Hangzhou International Airport 45 min
Three Pools Mirroring the Moon (30 min)
Three 2m-high stone Qing Dynasty pagodas erected in 1699 in south West Lake & often lit at night. Dreaming of Tiger Spring at Hupao Valley (10 min)
Scenic forest park & a spring featuring a monk statue & fresh water used for brewing local tea. Yue Fei Temple (10 min)
Ornate, historic temple built in honor of a dynasty general, with statues & tranquil gardens. Xixi National Wetland Park (24 min)
Wetland park with numerous ponds & lakes, plus a botanical garden, restaurants, events & festivals. Hangzhou Botanical Garden (11 min)
Botanical garden attraction split into pleasure & research areas with many landscaped zones. Hangzhou Songcheng (24 min)
Amusement park and park Lingyin Temple (16 min)
City's oldest Buddhist temple, dating from 328 CE & rebuilt after being damaged by fires & warfare. China National Tea Museum (6 min)
Museum dedicated to the history & culture of tea in China, with exhibits, ceremonies & tastings. Jingci Temple (6 min)
Centuries-old, hillside monastery with a gold statue & views over the Leifeng Pagoda complex. 西湖十景 (13 min)
Artificial island only reachable by boat, known for ornate Huxin Pavilion and views of West Lake. Liuhe Pagoda (11 min)
7-story 5th-century pagoda, with views of the Qiantang River Bridge from the top. Leifeng Pagoda (6 min)
Originally built in the 975 A.D., this 5-story pagoda, which collapsed in 1924 was rebuilt in 2002. Su Causeway (12 min)
Celebrated lake causeway featuring a paved walking path lined with willow trees & stunning views. West Lake (44 min)
Ringed by mountains & woods, this scenic, iconic lake features numerous temples, pagodas & gardens. Feilaifeng Grottoes (16 min)
Temple, lake, and buddhism | 
