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HGH
Hangzhou
West Lake, tea hills and romance
UNESCO-listed West Lake, Longjing tea terraces and the coolest tea culture in eastern China.
Metro lines
13+
Airport
HGH
Avg. visit
2–3 days
Suggested itinerary
D1
West Lake by boat & bike
Start at dawn from Su Causeway, boat across to the islands, then cycle the causeways as locals do.
D2
Longjing tea terraces
Hike through the tea hills of Longjing village, taste first-flush dragon well tea at a farmhouse, and shop at Qinghefang Old Street.
D3
Lingyin Temple
One of China's largest Buddhist temples set in lush forest. Climb Feilai Feng for cave carvings.
Local tips
- Free public bikes everywhere around the lake
- Hangzhou is the birthplace of AliPay
- Try lake-fresh mandarin fish (西湖醋鱼)
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