Experience the best of Hangzhou
Hangzhou, capital of Zhejiang province, is a city of lakes and tea hills centred on West Lake, with temples, pagodas and a past as an imperial capital.
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Hangzhou grew around West Lake, a shallow, willow-fringed lake ringed by hills, causeways and pagodas that has inspired Chinese poets and painters for centuries and is a World Heritage landscape. The city was the capital of the Southern Song dynasty from the 12th century, and it marks the southern end of the Grand Canal. Boats cross the lake to small islands, and the Su and Bai Causeways are favourite walking routes.
On the hills above, Lingyin Temple is among the largest Buddhist temples in China, beside a rock face carved with Buddhas on Feilai Peak. The Leifeng and Six Harmonies pagodas look over the lake and the Qiantang River, and Xixi Wetland is a marshy park of canals and fishponds on the western edge. Qiandao Lake, a reservoir dotted with islands, and the water towns of the Yangtze delta are within reach.
Longjing tea, a flat green leaf pan-roasted by hand, comes from the terraced hills south-west of the lake, and the villages there serve it freshly picked in spring. Local dishes include West Lake fish in a sweet and sour sauce, Dongpo pork braised until it melts, and shrimp cooked with Longjing leaves. Spring brings the new tea and autumn the scent of osmanthus.
- 14 skip-the-line tickets
- Free cancellation on 92% of experiences
- Day trips to Shanghai
Top 10 attractions in Hangzhou
Number 1West Lake (Xi Hu)
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Number 2Lingyin Temple
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Number 3Meijiawu Tea Village
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Number 4Fei Lai Feng (Flying Peak)
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Number 5Six Harmonies Pagoda (Liuhe Pagoda)
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Number 6National Tea Museum (Zhongguo Chaye Bowuguan)
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Number 7Leifeng Pagoda
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Number 8Qinghefang Ancient Street
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Number 9Red Carp Pond
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Number 10China National Silk Museum (NSM)
Day trips from Hangzhou
37
Free cancellation
Guided tours in Hangzhou
152
Free cancellation
Food and drink experiences in Hangzhou
19- Free cancellation
Go beyond Hangzhou
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Suzhou · 121 kmPingjiang Road (Pingjiang Lu)
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Suzhou · 121 kmZhouzhuang Water Town
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Wuxi · 144 kmYuantouzhu Scenic Area
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Shanghai · 165 kmThe Bund (Waitan)
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Shanghai · 165 kmYu Garden (Yuyuan)
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Huangshan · 186 kmMt. Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)
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Huangshan · 186 kmWest Sea Grand Canyon (Xihai Grand Canyon)
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Nanjing · 236 kmSun Yat-sen Mausoleum
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Nanjing · 236 kmMemorial Hall of the Nanjing Massacre
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Yangzhou · 246 kmSlender West Lake
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Yangzhou · 246 kmYangzhou Dongguan Street
Questions about Hangzhou
- What is there to do in Hangzhou?
- We list 296 experiences in Hangzhou. The largest groups are city tours (39), day trips (37), skip-the-line tours (14).
- What are the top attractions in Hangzhou?
- Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Hangzhou are West Lake (Xi Hu), Lingyin Temple, Meijiawu Tea Village, Fei Lai Feng (Flying Peak).
- What is the most popular experience in Hangzhou?
- By number of traveller reviews it is "Flexible Hangzhou Private Tour from Shanghai by Bullet Train", rated 5.0 out of 5 from 249 reviews.
- How long do tours and tickets in Hangzhou take?
- The typical experience in Hangzhou lasts about 6.5 hours; the middle half run between 2.5 hours and 8 hours.
- Can I cancel a booking in Hangzhou?
- The operator lists free cancellation on 93% of the 296 experiences we hold for Hangzhou. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.
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