Hangzhou International Airport 32 min
West Lake (1 hr 2) Ringed by mountains & woods, this scenic, iconic lake features numerous temples, pagodas & gardens. Former Residence of Hu Xueyan (32 min) Former home of famed merchant Hu Xueyan, built in 1872 and showcasing high Qing Dynasty style. Nine-turn bridge (1 hr 6) City God Pavilion (35 min) Qianjiang New City (32 min) Orioles Singing in the Willows (36 min) Park with pagodas, flowering trees & lush grounds bordering the southeastern flank of West Lake. 河坊街 (35 min) Leifeng Pagoda (38 min) Originally built in the 975 A.D., this 5-story pagoda, which collapsed in 1924 was rebuilt in 2002. 西湖十景 (46 min) Artificial island only reachable by boat, known for ornate Huxin Pavilion and views of West Lake. Baochu Pagoda (41 min) 10th-century spire-shaped pagoda on West Lake's north end, reconstructed & shortened in 1933. Xiling Seal Art Society (45 min) Art museum, architecture, and art Three Pools Mirroring the Moon (1 hr 5) Three 2m-high stone Qing Dynasty pagodas erected in 1699 in south West Lake & often lit at night. Autumn Moon on a Quiet Lake (32 min) Hangzhou Paradise (46 min) Amusement park with thrill rides & a Ferris wheel, plus elaborate song & dance performances. Wulin Square (31 min) Transport hub & public plaza with a musical fountain show, plus nearby shopping malls. |