Hangzhou International Airport 33 min
West Lake (1 hr 6) Ringed by mountains & woods, this scenic, iconic lake features numerous temples, pagodas & gardens. Jingci Temple (43 min) Centuries-old, hillside monastery with a gold statue & views over the Leifeng Pagoda complex. 西湖十景 (50 min) Artificial island only reachable by boat, known for ornate Huxin Pavilion and views of West Lake. Baochu Pagoda (44 min) 10th-century spire-shaped pagoda on West Lake's north end, reconstructed & shortened in 1933. China National Silk Museum (43 min) Showcasing the history, culture & production of Chinese silk, plus relics from the Silk Road trade. City God Pavilion (39 min) Leifeng Pagoda (42 min) Originally built in the 975 A.D., this 5-story pagoda, which collapsed in 1924 was rebuilt in 2002. Qianjiang New City (34 min) Wulin Square (35 min) Transport hub & public plaza with a musical fountain show, plus nearby shopping malls. Hangzhou Paradise (50 min) Amusement park with thrill rides & a Ferris wheel, plus elaborate song & dance performances. Three Pools Mirroring the Moon (1 hr 9) Three 2m-high stone Qing Dynasty pagodas erected in 1699 in south West Lake & often lit at night. Orioles Singing in the Willows (40 min) Park with pagodas, flowering trees & lush grounds bordering the southeastern flank of West Lake. Xiling Seal Art Society (49 min) Art museum, architecture, and art Former Residence of Hu Xueyan (36 min) Former home of famed merchant Hu Xueyan, built in 1872 and showcasing high Qing Dynasty style. 河坊街 (39 min) |