Scenic spot introduction:
Tianmu Mountain in Hangzhou is a famous religious mountain integrating Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism. It is also the only forest and wildlife nature reserve in Zhejiang Province that joins the MAB network. Tianmu Mountain is located in Lin'an City, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. The main peak is 1,506 meters above sea level. It has a long history and rich cultural heritage. It is the Yinghua Taoist Temple of Wei Tuo Bodhisattva, the ancestral court of the Linji Sect of Zen, and the birthplace and monastery of Taoist master Zhang Daoling. Many great people, celebrities and eminent monks from ancient and modern times at home and abroad have left very precious footprints and calligraphy in Tianmu Mountain. The local rich natural resources and unique forest landscape enjoy the reputation of "big tree canopy" and "treasure house of species genes".Attractions distribution:
The main attractions in the Tianmu Mountain Scenic Area include: Big Tree King Scenic Area, Simian Peak, Upside Down Lotus (One Line of Sky), Five Generations in the Same Hall (Natural Yoga Platform), Big Tree King, Kaishan Old Hall (Zen Culture Exhibition Hall), Huanzhu Nunnery, Banyue Pond, Chanyuan Temple, Zhou Enlai's Speech Memorial Pavilion, Daxiong Palace, Yulin Imperial Master's Bone Relic Pagoda, Shuangqing Pond, Prince's Nunnery (Tianmu Academy), Liuchun House, Yuhua Pavilion, etc.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 4A-level scenic spot, national forest and wildlife nature reserve, UNESCO Man and Biosphere Reserve, national science education base, and national youth science and technology education baseScenic spot features:
Photography, hiking, sightseeing, rock climbing, leisure, vacation, historic sites, famous mountains, nature reservesTour route:
Recommended route for a one-day tour of Tianmu Mountain: Entrance to Big Tree King Scenic Area (Longfengjian Parking Lot) → Simian Peak → Upside Down Lotus (One Line of Sky) → Five Generations Under One Hall (Nature Yoga Platform) → Big Tree King → Kaishan Old Hall (Zen Buddhism) Cultural Exhibition Hall) → Huanzhuan → Half-Moon Pond → Take a sightseeing bus from the Longfengjian Parking Lot down the mountain to the Zenyuan Temple Scenic Area → Zenyuan Temple → Memorial Pavilion for Zhou Enlai’s Speech → Main Hall → Grand Master Yulin’s Bone Relic Pagoda → Shuangqing Pond → Taizi'an (Tianmu Academy) → Liuchun House → Yuhua Pavilion → Visitor Center.
Best time to visit:
June to September every year is the best season for traveling to Tianmu Mountain.
Shopping recommendations:
West Lake Silk Umbrella, West Lake Longjing Tea, Wang Xingji Fan, Hangzhou Silk, West Lake Lotus Root Starch, Xiling Ink Pad, West Lake Tianzhu Chopsticks, Zhang Xiaoquan Scissors, etc.
Scenic spot location:
China>Zhejiang Province>Hangzhou City>Lin'an District
How to get there:
Tourists can take the long-distance bus bound for Yuqian and Changhua at Hangzhou West Bus Station and get off at Zaoxi, a 2-hour drive (20 yuan), and then transfer to the green direct minibus to Tianmu Mountain, which takes half an hour (5 yuan).
Scenic area map:
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Tianmu Mountain ticket price:
Adult ticket: 100 yuan;
Child ticket: 50 yuan.
Preferential policies: Active military personnel, retired cadres, and seniors over 70 years old are free of charge.
Scenic area opening hours:
8:00–18:00.
