🍃 Top 10 Must-Visit Attractions in Hangzhou 🔥 Travel Guide‼️
🍃 Top 10 Must-Visit Attractions in Hangzhou 🔥 Travel Guide‼️
💁🏻♀️ Hangzhou is a must-see destination with not only the scenic beauty of West Lake but also rich history, culture, and natural landscapes.
📍West Lake
✔️ The soul of Hangzhou, famous for its “Ten Scenic Views,” including Broken Bridge Snow, Sunset at Leifeng Pagoda, and Spring Dawn at Su Causeway.
🚇: Metro Line 1, Longxiangqiao Station
⏱️: Open all day
🎟️: Free (some attractions charge, e.g., Leifeng Pagoda 40 CNY)
📸: Broken Bridge, Leifeng Pagoda, Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, Su Causeway
🍜 Recommendation: While you’re at West Lake, don’t miss Li Bai Crab Yellow Noodles (West Lake branch) – it’s absolutely delicious!
📍Lingyin Temple
✔️ One of the oldest Buddhist temples in China, nestled against Feilai Peak, with a thriving religious atmosphere.
🚌: Take the bus to Lingyin Station
⏱️: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
🎟️: Feilai Peak 45 CNY, Lingyin Temple 30 CNY
📷: Main Hall, Feilai Peak Stone Carvings, Cold Spring Pavilion
📍Qiandao Lake (Thousand Islands Lake)
✔️ Known for its clear waters and numerous islands, it’s a great spot for relaxation and vacation.
🚌: Take the bus from Hangzhou East Railway Station to Qiandao Lake
⏱️: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🎟️: 150 CNY in peak season, 120 CNY in off-season
📸: Meifeng Island Viewing, Moonlight Island, Heart Island
📍Xixi Wetland
✔️ A natural wetland park in the city, famous for its water town ambiance and rich ecological resources.
🚌: Take the bus to Xixi Wetland Station
⏱️: 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM
🎟️: 80 CNY
📸: Qiu Xue An, Deep Pool, Reed Marshes
📍Hefang Street
✔️ A historical cultural street in Hangzhou, filled with ancient architecture and local snacks.
🚇: Metro Line 1, Ding’an Road Station
📸: Ancient Street Archway, Hu Qingyu Tang, Local Snack Stalls
📍South Song Dynasty Imperial Street
✔️ The remnants of the Southern Song Dynasty's imperial city, now a pedestrian street full of historical charm, perfect for strolling, shopping, and photos.
🚇: Metro Line 1, Ding’an Road Station
🚘: Ancient Street Archway, South Song Imperial Street Museum, Vintage Architecture
📍Grand Canal
✔️ The longest artificial canal in the world, where you can take a boat ride to enjoy the scenery along the banks.
🚇: Metro Line 5, Grand Canal Station
⏱️: Open all day, boat tours from 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
🎟️: Free (boat tour fees are additional)
📷: Ancient Bridges, Wharf, Night Scenery along the Canal
📍China Silk Museum
✔️ The largest silk-themed museum in the world, showcasing the history and culture of Chinese silk.
🚌: Take bus 12 to Silk Museum Station
⏱️: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed on Mondays)
📷: Silk Exhibition Hall, Ancient Looms, Museum Architecture
📍Qiantang River Bridge
✔️ China’s first modern bridge designed and constructed domestically, with magnificent views of the Qiantang River, perfect for a walk and tidal observation.
🚌: Take bus 308 to Qiantang River Bridge Station
📷: Full Bridge View, Tidal Waters of Qiantang River, Night Views
📍Hangzhou Botanical Garden
✔️ A botanical garden combining scientific research, sightseeing, and leisure activities, with a wide variety of plants, perfect for walking and photography.
🚌: Take bus 15 to Botanical Garden Station
⏱️: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
🎟️: 10 CNY
📷: Bamboo Forest, Cherry Blossom Forest, Greenhouse Plant Area