Off-the-Beaten-Track Summer Retreats

The dog days of summer in Hangzhou have begun and we have prepared you a list of cool off-the-beaten-track summer retreats to have fun...

Glass Plank Road Rafting 

There is a cool and thrilling rafting available in Baizhang Town, Yuhang District. The rubber boat rushes down along a transparent glass plank road in turbulent flow, pass through forests, and march forward courageously with spray coming up from all directions. The whole glass plank road is 400 meters in length with a vertical height of 30 meters. It passes through lush green bamboo forest and water used for the rafting is from the reservoir, which is, of course, cool and satisfying.

Besides circular high-altitude glass plank road rafting, there is also riverway rafting, also cool, thrilling and safe.

Address: 

Hejiabian Area, Shizhuyuan Village, Baizhang Town, Yuhang District 余杭区百丈镇石竹园村何家边区块

Natural Outdoor Bathing Place

The upstream of the bathing place is the first-level drinking water source, Siling Reservoir, hence, the water here is clear and cool with appropriate water depth. It's a great place to play with water and have fun on sweltering summer days.

There are an environment-friendly parking lot, star-rated public toilets and other support facilities available. If tired, you can head to nearby farmer-run restaurants and star-rated guesthouses to satisfy your tasting buds and to relax.

Address: 

Siling Village, Jingshan Town, Yuhang District 余杭区径山镇四岭村

Mountain Hiking

Wangwei Hill features picturesque scenery and fresher than fresh air, and to seek serenity among rolling bamboo forest along the ancient path is a nice way to relax on summer days.

There are stretches of pine, fir and bamboo forest as well as evergreen shrubs inside the place. Halfway up the mountain, you will see the waterfall with the largest vertical difference in East China.

Also, you can look into the distance on the sightseeing platform dotting on the recently-restored ancient path.

Address: 

Wangwei Mountain, Huanghu Town, Yuhang District 余杭区黄湖镇王位山

Xixi Wetland Night Tour

At night, you can escape from the hotness of the day to Hongyuan Garden of Xixi National Wetland Park, where you can feel the pleasant evening breeze, enjoy the view of lotus pond at night and listen to the chirping of cicadas and the croaking of frogs. Hongyuan in the dim light of night has an ineffable charm, open-air film, night market … It is worth a visit.

Address: 

Longshezui Entrance of Hongyuan Garden, Xixi National Wetland Park, Yuhang District 余杭区西溪湿地洪园龙舌嘴入口

Night tour hours: 

19:00-21:30 every Friday and Saturday until September 5