Hangzhou International Airport 28 min
Hangzhou Botanical Garden (53 min) Botanical garden attraction split into pleasure & research areas with many landscaped zones. Former Residence of Hu Xueyan (36 min) Former home of famed merchant Hu Xueyan, built in 1872 and showcasing high Qing Dynasty style. China National Tea Museum (48 min) Museum dedicated to the history & culture of tea in China, with exhibits, ceremonies & tastings. 西湖十景 (53 min) Artificial island only reachable by boat, known for ornate Huxin Pavilion and views of West Lake. Su Causeway (50 min) Celebrated lake causeway featuring a paved walking path lined with willow trees & stunning views. Jingci Temple (40 min) Centuries-old, hillside monastery with a gold statue & views over the Leifeng Pagoda complex. West Lake (1 hr 9) Ringed by mountains & woods, this scenic, iconic lake features numerous temples, pagodas & gardens. Liuhe Pagoda (40 min) 7-story 5th-century pagoda, with views of the Qiantang River Bridge from the top. Three Pools Mirroring the Moon (1 hr 6) Three 2m-high stone Qing Dynasty pagodas erected in 1699 in south West Lake & often lit at night. Dreaming of Tiger Spring at Hupao Valley (42 min) Scenic forest park & a spring featuring a monk statue & fresh water used for brewing local tea. Leifeng Pagoda (39 min) Originally built in the 975 A.D., this 5-story pagoda, which collapsed in 1924 was rebuilt in 2002. Hangzhou Paradise (15 min) Amusement park with thrill rides & a Ferris wheel, plus elaborate song & dance performances. Yue Fei Temple (52 min) Ornate, historic temple built in honor of a dynasty general, with statues & tranquil gardens. China National Silk Museum (40 min) Showcasing the history, culture & production of Chinese silk, plus relics from the Silk Road trade. Feilaifeng Grottoes (59 min) Temple, lake, and buddhism |