Hangzhou International Airport 53 min
Dreaming of Tiger Spring at Hupao Valley (16 min) Scenic forest park & a spring featuring a monk statue & fresh water used for brewing local tea. Three Pools Mirroring the Moon (38 min) Three 2m-high stone Qing Dynasty pagodas erected in 1699 in south West Lake & often lit at night. Lingyin Temple (12 min) City's oldest Buddhist temple, dating from 328 CE & rebuilt after being damaged by fires & warfare. 西湖十景 (14 min) Artificial island only reachable by boat, known for ornate Huxin Pavilion and views of West Lake. Hangzhou Botanical Garden (10 min) Botanical garden attraction split into pleasure & research areas with many landscaped zones. China National Tea Museum (8 min) Museum dedicated to the history & culture of tea in China, with exhibits, ceremonies & tastings. Su Causeway (20 min) Celebrated lake causeway featuring a paved walking path lined with willow trees & stunning views. West Lake (46 min) Ringed by mountains & woods, this scenic, iconic lake features numerous temples, pagodas & gardens. Feilaifeng Grottoes (9 min) Temple, lake, and buddhism Yue Fei Temple (12 min) Ornate, historic temple built in honor of a dynasty general, with statues & tranquil gardens. Xixi National Wetland Park (20 min) Wetland park with numerous ponds & lakes, plus a botanical garden, restaurants, events & festivals. Leifeng Pagoda (14 min) Originally built in the 975 A.D., this 5-story pagoda, which collapsed in 1924 was rebuilt in 2002. Jingci Temple (14 min) Centuries-old, hillside monastery with a gold statue & views over the Leifeng Pagoda complex. Hangzhou Songcheng (23 min) Amusement park and park Liuhe Pagoda (17 min) 7-story 5th-century pagoda, with views of the Qiantang River Bridge from the top. |