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Nine Creeks and Eighteen Streams Autumn Stroll Oxygen-Boosting Route

🌿Hangzhou Secret Spot Guide|The Autumn Hidden Gem of Nine Creeks and Eighteen Streams! A patch of colorful forest comes into view Stepping into the autumn palette Falling into the gentlest autumn of Nine Creeks 📍Address: Inside the West Lake Scenic Area, Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province (The natural oxygen bar of Xihu District!) Nine Creeks Highlight Route👇 1️⃣ Nine Creeks Smoke Trees Entrance ➡️ Waterfall Viewing Platform A 15-minute walk to see the first small waterfall! The sound of the creek is super healing~ 📸Must-shoot: Stand on the stone slab bridge to capture the depth of flowing water! Long exposure can be done with a phone 2️⃣ Qianlong Ancient Path ➡️ Jiuhong Pavilion The stone path walked by Qing Dynasty emperors! Crunching fallen leaves underfoot Encounter a huge maple tree🍁 like a spilled paint palette 3️⃣ Lian'an Temple Ruins Ancient temple ruins hidden in the bamboo forest Fairy-like mist at dawn! ⚠️Tips to Avoid Pitfalls ▫️Wear non-slip shoes! Stones by the creek are covered with moss ▫️Bring mosquito repellent (learned the hard way😭) ▫️Light is softest after 3 PM 🍁Autumn Bonus: Maple leaves are bright red from late October to mid-November Even better on rainy days! The misty Jiangnan atmosphere is at its peak~
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