Escape Shanghai for a scenic hiking day in Hangzhou. Walk along Jiuxi Eighteen Stream, pass through Longjing tea village, enjoy wide views from Lion Peak, and continue across the famous Shili Langdang ridge to peaceful Yunqi Bamboo Path.
This full day trip from Shanghai is a great choice for travelers who want an easy outdoor escape with nature, tea culture, and classic Hangzhou scenery. The route starts from Jiuxi and follows streams, shaded valleys, and tea fields before reaching Longjing Village, one of the best known origins of West Lake Longjing tea. Guests then continue to the Lion Peak viewpoint and the Shili Langdang ridge, with beautiful mountain views and a relaxed hiking rhythm suitable for beginners.
Beginner friendly hiking route in the West Lake hills
Walk through Jiuxi Eighteen Stream and Longjing tea village
Enjoy panoramic views from Lion Peak and Shili Langdang
Experience a classic Hangzhou tea mountain landscape
Finish at the quiet and beautiful Yunqi Bamboo Path