Provincial Capital

Hangzhou

Paradise on Earth

FIRST-TIME VISITORS

Turn the highlights into a workable plan

Start with a two-day itinerary, then check the practical details that can make or break the visit: your train station, Lingyin reservation, hotel area, and walking route.

Two-day itinerary Lingyin passport reservation West Lake walking route

Heaven on Earth

Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang Province, is located on the northern coast of southeastern China and is one of the central cities in the Yangtze River Delta. With a long history, Hangzhou is one of the birthplaces of Chinese civilization, with over 2,200 years of city history.

Hangzhou is world-renowned for its beautiful West Lake scenery. The West Lake, "beautiful in both light and heavy makeup," has long been famous worldwide. The great Song Dynasty poet Su Dongpo wrote: "There are thirty-six West Lakes under heaven, but Hangzhou's is the best."

Today's Hangzhou is a city of digital economy, innovation and entrepreneurship, and also one of China's best tourist cities, attracting tens of millions of visitors every year.

10,532 km² Area
1,220 万 Population
3 World Heritage Sites
Must-Visit Attractions

Hangzhou Highlights

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World Heritage

West Lake

West Lake is the soul of Hangzhou, one of China's top ten scenic spots, and was listed as a World Heritage Site in 2011. The lake covers about 6.39 square kilometers, surrounded by mountains on three sides and embracing the city.

Ten Scenes of West Lake

    Opening Hours Open All Day
    Ticket Price Free
    Suggested Duration Half to Full Day
    Best Season All Seasons
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    Ancient Temple

    Lingyin Temple

    Lingyin Temple was built in the first year of Xianhe in the Eastern Jin Dynasty (326 AD), with a history of about 1,700 years. It is a famous Buddhist temple in China. Ancient trees tower inside, and the Feilai Peak grotto statues are exquisite.

    Main Attractions

      Opening Hours 07:30-17:30
      Ticket Price Free; timed real-name reservation required
      Suggested Duration 2-3 Hours
      Transportation Check current official transport notices and maps.
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      First Beautiful Water

      Qiandao Lake

      Qiandao Lake is located in Chun'an County, Hangzhou, named after the 1,078 islands scattered across the lake. The water is crystal clear with visibility up to 12 meters, known as "the most beautiful water under heaven."

      Highlights

        Opening Hours 08:00-17:00
        Ticket Price From ¥150
        Suggested Duration 1-2 Days
        Distance from City About 150 km
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        National Wetland Park

        Xixi National Wetland Park

        Xixi Wetland is China's first national wetland park, known as "Hangzhou's Kidney." With dense water networks and rich vegetation, it is a rare natural sanctuary in the city.

        Featured Experiences

          Opening Hours 08:00-17:30
          Ticket Price ¥80
          Suggested Duration Half Day
          Best Season Spring & Autumn Best
          Taste of Hangzhou

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