Hangzhou International Airport 53 min
Xixi National Wetland Park (13 min) Wetland park with numerous ponds & lakes, plus a botanical garden, restaurants, events & festivals. Three Pools Mirroring the Moon (52 min) Three 2m-high stone Qing Dynasty pagodas erected in 1699 in south West Lake & often lit at night. Feilaifeng Grottoes (29 min) Temple, lake, and buddhism Yue Fei Temple (26 min) Ornate, historic temple built in honor of a dynasty general, with statues & tranquil gardens. Hangzhou Botanical Garden (23 min) Botanical garden attraction split into pleasure & research areas with many landscaped zones. Hangzhou Songcheng (17 min) Amusement park and park Liuhe Pagoda (29 min) 7-story 5th-century pagoda, with views of the Qiantang River Bridge from the top. Lingyin Temple (29 min) City's oldest Buddhist temple, dating from 328 CE & rebuilt after being damaged by fires & warfare. Leifeng Pagoda (29 min) Originally built in the 975 A.D., this 5-story pagoda, which collapsed in 1924 was rebuilt in 2002. West Lake (1 hr) Ringed by mountains & woods, this scenic, iconic lake features numerous temples, pagodas & gardens. Jingci Temple (29 min) Centuries-old, hillside monastery with a gold statue & views over the Leifeng Pagoda complex. China National Tea Museum (23 min) Museum dedicated to the history & culture of tea in China, with exhibits, ceremonies & tastings. Su Causeway (34 min) Celebrated lake causeway featuring a paved walking path lined with willow trees & stunning views. 西湖十景 (28 min) Artificial island only reachable by boat, known for ornate Huxin Pavilion and views of West Lake. Dreaming of Tiger Spring at Hupao Valley (30 min) Scenic forest park & a spring featuring a monk statue & fresh water used for brewing local tea. |