Hangzhou International Airport 52 min
Liuhe Pagoda (26 min) 7-story 5th-century pagoda, with views of the Qiantang River Bridge from the top. Hangzhou Botanical Garden (18 min) Botanical garden attraction split into pleasure & research areas with many landscaped zones. Xixi National Wetland Park (13 min) Wetland park with numerous ponds & lakes, plus a botanical garden, restaurants, events & festivals. Lingyin Temple (23 min) City's oldest Buddhist temple, dating from 328 CE & rebuilt after being damaged by fires & warfare. Yue Fei Temple (20 min) Ornate, historic temple built in honor of a dynasty general, with statues & tranquil gardens. 西湖十景 (23 min) Artificial island only reachable by boat, known for ornate Huxin Pavilion and views of West Lake. Feilaifeng Grottoes (23 min) Temple, lake, and buddhism Leifeng Pagoda (24 min) Originally built in the 975 A.D., this 5-story pagoda, which collapsed in 1924 was rebuilt in 2002. Su Causeway (28 min) Celebrated lake causeway featuring a paved walking path lined with willow trees & stunning views. West Lake (52 min) Ringed by mountains & woods, this scenic, iconic lake features numerous temples, pagodas & gardens. Three Pools Mirroring the Moon (47 min) Three 2m-high stone Qing Dynasty pagodas erected in 1699 in south West Lake & often lit at night. Jingci Temple (24 min) Centuries-old, hillside monastery with a gold statue & views over the Leifeng Pagoda complex. Dreaming of Tiger Spring at Hupao Valley (25 min) Scenic forest park & a spring featuring a monk statue & fresh water used for brewing local tea. Hangzhou Songcheng (29 min) Amusement park and park China National Tea Museum (17 min) Museum dedicated to the history & culture of tea in China, with exhibits, ceremonies & tastings. |