Free Admission Guide to Matcha Green Forest at Qingshan Lake - Perfect for a Spontaneous Trip!

This scenic spot is beautiful year-round: lush greenery in summer, caramel-colored autumn foliage, and misty winter views - an ideal weekend getaway from Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai urban areas! 📍Address: Qingshan Lake Scenic Area, Lin'an District, Hangzhou 🚉Transportation: 1. Drive🚗: Navigate to "Qingshan Lake Water Forest" 2. Metro🚇: Exit D at "Qingshan Lake" Station (Line 16) + 10-minute walk 🎟️Ticket: ¥40/person (or purchase ¥29.9 Hangzhou Cultural Tourism Card on Hangzhou Citizen Card app covering 20+ attractions including Qingshan Lake - for Hangzhou residents only) ✅Must-see Highlights: 1. Matcha-colored water forest 2. Viral floating bridge walkway 3. Cycling greenway 💫Nearby Activities: 1. Qingshan Lake Shenghe Pier: Sunset boat cruise 2. Hushanhui Plaza: Café "Lake Moon" with fantastic floor-to-ceiling window views ⏰ Opening Hours: 8:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30) 🌟 Recommended Route: Entrance → Water Forest Walkway → Shenghe Pier (kayaking) → Lake Center Greenway → 800 Li Wellness Park 📸 Photo Spots: 1️⃣ Wooden walkway in water forest (aerial portraits + forest reflections) 2️⃣ Kayaking through dense duckweed areas (drone's-eye view) 3️⃣ Light tunnel between metasequoia trees (3-4pm Tyndall effect) 4️⃣ Lakeside observation deck (panoramic "matcha carpet" shots) 🍜 Local Food: ▪️ Lin'an Three Treasures: Dried bamboo shoots, ginkgo nuts, walnuts (freshly roasted at exit) 2. Lakeside Restaurant: Recommended bamboo shoot duck stew and qingtuan (¥60/person) 3. Viral café: "Matcha Forest" limited drinks at lake center island (perfect for photos) 🏨 Accommodation: Zhongdu Qingshan Lakeside Hotel nestled in this picturesque landscape. 🏛️ Hotel design incorporates cultural elements from King Qian's era, transporting you to Wuyue period. 📍Location: No.88 Shengyuan Road, Lin'an District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 🎈 Hotel Features: 🌳 Stunning lake views from every window 🌈 Easy access to viral walkways and rainbow bridge 🌊 Private tranquility amidst mountains and water 🚗 Only 2.7km from Qingshan Lake Water Forest [Pro Tips from Frequent Visitors] Take the free route - you can explore freely without paying. No need to spend on tickets or expensive boat rides. 📝 Notes: 1. Bring mosquito repellent. 2. Visit early morning or after 3:30pm to avoid crowds and heat. 3. Water forest and cycling path are separate (cycling path is free and more photogenic if you don't want to pay) 4. Allow 2 hours - great for photos and family trips (kids love seeing black swans and ducks🦆) 5. Wear black or white dresses for best photos! 6. Strong UV - don't forget sunscreen! 🧴