Top Must-See Attractions
1. West Lake (西湖) – UNESCO World Heritage Site
Free entry (fee for boat tours & some inner spots).
Highlights:
Broken Bridge (断桥残雪): Famous for the Legend of the White Snake.
Su Causeway (苏堤春晓): Lined with willows and peach blossoms.
Three Pools Mirroring the Moon (三潭印月): Featured on the ¥1 RMB note (boat ticket: ¥55).
Leifeng Pagoda (雷峰塔): ¥40, panoramic lake views at sunset.
2. Lingyin Temple & Feilai Peak (灵隐寺・飞来峰)
One of China’s most important Buddhist temples.
Tickets: Feilai Peak ¥45, Lingyin Temple ¥30.
Don’t miss: Ancient stone carvings on Feilai Peak and the main hall.
3. Xixi National Wetland Park (西溪国家湿地公园)
A tranquil urban wetland (“one stream, one mist”).
Ticket: ¥80; rowboat: ¥100/hour.
Ideal for escaping the city buzz.
4. Longjing Tea Plantations (龙井茶园)
Home to the famous Dragon Well tea.
Visit villages like Longjing Village to see terraces and taste fresh tea.
杭州龙井茶园
5. Hefang Street & Southern Song Imperial Street (河坊街・南宋御街)
Free historic streets for snacks, souvenirs, and local life.
Try cong bao hui (scallion pancake) and pian er chuan (noodle soup).