Hangzhou Attractions

Thousand-island (Qiandao) Lake is a huge reservoir covering an area of 580 square kilometers on the upper reaches of the Xin’an River, 160km from Hangzhou and Huangshan Mountain. It is an artificial lake formed as a result of being a reservoir for constructing Xin’an River Water Power Plant in 1959. Thousand-island Lake, also known as Qiandaohu Lake in Chinese,...

West Lake is located in the south-west of Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. With its beautiful lakes, mountains and many attractions, it has become the world-famous tourist destination and is known as the “paradise on earth” in the world. It was elected as the first batch of China’s key national 5A-level scenic spot opened to the public and it...

Lingyin Temple is one of the most famous Buddhist temples in Hangzhou, which was founded at the foot of Lingyin Mountrain in 326AD. A major attraction in Hangzhou

Liuhe Pagoda, the landmark of Hangzhou is located at the foot of Yuelun Hill along Qiantang River & was built in 970 in Northern Song Dynasty

China National Silk Museum is located in Shangcheng District of Hangzhou in Zhejiang, where it displays China’s silk industry achievement & silk culture

Yue Fei Mausoleum in Hangzhou was first built in 1221 in memory of national hero General Yue Fei of Southern Song Dynasty. In the center of main hall is a statue of Yue Fei wearing armored robe.

The 1700-kilometer-long Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal is a water conservancy project in ancient China beginning in Beijing & ending in Hangzhou

Leifeng Pagoda first built in AD977 is located on shore of West Lake. Its Leifeng Pagoda Sunset is the most beautiful scene in Hangzhou

Peak Flown from Afar also known as Fei Lai Feng in Hangzhou is a famous mountain famous for its stone carvings as well as its sceneries

Hu Qingyu Traditional Pharmacy is located at the foot of Wushan in Hangzhou & a good place to learn about Chinese traditional medical culture