Hangzhou
China · Zhejiang · 20 m
Description
Hangzhou (杭州) is the capital of Zhejiang Province and is widely regarded as one of China's most beautiful cities. The city is best known for the UNESCO-listed West Lake, whose causeways, pagodas, pavilions, and landscaped gardens have inspired poets, painters, and scholars for centuries. Hangzhou is also renowned for the historic Lingyin Temple, the celebrated Longjing (Dragon Well) tea, and its harmonious blend of natural scenery, cultural heritage, and modern urban development. Thanks to its rich history, scenic beauty, and convenient high-speed rail connections to Shanghai, Hangzhou ranks among eastern China's premier travel destinations.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 3 days (optimal 2 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: March – April or September – October
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- West Lake
- Lingyin Temple
- Longjing (Dragon Well) Tea Plantations
- Leifeng Pagoda
- Su Causeway
- Feilai Peak Grottoes
- Three Pools Mirroring the Moon
- Broken Bridge
- Bai Causeway
- Six Harmonies Pagoda
- Yue Fei Temple
- Guo's Villa
- Prince Bay Park
- Longjing Village
- Meijiawu Tea Village
- Nine Creeks Meandering Through a Misty Forest
- Hefang Street
- Southern Song Imperial Street
- China National Tea Museum
- China Silk Museum
- Hangzhou Botanical Garden
- Xixi National Wetland Park
- Wulin Square
- Qiantang River
- Qiantang River Tidal Bore (September - October)
- Song Dynasty Town
- Alibaba Xixi Campus
Getting there
- Airports:
- HGH
- Train stations:
- Hangzhou Railway Station
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry