About a 4-hour drive from Hangzhou, Zhejiang Qianjiangyuan National Park is a good place for weekend trip from Hangzhou or Shanghai. The national park was established to protect the source of Zhejiang Province's 'mother river', the Qiantang River, and the precious fauna and flora nearby.
The recommended tourist attraction is Qianjiangyuan National Forest Park, celebrated for its lush mountains, dense forests, gurgling streams, rocky cliffs, flying waterfalls, and rare animals. It is a good summer retreat, known for its cool weather.
The spectacular tidal bore on the Qiantang River is the largest tidal bore in the world, which attracts large numbers of tourists every year. The best places to see the tidal bore are in Haining City, about 1½ hours' drive from Hangzhou, and the best time is the few days after China's Mid-Autumn Festival.
· Suitable for: nature and animal lovers, mountain hikers, tidal bore watchers
· Access: about a 4-hour drive from Hangzhou
· Best times to visit: June to August for cool weather in the forest park, China's Mid-Autumn Festival for watching the tidal bore
· Recommended visit time: 1–2 days
Recommended Tours:
the Hangzhou tours can easily be tailored to include Qianjiangyuan.
Qiantang River tidal bore
Zhejiang Qianjiangyuan National Park
About a 4-hour drive from Hangzhou, Zhejiang Qianjiangyuan National Park is a good place for weekend trip from Hangzhou or Shanghai. The national park was established to protect th
