Nine Creeks in Misty Forest
九溪烟树 · Jiǔxī Yānshù
An easy, shady walk along a stream in the hills south-west of West Lake, crossing it on stepping stones and ending among the tea fields of Longjing village.
No booking needed2–4 hours
Tip
Walk uphill from the Jiuxi end to Longjing village (about 3 km) and taxi back. Wear shoes that can get wet. Late November to early December brings red maples.
- Opening hours
- Open all day
- Price
- Free
- How to book
- No booking needed.
- Getting there
- Bus 308, K4 or 504 to the 九溪 (Jiuxi) stop on the Qiantang riverside; or Metro Line 4 to Shuichengqiao (exit B) and the Jiuxi shuttle bus. Taxi about 15 minutes from Six Harmonies Pagoda. To be confirmed
- Address in Chinese
- 浙江省杭州市西湖区九溪路
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Checked against these sources on 2026-09-27. Rules change often, so confirm on the official site before you go.
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