You must visit Jiuxi in December because you will be amazed by its beauty!

Climate and Clothing The temperature in Jiuxi in December is relatively low, with an average temperature of 5°C to 15°C. You need to prepare warm clothes such as thick coats, sweaters, scarves, and gloves. At the same time, as there may be rain, you need to bring rain gear. Transportation - Public transportation: You can take buses K4, 308, 504, or Y5 in Hangzhou to Jiuxi Station, or take Metro Line 4 to Shuichengqiao Station, and walk from Exit B. - Self-driving: You need to pay attention to Hangzhou's traffic restrictions. The scenic area has odd-even number restrictions on weekdays, but there are generally no restrictions on weekends and holidays. Recommended Attractions - Jiuxi Yanshu: It is a landmark attraction of Jiuxi, with a lakeside boardwalk. In early and mid-December, the red maple leaves and the green lake water complement each other, forming a picturesque scenery. - Jiuxi Shibajian: Along both sides of the stream, the trees such as maple and ginkgo are dyed in layers, and the gurgling streams and ancient stone bridges are full of the charm of the water towns in Jiangnan. - Tea Garden: There are large tea gardens around Jiuxi, where green tea trees, red and yellow maple leaves, and ginkgo trees are intertwined, forming a unique rural landscape. - Internet-famous Tree: Its unique shape and vigorous vitality attract many tourists to check in, making it one of the popular photo spots in Jiuxi. Recommended Food - Near Jiuxi: There are many farmhouses and restaurants where you can taste authentic Hangzhou cuisine, such as West Lake Vinegar Fish, Longjing Shrimp, Beggar's Chicken, etc. You can also taste local specialties such as dried bamboo shoots with pork and chicken soup. - Longjing Village: You can taste authentic West Lake Longjing tea and enjoy the aroma of tea. Accommodation Suggestions - Near Jiuxi: There are many hotels, homestays, and farmhouses, with a quiet environment surrounded by forests and tea gardens, where you can get close to nature, but you need to book in advance. - Downtown: There are more accommodation options, with complete supporting facilities for transportation, shopping, and dining. You can choose according to your itinerary and personal preferences. Travel Route You can start from Jiuxi Bus Station, first check in at the Internet-famous tree, then go to Jiuxi Yanshu to enjoy the beautiful scenery of lakes, mountains, and maple leaves, then stroll along Jiuxi Shibajian to experience the beauty of streams, tea gardens, and forests, and finally go to Longjing Village to taste Longjing tea and learn about tea culture. Precautions - There are relatively few tourists in Jiuxi in December, but you still need to pay attention to safety, especially when walking by the stream and on mountain roads. - Check the weather and traffic information in advance, and arrange your itinerary reasonably. In case of rainy and foggy weather, the roads are slippery, so you need to pay attention to walking safety.