Tonglu Mountains and Waters Check-in Guide

Comprehensive Travel Guide to Tonglu, Zhejiang: A Poetic Journey of Mountains and Waters by the Fuchun River Overview Tonglu is located in the northwest of Zhejiang Province, under the jurisdiction of Hangzhou City, and is renowned as a "land of spiritual beauty and a place of elegant civilization." As the real-life setting of the "Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains" painting, Tonglu combines stunning natural scenery with rich cultural heritage, making it an ideal short-trip destination in the Yangtze River Delta region. This guide will provide detailed information on must-visit attractions, unique experiences, and practical tips for Tonglu. Transportation Guide External Transportation: · Self-driving: About 1.5 hours from Hangzhou, about 3 hours from Shanghai · High-speed Rail: Tonglu Station (about 30 minutes from Hangzhou East Station to Tonglu Station) · Long-distance Bus: Direct buses available from Hangzhou Jiubao Passenger Transport Center Internal Transportation: · Taxi: Starting fare 8 RMB · Bus: Direct buses to major attractions · Recommendation: Self-driving or chartering a car is more convenient for visiting scattered sites Recommended Must-Visit Attractions 1. Chuiyun Tongtian River Feature: Underground river boat tour · Ticket: 108 RMB/person (including boat ticket) · Tour duration: 2-3 hours · Highlights: Karst wonders, light show, underground river adventure · Tip: The cave temperature is low; it is recommended to bring a jacket 2. Daqi Mountain National Forest Park Feature: Natural oxygen bar near the city · Ticket: 65 RMB/person · Recommended route: Bamboo Path to Seclusion → Green World → Stone Garden Valley · Must-experience: Iron chain bridge, Tianchi photo spot, forest walk · Best time: Early morning or after rain 3. Yaolin Wonderland Feature: The most representative karst cave in East China · Ticket: 116 RMB/person · Tour duration: 1.5 hours · Highlights: Milky Way waterfall, Yingzhou Huabiao, Thirty-three Layers of Heaven · Photography tip: Use a tripod to shoot stalactites 4. Yanzi Ling Fishing Platform Feature: The essence section of the Fuchun River’s Little Three Gorges · Ticket: 125 RMB/person (including boat ticket) · Tour method: Boat tour + island sightseeing · Cultural experience: Ancient stele corridor, fishing platform nostalgia · Best seasons: Spring and autumn 5. Eshan She Ethnic Township Feature: The only ethnic minority township in the Hangzhou area · Ticket: Free · Experience activities: She ethnic folk performances, hand weaving · Food specialties: She family black rice, red yeast rice wine · Recommended visit time: Half a day Recommended Unique Experiences 1. Fuchun River Night Tour · Time: Every night at 7:30 PM · Ticket price: 98 RMB/person · Highlights: Light shows on both banks, river breeze night views · Best spot: Second-floor open deck 2. Countryside Homestay Experience Recommended homestays: · Qinglongwu: Popular homestay gathering place · Luci Village: Top choice for river view homestays · Eshan: She ethnic style homestay 3. Outdoor Activities · Huxiao Gorge rafting (summer only) · Jilong Mountain outdoor expansion · Fuchun River greenway cycling Food Guide Must-try specialties 1. Tongjiang Mandarin Fish: Local specialty aquatic product 2. Fermented Rice Steamed Bun: Soft and sweet 3. She Ethnic Black Rice: Glutinous rice steamed with black tree leaf juice 4. Oil-boiled Steamed Bun: Served with stinky tofu Recommended Restaurants · Tongluren (local cuisine) · Zhangmuniang Restaurant (farmhouse dishes) · Jiangnan Commune (creative cuisine) Accommodation Recommendations High-end options · Conrad Tonglu Hotel · Radisson Resort Hotel Unique Homestays · Dashan Chuli (designer style) · Jinglu Lanshan (luxury style) · Yunxi Shang (artistic style) Budget-friendly · Kaiyuan Manju (county town) · 7 Days Inn (convenient transportation) Itinerary Suggestions Classic Two-day Tour Day 1: · Morning: Chuiyun Tongtian River · Afternoon: Yaolin Wonderland · Evening: Fuchun River Night Tour Day 2: · Morning: Yanzi Ling Fishing Platform · Afternoon: Daqi Mountain Forest Park · Evening: Taste local cuisine In-depth Three-day Tour Day 1: Yaolin Wonderland + Grandma’s Red Lantern Restaurant Day 2: Yanzi Ling Fishing Platform + Fuchun River Little Three Gorges Day 3: Eshan She Ethnic Township + Countryside Experience Practical Information Best Travel Time · Spring (March-May): Blooming mountain flowers · Autumn (September-November): Clear skies and light clouds · Avoid rainy season (June-July) and hot summer (July-August) Budget Reference (2 people, 2 days) · Accommodation: 400-800 RMB/night · Food: 200-300 RMB/day · Tickets: About 300 RMB/person · Transportation: 200-400 RMB/day Notes 1. Mountain weather changes frequently; bring rain gear 2. Cave floors are slippery; wear non-slip shoes 3. Watch out for mosquitoes in summer 4. Book homestays in advance for weekends