Hangzhou
杭州
Capital of Zhejiang Province, famous for West Lake. 'Above there is heaven, below there are Suzhou and Hangzhou.' One of China's most livable cities, blending technology hub (Alibaba HQ) with natural beauty.
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Transportation
Hangzhou Metro covers major attractions. Use Alipay for metro/bus. The city is very bike-friendly — use public bike sharing.
Climate
Top Attractions in Hangzhou
10 places
West Lake
西湖
Hangzhou's iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site. A stunning lake surrounded by hills, gardens, and historic temples. The 'Ten Scenes of West Lake' have inspired Chinese poets and painters for centuries.
Lingyin Temple
灵隐寺
One of China's most famous Buddhist temples, founded in 328 AD. Features the Feilai Peak grottoes with hundreds of ancient Buddhist stone carvings. A serene spiritual retreat surrounded by forest.
Longjing Tea Village
龙井村
Home of China's most famous green tea — Longjing (Dragon Well). Visit tea plantations, learn about tea culture, and taste freshly picked tea with local farmers.
Xixi National Wetland Park
西溪国家湿地公园
China's first national wetland park, a natural oasis in the city. Cruise through waterways by traditional boat, explore fishing villages, and observe diverse birdlife.
Pagoda of Six Harmonies
六和塔
A Song Dynasty pagoda standing by the Qiantang River. Climb to the top for panoramic views of the river and the famous Qiantang River Bridge. Built in 970 AD to calm the tidal bore.
Hefang Street
河坊街
Hangzhou's historic cultural street with traditional shops, handicrafts, and local snacks. Home to famous brands like Hu Qing Yu Tang (traditional Chinese medicine) and Wang Run Xing (tea).
Leifeng Pagoda
雷峰塔
Iconic pagoda on the south shore of West Lake, famous from the Legend of the White Snake. The rebuilt pagoda offers panoramic views of West Lake from its upper floors.
China National Tea Museum
中国茶叶博物馆
China's only national-level museum dedicated to tea culture. Exhibits cover tea history, processing techniques, and tea ceremony. Beautiful gardens and tea tasting sessions available.
China Silk Museum
中国丝绸博物馆
The world's largest silk museum showcasing 5,000 years of Chinese silk culture. Features ancient looms, silk road exhibits, and live demonstrations of silk-making techniques.
Grand Canal (Hangzhou Section)
京杭大运河（杭州段）
The world's longest artificial waterway and UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Hangzhou section preserves historic bridges, warehouses, and traditional neighborhoods along the ancient canal.
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