[Hangzhou: Heaven on Earth] Discover the Classics, Encounter the Poetic Jiangnan

✨ West Lake | A Thousand-Year Ink Painting "To compare West Lake to Xi Zi (a famous beauty), whether lightly adorned or heavily made-up, she is always becoming." Stroll along Su Causeway to admire the morning mist, boat across the lake to find Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, and witness the snow-covered Broken Bridge after snowfall—truly spectacular. Through changing seasons, beautiful in both sunshine and rain, this is the soul of Hangzhou. 🙏 Lingyin Temple | Where Buddhist Light and Tea Fragrance Intertwine This thousand-year-old temple nestles beneath Flying Peak, with chanting echoing and Zen tranquility. Avoid the crowds and enjoy a "Destiny" coffee at Yongfu Temple. In late autumn when the ginkgo trees turn golden, the red walls and ancient trees of Fayun Village make for stunning photos. 🚣♀️ Xixi Wetland | Urban Fairyland Take a sculling boat through the maze of waterways while listening to the boatman sing Yue Opera. Under century-old camphor trees, visit the waterside teahouse for a pot of Nine-Curve Red Plum tea with lotus pastries, unlocking Jiangnan's unique lazy afternoon experience. 🎭 Song Dynasty Town | A Thousand-Year Feast of Splendor Don Song Dynasty attire for a night tour through the entertainment quarters, exchange poems and riddles with NPCs, and watch "Romance of the Song Dynasty" show depicting Southern Song prosperity. Dongpo Pork served in Ru kiln porcelain bowls—eating culture, savoring history. 🏞️ Qiandao Lake | Blue Fantasy of 1,078 Islands Cycle across Jiangbu Bridge on "Zhejiang's most beautiful cycling path" or climb Meifeng Island for a bird's-eye view of the emerald islands. The crystal-clear waters mirror autumn's colorful forests and winter's pure poetry. 🏺 Liangzhu Ancient City | Proof of China's 5,000-Year Civilization Explore the divine emblems of the Fanshan Royal Tomb and interact with sika deer. In autumn, the golden rice fields create healing scenes straight out of a Hayao Miyazaki animation. 🏮 Hefang Street | Southern Song Memories Amid Everyday Life Ancient stone paths and white walls with black tiles hide time-honored eateries and handicrafts. In the evening, climb to the "Canal Courtyard" to watch boats pass under the century-old Gongchen Bridge, where time seems to stand still. 🌸 King Qian's Shrine | Red Walls and White Plum Blossoms Embodying Jiangnan Charm Avoid the Forbidden City crowds; here, red walls and white plum blossoms gently complement each other, every tree and shadow a poem. Winter plum blossoms in the northwest and southeast corners offer subtle fragrance and beautiful photo opportunities. ✨ Travel Tips ✅ West Lake scenic area has weekend traffic restrictions; recommend "subway + shared bike" combination and check real-time crowd levels on "West Lake in Hand" app. ✅ Enter Lingyin Temple before 7am to avoid crowds; Song Dynasty Town is more magical at night. ✅ Spring cherry blossoms, summer lotus flowers, autumn red leaves, winter plum blossoms and snow—each season has its own charm! This summer, take this guide and embark on a thousand-year journey through Jiangnan! 🌿