Hangzhou Travel Guide - Best Things to Do, See & Eat

About Hangzhou

Marco Polo called Hangzhou the most beautiful city in the world.

Destination information last reviewed May 20, 2026. Confirm current prices, opening hours, permits, and schedules before travel.

Top Highlights

1West Lake

2Lingyin Temple

3Longjing Tea Village

4Hefang Street

5Xixi Wetland

6Leifeng Pagoda

Travel Tips

Rent a bike around West Lake

Visit Meijiawu tea farm

Watch Impression West Lake show

Hangzhou Travel Guides

A historic pagoda beside West Lake in Hangzhou

Itineraries

Hangzhou: Heaven on Earth

Perched on the shores of the legendary West Lake, Hangzhou is one of China's most beautiful and historically rich cities. From imperial-era temples and ancient tea plantations to a thriving modern tech scene, it offers Western travellers a rare glimpse into the soul of classical China — without the overwhelming scale of Beijing or Shanghai.

ChinaTravel Editorial Desk

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