Hangzhou International Airport 43 min
Hangzhou Songcheng (12 min) Amusement park and park West Lake (51 min) Ringed by mountains & woods, this scenic, iconic lake features numerous temples, pagodas & gardens. Three Pools Mirroring the Moon (42 min) Three 2m-high stone Qing Dynasty pagodas erected in 1699 in south West Lake & often lit at night. Xixi National Wetland Park (36 min) Wetland park with numerous ponds & lakes, plus a botanical garden, restaurants, events & festivals. Su Causeway (26 min) Celebrated lake causeway featuring a paved walking path lined with willow trees & stunning views. Leifeng Pagoda (17 min) Originally built in the 975 A.D., this 5-story pagoda, which collapsed in 1924 was rebuilt in 2002. China National Tea Museum (19 min) Museum dedicated to the history & culture of tea in China, with exhibits, ceremonies & tastings. Feilaifeng Grottoes (28 min) Temple, lake, and buddhism Hangzhou Botanical Garden (26 min) Botanical garden attraction split into pleasure & research areas with many landscaped zones. Song Dynasty Town (8 min) Lingyin Temple (28 min) City's oldest Buddhist temple, dating from 328 CE & rebuilt after being damaged by fires & warfare. Dreaming of Tiger Spring at Hupao Valley (12 min) Scenic forest park & a spring featuring a monk statue & fresh water used for brewing local tea. Yue Fei Temple (24 min) Ornate, historic temple built in honor of a dynasty general, with statues & tranquil gardens. Jingci Temple (17 min) Centuries-old, hillside monastery with a gold statue & views over the Leifeng Pagoda complex. Liuhe Pagoda (7 min) 7-story 5th-century pagoda, with views of the Qiantang River Bridge from the top. |