[2025 Hangzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Tongjian Lake Flower Sea (Updated Aug)

📍Location: Lingshan Scenic Area (Shuangpu Town, Xihu District)​​ ​​​​❄️Why choose Lingshan?​​ A hidden "natural air-conditioned room" by West Lake! An 18℃ constant temperature karst cave, 1000-meter high-altitude rafting, underground cave café—unlock a one-stop "summer escape + light adventure + artsy check-in" triple experience, with scenic shuttle buses throughout, avoiding scorching sun and long walks! ​​🌟Must-try Highlights​​ ​​Billion-year Karst Cave Wonder · Lingshan Illusion​​ Explore the 18℃ constant temperature karst cave, where stalactites transform into "Underwater Dragon Palace" and "Galaxy Waterfall" under light and shadow. Walk through the flowing light tunnel and snap magical photos. The cave stays cool year-round, feeling like autumn in midsummer. ​​1000-meter High-altitude Glass Rafting​​ Ride a kayak down a transparent slide, swirling and splashing with mountain breeze, passing through bamboo forests and sea of clouds—a thrilling and refreshing adrenaline rush! ​​Cave Café · Misty Stream Encounter​​ At the Karst secret spot Xianqiao Cave, order a cup of "Misty Stream Coffee," hold your iced drink by the stalactites, savor the rich aroma amid misty vapor, full of artistic vibes. ​​Copper Mirror Lake Boating and Lotus Viewing​​ Take an ancient-style painted boat on the lake, with clear waves carrying the fragrance of summer lotus. Distant mountains, arch bridges, and flower seas unfold like a painting, fully healing. ​​🚶‍♂️Half-day Essential Route​​ Visitor Center → Shuttle Bus to Flower Sea Pier (Copper Mirror Lake Boat) → Lingshan Illusion → Glass Rafting → Xianqiao Cave Café → Shuttle Bus Return​​ ✅ Ticket Reference: Karst Cave + Rafting combo about ¥120, boat ¥40 (frequent discount packages on Trip.com) ✅ Total 3-4 hours, minimal walking, seamless shuttle connection, family/kid and lazy traveler friendly! ​​🍜Foodie Bonus​​ ​​Lingshan Kaiyuan Yiju Hotel​​: Floor-to-ceiling windows facing mountain views, recommended Longjing Shrimp and Bamboo Shoot Old Duck Pot, about ¥80 per person. ​​Copper Mirror Lake Farmhouse​​: Steamed white fish and oil-braised spring bamboo shoots, ingredients from fresh lake and wild mountain produce, incredibly fresh! ​​📌Avoid Pitfalls Guide​​ ​​Transportation​​: Drive and navigate to "Lingshan Scenic Area Visitor Center," 35 minutes from downtown, parking ¥5/hour. Take Metro Line 6 to Shuangpu Station, then taxi with starting fare to the scenic area (bus 539 to Renqiao stop). ​​Timing​​: Fewer people and better photos before 10:00 in the cave; avoid midday sun for rafting (best after 15:00). ​​Gear​​: Non-slip shoes (wet cave floor) + light jacket (big temperature difference inside/outside cave) + mosquito repellent. ​​💡One-liner Recommendation​​ “Hide in the 18℃ billion-year karst cave, raft chasing the wind, drink coffee in the cave—Lingshan is the secret summer utopia for Hangzhou locals!” ​​Pair with nearby activities: ​​Overnight in Forest-style Hotel​​: Lingshan Forest Hot Spring Resort Hotel, soak and stargaze, about ¥300+ per person. ​​Nearby Check-in​​: 15-minute drive to Copper Mirror Lake Flower Sea (sunflowers bloom in July), or bike the greenway at Xishan Forest Park.

Tyndall + The Wizard of Oz 🍃 The perfect summer getaway|| Today, we're revealing a hidden gem that even locals rarely know about—Lingshan Scenic Area! It’s truly a summer paradise 🌬️ with temperatures over 8°C cooler than downtown, shrouded in mist like a fairyland ✨ 📍【Transportation Guide】 🚇 Subway riders: Line 6 "Ke Hai Road Station" Exit B1 → Bus 539 to "Lingshan Cave Station" → 10-minute walk 🚗 Drivers: Navigate to "Lingshan Scenic Area Visitor Center," parking fee 4 RMB/hour, capped at 24 RMB 🎫【Ticket Tips】 🔹 Must-try basics: Lingshan Illusion: 29 RMB (free with cultural tourism card) Xianqiao Cave: 39 RMB 🏄 For rafting fans: Xianqiao Cave Rafting Combo 79 RMB (save 38 RMB) Lazy Package 99 RMB (includes Lingshan Illusion + Tongjian Lake boat ride + shuttle bus) 🚶‍♀️【Itinerary】 1. Explore Xianqiao Cave → 2. Check in at Lingshan Illusion → 3. Pray at Lingshan Giant Buddha → 4. Thrilling rafting at Xianqiao Cave ⚠️ Tip: If you don’t want to raft, you can take the scenic shuttle directly to Xianqiao Cave 🛍️【Local Specialties】 The new "Four Elegances of Jiangnan" Longjing Tea Cake is stunning! 🍵 ✔️ Real Longjing tea leaves inside ✔️ Sweet and refreshing, not greasy ✔️ Available in 10 stores citywide Best of all, free samples! Who doesn’t love free treats? 😝 🏞️【Nearby Attractions】 Tongjian Lake | Zhijiang Cultural Center Four Museums | Songcheng | China Academy of Art Xiangshan Campus Recommended to visit together for a one-stop tour of Hangzhou’s western suburbs! ⚠️【Caution Tips】 ▪️ Lots of bats inside the cave 🦇, avoid if you have claustrophobia! ▪️ Wear non-slip shoes! No high heels 👠 ▪️ Bring snacks! There’s little food inside the scenic area ▪️ The cave is narrow and steep, proceed with caution 💡Xiaoya says: Although it’s a man-made attraction, it’s super photogenic 📸 Recommended for locals nearby to check out Or if you’re visiting Songcheng, you can stop by for a half-day Definitely the perfect summer cooling spot ❄️

In the morning light of Tongjian Lake, roses are blooming brilliantly. When the wind passes, the pink and white sea of flowers ripples in layers. The red roses burn passionately like fire, becoming torches along the stone shoreline; the white roses, cool as jade, hang down like pearl curtains along the wooden boardwalk. Flower shadows whisper with the lake water, and petals are crushed by the wind into rouge-colored snow, falling softly onto the bow of rowing boats. As dusk falls, the evening breeze carries a subtle sweet fragrance, and those flowers that shone brightly on branches during the day now become twinkling stars in the lake water—the roses of Tongjian Lake have brewed spring into poetry that never fades.

Hey friends👫, today I'm sharing a travel guide📖 for the magical world of Lingshan Mountain at West Lake, Hangzhou. It's truly amazing, don't miss it💖 🌟Opening Hours * Summer: 08:30 - 17:00 (Ticket sales stop at 16:30, entry stops at 17:00) * Winter: 08:30 - 16:00 (Ticket sales stop at 15:45, entry stops at 16:00) ✨Highlights * Wonders within Lingshan Cave🧐 * Also known as Lingshan Cave, with over 1,500 years of history, a vertical shaft structure, a height difference of 109m, and a total area of over 4,000 square meters😲 The cave features five halls: Qilin Welcoming Guests, Underwater Wonderland, Sai Kunlun, Tianzhu Hall, and Dayun Basin! The stalactites resemble flowers and fruits, like brocade and satin, palace courtyards, and jade lotus waterfalls. These sights are magnificent and spectacular, truly diverse and lifelike😍 Lingshan's magical scenery is tall, vast, and perilous, blending wind, water, air, and waterfalls🤩 * Lingshan Scenic Area Cave Cluster💎 * Consisting of 24 caves, including Lingshan Cave, Quanshui Cave, Fengshui Cave, and Kongli Kong Cave🤗 Here, the peaks are verdant, the mountain flowers bloom, and the scenery is incredibly rich and alluring😚 * The Magnificent Lingshan Giant Buddha🗻 * At the exit of Lingshan's magical world, there's a magnificent Lingshan Giant Buddha, truly inspiring a sense of awe and power👍 🚗Tour Route Start from the Lingshan Scenic Area Tourist Center🧐, and take the sightseeing bus directly to Lingshan's magical world🧚‍♂️. Inside the cave, you can admire the wondrous sights and experience the thrilling glass slide😎. There are also go-karts for speed and excitement, and kayaking for a leisurely and carefree option🤗. Afterward, take the small train to Tongjian Lake Flower Sea🌸. If you happen to visit during the International Kite Festival, you can experience the freedom and joy of kite flying. Of course, enjoying the peace and tranquility by the lake is also a great choice🧘‍♀️ 💡Tips * It takes about 0.5 hrs to tour Lingshan's magical world. The latter half of the path has steep stairs, so be sure to wear comfortable athletic shoes👟. * Tongjian Lake Flower Sea is not far from Lingshan's magical world. However, if you're driving, note that you'll need to take the sightseeing bus or small train to return to the starting point😊 🎫Ticket Information CNY 87/person (ticket + sightseeing bus)🧾 * Free admission for children under 1.0m tall; child tickets are available for children between 1.0m (inclusive) and 1.5m (exclusive) tall. * Seniors aged 60 (inclusive) to 70 (exclusive) can purchase discounted tickets with valid ID. Free admission for seniors aged 70 and above, active military personnel, and teachers with over 30 years of service with valid credentials. (The above information is for reference only. Please refer to the actual information displayed at the scenic spot on the day of your visit.) 🚌Transportation * From Hangzhou City, take bus route 439 to Songcheng or Jiuxi, and get off at Lingshan Cave. * Take Subway Line 6 to Kehai Road Station, Exit B1, then take a taxi. * You can also take bus routes 539, 301, or 500🚌 Friends, Lingshan's magical world is truly worth a visit. Follow this guide and enjoy your trip😘💕

🎈The autumn flavor of Hangzhou is so strong that it can't be dissolved. When it comes to the top stream of early autumn, people often think of the osmanthus flowers in Manjuelong, but in fact, the sea of flowers in Tongjian Lake is equally amazing. 🌻The sunflowers all face the same direction, inexplicably cute, and the scenery is so beautiful that it is intoxicating. This is simply a great place for cycling, walking, camping, and taking photos, and a great place to relax on weekends. 📷[Photo Tips] ✨Be sure to choose a sunny day to come, the sun is the best filter, much better than cloudy days. The best time to visit is in the morning, when the light is soft and the sunflowers are extra vibrant. And there are many sunflower fields, so you don't have to worry about not having a spot, even on weekends. Sisters must wear beautiful clothes, there are many beautiful sisters here, let's all be beautiful together. 🚶‍♂️[Travel Tips] 💐The campsite is not far from the entrance of Tongjian Lake, next to a large colorful sea of flowers and a windmill building, which is super photogenic. The sunflowers are in Tanshan Park, which is a bit further in, but the scenery along the way is pleasant and the walk is very enjoyable. The lake water in Tongjian Lake is also very beautiful, sitting by the lake is super chill. The campsite is very lively, with small stalls selling snacks, stinky tofu, etc. Although there are not many, they are very clean and well managed. 🌼Sunflowers have a short flowering period, so if you like them, you must come early. 📍[Travel Tips] Sunflowers are navigated to Tanshan Park, Lingshan Line, Xihu District. The flower sea is navigated to Tongjian Lake Flower Sea (you can see the flower sea first). Flowering period: October 2024 (can be seen recently).

"A half-acre square pond is like a mirror, with light from the sky and shadows of the clouds wandering together..." This scene is exactly the [Tongjian Lake] located in Shuangpu Town, Xihu District, Hangzhou. It was once as famous as West Lake and was known as "the first lake in Qiantang". With the perfect ending of the Tongjian Lake Flower Sea - Gesang Flowers, the Tongjian Lake Flower Sea is about to open again! The romantic Globe amaranth and the graceful Fragrant Larkspur have begun to be planted and bloomed, so Hangzhou travel and photography enthusiasts can get ready. Come and experience this beautiful scenery! 📍Location: Tongjian Lake Flower Sea, Hangzhou. 🎫Tickets: Free. 👥Queue: No, there are very few people. 🚗Transportation: You can take the subway 🚇 Line 6 to "Shuangpu Station", and then walk about 1.3 kilometers. 💡Tips: 1⃣️Currently only part of it has been planted, and there are still large areas that have not been planted. It is expected that it will be perfect for checking in and taking photos in a week. 2⃣️Pay attention to sun protection in summer.

Tongjian Lake Tongjian Lake, originally named Mingsheng Lake, was the premier lake of Qiantang during the Six Dynasties, and is also a sister lake to West Lake in Hangzhou's history. Liu Daozhen's 'Records of Qiantang' states: 'There is a golden ox in the lake, which was once seen reflecting in the Baoyun Spring, shining and flowing with essence, its divine transformation unfathomable, hence it was named Mingsheng.' Tongjian Lake has a history of many famous scholars and poets leaving behind poetry and stone inscriptions, making it an important cultural post on the Qiantang poetry trail. Tongjian Lake Park is based on natural landscapes, with valley streams as its feature, and along the way, there are attractions such as 'Dingnan Mansion', 'Spruce Reflecting Waves', 'Tan Mountain Visiting Stones', and 'Nine Curves Plum Rhythm', making it a rare ecological park within Hangzhou city. Today's Tongjian Lake Flower Sea is covered with autumn daisies, which might also be called Galsang flowers. They are easy to confuse, so take a look on your phone and judge for yourself

Hangzhou Tongjian Lake Flower Sea→The most beautiful parking lot this summer. Early in the morning, I drove to Tongjian Lake with a friend, and upon entering the parking lot, I saw that the parking spaces were scattered among the sea of flowers. It felt like such a thoughtful design! Must give a thumbs up! Here's a beautiful photo of my friend Navigation: Tongjian Lake Flower Sea Subway: Line 6 Shuangpu Town C exit (1.3 km walk) Shooting date: 2024.5.25 No admission fee Surrounded by the sea of flowers, please embrace both people and summer in your arms!

Hangzhou Flower Sea → Come to Tongjian Lake to watch a sunset over a sea of flowers!! The flower sea at Tongjian Lake really scored high this time～ An endless sea of cosmos flowers Vibrant and colorful Right next to the lake, you can watch the sunset When the sun sets, the lake surface shimmers and the breeze is gentle If you don't know where to go, come here for a stroll and immerse yourself in the sea of flowers～ (The lakeside is also great for walking and running～) 📍Shooting location: Tongjian Lake Flower Sea (right next to the parking lot) 🎫Ticket: Free🆓 ⏰Shooting time: 2024.05.29

|The bus goes directly to the dreamy Gesang flower sea. Free photography in Hangzhou | Direct bus to the dreamy Gesang flower sea The dreamy Tongjian Lake flower sea is open to the public for free and you can camp there. There are mountains, water and a sea of ​​flowers. The parking lot is also inside the sea of ​​flowers. As soon as I got off the car, I was surrounded by a sea of ​​flowers. There are stone paths among the flowers, and there are also small empty plots of land for people to take photos. It is recommended to take photos after 4 pm, otherwise the sunlight will be too dazzling and post-production will be too troublesome. If you want to take aerial photos, try to go early in the morning, as large scenes are difficult to capture in the evening. There is no problem with ground shooting. 📍Tongjian Lake Flower Sea: Tongjian Lake Avenue, Shuangpu Town, Xihu District, Hangzhou 🎫Tickets: Free 🚇Take Metro Line 6 to Kehai Road Station, transfer to Bus 539 or walk

The most beautiful flower sea is at Tongjian Lake, which is the largest one I have seen so far. There are many types of flowers, and it's relatively easy to find good angles for photography. Navigation address: Tongjian Lake Flower Sea Station. You can drive to the parking lot of the flower sea, and you can reach the flower sea right after getting off the car. (Note that parking spaces may be limited, and those who arrive late may not be able to park at the flower sea parking lot, so it is recommended to go in the morning.)

Tongjian Lake really knows how to put on a floral show~ The extensive Galsang flower sea stretches as far as the eye can see in pink, red, white, orange... It's incredibly dreamy, and the purple-themed flower mirrors are super artistic~ 18 pictures are simply not enough to capture it all This place is perfect for walking with kids, camping, and flying kites~ Tongjian Lake Flower Sea Tongjian Lake Flower Sea Parking Lot 4r/h (parking lot surrounded by the flower sea) Subway Line 6 Shuangpu Town C exit (1.3 km walk) Date: 2024.5.19 No admission fee

| Tongjian Lake, which is as famous as West Lake, is too beautiful to miss in autumn. Little sisters who like flower seas must not miss this place! The scenery is beautiful, there are many flowers, and it's free, so you can take enough photos in one go!! The autumn of Tongjian Lake's flower sea is really beautiful, with red chrysanthemums, orange chrysanthemums, pink and white galsang flowers, and purple verbena. Four kinds of flower seas converge here, and the large areas of flower seas are so captivating that people can't take their eyes off them. You can also camp here, the scenery by the lake is also very beautiful with reeds, and the view is super good Shooting time It is recommended to come and play from 9-11 in the morning, when there are fewer people and it is easy to take pictures, without backlighting. The sun is very hot in the afternoon, there will be more people and there will be tour groups coming to play Camping guide It used to be 100/campsite/day (unlimited number of people), you can choose the area you like Photography matters Various large flower sea scenes, half squatting in the flower sea, taking pictures of the feeling of being in the flower sea. Bend down and pretend to smell the flowers, or take pictures with balloons for atmosphere. Various S-shaped small roads can be walked back and forth, taking pictures of the back is absolutely Flower Sea Address Tongjian Lake Flower Sea in West Lake District, Hangzhou (there is a parking lot in the self-driving park) 1.3 kilometers walk from Shuangpu Station on Metro Line 6 Get off at Yirenqiao Station on bus route 594/539, and the entrance is right there