Nine Creeks and Eighteen Gullies (Jiuxi Shibajian)
A hiking valley where eighteen mountain gullies converge among the hills: from Linhai Pavilion to Yangmei Ridge, streams and stone paths intertwine, the "stream-within-a-stream" cascades are refreshingly cool, and in summer it is a refuge from the heat for Hangzhou locals
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- Open all day
- Ticket
- Free
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
A hiking valley where eighteen mountain gullies converge among the hills: from Linhai Pavilion to Yangmei Ridge, streams and stone paths intertwine, the "stream-within-a-stream" cascades are refreshingly cool, and in summer it is a refuge from the heat for Hangzhou locals. Tea groves and maple woods along the way differ between spring and autumn; water is fullest and mist thickest after rain. Free entry; take the bus to Longjing Village and walk in; the full hike takes about 2-3 hours and pairs well with tea tasting in Longjing Village.
Getting there: Bus, then Longjing Village trail
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