[2025 Tonglu Attraction] Travel Guide for Yaolin National Forest Park (Updated Jul)

#hikingtrails Yaolin National Forest Park has some really beautiful trails that take you through dense forests, waterfalls, and scenic mountain views. The paths are great for nature lovers who want to explore diverse plant life and enjoy peaceful surroundings. Some trails lead to viewpoints where you can catch stunning panoramas of the park’s natural beauty.

|Explore the karst secrets under "Xiaolushan Mountain". Yaolin National Forest Park is located in Tiandong Mountain, Yaolin Town, Tonglu County, Hangzhou City. It covers an area of ​​949 hectares, with a forest coverage rate of up to 95%. The average annual temperature is 16℃. It is known as a "summer resort". This place combines natural landscapes such as caves, stone forests, tiankengs, and dense forests, and is a rare karst landform concentration area in East China. There are nearly 20 caves in the park, such as Yangtian Cave and Zhongtian Cave. The stalactites in the caves are of various shapes and sizes, and the light and shadow effects make them even more magical, making it an "underground art palace." There are more than 30 giant natural funnel groups with a diameter of over 100 meters and a depth of 50-100 meters, which are unique in East China. The stone forest formed by billions of years of crustal movement is shaped like towers, swords, and mushrooms, combining grandeur and elegance. The surrounding Donglin Village and Taoyuan Village retain their original village features, where you can experience outdoor activities such as camping and mountain biking. Take a stroll along the 5-kilometer hiking trail, which has a very high content of negative oxygen ions and is suitable for deep breathing and light hiking. 【Must-see attractions】 "Yangtian Cave": The 2,000-square-meter hall at the entrance is densely covered with stalactites. The temperature inside the cave is constant at 18-20℃, warm in winter and cool in summer. The time tunnel connects Yangtian Cave and Zhongtian Cave, giving a full sense of time travel. "Zhongtian Cave": In summer, you can see the wonder of clouds and mist formed by the confluence of cold and warm air, which is like a fairyland. "Tiandong Stone Forest": a typical karst landform, with stone peaks like towers and bamboo shoots, dotted with greenery, and after the rain, the clouds and mist are lingering like ink-splashed mountains and waters. "Crescent Lake and Qinglong Spring": The lake is shaped like a crescent moon, reflecting the green mountains and bamboos; the clear spring flows, and it is said to have health-promoting effects. "Hundred-meter Cable Bridge": It spans the valley, with wooden planks shaking under your feet, lush greenery on both sides, and overlooking cliffs and ancient trees. It is thrilling. "Hot Spring Club": The only alpine hot spring in East China, 600 meters above sea level, with open-air baths blending with the mountain scenery, perfect for relaxation. 【Route Planning】 Morning: Cave exploration (Yangtian Cave → Time Tunnel) → Iron chain bridge challenge → Stone Forest photography. Afternoon: Hiking in the forest oxygen bar → rafting in Crescent Lake → tasting the mountain flavor at Meilu Cuisine. 【Practical Tips】 ①Tickets and opening hours: Tickets are 65 yuan, 8:30-16:30 in summer, 8:30-16:00 in winter. ② Transportation Guide: It takes about 1.5 hours to drive from Hangzhou via Hangzhou-Xinjing Expressway, and 30 minutes from Tonglu High-speed Railway Station. Take a bus from Hangzhou South Bus Station/West Bus Station to Tonglu, then transfer to a minibus to Donglin Village Scenic Area, or take Bus No. 5, 15, or 18 to Fenshuijiang Bridge Station, then transfer to the scenic area shuttle bus (every 10 minutes). ③ Food recommendations: Binxiao Restaurant, stir-fried bamboo shoots with sauce, scrambled eggs with Chinese toon, and mixed fish hotpot (40 yuan per person); Zuixianlou, stone chicken hotpot, pork with preserved vegetables and preserved plums, and Tianmu River shrimp (60 yuan per person); Mingchun Hotel: hotpot with dried bamboo shoots and old duck, and Yaolin stir-fried dishes (50 yuan per person). ④ Recommended joint tours: Tianzidi Scenic Area (15 kilometers from Yaolin, famous for its alpine meadows and glass plank roads), Qinxi Xianggu (karst streams and bamboo forest landscapes, suitable for hiking and oxygen breathing), Yan Ziling Fishing Platform (a historical and cultural attraction on the banks of the Fuchun River, which can be visited by boat). ⑤ Tips: The cave is slippery, so it is recommended to wear non-slip shoes; prepare mosquito repellent in summer and keep warm in winter; the signal in the scenic area is weak, so download the offline map in advance; please pay attention to the speed limit of 40km/h when driving. Yaolin National Forest Park combines the wonders of caves, secret forests and beautiful mountains and rivers, making it an ideal place to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Avoid the peak hours and enjoy the pristine charm of "Little Jiuzhaigou in Western Zhejiang".

20 minutes in the park, very necessary! People should stay in a place without a ceiling! [Love] I recommend this place with few people and beautiful scenery, a good place for hiking and breathing oxygen! Yaolin National Forest Park! The location is very close to popular attractions, OMG Heartbeat Park, but the difference is that there are very few people here during holidays! The reverse is so delicious! [Love] There are lava caves and wooden suspension bridges inside, so take great photos in the cave! The park is full of green, and just 20 minutes there will really make you feel good! The entire scenic area can be walked through in less than 2 hours! There will be a bit of an uphill climb along the way, and you will see lots of insects! [Cute][Cute]Note: The park is on a winding mountain road, which is quite a long section. It is convenient for self-driving, but novices should be careful about this road, which is quite winding. The dog 🐶 was dizzy from sitting on it [Love]

👍️Recommendation reasons: Summer resort: Yaolin National Forest Park is the perfect choice to escape the hot summer. The dense forest and cool air make people forget the summer heat in an instant. Easy hiking experience: The whole journey is 3.3-4 kilometers, with an ascent of only 100 meters. It is suitable for people of all ages, whether it is a gathering with friends, a family trip or a walk with the elders, everyone can enjoy it. The natural scenery is stunning: rich vegetation, clear streams, spectacular suspension bridges, and quiet cenotes, each of which is a great spot for taking photos. Attraction address: Yaolin National Forest Park is located in Donglin Village, Yaolin Town, Tonglu County, Hangzhou City. It has a superior geographical location and is convenient for tourists from Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai to travel back and forth on the same day. 🚗 Transportation to attractions: Self-driving tours are convenient and you can navigate directly to Yaolin National Forest Park. For public transportation, you can take the shuttle bus to Tonglu and then transfer to local transportation to the scenic area. 👍️Must-see attractions: Forest Exploration: Stroll along the forest trails, feel the freshness and tranquility of nature, identify various precious tree species, and increase your knowledge. By the lotus pond: admire the white jade-like lotus and feel the freshness and elegance of summer. Suspension Bridge Challenge: Walk across the suspension bridge bravely and experience the thrill of accelerating your heartbeat while overlooking the beautiful scenery below. Taking photos in the tiankeng: The tiankeng with sunlight shining on it is an excellent background for taking photos, which makes people feel relaxed and happy. Exploring the secrets of the cave: In the cave that is like a natural air conditioner, stalactites of various shapes and bats flying around make you feel like you are in another world. 🎟️Ticket related: The ticket price is affordable, only 58 yuan, and you can buy it and use it at any time without making a reservation. It is recommended to purchase tickets online in advance to save time queuing on site. 💗Other Tips: Dressing suggestions: Wear light long sleeves and loose trousers to prevent mosquito bites and sun protection; or choose a combination of quick-drying short sleeves + ice sleeves to stay cool. Photo equipment: Light-colored clothes such as white, brown, and army green are more photogenic. Don’t forget to bring your camera or mobile phone to capture the beautiful moments. Comfortable shoes: The hiking trails are mainly forest stone paths, so a pair of comfortable sneakers is a must. Sun and rain protection: Bring a sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and an umbrella to cope with changeable weather. Anti-mosquito and insect repellent: Although there are not many mosquitoes, mosquito repellent is still a good companion for summer travel. Replenish energy: Each person should bring 2 bottles of water and prepare some snacks and fruits as needed. Dining recommendation: Try Tonglu farmhouse cuisine Shuangchenji, especially the Tonglu old tofu, which will definitely leave you with an unforgettable aftertaste. Weather concerns: The temperature in Tonglu is moderate in summer, but it may feel hot and stuffy, so please take measures to prevent heatstroke and cool down.

Underrated Tonglu | How to have fun in two days? Lazy man’s guide version! This guide is more suitable for friends who have 🐕, want to lie down, love playing in the water, and have children with them for a relaxing trip! ⚠️July is too hot in summer, not suitable for Zoumaling Ancient Trail and Shishe Village, it is easy to get heatstroke 🥵The right solution is to play in the water along the stream under the woods! 🚗Shanghai-Tonglu = 3.5h self-driving (depart after lunch, arrive around 4 o'clock, just in time for water play, self-driving is recommended, taxis are inconvenient) ✅ Tour route: DAY1: Qinxi Xianggu (water play)-Yaolin National Forest Park (mountain view)-B&B-starry sky at night DAY2: Lumei Line Stream Tracing (you can go to Baiyunyuan/Daqishan here)-Luci Village (lunch)-Qinglongwu Fangyukong Capsule Bookstore-return to Shanghai 1⃣Qinxi Xianggu: 🎫60, about 1.5h to walk, Zhuangyuan Cave is particularly cool, and it is a karst cave like Yaolin Wonderland, but the road inside is steep and you have to climb stairs, which is not suitable for the elderly and children. The road in the scenic area is very flat, with bamboo forests and streams along the way. The waterfall cafe in the woods feels like Phuket, where you can take beautiful photos and check in~ 2⃣ Lutz Village: There is a large stream from shallow to deep, suitable for bringing babies, swimming and boating. Our focus is eating~ 3⃣Lumei Line: Navigate to Baiyunyuan Baiyun Road Intersection Bus Station. There are many pools along the way. The water is very clean and you can jump and step on the water, but it is difficult to park! (very challenging driving skills) Remember to wear a swimsuit👙~ 4⃣Fangyukong Capsule Bookstore, the bookstore has large floor-to-ceiling windows and beautiful wooden architecture. It is at the end of Qinglongwu Village. The village next to it is quaint and you can visit it. It is perfect for drinking coffee and reading books in a quiet corner on a summer afternoon. 😋Food: I have eaten at [Jinfu Restaurant] next to Lutz Village twice in a row. The scallion oil silver carp and fish head soup are both delicious. It feels like a farmhouse. The fried brook fish is also very delicious. It is delicious and not expensive! 🏠Accommodation: We chose a 🐕friendly B&B, [Zeyuan Yunshe], which is halfway up the mountain. There is a large swimming pool outdoors. The room overlooks a bamboo forest, and you can see the Milky Way when you go out at night. It is very close to Yaolin Wonderland, Tonglu Rafting, and Baiyun Village. The boss is super nice. He waited for us until very late at night before leaving. The steamed buns for breakfast are really good 👍👍

No PAVAAN | In the mountains, lying in the greenery || hotel 🏨 ｜PAVAAN ｜Hangzhou Fuyang "Shan Ye Du Tangwanli" Natural Community preface 🍃 Hidden in a quiet valley Open the window to see the clouds, look at the mist and listen to the wind Be a mountain hermit for a day rooms 🏡 There are three buildings and ten guest rooms, equipped with a swimming pool, restaurant, chess and card, lawn, KTV, star-gazing terrace, fireplace dining 🥗 Each dish is made with carefully selected ingredients, including crops from the farm in the back mountain, organic seasonal vegetables, and free-range pheasants. You can also satisfy your exquisite dining needs in the mountains. play guide 🎈 🐮One-day farm experience Just opposite the B&B, you can relax on the farm, catch some chickens, experience the joy of the farm, pick some vegetables, and eat the healthy vegetables you picked yourself. In addition, there are various small animals to feed, which is very nice. Recommendation index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🏖Lake Island Wave Park The entire journey is 15 kilometers and the driving time is 24 minutes. There are various exciting and fun water activities here, such as paddle board, water adventure island, sofa boat, interstellar bumper boat, etc. There will also be a lake island coffee shop in the future, where you can drink coffee on the island and enjoy a rare quiet moment. Recommendation index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🌲Yaolin National Forest Park The total distance is 34.1 kilometers and the driving time is 49 minutes. When you come here, there is a suspension bridge at the entrance. After passing a stone forest, you enter the forest. From here, it seems like you have entered another world. Walk all the way to the end and you will reach the tiankeng cave. The water vapor at the cave entrance is like a fairyland. Recommendation index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🌉Fuyang Dongqiao Wencun The entire journey is 15 kilometers and the driving time is 23 minutes. This place has been rebuilt and designed by the famous architect Wang Shu, who won the Pritzker Architecture Prize. The buildings here are old and new, with a rich sense of layering and contrast. It is a very good place for investigation and collection of folk customs. Recommendation index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🌊 Rock Ridge Reservoir It is only a 15-minute drive from Dongqiao Wencun. The reservoir is very large, and the Rock Ridge Bridge next to it is very photogenic. If you are physically fit, you can climb up the mountain. You can have a picnic, barbecue, dig bamboo shoots, and fish here. You can also take a boat tour on the reservoir. Recommendation index: ⭐⭐⭐