Must-Visit Places in Hangzhou

Hangzhou Review: City of Nature and Culture 📍 Trip Overview Hangzhou is a city that is known as “Heaven on Earth” due to its natural beauty combined with the prosperity of a modern city. The highlight is the West Lake, a World Heritage Site, as well as temples, green tea culture, and unique local food. 🚩 Itinerary Start at West Lake, take a walk around the lake or take a boat trip, then continue to the peaceful Lingyin Temple, full of ancient stone carvings, and finally Longjing Tea Plantation to learn about green tea cultivation and sip some authentic tea. Surrounded by nature 🏖️ Must-visit attractions 1. West Lake: Watch the sunset with the view of the ancient bridge and ancient boats 2. Hefang Street: A cultural street with local shops and delicious food 3. Meijiawu Tea Village: Enjoy the green view and try tea picking 4. Lingyin Temple: A beautiful ancient temple with cliff carvings 5. Hangzhou Botanical Garden: Stroll among rare trees and flowers 🚇 How to get there • From Shanghai: Take the High-Speed ​​Rail for only 1 hour • In Hangzhou: Take the Hangzhou Metro or rent a bicycle to ride around the lake • Airport Express: Convenient for traveling between the airport and the city 📷 Photo spots 1. Broken Bridge: A romantic view, especially in the winter when there is snow 2. Three Pools Mirroring the Moon: A highlight on West Lake 3. Guo's Garden Villa: Traditional Chinese garden with lake view 4. Hefang Street: Beautiful ancient buildings and Chinese lanterns 5. Longjing Tea Field: Lush terraced tea fields 🍜 Recommended food 1. Beggar’s Chicken: Traditional clay-roasted chicken 2. West Lake Sweet and Sour Fish: Soft fish in sweet and sour sauce 3. Xiaolongbao: Steamed buns with hot soup 4. Glutinous rice dessert: Delicious and popular local snacks 5. Longjing green tea: Must-try traditional tea 🏠 Recommended accommodation 1. West Lake State Guest House: Luxurious accommodation by the lake 2. Yue Fei Boutique Hotel: Traditional Chinese-style hotel near the lake 3. Hostel Xihu: For budget travelers, near Hefang Street 4. Four Seasons Hangzhou: Luxurious accommodation with a natural atmosphere 💡 Precautions 1. Prepare comfortable shoes because there will be a lot of walking 2. Avoid coming on long holidays Because West Lake is very crowded 3. Bring an umbrella or raincoat because Hangzhou often rains 4. Use Alipay/WeChat Pay or prepare cash in case the shop doesn't accept credit cards Conclusion Hangzhou is a great destination for anyone who loves nature, culture and delicious food. It is recommended to reserve 2-3 days to fully experience the beauty of this city!