Hangzhou Linping Park Donglai First Pavilion Hiking Trail

Lingping Mountain has three unique features: flowers, pavilions, and temples!
In May, golden chrysanthemums and hydrangeas bloom simultaneously.
The mountains are covered with flowers, creating a scene as beautiful as an oil painting.
The Tang-style Donglai Pavilion stands tall on the mountain peak.
It is China’s first modern classical building made of titanium alloy.
The An’yin Temple at the foot of the mountain is quiet and secluded.
The ancient trees, hundreds of years old, are full of energy.
During the Tang Dynasty, Linping Mountain was the hermitage of the poet Qiu Dan.
Su Shi, Qin Guan, and Dao Qian once visited together.
The national first-class cultural relic, Su Shi’s “Xuetang Inkstone,”
was unearthed at An Yin Temple.
This mountain is rich in both natural and cultural heritage.
Come and explore it soon!
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🗺️Route
Lingping Mountain Rotating Greenway Entrance—Golden Chicken Chrysanthemum Garden (next to the Rotating Greenway)—Rotating Greenway—Ancient Immortal Altar—Donglai Pavilion (overlooking the entire city)—Sun and Moon in Harmony (there is a three-way intersection here; take the leftmost path down the mountain)—Qinyun Valley
Once you reach this point, you have two options:
1️⃣ Descend directly from Qinyun Valley to An’yin Temple, totaling 4–5 kilometers and 3 hours including the previous section;
2️⃣ Continue forward from Qinyun Valley to Xijia Pavilion, then return to Qinyun Valley via the same path, descend to An’yin Temple, totaling 8 kilometers and 5 hours including the previous section;
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🌹Golden Chicken Chrysanthemum Garden
Enter through the iron gate next to the Spiral Greenway to reach the large flower garden. Golden chrysanthemums bloom in mid-May, creating a romantic, oil painting-like ambiance with the charm of rural fields..

🍃Spiral Greenway
The Spiral Greenway has a mechanical feel, with a spiral ascending path that makes hiking effortless while gradually gaining elevation for panoramic views, including the golden chrysanthemum garden below.
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⛰ Donglai Pavilion
The best vantage point on Lingping Mountain, offering a 360-degree view of Hangzhou City. The Donglai Pavilion’s architecture is highly photogenic and stylish, with an elevator directly accessing the ninth floor..

⛩️ Anyin Temple
Founded during the Tang Dynasty and renamed An Yin Temple during the Northern Song Dynasty, Su Shi once visited here and left behind the poem “Inscription on Anping Spring.” The temple houses several ancient trees over a hundred years old..

📍Location: Entrance to the Rotating Greenway on Linping Mountain (or the mountain road entrance)
Transportation: Exit at Exit B of Qiushan Dajie Station on Line 9 of the subway and walk 100 meters. If driving, there are no large parking lots nearby, so you’ll need to find your own spot.
Admission: Free. Donglai Pavilion is open from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, allowing nighttime visits. Closed on Mondays. There are sightseeing buses along the mountain road that stop on request; you can ride them when tired, at 5 yuan per person.
Food: Donglai Pavilion has a convenience store and a tea restaurant.
Restrooms: Restrooms are well-distributed on the mountain, so no need to worry.
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Hiking tips:
1️⃣ Wear quick-dry T-shirts to wick away sweat, and soft-soled athletic shoes.
2️⃣ Apply sunscreen and bring insect repellent.
3️⃣ Bring snacks and drinks to replenish energy before climbing stairs.
4️⃣ Stretch and massage your legs after finishing to alleviate soreness.
5️⃣ Use a hiking stick or branch for support, and drink water in small amounts frequently.