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West Lake
Natural
🎫 Free (some attractions within require tickets)

West Lake

A UNESCO World Heritage site and the iconic heart of Hangzhou. A freshwater lake with surrounding gardens, pagodas, and causeways creating stunning landscapes.

📞 Open 24 hours
📍 West Lake Scenic Area, Xihu District
Xixi National Wetland Park
Natural
🎫 80¥

Xixi National Wetland Park

The largest urban wetland in China with unique ecosystem, traditional fishing villages, and serene natural beauty.

📞 08:00-17:30
📍 Xixi National Wetland Park, Xihu District
Lingyin Temple
Cultural
🎫 45¥ (temple), additional 55¥ for Feilai Feng peak

Lingyin Temple

One of the oldest and most famous Buddhist temples in China, dating back to 326 AD, with stunning architecture and rock carvings.

📞 06:30-17:30 (Summer), 07:00-17:30 (Winter)
📍 1 Lingyin Road, Xihu District
Hefang Street
Cultural
FREE

Hefang Street

A historic pedestrian street in Hangzhou with traditional Chinese architecture, local snacks, tea houses, and souvenir shops.

📞 Open 24 hours (shops 09:00-22:00)
📍 Hefang Street, Shangcheng District
Grand Canal
Historical
🎫 60¥ (boat tour additional)

Grand Canal

The longest ancient canal in the world, stretching 1794km from Beijing to Hangzhou. Hangzhou's section offers boat tours through historic water towns.

📞 08:00-17:00
📍 Canal Scenic Area, Gongshu District
Songcheng
Cultural
🎫 300¥ (includes show)

Songcheng

A theme park recreating Song Dynasty culture with performances, traditional architecture, and interactive experiences.

📞 09:30-21:00 (show times vary)
📍 5 Songqiao Road, Xihu District
Longjing Tea Village
Cultural
FREE

Longjing Tea Village

Famous for Longjing (Dragon Well) tea, one of China's most prized green teas. Scenic tea plantations and traditional tea houses.

📞 Open 24 hours (shops 08:00-18:00)
📍 Longjing Village, Xihu District
Qiantang River
Natural
🎫 Free (observation decks may charge)

Qiantang River

Famous for the world's largest tidal bore, with monthly tidal waves reaching up to 9 meters during the Mid-Autumn Festival.

📞 Open 24 hours
📍 Qiantang River, Shangcheng District
Broken Bridge and Melting Snow
Natural
FREE

Broken Bridge and Melting Snow

One of the Ten Views of West Lake. The bridge appears broken from one angle but whole from another. Snow-covered scenery is especially beautiful.

📞 Open 24 hours
📍 North of Baidi Bridge, Xihu District
Su Causeway in Spring Dawn
Natural
FREE

Su Causeway in Spring Dawn

One of the Ten Views of West Lake. A 2.7km causeway built by poet Su Dongpo in the 11th century, lined with peach and willow trees.

📞 Open 24 hours
📍 Su Causeway, Xihu District
Lotus in the Breeze at Quyuan Garden
Natural
🎫 Free (garden), 15¥ for lotus viewing area

Lotus in the Breeze at Quyuan Garden

One of the Ten Views of West Lake. A classic garden famous for lotus flowers and lotus root viewing in summer.

📞 07:00-17:30
📍 Northwest of West Lake, Xihu District
Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake
Natural
🎫 15¥

Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake

One of the Ten Views of West Lake. A garden pavilion offering the best view of the full moon reflecting on West Lake.

📞 07:00-18:00
📍 Guanghua Temple, Xihu District
Flowery Harbor Watching Fish
Natural
FREE

Flowery Harbor Watching Fish

One of the Ten Views of West Lake. A garden famous for colorful carp in a pond fed by water from Nanhu Peak.

📞 07:00-17:30
📍 Southwest of West Lake, Xihu District
Willow Waves and Orioles
Natural
FREE

Willow Waves and Orioles

One of the Ten Views of West Lake. A garden with thousands of willow trees and oriole birds singing in spring.

📞 07:00-17:30
📍 South shore of West Lake, Xihu District
Three Pools Mirroring the Moon
Natural
🎫 55¥ (includes island and return boat)

Three Pools Mirroring the Moon

One of the Ten Views of West Lake. A small island with three stone pagodas, iconic symbol of West Lake appearing on the 1 yuan note.

📞 Boat tours: 07:30-16:00
📍 West Lake, accessible by boat
Leifeng Pagoda
Cultural
🎫 40¥

Leifeng Pagoda

A five-story octagonal pagoda on Sunset Hill, rebuilt in 2002 after the original collapsed in 1924. Famous from Legend of White Snake.

📞 08:00-17:30 (summer until 18:00)
📍 15 Nanshan Road, Xihu District
Qiandao Lake (Thousand Islands)
Natural
🎫 130¥ (boat tour), island hopping extra

Qiandao Lake (Thousand Islands)

A massive reservoir with over 1,000 islands, known for crystal clear water, seafood, and vacation resorts. About 2 hours from Hangzhou.

📞 Open 24 hours (boat tours 08:00-16:00)
📍 Qiandao Lake, Chun'an County
Nine Creeks and Eighteen Gullies
Natural
FREE

Nine Creeks and Eighteen Gullies

A scenic hiking area through bamboo forests, tea plantations, and mountain streams connecting Longjing tea area to West Lake.

📞 Open 24 hours
📍 Jiuxi, Xihu District
Canal Square
Cultural
FREE

Canal Square

A riverside plaza at the southern end of the Grand Canal in Hangzhou, with historical displays and shopping areas.

📞 Open 24 hours
📍 Canal Square, Gongshu District
Southern Song Imperial Street
Historical
FREE

Southern Song Imperial Street

The main street of ancient capital during Southern Song Dynasty, now a pedestrian walkway with historical buildings and shops.

📞 Open 24 hours (shops 10:00-22:00)
📍 Zhongshan Middle Road, Shangcheng District
Qinghefang Historical Block
Cultural
FREE

Qinghefang Historical Block

One of the best preserved historical streets in Hangzhou with traditional Hangzhou architecture, shops and traditional crafts.

📞 Open 24 hours (shops 09:00-21:00)
📍 Qinghefang, Shangcheng District
Liangzhu Ancient City Site
Historical
🎫 Free (museum), 60¥ for archaeological site

Liangzhu Ancient City Site

A UNESCO World Heritage site dating back 5,000 years, representing one of China's earliest civilizations with advanced jade culture.

📞 09:00-17:00 (closed Monday)
📍 Liangzhu Cultural Museum, Yuhang District
Chaoshan Mountain
Natural
🎫 60¥

Chaoshan Mountain

A scenic mountain famous for plum blossoms in winter and spring, with ancient temples and unique rock formations.

📞 08:00-17:00
📍 Chaoshan, Linping District
Qianjiang New CBD
Modern
FREE

Qianjiang New CBD

Modern business district with iconic architecture including Hangzhou's transformation into a global city. The Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center and Qianjiang Century City feature impressive modern buildings.

📞 Open 24 hours
📍 Qianjiang New Town, Hangzhou
Xueguan Road Historical Area
Cultural
FREE

Xueguan Road Historical Area

Historic area featuring traditional Chinese architecture, old style streets, and cultural landmarks of the Qing Dynasty.

📞 Open 24 hours (shops 09:00-21:00)
📍 Xueguan Road, Shangcheng District
Xiangshan Park
Natural
FREE

Xiangshan Park

Beautiful hillside park known for its ancient plum trees, camellia gardens, and panoramic views of West Lake area.

📞 06:00-18:00
📍 Xihu District, near Lingyin
Phoenix Palace
Cultural
🎫 30¥

Phoenix Palace

Historic palace complex featuring traditional Chinese gardens, imperial architecture, and cultural exhibitions.

📞 08:00-17:00
📍 Nanshan Road, Xihu District
Yuhuangshan Mountain
Natural
🎫 10¥

Yuhuangshan Mountain

Hilltop temple offering panoramic views of West Lake and the surrounding area. Features Taoist temple and scenic trails.

📞 06:00-18:00
📍 Yuhuangshan, Xihu District
Hangzhou Grand Theatre
Cultural
🎫 150-800¥

Hangzhou Grand Theatre

Modern performing arts venue hosting world-class opera, ballet, and theatrical performances. Architectural landmark in Qianjiang.

📞 Varies by performance
📍 Qianjiang New Town, Hangzhou
Leifeng Pagoda Sunset View
Natural
🎫 40¥

Leifeng Pagoda Sunset View

One of the Ten Views of West Lake featuring the sunset view from Leifeng Pagoda. The golden pagoda against sunset is iconic.

📞 08:00-17:30 (summer until 18:00)
📍 15 Nanshan Road, Xihu District
Broken Bridge
Landmark
FREE

Broken Bridge

One of the Ten Scenes of West Lake: Melting Snow on Broken Bridge, where White Lady and Xu Xian met.

📞 All day
📍 Hangzhou, Xihu District
Longjing Village
Street
FREE

Longjing Village

China's most famous Longjing tea production area, where you can taste authentic Longjing tea.

📞 All day
📍 Hangzhou, Xihu District
Zhejiang Provincial Museum
Museum
FREE

Zhejiang Provincial Museum

The museum houses over 100,000 cultural relics, with the most famous being Liangzhu culture jade artifacts.

📞 09:00-17:00
📍 Hangzhou, Xihu District
Qianjiang New City
Landmark
FREE

Qianjiang New City

Hangzhou's new urban area, with modern architectural clusters.

📞 All day
📍 Jianggan District, Hangzhou
Song Dynasty Town
Landmark
🎫 310 yuan

Song Dynasty Town

A large theme park themed around Song Dynasty culture, featuring the performance 'Songcheng Eternal Love'.

📞 09:00-21:00
📍 Hangzhou, Xihu District
Nine Creeks
Nature
FREE

Nine Creeks

A stream scenic area west of West Lake, featuring Nine Creeks and Eighteen Gullies.

📞 All day
📍 Hangzhou, Xihu District
Hangzhou Tea Culture
Street
FREE

Hangzhou Tea Culture

Hangzhou is China's tea capital, known for Longjing tea and tea culture.

📞 All day
📍 Hangzhou, Xihu District
Hangbang Cuisine
Street
🎫 100 yuan per person

Hangbang Cuisine

Hangzhou traditional cuisine, including West Lake Vinegar Fish, Dongpo Pork, etc.

📞 All day
📍 Hangzhou City
Hangzhou Night View
Landmark
FREE

Hangzhou Night View

Night light shows at West Lake and Qiantang River.

📞 11. Nighttime.
📍 Hangzhou City
Hangzhou Museum
Museum
FREE

Hangzhou Museum

A museum showcasing Hangzhou's history.

📞 09:00-17:00
📍 Shangcheng District, Hangzhou
Zhejiang University
Landmark
FREE

Zhejiang University

One of China's most prestigious universities.

📞 All day
📍 Hangzhou, Xihu District
Hangzhou Bay
Nature
FREE

Hangzhou Bay

The estuary of the Qiantang River, famous for its tidal bore.

📞 All day
📍 Hangzhou City
Qiantang River Bridge
Landmark
FREE

Qiantang River Bridge

China's first self-designed road-rail dual-purpose bridge.

📞 All day
📍 Hangzhou City
Silk Museum
Museum
FREE

Silk Museum

A museum showcasing Chinese silk culture.

📞 09:00-17:00
📍 Hangzhou, Xihu District
Prince Bay Park
Park
FREE

Prince Bay Park

One of Hangzhou's most beautiful parks, with tulips blooming in spring.

📞 All day
📍 Hangzhou, Xihu District
Hangzhou Botanical Garden
Nature
🎫 10 yuan

Hangzhou Botanical Garden

A botanical garden by West Lake.

📞 08:00-17:00
📍 Hangzhou, Xihu District
Hangzhou Zoo
Nature
🎫 20 yuan

Hangzhou Zoo

Hangzhou's largest zoo.

📞 08:00-17:00
📍 Hangzhou, Xihu District
Jingci Temple
Temple
🎫 10 yuan

Jingci Temple

One of the four famous temples of West Lake.

📞 08:00-17:00
📍 Hangzhou, Xihu District
Baoshi Mountain
Nature
FREE

Baoshi Mountain

A small hill by West Lake, with Baochu Pagoda on it.

📞 All day
📍 Hangzhou, Xihu District
Xiang Lake
Nature
FREE

Xiang Lake

A lake in Xiaoshan District.

📞 All day
📍 Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou

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