Hangzhou International Airport 39 min
Dreaming of Tiger Spring at Hupao Valley (6 min) Scenic forest park & a spring featuring a monk statue & fresh water used for brewing local tea. China National Silk Museum (7 min) Showcasing the history, culture & production of Chinese silk, plus relics from the Silk Road trade. Xixi National Wetland Park (32 min) Wetland park with numerous ponds & lakes, plus a botanical garden, restaurants, events & festivals. Jingci Temple (7 min) Centuries-old, hillside monastery with a gold statue & views over the Leifeng Pagoda complex. Former Residence of Hu Xueyan (11 min) Former home of famed merchant Hu Xueyan, built in 1872 and showcasing high Qing Dynasty style. Su Causeway (18 min) Celebrated lake causeway featuring a paved walking path lined with willow trees & stunning views. Liuhe Pagoda (7 min) 7-story 5th-century pagoda, with views of the Qiantang River Bridge from the top. West Lake (44 min) Ringed by mountains & woods, this scenic, iconic lake features numerous temples, pagodas & gardens. China National Tea Museum (14 min) Museum dedicated to the history & culture of tea in China, with exhibits, ceremonies & tastings. Lingyin Temple (25 min) City's oldest Buddhist temple, dating from 328 CE & rebuilt after being damaged by fires & warfare. Leifeng Pagoda (7 min) Originally built in the 975 A.D., this 5-story pagoda, which collapsed in 1924 was rebuilt in 2002. Hangzhou Songcheng (19 min) Amusement park and park Feilaifeng Grottoes (24 min) Temple, lake, and buddhism Three Pools Mirroring the Moon (34 min) Three 2m-high stone Qing Dynasty pagodas erected in 1699 in south West Lake & often lit at night. Yue Fei Temple (18 min) Ornate, historic temple built in honor of a dynasty general, with statues & tranquil gardens. |