Top 10 Must-See Attractions in Hangzhou: Explore the Best Sights

As a city with a long history and beautiful scenery, Hangzhou has many attractions worth visiting. Here are the top ten attractions in Hangzhou in no particular order:

West Lake: Known as “Paradise on Earth”, West Lake is the iconic attraction of Hangzhou. West Lake has different sceneries in all seasons, and has the famous Ten Scenes of West Lake, such as Three Pools and the Moon, Leifeng Sunset, etc. Visitors can choose to walk, ride or visit the West Lake. Visitors can choose to walk, ride or take a boat around the lake to enjoy the scenery of the lake and mountains.

Lingyin Temple: Located in Feilaifeng Scenic Area, Lingyin Temple is an ancient Buddhist temple with a long history. Lingyin Temple not only has ancient architecture and a tranquil environment, but is also said to be very effective in praying for blessings. There are also many vegetarian restaurants around the temple for visitors to enjoy delicious vegetarian food.

Fa Xi Temple: Another popular temple in Hangzhou, you can get three free incense sticks at the entrance. There is a thousand-year-old magnolia tree inside the temple, which makes for an especially nice atmosphere on rainy days. The vegetarian food at Fahi Temple is also widely acclaimed, making it a must-see experience for visitors.

Xixi Wetland: As the natural ecological treasure of Hangzhou, Xixi Wetland integrates urban wetland, agricultural wetland and cultural wetland. Visitors can take an electric boat here to shuttle between the reeds and feel the flavor of the Jiangnan water town.

Xiaohe Zhijie: An ancient street located in the middle of the bustling downtown, it preserves the style of old Hangzhou. With white walls and tiles and stores, you can feel the strong flavor of the Jiangnan water town when strolling along it.

Qiandao Lake: Located in Chun'an County, Hangzhou City, Qiandao Lake is an artificial lake, named for the many large and small islands in the lake. Thousand Island Lake has clear water and beautiful scenery, and is a good place for boat tours and tasting lake food.

Liangzhu Ancient City Ruins: Liangzhu culture is the empirical evidence of Chinese civilization for more than 5,000 years, and is one of the origins of Chinese civilization. The Liangzhu Ancient City Ruins Park has several exhibition areas, showing the essence of Liangzhu culture and archaeological achievements.

Songcheng: Although not a historical site in the traditional sense, Songcheng attracts many tourists with its rich old town atmosphere and wonderful large-scale song and dance performances. Visitors can experience the customs and cultural atmosphere of the Song Dynasty here.

Gongchen Bridge: As one of the important bridges on the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, Gongchen Bridge has witnessed the historical changes of Hangzhou. Standing on the bridge, you can enjoy the magnificent view of the Grand Canal and the scenery on both sides.

Taiziwan Park: a natural oxygen bar hidden by the West Lake, the park is covered with green trees and fragrant flowers. Visitors can stroll, enjoy flowers, take photos and enjoy the tranquility and beauty of nature.

In addition, there are many other attractions worth visiting in Hangzhou, such as Yue Temple, Gushan Mountain, Yunqi Bamboo Trail and so on. Each of these attractions has its own characteristics and offers visitors a rich travel experience. During your visit, please pay attention to protecting the environment and cultural relics, and you may also want to taste Hangzhou's delicacies such as West Lake Vinegar Fish and Longjing Shrimp to make your trip more colorful. If you are interested in these attractions, please contact us!

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