HangzhouThings To Do

01

West Lake

attraction
SIGHTSEEING
Maps

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.

West Lake feature
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02

Lingyin Temple

attraction
SIGHTSEEING
Maps

Lingyin Temple sits in forested hills beside Hangzhou’s West Lake. Dark tiled halls rise between old trees, incense smoke, and stone courtyards. Across the valley, Feilai Peak holds weathered Buddhist carvings in cool limestone caves.

Lingyin Temple feature
Lingyin Temple view 1
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03

Xixi National Wetland Park

attraction
SIGHTSEEING, BOATING, BIRDWATCHING
Maps

Xixi National Wetland Park covers 11 square kilometers of waterways and reeds on the western edge of Hangzhou. Narrow wooden boats drift along shaded channels between willows and tall grasses. In autumn, silver reeds catch the light and turn pale gold. The air is cool, quiet, and smells faintly of water.

Xixi National Wetland Park feature
Xixi National Wetland Park view 1
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04

Leifeng Pagoda

attraction
SIGHTSEEING
Maps

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.

Leifeng Pagoda feature
Leifeng Pagoda view 1
Leifeng Pagoda view 2
05

Qinghefang Ancient Street

attraction
SIGHTSEEING AND SHOPPING
Maps

Qinghefang Ancient Street winds below Wushan Hill with gray roofs and carved wooden fronts. Stone lanes pass tea shops, medicine counters, snack stalls, and glowing lanterns. The air feels busy but old, with sweet steam and herb scents mixing together.

Qinghefang Ancient Street feature
Qinghefang Ancient Street view 1
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06

Meifeng Sifang Pavilion

attraction
SIGHTSEEING
Maps

Meifeng Sifang Pavilion stands above clear blue water and folds of green islands. The pavilion is small and simple, yet the view feels wide and calm. From its railings, the lake looks like jade, with wooded islets scattered in every direction.

Meifeng Sifang Pavilion feature
Meifeng Sifang Pavilion view 1
Meifeng Sifang Pavilion view 2
07

Hangzhou Songcheng

attraction
SIGHTSEEING
Maps

Hangzhou Songcheng feels like a busy Southern Song town rebuilt in full scale. Wooden gates, tiled roofs, red lanterns, and narrow streets create a warm theatrical world. Performers move through bridges, courtyards, and market lanes as drums and music rise.

Hangzhou Songcheng feature
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Hangzhou Songcheng view 2
08

Longjing Tea Plantation

attraction
SIGHTSEEING
Maps

Longjing Tea Plantation spreads across soft hills southwest of West Lake. Neat tea rows curve around village homes, stone paths, and shaded courtyards. In spring, mist hangs over the slopes while pickers move quietly among bright leaves.

Longjing Tea Plantation feature
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09

Hefang Street

attraction
SHOPPING
Maps

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.

Hefang Street feature
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10

China National Silk Museum

attraction
SIGHTSEEING
Maps

The museum sits at the foot of Jade Emperor Hill near West Lake. Graceful gardens and quiet ponds surround the modern white buildings. Inside, soft lighting illuminates rows of delicate ancient robes and colorful tapestries. The airy galleries feel peaceful and invite slow exploration of the exhibits.

China National Silk Museum feature
China National Silk Museum view 1
China National Silk Museum view 2
11

Wujiang Road

attraction
SIGHTSEEING, SHOPPING
Maps

Wujiang Road runs through Hangzhou's old city, just steps from the ancient Qinghefang quarter. Low-rise storefronts line both sides of the wide, open street. The scent of local snacks drifts from small kitchens. Shoppers move slowly while cyclists pass between the stalls.

Wujiang Road feature
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12

Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal

attraction
SIGHTSEEING
Maps

In Hangzhou, the Grand Canal passes stone bridges, willow banks, and old whitewashed houses. Water buses slide past tea shops and calm lanes as evening lights ripple softly. Old warehouses and brick chimneys rise beside the water, giving the riverfront a layered face.

Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal feature
Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal view 1
Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal view 2
13

Hubin Pedestrian Street

attraction
SIGHTSEEING AND SHOPPING
Maps

Hubin Pedestrian Street sits where Hangzhou meets West Lake. Wide stone paths run beside shopfronts, cafes, trees, and open lake views. In the evening, soft lights reflect on glass, water, and polished pavement.

Hubin Pedestrian Street feature
Hubin Pedestrian Street view 1
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14

Yue Wang Temple

attraction
SIGHTSEEING
Maps

The Yue Wang Temple sits beside the calm waters of West Lake in Hangzhou. Ancient cypress trees shade stone courtyards and carved walkways. The main hall rises with red lacquered columns and sweeping tile roofs. It feels like stepping into a still, unhurried corner of imperial China.

Yue Wang Temple feature
Yue Wang Temple view 1
Yue Wang Temple view 2
15

Xi Hu Ceramic Village

attraction
CULTURAL EXPERIENCE, SIGHTSEEING
Maps

The ceramics village lies near the quiet southern shores of West Lake in Hangzhou. Ancient kilns here once fired jade-green celadon for Song Dynasty emperors. Narrow paths lead between whitewashed studios and centuries-old kiln ruins. Potters shape clay at open windows while wood smoke and glaze fill the air.

Xi Hu Ceramic Village feature
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Xi Hu Ceramic Village view 2