Hangzhou

West Lake, or Xi Hu, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site nestled in the heart of old Hangzhou. Surrounded by mountains on three sides, this scenic man-made lake is adorned […]

Lingyin Temple, one of the oldest and most renowned Buddhist temples in China, is nestled at the foot of Lingyin Mountain in Hangzhou. Surrounded by lush forest, the temple offers […]

Nestled just west of West Lake, Meijiawu Tea Village is a serene and picturesque locale surrounded by mountains, valleys, and streams. This village is renowned for producing Longjing (Dragon Well) […]

Feilai Peak, also known as Flying Peak, is a limestone formation located behind the western shore of Hangzhou’s West Lake. Its name, which translates to ‘Peak Flying From Afar,’ stems […]

Constructed in 970, the Six Harmonies Pagoda (Liuhe Pagoda) stands as a 7-story tower that appears even taller than its actual height. Originally built to ward off evil spirits thought […]

Nestled within the hills of idyllic Longjing (Dragon Well) Village, the National Tea Museum (Zhongguo Chaye Bowuguan) offers a comprehensive look into the history and development of tea in China. […]

Perched on the southern bank of the scenic West Lake, the 5-story, 8-sided Leifeng Pagoda stands as a testament to Hangzhou’s rich cultural heritage. Originally built in 975 AD, the […]

Qinghefang Ancient Street, located east of West Lake in Hangzhou, is the best-preserved historical street in the city, stretching 1,575 feet (480 meters). This vibrant area features buildings from the […]

The Museum of Traditional Chinese Medicine, also known as Hu Qing Yu Tang, is nestled off Hangzhou’s historic Qinghefang Ancient Street. This 29,000-square-foot (2,700-square-meter) complex dates back to the Qing […]

Red Carp Pond, also known as ‘Viewing Fish at Flower Harbor,’ is one of the classic ‘Ten Scenes of West Lake’ in Hangzhou. Originally the garden of a Southern Song […]

Nestled at the northwest corner of West Lake and at the foot of Jade Spring Hill, the Hangzhou Botanical Garden spans 568 acres (230 hectares) of lush, tranquil landscape. This […]

At the northwest corner of West Lake, Solitary Hill (Gu Shan) rises as the largest and only natural island in the area, spanning nearly 50 acres and reaching a height […]

South of Hangzhou’s West Lake, the UNESCO World Heritage–listed China National Silk Museum (NSM) stands as the largest museum in the world dedicated to silk. Spanning 5,000 years of silk […]

The Qiantang River Bridge, a significant landmark in Hangzhou, stands as a testament to Chinese engineering, being the first modern steel bridge designed and built by Chinese engineers. Spanning the […]