A Summer Escape in Jiangnan: The Magical World of Lingshan Mountain, West Lake

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😘💕