Free Tour: Hiking through Faxi, Longjing & Jiuxi
Tour description
Discover Hangzhou's gems on a 12-15km hike from Faxi Temple to ZJU's Zhijiang Campus. This 5-7hr moderate trek through spiritual sites, tea fields and natural wonders reveals the city beyond West Lake.
Start at Faxi Temple, renowned for its serene atmosphere and layered architecture. Ascend stone stairs to Shili Langdang Ridge for breathtaking panoramas of endless Longjing tea plantations. Descend to Longjing Village to observe tea processing and sample fresh brews. Continue to Jiuxi (Nine Creeks), walking stone stepping crosses over streams beneath bamboo forests and ancient trees.
Conclude at ZJU's historic Zhijiang Campus, where century-old red-brick buildings nestle among wooded slopes near Qiantang River.
The tour itself is free to join—there's no fixed price. It operates on a "pay-what-you-feel" basis. At the end, you simply leave a tip based on how much you enjoyed the experience.
Tips: Wear sturdy shoes, carry water/snacks, start early. North-south direction recommended. Perfect for nature and culture enthusiasts. Tickets for Faxi temple are not included - 10 CNY.