When Marco Polo came to Hangzhou in the 13th century he declared that "it is the most beautiful and elegant city in the world". And Hangzhou remains this charm till today. Contrasting to the hustle and bustle of the neighbouring Shanghai, Hangzhou is well-known for its extraordinary beauty and elegance. And it attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists to its exquisite West Lake(Xi Hu) area each year to enjoy the placid lake, beautiful gardens, reflecting pools, lavish temples and friendly lakeside teahouses. Along with Hangzhou's famous Dragon Well Tea, tasty local cuisine, good shopping environment and modern facilities all make a trip to the city worthwhile. 3 days are quite enough to get a fast shot of Hangzhou and you can enjoy the extension tours including the Wuzhen Water Town. See our recommended Shanghai tours and check out more interesting attractions for Shanghai in our Tour in Depth to plan your own unique tour.
Top Hangzhou Attractions
West Lake: Imparting an elegant atmosphere, the West Lake is a common subject of Chinese painting and poetry. It's also famous for its tranquility and different beauty due to the change of the seasons. "
Lingyin Temple: Literally "Temple of the Soul's Retreat", Lingyin Temple is one of the most significant and beautiful Buddhist monasteries in China and features hundreds of magnificent rock carvings of Buddha.
Six Harmonies Pagoda: Overlooking the Qiantang River not far from the West Lake, Six Harmonies Pagoda is a true masterpiece of traditional Chinese architecture which boasts a history of nearly 1500 years.
Wuzhen Water Town: With ancient docks, waterside pavilions, and corridors stretch out for miles, Wuzhen makes a romantic atmosphere that is typical to water towns.
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