Hangzhou International Airport 47 min
Feilaifeng Grottoes (30 min) Temple, lake, and buddhism West Lake (55 min) Ringed by mountains & woods, this scenic, iconic lake features numerous temples, pagodas & gardens. Dreaming of Tiger Spring at Hupao Valley (13 min) Scenic forest park & a spring featuring a monk statue & fresh water used for brewing local tea. Hangzhou Songcheng (21 min) Amusement park and park China National Tea Museum (20 min) Museum dedicated to the history & culture of tea in China, with exhibits, ceremonies & tastings. Liuhe Pagoda (12 min) 7-story 5th-century pagoda, with views of the Qiantang River Bridge from the top. Su Causeway (27 min) Celebrated lake causeway featuring a paved walking path lined with willow trees & stunning views. Leifeng Pagoda (19 min) Originally built in the 975 A.D., this 5-story pagoda, which collapsed in 1924 was rebuilt in 2002. Lingyin Temple (31 min) City's oldest Buddhist temple, dating from 328 CE & rebuilt after being damaged by fires & warfare. Xixi National Wetland Park (38 min) Wetland park with numerous ponds & lakes, plus a botanical garden, restaurants, events & festivals. Three Pools Mirroring the Moon (43 min) Three 2m-high stone Qing Dynasty pagodas erected in 1699 in south West Lake & often lit at night. Hangzhou Botanical Garden (27 min) Botanical garden attraction split into pleasure & research areas with many landscaped zones. Jingci Temple (18 min) Centuries-old, hillside monastery with a gold statue & views over the Leifeng Pagoda complex. Yue Fei Temple (25 min) Ornate, historic temple built in honor of a dynasty general, with statues & tranquil gardens. Former Residence of Hu Xueyan (22 min) Former home of famed merchant Hu Xueyan, built in 1872 and showcasing high Qing Dynasty style. |