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Jiuxi 18 Stream

Zhejiang · China

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Your local great guide and the driver will pick up at your hotel or train station (if you travel by train). Begin your tour with the pleasant walk through the peaceful coble-stone paved path in Jiuxi stream ,have fun cross nine creeks, enjoying the beautiful scenery in seasons and lush greens while taking in the fresh air.

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Contents

8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Jiuxi 18 Stream

    Welcome, esteemed travelers, to one of Hangzhou's most poetic and ecologically diverse landscapes. We are standing at the entrance of Jiuxi Shiba Jian, or the Nine Streams and Eighteen Gullies. …

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  2. 2The First Crossing — Hydrology of the Wulin Hills

    As we approach the first of many stepping-stone crossings, let us analyze the geological foundation of this valley. The stones under your feet are intentionally placed to allow passage while maintaining the natural flow of the…

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  3. 3The Tea Terraces — Agriculture as Art

    Look up toward the slopes flanking the valley. You are witnessing one of the world's most sophisticated forms of terraced agriculture: the Longjing tea plantations. …

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  4. 4The Maple Grove — Seasonal Chromaticity

    We now enter a section of the valley renowned for its Acer palmatum—the Japanese Maples. While stunning in spring, these trees reach their scholarly peak in late autumn. …

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  5. 5Jiuxi Yanshu — The Misty Convergence

    This specific location is known as 'Jiuxi Yanshu' or the Misty Trees of Nine Streams. It is the geographic and spiritual heart of the park. …

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  6. 6The Winding Path to Longjing Village

    The path now begins to ascend slightly as we approach the renowned Longjing Village. This trail is more than just a thoroughfare; it is a historical trade route used for centuries to transport tea from the mountains to the…

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  7. 7The Village Gateway — Social Ecology

    We have arrived at the threshold of Longjing Village, the epicenter of the tea culture we have been exploring. The transition from the wild valley to the structured village is a study in social ecology. …

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  8. 8Closing

    As we conclude our journey through Jiuxi 18 Stream, I hope you take with you more than just photographs. This valley is a testament to the enduring harmony between the natural environment and human culture. …

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What is Jiuxi 18 Stream?

Jiuxi 18 Stream is a place in Zhejiang · China with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationZhejiang · China
TypeNature
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates30.2024, 120.1132
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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