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Healing Citywalk in Hangzhou: A Hidden Green Wonderland Beyond Wugui Tan!

🌈 Feeling physically and mentally exhausted, with your energy at rock bottom? Don't worry! This Hangzhou Citywalk route is the perfect remedy for all types of "low battery" symptoms! More serene and peaceful than the popular Wugui Tan, it's a beginner-friendly enchanted journey designed to help you regain your vitality in nature's embrace! 🚶‍♂️**Route Introduction: > West Lake-Upper Maojiabu | Moss-covered ancient paths, wetland birdsong, and rippling waters to cleanse your spirit** 🌱 Step onto the moss-dappled ancient path where crisp birdsong from the wetlands fills your ears. It feels as if all your mental cache is being dumped into the rippling lake waters, thoroughly cleansing both body and mind. There's a line in "Little Forest" that says: "That inexplicable exhaustion should be diluted with a view full of green." This place is exactly such a green sanctuary that dissolves fatigue. 🌟**Lazy Person's Guide:** > ✅ Comprehensive step-by-step guide to easily experience the same healing journey! > * **📍 Route:** Shangxiang Ancient Path → Wetland Secret Realm (Maojiabu area is vast; this exploration focuses on the most tranquil Upper Maojiabu, which feels like a hidden paradise) > * **⏰ Duration:** About 1 hour of leisurely walking, adjustable based on personal preference > * **🎫 Admission:** Free! Enjoy beautiful scenery at no cost! > * **📍 Address:** West of Yanggong Embankment, intersection of Longjing Road and Meiling North Road, West Lake District, Hangzhou > * **🚇 Transportation:** Take bus route 103 or 1314 to "Upper Maojiabu Station" **Route Highlights: > **🌿【Must-See Attractions】 > 1. **Shangxiang Ancient Path Secret Realm:** Travel through time as you stroll along the Ming and Qing dynasty stone-paved courier route, feeling the weight and changes of history. > 2. **Birdwatching Paradise:** Egrets and wild ducks frolic freely in the wetlands, creating a harmonious ecological painting. Bringing a telephoto lens is recommended to capture these magical moments. **Photography Guide: > **📸【Photo Tips】 > * **Outfit Suggestions:** Choose cotton and linen clothing in solid colors or modern Chinese style to blend perfectly with the natural scenery. Every casual shot will look amazing! > **⚠️【Important Notes】 > * The wetland area has many mosquitoes, so be sure to bring insect repellent. > * Some sections of the path are paved with cobblestones, so comfortable flat shoes or sneakers are recommended for safety. 🌷 This route is not only free but also offers beautiful scenery, perfect for those looking to escape the urban hustle and find a peaceful retreat. Come to Upper Maojiabu and begin your energy restoration journey!
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Posted: Apr 26, 2025
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