Hangzhou Summer Escape and Family Fun Guide: 3 Days 2 Nights Classic Tour

Here comes a carefully curated Hangzhou summer travel guide! 🎉 Thoughtful cooling routes to help you beat the heat while having fun! 🏊‍♀️ 💡 Core Ideas: ✅ Cooling down is key! Stay in air conditioning from 11 AM to 3 PM, go outdoors in the early morning and evening! ✅ Don’t miss the classics: West Lake + Lingyin Temple + Xixi Wetland ✅ Enjoy water fun and cool off at Jiuxi! Wading and creek trekking are super refreshing~ ✅ Eat your fill of Hangzhou cuisine! 🍤 ⛱️ Must-Have Before the Trip: ☀️ Sunscreen essentials: sunscreen + hat + sunglasses 🦟 Mosquito repellent kit: wrist floral water + mosquito spray 🍶 Hydration must-have: carry electrolyte water 💦 Water play gear: holey shoes + waterproof bag 📱 Reservations: Lingyin Temple! Xixi Wetland! Usually need to book 1-3 days in advance via official WeChat accounts ✨Day 1: West Lake Cultural Classic Route 🌅 Morning 7-10 AM: The most beautiful lake view is with breakfast! ⛱️ 📍 Broken Bridge → Bai Causeway → Gushan Route Must-hit photo spot: Pinghu Qiuyue (Autumn Moon over Calm Lake)! Little surprise: exquisite gardens at Xiling Seal Engraver’s Society Tips: Sichuan Museum is a real treasure! Its top exhibits are must-sees! ☕️ Noon Cooling Plan: ▪️ Lou Wai Lou upscale dining or ▪️ Artsy café near Lakeside University 🐿️ 🌇 Afternoon 2-5 PM: 🔍 Wulin Museum District (great air conditioning!) 🍺 Choose one at West Lake Cultural Plaza: - Nature Museum for family fun - Science Museum for tech enthusiasts 🌉 Evening must-go: Leifeng Pagoda! Climbing the pagoda at dusk is amazing! You can also see Baochu Pagoda in the same frame~ After sunset, head straight to Hefang Street for dinner! 🎇 Night options (choose one): 1. West Lake Fountain Show (reserve your spot early!) 2. City Balcony Light Show 3. "Most Memorable is Hangzhou" performance ✨Day 2: Lingyin Zen Experience + Jiuxi Water Fun ⛩️ Early morning 7:30 AM rush to Lingyin Temple! Very popular, so get there early! Yongfu Temple is like a hidden paradise 💫 🥢 Lunch: vegetarian meal or art-themed restaurant Full of artistic vibes~ 💦 2 PM Jiuxi Eighteen Streams! 🌊 This is the real summer cooling experience! Barefoot wading is so refreshing!! Recommended to walk to Longjing Village for tea ✨Day 3: Xixi Wetland + Grand Canal 🛶 Morning Xixi rowing boat! Floating on a bamboo raft is so cool~ Same check-in spot as in "If You Are the One"! 🕌 Afternoon museum triple hit! Knife, scissors & sword + umbrella + fan museums are super fun to explore Great photo ops 📸 🌃 Night tour of the canal recommended by boat! The flickering lights are stunning! 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations: ▪️ By West Lake: Atour Hotel Hubin ▪️ Artsy vibe by the canal: Gongchenqiao Hotel ▪️ Qingzhiwu Homestay: lots of trendy shops nearby 🍜 Must-try foods: ▪️ Pian’erchuan (noodle soup) ▪️ Longjing Shrimp ▪️ New White Deer Hangzhou Cuisine ⚠️ Special Notes: 1. Check the water bus schedule! 2. Bargain when buying tea in Longjing Village! 3. Carry Huoxiang Zhengqi Water with you!