Hangzhou International Airport 39 min
Yue Fei Temple (15 min) Ornate, historic temple built in honor of a dynasty general, with statues & tranquil gardens. China National Silk Museum (2 min) Showcasing the history, culture & production of Chinese silk, plus relics from the Silk Road trade. China National Tea Museum (12 min) Museum dedicated to the history & culture of tea in China, with exhibits, ceremonies & tastings. 西湖十景 (18 min) Artificial island only reachable by boat, known for ornate Huxin Pavilion and views of West Lake. Liuhe Pagoda (9 min) 7-story 5th-century pagoda, with views of the Qiantang River Bridge from the top. Three Pools Mirroring the Moon (31 min) Three 2m-high stone Qing Dynasty pagodas erected in 1699 in south West Lake & often lit at night. Leifeng Pagoda (17 min) Originally built in the 975 A.D., this 5-story pagoda, which collapsed in 1924 was rebuilt in 2002. Jingci Temple (19 min) Centuries-old, hillside monastery with a gold statue & views over the Leifeng Pagoda complex. Feilaifeng Grottoes (22 min) Temple, lake, and buddhism Xixi National Wetland Park (30 min) Wetland park with numerous ponds & lakes, plus a botanical garden, restaurants, events & festivals. Su Causeway (15 min) Celebrated lake causeway featuring a paved walking path lined with willow trees & stunning views. Lingyin Temple (23 min) City's oldest Buddhist temple, dating from 328 CE & rebuilt after being damaged by fires & warfare. Former Residence of Hu Xueyan (9 min) Former home of famed merchant Hu Xueyan, built in 1872 and showcasing high Qing Dynasty style. West Lake (41 min) Ringed by mountains & woods, this scenic, iconic lake features numerous temples, pagodas & gardens. Dreaming of Tiger Spring at Hupao Valley (8 min) Scenic forest park & a spring featuring a monk statue & fresh water used for brewing local tea. |