Location: Hangzhou
Top Things to do in Hangzhou
Top Restaurants in Hangzhou
- 1. The Grandma's Restaurant (Wai Po Jia)
- 2. LvCha (LongJing Road)
- 3. Jin Sha (Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake)
- 4. HangZhou ZhiWeiGuan .Wei Zhuang (YangGongDi)
- 5. 28 Hubin Road
- 6. Sawasdee Thai Restaurant
- 7. Grandma's Restaurant(Hubin)
- 8. Asia Bistro
- 9. BaiLu Restaurant (XiaoShan Yin Long)
- 10. Haidilao Hot Pot (Yong Jin Plaza)
Top 10 Things to do in Hangzhou, Zhejiang
Hangzhou is the capital of Zhejiang Province and one of the seven ancient capitals of China. It was described by Italian traveler Marco Polo as the finest and most luxurious city in the world. The West Lake scenic area contains over 60 cultural relic sites and several attractions of natural beauty, and a cruise on the lake is a good option to view several sites. Hangzhou is also a good place to visit a tea plantation.
Restaurants in Hangzhou
1. 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!
2. West Lake (Xi Hu)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7,526 reviews
Considered one of the most beautiful sights in Hangzhou, this scenic lake is sheltered on three sides by hills, with open flat land to the northeast where downtown Hangzhou is located.
Reviewed By JennyPeng0608 - Beijing, China
I arrived in Hangzhou on November 12th with my friends.It was the first time I went to Hangzhou and it's definitely not the last time.On the morning of November 13th,we visited many scenic spots and what impressed me most was West Lake.There was antique and beautiful scenery.The Three Pools Mirroring the Moon was a wonderful sight,which made me marvel at it.At night,33 moons could be seen here!We visited the Leifeng Pagoda and listened to the guide tell us the stories about it.We learned about ancient Chinese culture there.I think it's very meaningful to visit the West Lake.Tips:When you go to the West Lake,the boat tour is a must.Hangzhou is rainy,so you'd better take the clothes and an umbrella.If you need to take photos,take a camera with you.
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. National Tea Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 212 reviews
Reviewed By BillPNo1 - Friendswood, United States
While in Hangzhou, we were treated to a very informative and interesting visit to the Tea Plantation at the National Tea Museum. We were able to view every stage off the tea growing and processing, preparing and consuming process. We saw the tea bushes growing in their orderly rows, covering the hillsides and mountains; and then up close where we were able to pick our own little tealet sprigs after our guide explained what we were looking for while picking the tiny new shoots. Inside, we were able to view the processing operation and then at large table around the demo room, we were instructed in the proper way to prepare and consume green tea.For someone, who had previously only dunked a tea bag (floor sweepings!) into boiling water, it was very informative and interesting. Leave some time in your visit to see the tea plantation.
5. 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 :)
6. Hangzhou Songcheng
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 637 reviews
Reviewed By seungjooc2018 - Seoul, South Korea
took about 40mins look around Theme park. It reminds me the castle which is shown in the animation "Sen and Chihiro". Some traditional performances we could enjoy before the songcheng show. Show was amazing in terms of visual effects. I firmly recommend that you guys go and see this show if you are planing to trip to Hangzhou China
7. Jinghang Grand Canal Hangzhou
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 110 reviews
Since the end of the 13th century, this waterway has stretched north to south over a distance of more than 1,118 miles from Beijing, south to Tianjin then to Hangzhou located southwest of Shanghai.
Reviewed By 267peggyj - Waterlooville, United Kingdom
We wanted a quiet morning after all the business of our tour and found this a great and intersting way to spend 2 hours. The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal is the longest canal in the world by far. We walked along the canal after crossing a pedestrian bridge.
8. Xixi Wetland Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 944 reviews
Reviewed By 246StephenC
This is one of my favorite sightseeing site in Hangzhou. The park is very well designed and maintained. It reminds me of the Everglades of Florida, except that it felt cleaner and is free of alligators. I learned that the park houses flora and fauna. We found a bird watching area where avids can sit inside a hut with benches and lookout holes to wait and spot the different types of birds that make this wetland their home. We also found fruit trees all over the park, including persimmon, pomelo, oranges, etc. The best way to see the park is to walk along the well built trails as well as to take the boat rides. Entrance fee is only 80 RMB for adults. You will need to pay another 60 RMB for the boat ride that make 4 stops within the park.
9. Hefang Street
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 907 reviews
Reviewed By DeepM186 - Mumbai, India
This is the most vibrant street I can across, from music to souvenirs available to shop style and things on sale, everything about Chinese culture is here. One should visit specially in night to enjoy the lights
10. Longjing tea fields
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 347 reviews
Reviewed By rkmay0 - LaVale, United States
First, I thought the entire Dragon Well valley was absolutely beautiful! There are tea bushes that go all the way to the tops of the mountains. This specific plantation also had beautiful gardens. Understand that they are going to try to convince you to buy the tea.....it's these peoples livelihoods. They will do a fascinating presentation for you on the history, production, and health benefits of green tea and then you will have the opportunity to buy the leaves freshly picked as well as browse the shop full of so many different tea products. The people who worked there were very friendly and the gardens there are beautiful!
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