The autumn vacation spot for Hangzhou workers is here, free admission for direct visits
In autumn, beautiful scenery is everywhere, each spot a stunning scene worthy of sharing on social media. When you have free time, take a trip to the mountains to truly appreciate the richness of life and enjoy rare moments of leisure!
So the question is, where should "workers" go to relax? We recommend the autumn vacation spot for Hangzhou workers—Daming Mountain in Hangzhou, free admission for direct visits, and every snapshot is wallpaper-worthy. If you like it, come and take a trip!
We’re talking about Daming Mountain in Hangzhou, a national AAAA-level tourist attraction!
Historically, Daming Mountain was also known as Qianmutian. The mountain range runs northeast, covering a total area of 24.7 square kilometers, with the main peak being Qianniugang Daming Peak. According to local records, it is said that during the Tang Xuanzong period, the emperor once lived here in seclusion and wrote a poem expressing his aspirations: “Piercing mountains and stones without hesitation, only those far away know the height of the mountain. Streams and ravines cannot hold me back, I will eventually return to the sea as waves.” Moreover, Zhu Yuanzhang, after a failed uprising, came here. Later, during the reclamation period, he ascended a platform to appoint generals, recruit soldiers, train troops, and gather strength before descending the mountain to conquer and establish the Ming dynasty, hence the mountain’s name, Daming Mountain.
Now in autumn, Daming Mountain looks like a filtered masterpiece. Walking up the mountain feels like stepping into a giant oil painting. The yellow ginkgo, red maple, and green pine and cypress trees blend layer upon layer, creating the most dazzling backdrop. With the naked eye, the patches of red leaves look like clusters of flickering red flames, pushing the autumn atmosphere to its peak! Moreover, every step in Daming Mountain is a scenic view, every frame a painting. Riding the cable car through the sea of clouds, overlooking the vast mountains covered in golden and crimson hues, every shot is wallpaper-worthy—truly a vacation paradise for "workers"!
For first-time visitors, you can follow this route, which takes about 5 hours:
Daming Mountain Scenic Area - Main Gate Ground Parking Lot — Daming Mountain Geological Exhibition Hall — Binzhi Bridge — Daming Mountain Scenic Area - North Gate — Daming Mountain Scenic Area - Exhibition Center — Mountain Boarding Point [Sightseeing Bus] — Great Wall of Steel — Mirror of the Sky — Senlin Camp — Daming Lake — Super Slide [Optional] — Mountain Karting [Optional] — Daming Mountain Scenic Area - North Gate
If you are with elderly or children, you can take a more relaxed route, which takes about 3 hours:
Daming Mountain Scenic Area - North Gate — Mountain Boarding Point [Sightseeing Bus] — Cable Car Up — Mountain Mini Train — Colorful Adventure — Daming Lake — Hanging Walkway — Slide [Optional] — Mountain Karting [Optional] — Daming Mountain Scenic Area - North Gate
If you have great stamina, you can hike the entire route. Regardless of the method, Daming Mountain offers a poetic atmosphere with “a scenic view at every step,” allowing "workers" to fully relax and enjoy. Hiking through, the orange-yellow ginkgo leaves fall on the stone steps, crunching underfoot, while the air is filled with the fresh scent of pine needles and wild fruits. Reaching the summit just in time to see the sea of clouds, the crimson mountains appear faintly through the mist, and every photo is wallpaper-quality.
In short, autumn at Daming Mountain is a joyful experience all the way—you’ll never get enough!
What’s more, unlike other attractions, Hangzhou Daming Mountain still offers free admission, and you only need to purchase a 25 yuan shuttle bus ticket to enjoy the whole area!
Transportation:
Self-driving: Navigate to “Daming Mountain Scenic Area - Main Gate Ground Parking Lot,” where there are plenty of parking spaces.
Bus: Take the subway to “Hangzhou East Station,” then from “Train East Station West Square Platform 12,” take the “Vitality Zhejiang West Line A” [one-way 36 yuan, departs at 8:30 AM, returns to Hangzhou at 4:10 PM].
Useful information for Hangzhou Daming Mountain:
Admission is free, shuttle bus 25 yuan [must buy], optional downhill slide + karting combo ticket 100 yuan. Located at No. 158 Hengxi Bridge, Baiguo Village, Qingliangfeng Town, Lin’an District, Hangzhou. Self-driving is recommended.
So, what do you think? Are you interested in Hangzhou Daming Mountain? Feel free to leave a comment and discuss!