Hangzhou International Airport 42 min
Lingyin Temple (37 min)
City's oldest Buddhist temple, dating from 328 CE & rebuilt after being damaged by fires & warfare. Su Causeway (29 min)
Celebrated lake causeway featuring a paved walking path lined with willow trees & stunning views. Yue Fei Temple (21 min)
Ornate, historic temple built in honor of a dynasty general, with statues & tranquil gardens. Three Pools Mirroring the Moon (41 min)
Three 2m-high stone Qing Dynasty pagodas erected in 1699 in south West Lake & often lit at night. Liuhe Pagoda (26 min)
7-story 5th-century pagoda, with views of the Qiantang River Bridge from the top. Xixi National Wetland Park (33 min)
Wetland park with numerous ponds & lakes, plus a botanical garden, restaurants, events & festivals. Former Residence of Hu Xueyan (16 min)
Former home of famed merchant Hu Xueyan, built in 1872 and showcasing high Qing Dynasty style. 西湖十景 (22 min)
Artificial island only reachable by boat, known for ornate Huxin Pavilion and views of West Lake. Hangzhou Botanical Garden (23 min)
Botanical garden attraction split into pleasure & research areas with many landscaped zones. China National Tea Museum (28 min)
Museum dedicated to the history & culture of tea in China, with exhibits, ceremonies & tastings. Wulin Square (11 min)
Transport hub & public plaza with a musical fountain show, plus nearby shopping malls. Baochu Pagoda (17 min)
10th-century spire-shaped pagoda on West Lake's north end, reconstructed & shortened in 1933. West Lake (39 min)
Ringed by mountains & woods, this scenic, iconic lake features numerous temples, pagodas & gardens. Leifeng Pagoda (22 min)
Originally built in the 975 A.D., this 5-story pagoda, which collapsed in 1924 was rebuilt in 2002. Feilaifeng Grottoes (36 min)
Temple, lake, and buddhism | 
