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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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