City: Zhejiang
Top Things to do in Zhejiang
Top Hotels in Zhejiang
- 1. Midtown Shangri-La, Hangzhou
- 2. Crowne Plaza Hangzhou HEDA, an IHG hotel
- 3. Le Meridien Hangzhou, Binjiang
- 4. Pan Pacific Ningbo
- 5. Shangri-La Yiwu
- 6. Banyan Tree Hangzhou
- 7. InterContinental Ningbo
- 8. InterContinental One Thousand Island Lake Resort
- 9. Sheraton Ningbo Hotel
- 10. Kempinski Hotel Hangzhou
Things to do in Zhejiang, China: The Best Historic Sites
Zhejiang (help·info), formerly romanized as Chekiang, is an eastern coastal province of China. Zhejiang is bordered by Jiangsu and Shanghai to the north, Anhui to the northwest, Jiangxi to the west, and Fujian to the south. To the east is the East China Sea, beyond which lie the Ryukyu Islands of Japan.
Restaurants in Zhejiang
1. Datang Tribute Tea Park
2. Lingyin Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,460 reviews
Built in 326 A.D. at the foot of Lingyin Mountain, this temple features a main hall extending 33.5 meters in height, a statue of Sakyamuni carved out of 24 pieces of camphor wood and a laughing Buddha covered in gold.
Reviewed By SueF_Trips - Tulsa, United States
Past the perfectly manicured tea groves of a picturesque country lane is the home of Hangzhou's amazing ancient Feilai Feng scenic area and Lingyin Buddhist Temple. Countless perfectly detailed reliefs, statues, and buddhas are carved eveywhere into the mountainside amongst tall beautiful trees, caves, pathways, and a quiet stream. Would have loved to spend many more hours exploring the site but moved along with my family to tour the Buddha statues and structures of the Lingyin Temple. The scenic area is one of the must peaceful settings I've ever experienced. Not far away though near the entrance you're back to civilization with many small shops, restaurants, not one, but two separate Starbucks, and most importantly...a Western styled ladies room!
3. Fei Lai Feng
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 495 reviews
The legendary peak's caves have hundreds of Buddhist stone statues dating from the 10th to the 14th centuries.
Reviewed By 33traveler2010 - Detroit, United States
Interesting Buddha sculptures at the beginning of the Linjiang Temple complex. They’re included in the Temple ticket. We especially liked the fat laughing Buddha and there was an sign with an explanation in English.
4. Former residence of Zhimo Xu
5. Nanzong Confucian Temple of Quzhou
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
6. Xitang Ancient Town
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,015 reviews
A small ancient town on water that still preserves its original look.
Reviewed By DazzlingSunflower - Johannesburg, South Africa
For some of us who might feel a need to get away from the concrete jungle of Shanghai, then add this on your to do list. A much needed escape to see more of what this beautiful and historic country has to offer. The river town of Xitang is in Zhejiang Province and is only 101km from Shanghai. It is a reasonable and quick trip. From Hongqiao Railway Station take a train to Jiashan nan by high speed train (30RMB). There are long ticket lines so be patient and arrive at least 40 minutes prior to your departure. The trip was less than 25 minutes and super comfortable with great leg room. Not sure why planes don't have such comfortable space. 25 minutes high speed train 30 RMB 30 minutes by bus K222 to Xitang 20 RMB Decent hotel Yha China 240 RMB per night Entrance fee to the town museums 100 RMB per day 15 minutes boat river cruise 30 RMB The food is everywhere and super cheap Magical Xitang is picturesque and captivatingly tranquil. It is a cultural and historical river town with a history of over a thousand years. I was transported to simplicity, warm kind people and good wholesome food and customs. It was a wet day when we arrived. Apparently it is the best time to travel around the water town as many poets got their inspiration during the rainy days. This is a town full of poetry, paper cutting art and button making etc. Walk around the narrow covered streets and you will be transported back in time. Words cannot capture the uplifted and rejuvenated spirit of being surrounded by healing waters, tranquility and captured in awe of walking through this town. This is why I came to China in the first place. To see the stories and life that was beautifully written and delivered in the movies we saw growing up. Enjoy your mini city escape...
7. Former residence of Xueyan Hu
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 214 reviews
Reviewed By GiushiDG - Italy, null
This residence is just incredible, and I have seen a number of them thoughout China. The mix between traditional chinese architecture and late 19th century european one, with the blue glass windows and the incredible chinese garden makes this place one of the absolute must see attractions in Hangzhou. It's also very close to Hefang Street and the City God Temple, so it makes for a good day tour :)
8. Zhuge Bagua Village of Lanxi
9. Xiang Lake Tourist Resort Area of Hangzhou
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By TrueKid - Changzhou, China
Smaller and less famous than Hangzhou's famous Westlake, Xiang Lake is a gorgeous place to relax without the crowds one typically finds at its more famous neighbor to the north. In addition to peaceful surroundings, Xiang Lake has a water park, ocean world, restaurants, hotels, sightseeing boats, an archeological museum and a gorgeous pottery gallery and studio built on the remnants of a very old and very big kiln.
10. Luxun Hometown
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