Hangzhou's top hiking trails! Conquer both Yuhuang and Fenghuang Mountains in one go.

Hangzhou's two most worthwhile mountains to climb: Fenghuang Mountain vs. Yuhuang Mountain. Get out and about to avoid cabin fever at home. Here are two weekend hiking routes with different difficulty levels, one of which is sure to suit you. 🚶🏻‍♀Lightweight Route: Houchengmen Subway Station ➡ Wansong Academy ➡ Broken Bridge ➡ Jiangtai Mountain ➡ Qiyun Temple ➡ Fantian Temple Sutra Pillar ➡ Fengshan Shiyi Creative Park Total distance: 3 km, about 1.5–2 hours. A leisurely stroll, perfect for a half-day family outing. There are many cafes and restaurants near the creative park with attractive storefronts, ideal for resting and dining. 🚶🏻‍♀Heavyweight Route: Wushan Square ➡ Broken Bridge ➡ Wansong Academy ➡ Old Yuhuang Palace ➡ Zilai Cave ➡ Bagua Field ➡ Mushu Creative Park Total distance: 8 km, about 5 hours. For those with stamina and endurance. 🏁Mantoushan Community Take Line 5 to Houchengmen Station. Navigate directly to Wansong Academy, then enjoy a long walk. The route is lined with old houses. While there isn't much scenery, it's full of childhood memories (the buildings resemble houses from my childhood🏠). 🏁Wansong Academy 💰10, no reservation required, just scan the code to buy tickets. Legend has it that this is where Zhu Yingtai and Liang Shanbo studied. The courtyard is truly beautiful. It takes about an hour to stroll and take photos. You can also pray for academic success at the top. 🏁Broken Bridge Exit through the side gate of Wansong Academy, and it's not far away. This place is a bit hard to find (see the map for specific directions). 🏁Fenghuang Cultural and Creative Park/Lomo Creative Valley/Fengshan Shiyi Creative Park ⚠Just wander around the creative parks at the foot of Fenghuang Mountain. Many shops have closed down, so don't expect too much. It's a good place to take a break, grab a drink, and have a meal. 🏁Bagua Field Mid-March to the end of April is the golden period! This is when the rapeseed flowers are in full bloom, a sea of yellow. Bees and butterflies flit among the flowers, complemented by blue skies, white clouds, and the surrounding green hills and clear waters. Every photo is a masterpiece. On a sunny day, the sunlight makes the flower fields sparkle, as beautiful as a painting. 🏁Yuhuang Mountain ✨Old Yuhuang Palace: When I went, the Old Yuhuang Palace was still under renovation, but you could go inside and eat vegetarian noodles (18) or have tea (30). There are a few ancient, thick vines intertwined at the entrance, very picturesque. ✨Zilai Cave: I was truly awestruck by the depth of Zilai Cave. Some people were taking photos in ancient costumes, creating a captivating atmosphere. You can also overlook Bagua Field from here. There are no flowers/plants yet, so you can only see the shape of the field, which is also quite beautiful. ✨Fuxing Taoist Temple: Originally named Yulong Taoist Temple, it was renamed Fuxing Taoist Temple in the mid-Ming Dynasty, commonly known as Fuxing Guan. It has a history of over 1,300 years. The temple complex consists of the Lingguan Hall, Zhenwu Hall, Sanguan Hall, Daluo Hall, Doumu Hall, Sanqing Hall, and others, forming a majestic and grand architectural ensemble.