Hidden in Hangzhou is a secret path carved by time: the Tofu Skin Ancient Trail.

Located in Dongwu Mountain Village in Fuyang, Hangzhou, the Tofu Skin Ancient Trail dates back to the Tang Dynasty. The tofu skin made by the villagers is as thin as cicada wings, as light as silk, and as shiny as oil, and is known as "Golden Clothes". Because there are many temples in the area, the tofu skin is mostly for monks and nuns. With its excellent quality, the supply range has expanded to major temples in Hangzhou, Ningbo, Shanghai, and Suzhou. Here, you'll find a secret bamboo forest, terraced tea gardens, a high-mountain reservoir, and stories from the ancient stone road. In order to transport tofu skin to major restaurants and temples in Hangzhou, the ancestors of Dongwu Mountain Village opened up this mountain road. Along this ancient road, they carried baskets of tofu skin on their shoulders, trekking over mountains to Hangzhou. Over time, this mountain road, which carries the trade of tofu skin, has become known as the "Tofu Skin Ancient Trail". 🚘 Transportation Guide 🔹 Self-driving: Navigate to "Xishan Forest Park". There are many free parking spaces on the roadside, and there are restrooms at the entrance. 🔹 Bus: Take Metro Line 6 from Hangzhou East Railway Station to "Meiyuan Xiangshan Station", transfer to Bus 1407 to "Dongwu Mountain Village", and then walk to Xishan Forest Park. 👉 Hiking Route Xishan Forest Park → Dayangwu Reservoir → Tofu Skin Ancient Trail → Viewing Platform → Cycling Park → Guangmingsi Reservoir → Xishan Forest Park 🔹 Distance: Approx. 8 km 🔹 Duration: Approx. 4 hours Along the way, this route is shaded by bamboo forests, gurgling streams, fragrant tea gardens, and the turquoise Dayangwu Reservoir, like Hangzhou's "Little Jiuzhaigou". The route is easy overall, and both experienced hikers and first-timers can find hiking fun here. 📷 Photo Spots ✔️ Dayangwu Reservoir Dayangwu Reservoir is surrounded by mountains, and the lake is clear and turquoise, like a gem embedded in the mountains and forests. Take photos on the reservoir dam for a wide-angle view of the lake and bamboo forest reflections. You can set up a tent under the reservoir dam, but camping is no longer allowed by the reservoir. ✔️ Feifengyan Viewing Platform Standing on the viewing platform, you can overlook the entire Dayangwu Reservoir and the surrounding rolling mountains, with a very wide view. When the weather is clear, the blue sky, white clouds, green mountains, and green waters complement each other, forming a beautiful landscape painting. ✔️ Guangmingsi Reservoir Guangmingsi Reservoir is surrounded by tea fields and bamboo forests, allowing you to experience the beauty of nature up close. Outside the reservoir, there are "Hejia Village Creative Stalls" and "Trunk Markets" selling coffee, milk tea and other items. There is a large lawn at the entrance of the reservoir for camping and picnics. ✔️ Xishan Forest Park Bamboo Forest The bamboo forest is a natural oxygen bar, and the air here is particularly fresh and rich in negative oxygen ions. In the middle section of the bamboo forest stone road, you can use a low-angle shot and use the "portrait mode" of your phone to blur the background and create a secluded artistic conception. ⚠️ Precautions 🔹 There are many steps throughout the journey, and some steps may be damaged or have moss. Be extra careful when walking to prevent slipping. 🔹 There are no supply points along the way. You need to bring enough drinking water and food. It is recommended to bring at least 1–2 liters of water per person. 🔹 There are many mosquitoes in the mountains, so remember to bring mosquito repellent, mosquito repellent liquid and other mosquito repellent products.