All Places in Hangzhou

Area known for its tea production, particularly during the harvest season in late March and early April.

A famous green tea variety, known for its fresh harvest and unique flavor.

A tea village in Hangzhou known for Longjing tea and tea houses.

Longjing Village is home to the famous Longjing (Dragon Well) tea, offering visitors a chance to walk through tea fields and learn about tea-making.

Lingyin Temple, dating from 326 BC, is one of China's famous Buddhist monasteries, featuring the Hall of the Celestial Kings and the Hall of the Great Hero with a tall gilded Buddha statue.

Known for its beautiful Buddhist carvings in the rocks.

West Lake is a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its natural beauty, historical landmarks, and tranquil scenery, offering serene pavilions, graceful bridges, picturesque pagodas, and the reflection of distant mountains.

A historic street in Hangzhou dating back to the Southern Song Dynasty, known for its cobblestone paths, traditional shops, local delicacies like beggar's chicken and osmanthus cakes, and centuries-old craftsmanship.

A major train station in Hangzhou, serving bullet trains from Shanghai.

A tea village in Hangzhou known for Longjing tea and tea houses.

Also known as Dragon Well Tea Village, it's the destination of a hike from Meijiawu, famous for its tea plantations.

A beautiful peak near Lingyin Temple, said to have flown from India, featuring grottoes and Buddhist art.

A scenic causeway that crosses West Lake.

The Broken Bridge is an iconic bridge on West Lake steeped in folklore and offering stunning views, especially in winter when dusted with snow.

The Nine Arch Bridge is located on the island of Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, featuring graceful arches that create mesmerizing reflections in the water.

The Six Harmonies Pagoda (Leifeng Pagoda) towers along the Qiantang River, offering panoramic views and blending history, culture, and scenic beauty.

The Leifeng Pagoda rises gracefully beside West Lake and is steeped in legend, offering stunning views of the lake and surrounding hills.

Wuzhèn Water Village is a popular tourist destination crisscrossed with waterways and longboats, split into six districts focusing on crafts, traditional housing, food, arts, and shopping.

West Lake Wonderland is a UNESCO world heritage site with serene pavilions, graceful bridges, and picturesque pagodas.

Lotus in the Breeze at Crooked Courtyard is a serene spot with vibrant lotus blossoms blanketing the water in summer, offering lush greenery and tranquil ponds.

Hubin Road is a vibrant hub for shopping, dining, and entertainment near West Lake, offering high-end boutiques, local shops, trendy cafes, and a lively atmosphere with cultural performances.

Thousand Islets Lake (Qiandao Lake) is a man-made lake with over 1,000 picturesque islands, offering boat tours, rolling hills, sparkling water, and submerged ancient cities.

The Chinese National Silk Museum showcases the history of silk in China, from manufacturing to trade, with exhibits of silk relics, art, and clothing.

North Peak offers superb views of West Lake and the surrounding scenery.

A lively shopping street by West Lake with high-end boutiques, cafes, and local snack vendors, known for its stunning lake views and the West Lake Musical Fountain Show.

A dazzling spectacle where synchronised water jets and colourful lights dance to music against the backdrop of West Lake.

An immersive theatrical production that brings to life Su Dongpo’s time as an official in Hangzhou, showcasing his contributions to the city.

A historic tower on West Lake offering breathtaking views and associated with the Legend of the White Snake.

The birthplace of China’s famous Longjing tea, offering a glimpse into centuries-old tea culture with opportunities for tasting and learning about tea processing.

A restaurant known for its cozy atmosphere and scenic surroundings, serving traditional Hangzhou flavors with a modern twist, including signature dishes like Dongpo Pork Ribs and Glass Noodles with Prawns.

A historical building showcasing the life and legacy of Du Jinsheng, the Father of Modern Chinese Silk, with displays of his exquisite silk works.

Yue Fei Temple was built in 1221 in honor of General Yue Fei and features a statue of Yue Fei, stone plaques with classical texts, and a stone celestial globe.

A boat ride on West Lake to the Three Pools Mirroring the Moon Island, one of the most iconic spots featuring three stone pagodas.

One of the oldest churches in China, featuring a Romanesque design and offering peaceful Sunday Mass in Mandarin.

A theme park that recreates the grandeur of the Song Dynasty, showcasing its culture and history through performances and attractions.

A vibrant marketplace lined with traditional tea houses, souvenir shops, and local snacks, offering a snapshot of the city's rich history and culture.

A conveniently located hotel on the eastern side of West Lake, offering easy access to Hubin Pedestrian Street.

Constructed by Su Dongpo during his time as an official in Hangzhou, this causeway contributes to the improvement of the city's water systems.

A serene island on West Lake, featuring gardens, pathways and pavilions with picturesque views and iconic stone pagodas.

A landmark in Qinghefang Old Street, used historically to signal time and mark the hours of the day.

A modern art installation in Qinghefang Old Street that re-produces the life of Old Hangzhou using artifacts.

A bookstore in Qinghefang Old Street that focuses on anything related to the Southern Song Dynasty.

Known for the many Buddhist carvings scattered throughout the mountain, near Lingyin Temple.

A restaurant in Hangzhou where the vlogger enjoyed a lunch of braced pork belly, vermicelli shrimp, and fish, praising the pork belly in particular.

An aesthetic cafe in Hangzhou visited by the vlogger, who found the coffee expensive and not particularly impressive in flavor.

A famous night market in Hangzhou known for its shopping and food, visited by the vlogger.

A temple area visited by the vlogger, who took a bus to get there.

A famous old town street that was visited by the vlogger.

A national park visited by the vlogger, who booked tickets in advance and attempted to catch the sunset there.

An island on West Lake accessed by ferry, featuring specialty shops selling West Lake mementos and local food.

Feilai Feng (Flying Peak) features intricate stone carvings and over 500 Buddhist carvings.

Guo’s Villa is a traditional Chinese garden located on the shore of West Lake, featuring pavilions, ponds and rock formations.

The world's oldest and longest man-made water canal, also called Jin Hang Da Yun He, connecting north and south China, which put Hangzhou on the map as an economic powerhouse.

The China National Silk Museum showcases China's silk heritage, with exhibits on silk making and the evolution of fashion.

Impression West Lake is an outdoor show that combines lights, music, and dance to tell stories from Hangzhou’s history and legends.

Herfang Street is Hangzhou's most famous ancient street, offering a glimpse into the past with old buildings, street food, and souvenir shops.

Majia Wu Tea village is one of the top producers of Long Jing tea.

Song Dynasty Town is a theme park in Hongjo that takes you back to the Song Dynasty.

Longhong Cave has a narrow crack letting in a thread of light.

The National Tea Museum explores the history and culture of tea in China, from ancient traditions to brewing tools.

Six Harmonies Pagota is an iconic seven-story tower built in 970 to protect against the strong tides of the Chantang River.

CC National Wetland Park is a place to escape the city and enjoy nature.

Wuan, often called the Venice of the East, is a beautiful water town near Hangjo.

Hangzhou is known as the 'Capital of Tea in China', producing Dragon Well (Longjing) tea, which is collected by hand and ranked among China's top teas.

Wuzhen is one of the top six water towns in China, featuring restored Chinese architecture, museums, restaurants, souvenir shops, gondola rides, and illuminated night scenery.

A massive and busy railway station where the journey to Hangzhou begins.

A famed lake in Hangzhou, known for its scenic beauty, ferry rides to 三潭印月岛 (Three Pools Mirroring the Moon), and open market at Hu Bin Ma Tou.

Qinghefang Ancient Street offers a glimpse into old city life with traditional restaurants, tea houses, street artists, boutique stores, and silk products.

A restaurant in Qinghefang Ancient Street famous for its chicken cutlet rice bowl and osmanthus soy beancurd.

A cafe with late-night vibes, offering drinks like avo shake.

A hotpot restaurant specializing in beef tripes with mala and chicken soup bases.

A teahouse offering tea sets with snacks in a peaceful setting in Xia Man Jue Long.

A hotel located within walking distance of West Lake and Qinghefang.

A pier at West Lake featuring a weekend open market selling bags, crafts, and Hangzhou mementos.

An area on the Southwestern side of Xihu where the Dui Bai Cha She teahouse is located.

A railway station in Hangzhou where the traveler arrived.

China's first national wetland park, featuring tranquil waterways, marshes, reeds, ancient villages, traditional stone bridges, and wooden pavilions.

A stunning freshwater lake in Hangzhou, dotted with over a thousand islands, surrounded by lush mountains, and offering opportunities for hiking and relaxation.

A magnificent private mansion, once home to Xueyan Hu, featuring traditional Chinese architecture, carved wooden screens, elegant pavilions, and historical displays.

The Sue Causeway, built in 1089, links the North and South banks of West Lake and is known for flower beds.

Features more than 300 ancient Buddha carvings etched into limestone cliffs outside Lingyin Temple.

The grand entrance hall to the Lingyin Temple.

A prayer hall in Lingyin Temple, where a massive golden statue of Shakyamuni Buddha sits in serene meditation.

Also known as Qiandao Lake, it is a stunning freshwater lake located in Hjo, surrounded by lush mountains and dotted with over a thousand islands.

A bustling street with shop houses, stalls selling teas, silks, trinkets, paintings, and traditional snacks, along with local food options, McDonald’s, and coffee houses.

A quiet bamboo forest southwest of West Lake, offering a similar experience to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove in Kyoto, but without the crowds.

A popular restaurant to taste Hangzhou cuisine.

A tea plantation famous for producing Longjing Tea, with over 150 teahouses where tourists can learn about tea production and participate in tea ceremonies.

Liuhe Pagoda is a 60-meter-high pagoda with roots dating back to AD 970, offering views over the Qiantang River.

Baochu Pagoda is an ancient stone pagoda perched atop Precious Stone Hill.

A special green tea that grows on the mountains around West Lake, known for its unique flavor and health benefits, often enjoyed with Hu Pao mountain spring water.

Dragon Well is the ancient spring that provides water for the Longjing village's well, believed to give the tea its unique flavor.

The Chinese National Silk Museum is a tourist attraction in Hangzhou.

Mount Mogan is known for its natural beauty and is a favorite retreat with hiking, biking, and villas from the early 20th century.

Wuzhen Water Village is a tourist attraction near Hangzhou.

Running Tiger Spring, also known as Dreaming Of The Tiger Spring, is famous for its curative mineral waters and enhancing the flavor of Long Jing tea. Legend says it was discovered by a monk led by two tigers.

Hello Kitty Park is a tourist attraction near Hangzhou.

Hangzhou Zoo is a tourist attraction in Hangzhou.

A pharmacy founded in 1874 known for traditional Chinese medicine, prescriptions that look like magic potions, and a pleasant smell.

An ancient street famous for shopping, fresh sugarcane juice, and various candies and snacks.

A McDonald's location that the speaker passes by.

A Starbucks location where the speaker stops for a quick coffee.

A Tai Chi center founded by Jack Ma and Jet Li, where the speaker takes a Tai Chi lesson.

A mountain known as Wu yun shan, meaning five-colored cloud mountain due to a five-colored cloud that once surrounded the peak, signifying good luck and blessings.

A pagoda on the West Lake, known as the location where the white snake spirit Bai Suzhen was trapped in the legend, and its collapse symbolized the end of old Chinese society.

A mountain area known for its high-quality spring water, said to be brought by two tigers, ideal for making Longjing green tea.

A cave, also known as Shiwu cave, with stone carvings, where visitors leave offerings. It features a carving of the character Yuan, representing fate or destiny in Chinese culture.

A special green tea that grows on the mountains around West Lake, known for its unique flavor and health benefits, often enjoyed with Hu Pao mountain spring water.

The bustling city center of Hangzhou, a modern tech hub.

The smallest temple in Hangzhou, built in honor of Zhang Da Xian, a doctor who provided free medical care to local people.

The main landmark in the area, surrounded by tea houses and traditional shops known for green tea.

A cool district with restaurants, quirky shops, coffee places, and bars along the riverside, featuring Xiaohe Park, a former oil factory converted into architecture and green space.

A former oil factory converted into a display of architecture and green spaces in Xiaohe historical district.

A long street along the canal bank with artisan shops, sweet snacks, bars, and cafes.

The first temple sailors saw when entering Hangzhou through the canal, often offering all-you-can-eat vegetarian restaurants nearby.

The highest temple within the Lingyin Temple area, favored by Emperor Qianlong for its blended nature and peaceful atmosphere.

A temple in the Qiantang area, considered a blessed place, featuring courtyards, sutra copying, Shan Shui paintings, and statues of Buddha Sakyamuni and the Jade Emperor.

A cave full of stone carvings, similar to those seen in the temples, where visitors leave offerings.

A mountain known as Five Color Cloud Mountain because it is said there was a five-colored cloud surrounding this peak and they stayed for a long time and five-colored cloud in China Signified like really good luck like everything blessing.

One of the largest and wealthiest Buddhist temples in China, known for its pagodas and Buddhist grottoes, and a leading research center for Chinese Buddhist culture.

A wetland park with over 1,800 years of history, known for its cultural heritage, dragon boat contest, water village, and silkworm production. Famous sites include the hazy fisher village and autumn snow temple.

A temple near West Lake, visible from the Leifeng Pagoda.

A local market in Hangzhou known for breakfast snacks, local specialties, and fresh produce.

A fast food restaurant that was jokingly recommended as the only notable food in Hangzhou.

An inner-city mountain next to Damanong Market, offering great views of Hangzhou.

A mountain area close to West Lake.

A pavilion on Wu Shan offering 360-degree views of Hangzhou, including West Lake.

The Peak that Flew from Afar is an attractive mountain near Lingyin Temple with caves and niches containing Buddha statues dating from the 10th century.

The China National Tea Museum features exhibitions related to tea production and ceremonies, with a viewing platform for spectacular views.

The Pavilion of the Autumn Moon dates from 1699.

The Pavilion of the Cranes was built around 1300 in honor of poet Lin Heing.

The Isle of the Hill of Solitude offers views and museums.

Little Paradise Island features four Mini Lakes, linked by a zigzagging bridge and known for its Lotus blossoms.

The Bay of Flowers is a 50-acre park dating back to the 12th century.

The West Lake Museum features exhibits related to West Lake and its influence on the city.