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Famous Landmarks in Hangzhou

Famous Landmarks in Hangzhou are considered the Name Card of Hangzhou, like the West Lake, Lingyin Temple, Six Harmonies Pagoda, etc. ancient and new. They are somehow, represent a certain character or role Hangzhou played to the world. Come with TopChinaTravel, to witness and appreciate those famous Hangzhou Landmarks.

West Lake

Location: No. 1 Longjing Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China(浙江省杭州市西湖区龙井路1号)

Opening hours: All day

An old Chinese saying goes, 'There is heaven above, Suzhou and Hangzhou below'. Centuries later, Marco Polo called Hangzhou the most enchanting city in the entire world. This is most evident in the West Lake area, the effective, if not geographic, center of Hangzhou. Hills embrace the lake on three sides; the city proper lies to the east. Ancient Chinese people praised the West Lake area as a land of intoxicating beauty.

It is like a shining pearl inlaid on the vast land of China, reputed for beautiful scenery, a multitude of historical sites, brilliant cultural relics, and a profusion of native products. Legend has it that the West Lake was a heavenly jewel fallen to earth. Pragmatists insist that it is a mere lagoon on Hangzhou's western fringe. In any case, West Lake has inspired painters for centuries.

Lingyin Temple

Location: No. 1, Fayunnong, Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China(浙江省杭州市西湖区法云弄1号)

Opening hours: 6:30-18:00

Located on the northwest of the West Lake in Hangzhou, Lingyin Temple is one of the ten most famous ancient Buddhist monasteries in China. The existent temple was rebuilt during the 19th century. The Hall of Mahavira (great hero) inside the temple is 33.6 meters in height, and the statue of Sakyamuni in the Hall, was carved out of 24 pieces of camphor wood. In front of the Hall are two pagodas of rock which were built in 960 AD of the Song Dynasty.

Surrounded the temple are majestic peaks and sky-reaching ancient trees; it is really a tourist attraction that can offer you appealing places of historic interest, cultural relics as well as agreeable natural scenery with woods, flowers, springs, etc.

Six Harmonies Pagoda

Location: 206 Zhijiang Road, Xihu Street, Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China(浙江省杭州市西湖区西湖街道之江路206号)

Opening hours: 7:00-17:30

Located in the south of the West Lake in Hangzhou, the Six Harmonies Pagoda was constructed first in 970. Today the brick-and-wood structure of the Six Harmonies Pagoda remains largely intact. The wooden corridors around the pagoda's thirteen floors were built in 1900. The pagoda stands 59.89 meters high. In the pagoda there are more than two hundred sites of brick carvings, which feature a wide range of motifs, including megranate, lotus, phoenix, peacock, parrot, lion, kylin and so on. These brick carvings are rare material proofs of Chinese ancient architectures.

With a view of Qiantang River, the pagoda presents a quiet image of age-old majesty. Looking out from the top of the pagoda, sightseers can see as far as the misty horizon, enjoying the unforgettable, breathtaking scenery.

Leifeng pagoda

Location: No. 15 Nanshan Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China(浙江省杭州市西湖区南山路15号)

Opening hours: 8:00-20:00

Leifeng Pagoda is located on the shores of the southeast side of the West Lake and originally built in the year 977. All that remains of the original pagoda is the crumbling foundation, viewable from outside the glass case that it is housed in. With escalators, elevators, and a totally new pagoda places on top of the foundation, there is not much to see within the pagoda itself; it was most recently rebuilt in 2000.

The view of the city skyline is one of the best from Leifeng Pagoda, and some of the smaller seating areas around the perimeter of the pagoda have a nice breeze and view of the structure. One of the 10 Scenes of the West Lake is "Leifeng Pagoda in Evening Glow".

Wuzhen Ancient Town

Location: No. 18 Shifo South Road, Tongxiang, Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, China(浙江省嘉兴市桐乡市石佛南路18号)

Opening hours: All day

Even on a cold, rainy spring day, Wuzhen, a town surrounded by rivers, about 80 kilometers from Hangzhou City, has a special beauty which has not yet been overrun by tourists.

Like many towns located south of the Yangtze River, Wuzhen is built along rivers. They run through the town and main scenic spots all gather along rivers, which run 1.3 km from east to west. Visitors walked through the long pavilion and in front of shops, as the cries of vendors rise and fall on the ear. The air is full of the smells of fresh vegetables, walnuts, fish and shrimp. The signboards of coppersmiths and grain shops still swing in the wind, reminding tourists of their history, but the doors are tightly closed.

Longjing Tea Village

Location: Xihu Street, Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China(浙江省杭州市西湖区西湖街道龙井路)

Opening hours: All day

Longjing Tea Village is known as producing the best Longjing tea in China. Located near the West Lake Scenic Area, Longjing Tea Village boasts high-quality tea gardens in Hangzhou, where you can experience the tea culture in China as well as enjoy the picturesque view of West Lake in Hangzhou.

At Longjing Tea Village, you can see the ancient well, ancient pavilions, ancient temple and eighteen imperial tea trees. You can experience trekking and breathe the fresh air at the tea gardens. Here you can experience tea picking and taste Longjing tea. And the lush tea garden provides photo opportunities.

China National Tea Museum in Hangzhou(Shuangfeng Village)

Location: No. 88 Longjing Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China(浙江省杭州市西湖区龙井乡双峰村龙井路88号)

Opening Hours: 9:00-16:30(closed on Tuesdays)

China National Tea Museum in Hangzhou(Shuangfeng Village) is China's first national museum with tea and tea culture as its theme. Located near the West Lake, China National Tea Museum in Hangzhou is surrounded by mountains and water. At the China National Tea Museum in Hangzhou, you can know about the history of Chinese tea and knowledge of West Lake Longjing tea.

At the China National Tea Museum in Hangzhou, you can see the various tea sets in China. Here you can experience tea leaves picking and taste different kinds of Chinese tea. The China National Tea Museum in Hangzhou itself is a beautiful Chinese garden with bridges, greenery and pavilions. Here you can also experience the different tea customs of different places in China like Sichuan and Huizhou.

Meijaiwu Tea Plantation

Location: No. 1 Meiling South Road, Xihu Street, Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China(浙江省杭州市西湖区梅灵南路1号)

Opening Hours: All day

Meijiawu Tea Plantation is one of the most famous and beautiful tea plantations in Hangzhou, which is an ancient village with a history of more than 600 years, one of the main places of production of Longjing tea. Meiling South Road to Meijiawu Tea Plantation is known as one of the most beautiful roads in Hangzhou.

At Meijiawu Tea Plantation, you can know about the history and stories of Meijiawu and Premier Zhou Enlai. At Meijiawu Tea Plantation, you can experience tea leaves picking, know about the whole process of tea making and get wonderful pictures. And you can also taste the characteristic local foods(homemade dishes by local villagers) at Meijiawu.

Meijiawu Tea Plantation

China National Silk Museum

Location: 73-1 Yuhuangshan Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China

Opening hours: 9:00-17:00(Closed on Mondays, and last entry in 16:30)

China National Silk Museum in Hanghzou is the largest silk museum in the world. At the China National Silk Museum, you will know about the collection, protection, research, display, inheritance and innovation of textiles.

At the China Silk and Silk Road Exhibition Hall, you will see the excavated relics of silk products on the Silk Road and the history of the Silk Road of China. At the Sericulture Gallery, you will know about the Intangible cultural heritage of China: Sericulture and Silk Craftsmanship in China. And you will know about the whole process and the techniques of silk production in China. At the Chinese Costume from 1920s to 2010s, you will know about the Chinese fashion, Chinese fashion style and the fabric types throughout the century.

Thousand Island Lake

Location: Chunan County, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China

Opening hours: 9:00-16:30

Thousand Island Lake is one of the most beautiful places in Hangzhou with over 1,000 islands and turquoise water. At Thousand Island Lake, you can have a panoramic view of the islands and the lake at the viewing platform. You can also enjoy the stunning view of the sunrise and sunset at Thousand Island Lake. And the fish at Thousand Island Lake is very famous, which is fresh and delicious. You can cycle around the Thousand Island Lake if you like cycling.

Thousand Island Lake in Hangzhou

Xixi National Wetland Park

Location: 518 Tianmushan Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China

Opening hours:

April, 1-Oct, 7: 7:30-18:30(Last entry is 18:00)

Oct, 8-Mar, 31: 8:00-17:30(Last entry is 17:00)

Xixi National Wetland Park is a serene wetland park in Hangzhou, where you can see causeway, fishing village, ancient temple, pagodas and residences. You can know about the long history and rich culture of Xixi National Wetland Park.

At Xixi National Wetland Park, you can take the boat to experience the picturesque scenery and lifestyle of the people in the past. And there will be some activities at Xixi National Wetland Park during some traditional festivals like Dragon Boat Festival.

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