[2025 Hangzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Wulinmen Wharf (Updated Apr)

A Gongchen Bridge, half of Hangzhou's history When traveling to Hangzhou, be sure to leave one night here whether for sightseeing, checking in, or the historical culture carried by this route is worth savoring slowly. You can start strolling from the evening Feel the slow life from day to night on the old street by the canal, and you can also experience Hangzhou's characteristic water bus to tour the scenery on both sides of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. When night falls and the lights are on, watch the boats shuttle on the canal The light is sprinkled on the water, sparkling, and there is a feeling of dreaming back to the Tang Dynasty Route arrangement: Take a boat from Wulinmen Wharf⏩Gongchen Bridge⏩Qiaoxi Historical and Cultural Street⏩Xiaohe Straight Street⏩Eat and watch the night view Travel tips: ❤️It only costs 3r to take a water bus at Wulinmen Wharf. The boat sails along the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. There are many ancient buildings on both sides, as if seeing the prosperity of a thousand years ago ❤️Gongchen Bridge is the tallest and longest stone arch bridge in Hangzhou, witnessing Hangzhou's prosperity by the river, it is a landmark of Hangzhou ❤️The entrance to Qiaoxi Cultural Street is next to Gongchen Bridge. It has witnessed the architectural features and strong market atmosphere of local city construction in the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China. The Umbrella Museum, Fan Museum, Sword Museum, and Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal Museum are all here ❤️Xiaohe Straight Street has gathered many literary and artistic shops, you can slow down and take pictures here, drink coffee, stroke cats, and daze. The New Year lanterns decorated during the Spring Festival are full of atmosphere~ Find a small pub by the river at night, drinking and eating while watching the night view, it's so cozy~ ❤️If you have enough time, you can also go to Xiangji Temple, take a stroll on Dadou Road, and feel the charm of the Jiangnan Water Village with white walls, black tiles, and wooden doors

📜 Highlights Water Bus Line 1 is the most classic route on the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, connecting the prosperity and tranquility of the canal from Gongchen Bridge to Wulinmen. For just CNY 3, you can unlock the Jiangnan artistic conception of "small bridges, flowing water, and houses", passing through the Qiaoxi Historical Block, Dadou Road Art Lane, Xiangji Temple Bronze Hall and other treasures along the way, which can be called the most cost-effective Citywalk in Hangzhou. 🚢 Must-Visit Experience 1️⃣ Gongchen Bridge Station: The Starting Point for Traveling Through Time • Qiaoxi Historical Block: Hidden among the blue bricks and gray tiles are museums of knives, scissors, swords, umbrellas and fans, where you can feel the charm of intangible cultural heritage skills. 2️⃣ Xinyifang Station: A Mixture of Life and Art • Dadou Road Historical Block: Trumpet creepers climb all over the white walls, with tea houses and handicraft shops lining the street. It is recommended to visit the Xiangji Temple Bronze Hall, where the golden light shimmers in the twilight, like a fairyland. • Sakura Queen (limited to March-April): The century-old Somei Yoshino cherry blossoms are like clouds and snow. Have a cup of canal-themed coffee under the trees, and the falling petals will instantly turn you into a Japanese heroine. 3️⃣ Wulinmen Station: The End of Modern Hangzhou • West Lake Cultural Square: Visit the Zhejiang Science and Technology Museum and the Natural History Museum to have fun and learn. In the evening, climb to the top of the Global Center to overlook the canal and the city skyline in the same frame. 🚌 Lazy Person's Transportation Guide • Boat route: Gongchen Bridge Station → Xinyifang Station → Wulinmen Station (about 30 minutes for the whole journey) • Schedule: working day 7:00-18:00, non-working day 7:20-18:30 (subject to real-time announcement) • Ferry ticket: CNY 3 (Alipay/cash), Canal Cruise CNY 50/person (comfortable version available) • Recommended time: 15:00-17:00 in the afternoon, avoid the crowds and encounter the canal sunset 🌿 Recommended Nearby Tours • Xiaohe Zhijie Street: A 10-minute walk from Xinyifang, with hairpin flower Hanfu photography + vintage shops • Wulin Night Market: After getting off the boat, go shopping and eat Hangzhou snacks, including scallion-wrapped meat, Dingsheng cake, and lotus root powder in one stop. 💡 Tips • Stamp collectors must bring a notebook! There are special stamps in Qiaoxi Museum, Xiangji Temple, and cruise ship terminals. • Queuing for a long time on weekends, it is recommended to travel on working day to avoid peak hours, and there are fewer people and beautiful scenery on early boats.

The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal Hangzhou Scenic Area is located on Huancheng North Road, Gongshu District, Hangzhou. Built along the canal, the scenic area features a tranquil river flowing with a thousand years of poetic charm, and willow trees lining the banks swaying gently in the breeze, creating a unique landscape. Wulin Wharf within the scenic area is an important window into canal culture and the boarding point for canal cruises. The sight of boats coming and going adds another dimension to the scenery. A night cruise is particularly recommended, offering views of the dazzling light show along the banks and a taste of Hangzhou's unique water town charm.

On a sunny afternoon, come and sit at the yacht club newly opened by a friend at Wulinmen Wharf in Hangzhou. This is a new fashion model of I like coffe, a popular coffee shop brand in Hangzhou for many years. On the bank of the thousand-year-old Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, at the Kunhe Center Cruise Terminal in Tower C of Hangzhou Tower, facing the landmark buildings of the West Lake Cultural Plaza, the Global Center and the Science and Technology Museum, and the yacht terminal in Tower C of Hangzhou Tower, there is a two-story suspended coffee bar and western restaurant complex. The handsome boss also has a yacht docked at the yacht marina, which can be used for birthday parties and various salon activities. The first floor is for coffee during the day and wine at night, the second floor is exclusively for VIP customers of the yacht club, and there is also a large party box with floral arrangements and a cigar bar. Whether you are having afternoon tea or dinner during the day, or sitting in a quiet bar at night, watching the boats coming and going on the canal and feeling the breeze from the canal, you will feel like you are on the banks of the Seine. Another romantic new fashion and leisure place in Hangzhou!

#cherryblossom2024 Nestled along the serene banks of Hangzhou's iconic West Lake, Wulinmen Wharf (武林门码头) emerges as a picturesque haven during the enchanting cherry blossom season. Located at 208 Huancheng North Road in the vibrant Wulin commercial district of Gongshu, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China (310003), the wharf becomes a focal point for locals and tourists alike seeking respite amidst nature's grandeur. As cherry blossoms delicately adorn the waterfront promenade, their petals gently dance in the spring breeze, casting a dreamlike ambiance over the tranquil waters. Visitors stroll along the promenade, pausing to admire the blossoms' fleeting beauty and to capture cherished moments beneath their ethereal canopy. Wulinmen Wharf embodies the essence of springtime in Hangzhou, inviting all to revel in its serene splendor. #trip #2024travel #2024trip #2024travelwish #timetotravel #tripblazers #historical #heritage