Travel to Tonglu County, Hangzhou, Zhejiang
Tonglu County, Hangzhou, Zhejiang — China's most beautiful county, a renowned poetic landscape city along the Fuchun River, featuring iconic attractions such as Yaolin Wonderland, Yan Ziling Fishing Terrace, and Daqi Mountain. Experience the landscape artistry of the real-life setting of "Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains" in a 2-day trip.
Tonglu County Two-Day Poetic Landscape Journey
Explore caves, reminisce at fishing terrace, conquer peaks, seek tranquility in ancient villages
Morning: explore Yaolin Wonderland and marvel at karst cave wonders. Afternoon: visit Yan Ziling Fishing Terrace and experience reclusive culture. Evening: taste Tonglu's special cuisine.
- Resort hotels along Fuchun River
- Guesthouses near Yaolin Wonderland
- Business hotels in Tonglu city center
- Ancient village B&Bs
- Tonglu Saucy Duck
- Fuchun River Fresh Fish
- Fermented Rice Steamed Buns
- She Ethnic Black Glutinous Rice
- Tonglu Rice Cake
- Cave floor is slippery; wear non-slip shoes
- Yan Ziling Fishing Terrace requires a boat ride to reach
- Book Fuchun River cruise tickets in advance
- Try local farmhouse dishes
Morning: climb Daqi Mountain and experience the forest oxygen bar. Midday: cruise the Fuchun River Little Three Gorges. Afternoon: visit Dipu Ancient Village and immerse yourself in folk culture.
- Direct buses from Hangzhou West Station to Tonglu
- Scenic area shuttle buses from Tonglu Passenger Transport Center
- Fuchun River cruise departs from Tonglu Pier
- Ancient villages accessible by self-driving or chartered car
- Yaolin Wonderland: ¥116
- Yan Ziling Fishing Terrace: ¥125
- Daqi Mountain: ¥65
- Fuchun River Little Three Gorges: ¥100
- Dipu Ancient Village: Free
- Wear comfortable sports shoes for hiking Daqi Mountain
- Pay attention to safety on Fuchun River cruise
- Ancient villages are great for photography and folk culture experiences
- Recommended Tonglu souvenirs: saucy duck and fermented rice steamed buns
Must-Try Foods in Tonglu County
Tonglu Saucy Duck
A traditional Tonglu delicacy made from high-quality local ducks, prepared using a unique recipe and traditional marinating and air-drying techniques. Reddish-brown in color, firm in texture and rich in flavor, it is an important local specialty.
Fuchun River Fresh Fish
A variety of seasonal freshwater catches from the Fuchun River, including whitefish, crucian carp and river shrimp. Tender and delicious, prepared in various ways such as steaming or braising, representing the essence of Tonglu's food culture.
Fermented Rice Steamed Buns
A traditional Tonglu snack made with fermented rice wine starter. Soft in texture with a subtle wine aroma. Can be eaten plain or stuffed, commonly enjoyed during local festivals and as everyday food.
She Ethnic Black Glutinous Rice
A traditional delicacy of the She ethnic group in Tonglu. Glutinous rice is soaked in the juice of black rice leaves and steamed. The rice turns shiny black with a unique fragrance and has health benefits, representing a distinctive ethnic food.
- Spring (Mar-May): Fuchun River landscape at its finest
- Summer (Jun-Aug): cool and pleasant inside the caves
- Autumn (Sep-Nov): clear skies, ideal for hiking
- Winter (Dec-Feb): best season to taste saucy duck
- Explore the wonders of Yaolin Wonderland
- Reminisce history at Yan Ziling Fishing Terrace
- Cruise the Fuchun River for scenic views
- Taste Tonglu saucy duck
- Tickets: approx. ¥300-500
- Accommodation: ¥200-600/night
- Meals: ¥120-250/day
- Transport: ¥80-150
- Total: ¥500-1200
- How to get to Tonglu County? → Direct buses from Hangzhou West Station to Tonglu, about 1.5 hours
- Is Yaolin Wonderland suitable for elderly and children? → The cave pathways are flat, suitable for all ages
- How long does the Fuchun River cruise take? → About 1-2 hours
- What special souvenirs does Tonglu offer? → Tonglu saucy duck, fermented rice steamed buns, Fuchun River dried fish