【Must-Have for Hangzhou Travel】Jiuxi Eighteen Streams Hiking Guide – All You Need to Know!

🌟🎉Jiuxi Eighteen Streams is a classic hiking route within Hangzhou's West Lake Scenic Area, famous for its creeks, tea plantations, bamboo forests, and ancient trees. Perfect for beginners, families, and outdoor enthusiasts! (Hiking map is in the second-to-last image) 📍Location: Navigate to Jiuxi Bus Station ⏰Opening Hours: Open all day, free admission 🅿️Parking Tips: 1⃣️Limited parking in the scenic area; reserve via "West Lake APP" in advance (see last image for details) 2⃣️Alternative parking at Buckingham Hotel: Free for 4 hours, 5 RMB for 4-5 hours (+1 RMB/hour thereafter, capped at 24 RMB/day). Super cost-effective! Just under 3km from Jiuxi – take a taxi, bus, or walk. 🚶‍♀️Recommended Routes: ✅Classic Loop (~12km, 4-5 hours) 1⃣️Start: Jiuxi Bus Station (Buses 4/39/308/318) 2⃣️Jiuxi Road → Linhai Pavilion: Flagstone path through maple forests, visit Qing-dynasty pavilion 🏞️ 3⃣️Jiuxi Misty Trees: Core attraction – misty fairyland post-rain, great for photos 📸 4⃣️Longjing Village: Taste freshly brewed Dragon Well tea 🍵 5⃣️Shili Langdang → Lion Peak: Climb tea terraces for panoramic views of Qiantang River & West Lake 🌅 6⃣️Wuyun Mountain → Zhenji Temple: Summit West Lake’s second-highest peak (344m), see millennia-old ginkgo tree 🌳 7⃣️Bamboo-lined Yunqi Path: Bamboo maze featured in *Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon*. Take bus back at endpoint 🎬 ✅Easy Route (6-7km, 2-3 hours) Jiuxi Road → Jiuxi Misty Trees → Longjing Village: Ideal for families or time-limited visitors 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 🎒Gear Tips: Non-slip hiking shoes (wet rocks!) 👟 Trekking poles (knee relief) 🚶‍♀️ Sun hat & mosquito repellent (summer essentials) 🌞 🍫Supplies: Small shops along Jiuxi-Longjing route, or bring water/snacks 🥤 ⚠️Heads-up: Avoid wading after rain (higher water levels) 🌧️ Download offline maps – some areas lack signal 🗺️ Flexible and diverse, Jiuxi’s trails blend wilderness charm with Hangzhou’s cultural heritage. Pick your season and route for an unforgettable journey! 🎉 📢【Pro Tip】 Hangzhou’s cuisine and sights are unique! Plan ahead to maximize your trip. Wishing you a delightful stay! 🎉