Ultimate Hangzhou Travel Guide

🌿 Must-Do Hangzhou Itinerary | West Lake Boat Ride + Fortune Temple Divination, Experience Four Cultural Icons in One Day! 💰 World's Fortune Temple The pinnacle of wealth luck! Take the cable car up Beigaofeng Peak to absorb prosperity vibes 📍 Address: Fayun Lane, Lingyin Road, West Lake District 🚡 Transport Tip: Take cable car near Lingyin Temple (8:30-16:30) ⚔️ China Knives, Scissors & Swords Museum Heaven for cold weapon enthusiasts! See replica of Goujian's Sword 📍 Address: 336 Xiaohe Road, Gongshu District ⏰ Closed Mondays! Giant scissors sculpture outside is perfect for photos 🌊 West Lake Walking Routes 1️⃣ Huagang Guanyu Pier → Three Pools Mirroring Moon Glide through ink-painting scenery on rowing boats! Bring 1 yuan bill for iconic photo 2️⃣ Broken Bridge → Bai Causeway Winter-exclusive snowy views! Drink Longjing tea at Autumn Moon on Calm Lake teahouse 3️⃣ Leifeng Pagoda → Jingci Temple Capture panoramic lake views! Stress-relieving bell ringing at Jigong Hall 🙏 Baopu Taoist Temple Original alchemy site of Ge Hong! Yellow-walled temple is super photogenic 📍 Hidden photo spot: Tea house courtyard frames Qiantang River Bridge 🍵 Must-Try Foods • Lotus Root & Osmanthus Soup: 5 yuan/bowl at Hefang Street's time-honored shops • Dingsheng Cake: Freshly steamed red bean paste at Imperial Street • Pian Er Chuan Noodles: Ju Ying Noodle Shop's winter bamboo shoots with pork ⚠️ Pro Tips • Avoid "West Lake Pearls" sold near Broken Bridge (10 yuan/string) • Fortune Temple cable car stops at 4pm - go early! • Only use official rowing boat piers (180 yuan/boat)