Highlights
- Photographers should aim for early morning or the last two hours before closing, when the light is best and crowds thin.
- Wear grippy shoes — surfaces are uneven and can be slippery after rain.
- Photographers should aim for early morning or the last two hours before closing, when the light is best and crowds thin.
Highlights walk-through
2–3 hours — Enter early (within 30 min of opening) to stay ahead of tour groups; the main viewpoint is busiest between 10:00 and 14:00.
0.5h
Gate & visitor centre — pick up a map, check the shuttle/boat timetable
1–2h
Main viewpoint or signature sight — the photo everyone comes for
1–2h
Secondary circuit (temples, lanes, boardwalks or cable car)
0.5h
Exit & local lunch — try a regional speciality in the village or city
What to know
Getting there
Reach 浙江 by high-speed rail or flight, then take a local bus, taxi or Didi to the site (most are 30–90 min from the city centre). Day tours from 浙江 are widely available and include transfers.
Insider tips
- Bring your own water and snacks — inside-site food is limited and marked up.
- Bring your own water and snacks — inside-site food is limited and marked up.
Where to stay
浙江 city centre: international-brand and boutique hotels from ¥300–800/night, all within taxi range of the site.