (Chanyuan Temple, King of Trees) 20 minutes by car: A must-visit spot in Linan, where you can immerse yourself in the kingdom of great trees and walk among towering ancient woods. At the foot of the mountain, Chanyuan Temple is the sacred site of Skanda Bodhisattva, founded by Emperor Shunzhi's teacher Master Yulin, and is Linan's most renowned ancient temple with impressive architecture. Enjoy tea while listening to Zen teachings inside the temple, gazing at distant mountain views.
🏯Heqiao Ancient Town
With small bridges over flowing water and misty homes, Hui-style buildings with white walls and dark tiles are built along the stream. The iconic wooden bridge spans the Liuxi River, and walking along the river feels like strolling through a Chinese ink painting. The commercial atmosphere in Heqiao Ancient Town is not strong, and it still preserves old-fashioned barbershops and supply and marketing cooperatives, with people's lives maintaining their simple appearance.
🎡Valley of Wind: 30 minutes by car. The largest outdoor sports camp in western Zhejiang, featuring a vast outdoor lawn, more than 20 outdoor recreational activities, a paradise for children's dreams, like entering Miyazaki's fantasy kingdom