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Nine Creeks in the Misty Forest is a hidden gem by West Lake, where shaded paths and forest ponds create perfect photo opportunities. Retreat into the Yanxia Cave to enjoy its cool air, then hike up Shili Langdang for a panoramic view of tea fields. Experience tea picking and roasting in Longjing Village, filling the room with fragrance, and savor a cup of authentic Longjing tea. End your itinerary with a visit to the serene Shangtianzhu Faxi Temple, resting under ancient trees to unwind from the hike and gently conclude your journey.
Itinerary overview:
08:55-09:00: Meet at the Nine Creeks and Eighteen Gullies bus stop and start the day's itinerary
09:00-11:00: Hike through Nine Creeks and Eighteen Gullies and Nine Creeks in the Misty Forest, follow the sound of water all the way forward (3 km)
11:00-12:00: Explore Yanxia cave attraction and hike the Shili Langdang trail, where the view suddenly opens up (2.5 km)
12:00–13:30: Lunch (at your own expense)
13:30-15:30: Longjing Village tea picking + tea roasting + tea tasting experience, immerse yourself in the life of tea farmers
15:30-16:30: Visit Shangtianzhu Faxi Temple, with its yellow walls and black tiles, to peacefully conclude the day (2.5 km)
16:30: The itinerary ends, return or explore on your own
Product highlights:
Natural oxygen bar citywalk
Walk along Nine Creeks in the Misty Forest, stepping on flagstone paths flanked by towering trees, with the sound of water accompanying you all the way. In the latter part, visit Yanxia Cave and hike up the Shili Langdang trail, where terraced tea plantations unfold on both sides. The route mainly consists of flat paths and gentle slopes, transitioning from serene seclusion to open vistas, offering ever-changing scenery throughout.
Longjing Village tea experience
Step into the tea garden to handpick a basket of buds, watch the master roast tea leaves in a wok as the aroma fills the air, then sit down to slowly savor a cup of authentic Longjing tea. From the tea leaves at your fingertips to the clear infusion in your cup, the room is brimming with the fragrance of tea.
[Shangtianzhu Faxi Temple meditation and prayer]
Shangtianzhu Faxi Temple features yellow walls, black tiles, and ancient trees, with fewer visitors than Lingyin Temple. The incense-filled air exudes tranquility. Locals in Hangzhou know it as a spiritually potent place for seeking marital blessings. Enter to light incense, sit down for a rest, and conclude a day of exploration.
