4/5 - Good
Hard to find much of the old town. Lots of construction, all new.
You might take some time to check out the lake views in Xihu. Spend some time visiting top spots like Hangzhou Botanical Garden, and catch the metro at Huanglong Sports Center Station or Huanglong Cave Station to see more of the area.
Travelers choose Shangcheng for its lake views. Hop aboard the metro at Houchaomen Station or Nanxingqiao Station and check out top sights like Hu Xueyan Former Residence.
If you're spending time in Downtown Hangzhou, check out sights like Hangzhou China Silk Town or Wulin Square and hop on the metro to see more the city at North Jianguo Road Station or Baoshan Bridge Station.
Noted for its lake views and bars, there's plenty to explore in Gongshu. Top attractions like Westlake Culture Plaza and Zhejiang Museum of Natural History are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Wujiajiao Port Station or Gaotingba Station to see more of the city.
You might enjoy the restaurants while in Xiaoshan. Hangzhou Paradise Park is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Yaqian Station or Kanshan Station to see more of the city.
While you're in Yuhang District, take in top sights like Xixi Wetland Park or Jing Mountain, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Liangzhu Station or Dufucun Station.
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Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at West Lake during your travels in Hangzhou. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in the area.
You can learn about the history of Hangzhou with a stop at Lingyin Temple. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Learn about the local history of Hangzhou with a stop at Broken Bridge. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Explore the great outdoors at Hangzhou Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Hangzhou. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Explore the great outdoors at Xixi Wetland Park, a lovely green space in Hangzhou. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
During your trip to Hangzhou, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Hangzhou Tower Shopping Mall. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Hard to find much of the old town. Lots of construction, all new.
Hangzhou is a great retreat from the more cosmopolitan Shanghai or Nanjing. With the rapid urbanization, it is nice to find some old quarters that are worth visiting for a feel of old China. The free Hangzhou museum holds some interesting displays.
Lovely city with interesting history and culture.
Hangzhou has a great transport system throughout the city. Like any city though, it does take a while to get anywhere. So, if you decide to come to Hangzhou and have plans or tickets for anything, plan for transportation to take at minimum 1hour.
West lake is a must visit
Beautiful city! Worth a trip! Highly recommend to download wechat and Alipay. They barely use any cash anymore. For all those restaurants I’ve been to, you need to place orders through scanning table QR codes.