Hangzhou Attractions

west lake, hangzhou
  • City Name:
    Hangzhou (Chinese: 杭州, Pinyin: Hángzhōu)
  • Population :
    Municipality 6,776,400, Metro: 3,407,600
  • Location :
    located at 30°15′N 120°10′E
  • Overview:
    Hangzhou is renowned for its historic relics and natural beauty. It is often known as one of the most beautiful cities in China.

Hangzhou Top Attractions

West Lake

West Lake

An old Chinese saying declares the beauty of Suzhou and Hangzhou: "There is a paradise in heaven, Suzhou and Hangzhou on earth." Centuries later, Marco Polo called Hangzhou ......more

Six Harmonies Pagoda

Six Harmonies Pagoda

Located on the Yuelun Hill besides Qiantang River, Six Harmonies Pagoda was built by King of Wuyu to ward off Qiantang bore.......more

Lingyin Temple

Lingyin Temple

The entrance to the Lingyin monastery is lined with hundreds of rock grottos that contain detailed religious rock carvings of the big-bellied "Laughing Buddha."......more

China Tea Museum

China Tea Museum

Located in the Longjing (Dragon Well) Village -- a tea growing area south of the West Lake District in Hangzhou, the China Tea Museum was completed......more

Qiandao Lake

Qiandao Lake

Qiandao Lake is a giant lake with literally 1000 small islands. Many of these islands are developed for tourism. The water is so clean that a major mineral water processing plant......more

Yandang Mountain

Yandang Mountain

Yandang Mountain rises 1,150 meters high in Leqing County twenty-five kilometers from Wenzhou City in southeastern Zhejiang Province.......more

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