Hangzhou / 杭州
Hangzhou is the capital of Zhejiang Province in eastern China and one of the country's most picturesque cities. Renowned for the UNESCO World Heritage-listed West Lake, the city is celebrated for its breathtaking natural scenery, rich cultural heritage, and centuries-old tea traditions. As a modern innovation hub and the headquarters of Alibaba Group, Hangzhou seamlessly blends historic charm with technological advancement, making it one of China's most captivating travel destinations.
Highlights:
Home to the UNESCO-listed West Lake and China's famous Longjing tea.
Best Time to Visit:
- Spring Season (March - May) - 10-27°C
- Autumn Season (September - November) - 12-18°C
- Winter (December) - 0-12°C
Ideal Stay:
3 Days
Suitable for:
- Nature lovers
- Culture seekers
- Couples
- Tea enthusiasts.
Airport Name (distance to city centre):
Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH): 30 km in 50 minutes
Train Station Name (distance to city centre):
- Hangzhou Railway Station: 5.8 km in 23 minutes
- Hangzhou East Railway Station: 6.2 km in 25 minutes
- Hangzhou West Railway Station: 21 km in 42 minutes
- Hangzhou South Railway Station: 24 km in 43 minutes
Where to go
Attraction
Jiuxi Yanshu/Nine Creeks in Misty Forest / 九溪烟树
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Hangzhou Botanical Garden / 杭州植物园
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West Lake / 西湖
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Xixi National Wetland Park / 西溪国家湿地公园
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Southern Song Dynasty Imperial Street / 南宋御街
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Xiaohezhi Street Historic Block / 小河直街历史文化街区
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Shang Tianzhu Faxi Lecture Monastery / 上天竺法喜讲寺
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Gongchen Bridge / 拱宸桥
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Wulin Night Market / 武林夜市
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Lingyin Temple / 灵隐寺
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Songcheng Scenic Area / 宋城千古情
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Qianjiang New City / 钱江新城
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Hefang Street / 清河坊历史文化特色街区
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Hubin Yintai in77 / 湖滨银泰in77
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Qingshan Lake Scenic Area / 青山湖风景区
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