Hangzhou 1 Day Itinerary/ Layover

Day 1Efficient West Lake Circuit

Morning Activities

Walk aroundWest Lake

VIBE:heritage, nature, poetic

DURATION:1.5 Hours

PEAK:09:00 - 17:00

West Lake lies beneath green hills, with willow branches brushing calm, silver-blue water. Stone bridges, small boats, and pagodas

West Lake lies beneath green hills, with willow branches brushing calm, silver-blue water. Stone bridges, small boats, and pagodas appear through light mist along the shore. Lotus leaves and shaded paths make every view feel slow and dreamlike.

Ascend theLeifeng Pagoda

VIBE:heritage

DURATION:1.5 Hours

PEAK:09:00 - 17:00

MAP

Leifeng Pagoda rises above West Lake on wooded Sunset Hill. Its copper roofs step upward in warm layers, catching soft light at du

Leifeng Pagoda rises above West Lake on wooded Sunset Hill. Its copper roofs step upward in warm layers, catching soft light at dusk. From the top, water, bridges, and green hills spread out in calm bands.

Afternoon Activities

Wander downHefang Street

VIBE:heritage

DURATION:1.5 Hours

PEAK:18:00 - 21:00

MAP

Gray-tiled shopfronts line Hefang Street below Wushan Hill in old Hangzhou. Red lanterns glow above stone paving, snack stalls, an

Gray-tiled shopfronts line Hefang Street below Wushan Hill in old Hangzhou. Red lanterns glow above stone paving, snack stalls, and carved wooden doors. The air carries tea, roasted nuts, sugar candy, and warm street food.

Evening Activities

Dine atHubin 28

DURATION:1.5 Hours

PEAK:09:00 - 17:00

MAP

Hubin 28 sits inside Grand Hyatt Hangzhou, close to West Lake. Rosewood, stone, and quiet courtyards give the room a restrained ol

Hubin 28 sits inside Grand Hyatt Hangzhou, close to West Lake. Rosewood, stone, and quiet courtyards give the room a restrained old Hangzhou mood. The setting feels polished, but the table remains the centre of attention.