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The journey
Discover Hangzhou on an 8-hour hiking tour from Shanghai, combining tranquil temple culture, classic tea-hill scenery, and refreshing creekside walking. Visit the ancient Fajixi Temple, hike the Shili Langdang Trail for panoramic views of West Lake and surrounding tea plantations, and explore Longjing Village, the authentic birthplace of West Lake Longjing tea. Continue through the bamboo groves, stone bridges, and small waterfalls of Nine Creeks and Eighteen Gullies, where streams and forest paths make for the most relaxing part of the journey.
At a glance
Day by day
Discover Hangzhou on a hiking tour from Shanghai.
Visit the Fajixi Temple.
Hike along the Shili Langdang Trail.
Explore Longjing Village.
Walk along the Nine Creeks and Eighteen Gullies.
The route
The fine print
Hiking trail from Fajixi Temple to Nine Creeks and Eighteen Gullies
Visit to Fajixi Temple
Hiking along Shili Langdang Trail
Visit to Longjing Village
Hiking through Nine Creeks and Eighteen Gullies
Transportation to and from the starting point
Guide services
Meals
Bring at least 1L of water per person.
The hike is approximately 9 km and takes 4-5 hours.
The difficulty level is moderate, with some uphill sections.
Wear appropriate footwear and clothing for hiking.
Start early to avoid midday heat.
Logistics
Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station.
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