Hangzhou International Airport 1 hr 1
Su Causeway (46 min) Celebrated lake causeway featuring a paved walking path lined with willow trees & stunning views. Yue Fei Temple (38 min) Ornate, historic temple built in honor of a dynasty general, with statues & tranquil gardens. Lingyin Temple (41 min) City's oldest Buddhist temple, dating from 328 CE & rebuilt after being damaged by fires & warfare. Jingci Temple (42 min) Centuries-old, hillside monastery with a gold statue & views over the Leifeng Pagoda complex. Hangzhou Songcheng (26 min) Amusement park and park Hangzhou Botanical Garden (36 min) Botanical garden attraction split into pleasure & research areas with many landscaped zones. West Lake (1 hr 13) Ringed by mountains & woods, this scenic, iconic lake features numerous temples, pagodas & gardens. 西湖十景 (41 min) Artificial island only reachable by boat, known for ornate Huxin Pavilion and views of West Lake. China National Tea Museum (35 min) Museum dedicated to the history & culture of tea in China, with exhibits, ceremonies & tastings. Leifeng Pagoda (42 min) Originally built in the 975 A.D., this 5-story pagoda, which collapsed in 1924 was rebuilt in 2002. Three Pools Mirroring the Moon (1 hr 5) 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. Xixi National Wetland Park (26 min) Wetland park with numerous ponds & lakes, plus a botanical garden, restaurants, events & festivals. Feilaifeng Grottoes (41 min) Temple, lake, and buddhism Liuhe Pagoda (38 min) 7-story 5th-century pagoda, with views of the Qiantang River Bridge from the top. |