Hangzhou 5-Day Panoramic In-depth Tour
360° Hangzhou: West Lake + Wetlands + Grand Canal + Liangzhu Ancient City (Paradise on Earth)
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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Broken Bridge → Bai Causeway → Gu Shan Island → Leifeng Pagoda → Three Pools Mirroring the Moon
Hangzhou West Lake Scenic Area - Broken Bridge
The Broken Bridge, located at the eastern end of Bai Causeway on Hangzhou's West Lake, is one of the most famous attractions on the West Lake and the site of 'Remnant Snow on the Broken Bridge,' one of the 'Ten Scenes of West Lake.' It is famous for its elegant arch and ancient legends, especially the love story of Lady White Snake and Xu Xian meeting in 'The Legend of the White Snake,' which adds to its romantic allure. After a winter snowfall, the sunny side of the bridge melts due to sunlight, while the shaded side remains covered in white snow. When viewed from above, the bridge appears to be broken yet not broken, hence its name. The Broken Bridge is an important passage connecting Bai Causeway and Gushan Island, and an excellent spot to enjoy the scenery of West Lake.
Hangzhou West Lake Scenic Area - Bai Causeway
Bai Causeway, also known as Baisha Causeway, is located within the Hangzhou West Lake Scenic Area, connecting Broken Bridge and Gushan Mountain, and is one of the three famous causeways of West Lake. Bai Causeway boasts beautiful scenery, with willows and peach blossoms planted along its path, making it particularly charming in spring. Since the Tang Dynasty, Bai Causeway, with its natural beauty and historical sites, has profoundly influenced Chinese poets and painters and is an important part of Hangzhou West Lake.
Gushan Island
Gushan Island is located in the West Lake Scenic Area of Hangzhou and is the only natural island in West Lake. It is famous for its unique natural scenery and rich historical and cultural relics, making it an excellent spot for viewing the panoramic West Lake. It is also an important part of West Lake, a national 5A-level tourist attraction. The island boasts numerous attractions, such as the Gushan Branch of Zhejiang Provincial Museum, Wenlan Pavilion, Xiling Seal Art Society, etc., making it an ideal place to experience West Lake's culture and natural beauty.
Leifeng Pagoda Scenic Area
Leifeng Pagoda, located on Sunset Hill on the southern bank of West Lake in Hangzhou, is a five-story, octagonal brick and wood Buddhist pagoda. It was first built in 975 AD by King Qian Chu of Wuyue to enshrine the Buddha's hair relic and pray for national peace and prosperity. During the Ming Dynasty, the pagoda's wooden structure was burned down by Japanese pirates, leaving only the brick tower. In 1924, it collapsed due to disrepair and theft of bricks by locals. Reconstructed and completed in 2002, the new pagoda features modern facilities such as elevators and air conditioning, and preserves the original pagoda's underground palace ruins and excavated artifacts. Leifeng Pagoda is not only the main subject of "Leifeng Pagoda in Evening Glow," one of the Ten Scenes of West Lake, but is also renowned for its close association with the Chinese folk tale "Legend of the White Snake," making it an iconic attraction and an important historical and cultural heritage site in Hangzhou.
Hangzhou West Lake Scenic Area - Three Ponds Mirroring the Moon
Three Ponds Mirroring the Moon is one of the most representative attractions in West Lake, located on Xiaoyingzhou Island. Three stone pagodas are distributed on the island. On every full moon night, lights are lit inside the pagodas, creating the marvelous spectacle of 'Three Ponds Mirroring the Moon' with their reflections in the water and the moon in the sky. The environment here is elegant, the scenery is picturesque, and it is an excellent place to enjoy the beauty of West Lake.
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Lingyin Temple → Feilai Peak → Nine Creeks and Eighteen Gullies → Meijiawu Tea Village
Lingyin Temple
Lingyin Temple (Temple of the Soul's Retreat), also known as "Lingyin Temple", is a renowned Chan Buddhist temple located at the foot of the Northwest Peak of West Lake in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. It is famous for its numerous pagodas and grottoes. The temple is the largest among several temples in Wulin Mountain (Wǔlínshān), which is known for its famous grottoes and religious stone carvings. According to legend, the temple was founded by the Indian monk Huili during the Eastern Jin Dynasty (328 AD). During its heyday, under the rule of the Wuyue Kingdom (907-978 AD), the temple boasted 18 pavilions, 72 halls, over 1,300 monks' quarters, and housed more than 3,000 monks. Many exquisite Buddhist stone carvings in the Feilai Peak Grottoes and surrounding mountains also date back to this period. Today, Lingyin Temple is a thriving destination for both pilgrims and tourists. It is considered one of the wealthiest temples in China.
Feilai Peak
Feilai Peak, also known as Lingjiu Peak, is located in front of Lingyin Temple in Hangzhou. It stands 168 meters high, boasting breathtaking scenery. It is composed of limestone, with rugged and strangely shaped rocks, distinct from the surrounding mountains. Legend has it that this peak 'flew' here from India, hence its name. Feilai Peak features numerous grottoes and cliffside stone carvings, especially Tibetan Buddhist sculptures from the Yuan Dynasty and Buddhist sculptures from the Song Dynasty, which are historically significant and of extremely high artistic value. The peak is riddled with caves, such as Qinglin Cave, Yurui Cave, Longhong Cave, etc., among which the 'A Ray of Sky' (Yixiantian) landscape in the main cave is particularly captivating. Feilai Peak and Lingyin Temple together form the famous Lingyin-Feilai Peak Scenic Area, a representative attraction showcasing Hangzhou's Buddhist culture and natural beauty.
Nine Creeks and Misty Woods in Hangzhou West Lake Scenic Area
Nine Creeks and Misty Woods is a natural landscape within the Hangzhou West Lake Scenic Area, primarily featuring streams, tea plantations, and dense forests. It is famous for its gurgling streams, lush forests, and year-round pervasive mist, especially after rain or in the early morning, when the mountains are shrouded in clouds and mist, creating a picturesque scene like a fairyland. It is an excellent destination for hiking and getting close to nature, and is also one of the 'New Ten Scenes of West Lake'.
Meijiawu Tea Culture Village
Meijiawu Tea Culture Village is located in the western part of Hangzhou's West Lake Scenic Area, and is one of the primary protection zones and main production areas for West Lake Longjing tea. Surrounded by green hills and layered tea mountains, with fresh air, it is an excellent place to experience Hangzhou's tea culture and taste authentic Longjing tea. Visitors can learn about the tea picking and processing techniques, savor local farm dishes, and experience tranquil rural life.
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Gongchen Bridge → Xiaohe Straight Street Historic Block → Dadou Road Historic Block
Gongchen Bridge
Gongchen Bridge is a historic stone arch bridge located on the Grand Canal in Gongshu District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China, connecting the two banks of the canal. It was originally built in the third year of Chongzhen in the Ming Dynasty (1631) and rebuilt in the eleventh year of Guangxu in the Qing Dynasty (1885). On May 6, 2013, it was designated as a Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level (the seventh batch) by the State Council of the People's Republic of China. The bridge and its surrounding Gongchen Bridge West Historical and Cultural Block are an important part of the Grand Canal culture and a significant historical and cultural landmark in Hangzhou.
Xiaohe Historical and Cultural Block
The Xiaohe Historical and Cultural Block, also known as Xiaohe Zhijie, is located in Gongshu District, Hangzhou City. It is a well-preserved Jiangnan water town block that still retains the rustic charm of white walls and black tiles, small bridges, and flowing water. It showcases the unique urban life and rich historical and cultural heritage along Hangzhou's Grand Canal. The block features many time-honored shops, tea houses, handicraft workshops, and specialty restaurants, making it an excellent place to experience Hangzhou's slow-paced life and immerse oneself in Canal culture.
Dadou Road Historical and Cultural Block
The Dadou Road Historical and Cultural Block is located in Gongshu District, Hangzhou, and is one of Hangzhou's existing historical and cultural blocks that best showcases the city's local charm. It is situated along the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal and is an important historical site along its banks. The block preserves a large number of authentic residential buildings and has introduced many specialty restaurants, teahouses, cultural and creative shops, etc., making it a unique block that integrates history, culture, leisure, entertainment, and culinary experiences. Here, one can not only feel the historical charm of the canal but also experience the slow pace of modern urban life.
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Xixi National Wetland Park (Full-Day Tour)
Xixi National Wetland Park
Xixi National Wetland Park is located in western Hangzhou, covering a total area of 1150 hectares, and is China's first national wetland park. The park features six main water systems, with various ponds, lakes, and marshes. Xixi Wetland boasts over 4000 years of history and rich cultural heritage, being the birthplace of Southern Opera in China, and preserving traditional dragon boat races, as well as water town lifestyles such as silkworm breeding and silk production.
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Liangzhu Ancient City Ruins Park → Hefang Street
Liangzhu Ancient City Ruins Park
Liangzhu Ancient City Ruins Park is a sacred place that provides evidence of 5,000 years of Chinese civilization history. It is located in Pingyao Town, Yuhang District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province. As a core component of the Liangzhu Ancient City Ruins, the park primarily features the protection and display of the archaeological site itself and its surrounding landscape. It vividly showcases the brilliant achievements of the Liangzhu culture period in rice cultivation, handicrafts, water conservancy systems, and hierarchical society. In 2019, the Liangzhu Ancient City Ruins were inscribed on the World Heritage List.
Hefang Street
Hefang Street is a famous historical and cultural street in Hangzhou, located at the foot of Wushan Mountain, and is an important part of the historical character of Hangzhou's old town. It was once the center of Lin'an City during the Southern Song Dynasty, and still retains a large number of time-honored shops and traditional handicrafts. It is a great place to experience Hangzhou's history and culture, taste local snacks, and buy specialty goods.
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