2-day tour to explore the local life in Hangzhou and immerse in the beauty of West Lake

1 cities | 12 attraction(s) | total distance 28 km

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All the attractions on this route are free to visit. When you reach the vicinity of the Bai Di, you can also choose to take a self-operated boat to explore. The 2-day itinerary allows you to immerse yourself in the beautiful scenery of West Lake and discover a different side of Hangzhou.

Day1: HANGZHOU

7 attraction(s) · 10 km

Today's schedule is tight, we need to cycle around West Lake. Starting from Broken Bridge in the morning, we will pass by Bai Di, Gu Shan, and Quyuan Fenghe, then continue cycling to Su Di. After lunch, we will go to Flower Harbor to see fish, and then visit Wushan Square to see the scenery and seek out good food. After dinner, we need to hurry to see the magnificent music fountain before 9 pm. Please note that many attractions in West Lake do not allow bicycles, such as Gu Shan and Flower Harbor.

West Lake scenic area in Hangzhou - Quyuan Fenghe

One of the Ten Scenes of West Lake, the Fenghe Park where it is located cultivates hundreds of varieties of lotus flowers, which exhibit exceptional charm in summer.

1 km

Gushan

Gushan Island

2 km

Broken Bridge in the Snow

It is the place where Xuxian and Bai Niangzi meet in "The Legend of the White Snake", adding a lot of romance to this long bridge.

1 km

White Pagoda

The original name is Baishati, a hub connecting the city and the scenic area. It is what Bai Juyi's famous line "My favorite place in the east of the lake is the Baishati with white sandy dike shaded by green willows" refers to.

3 km

The Spring Morning of Sudi

Su Causeway runs north-south through West Lake and was built by Su Dongpo when he was an official in Hangzhou. It is also known as "Su Gongdi".

2 km

Hangzhou Flower Pond Fish Watching

4 km

Wushan square

Wushan Square covers an area of 80,000 square meters and is located in front of Wushan Tianfeng. It is surrounded by He Fang Street and is a leisure square that integrates dining, entertainment, and leisure.

Day2: HANGZHOU

5 attraction(s) · 18 km

Visit Feilai Peak in the morning, which can rival the Chongqing Dazu Rock Carvings, and then go to Lingyin Temple, the legendary place where Ji Gong became a monk. In the afternoon, visit Yuhu Bay, where there are the most pear blossoms, and then climb Liuhe Pagoda to overlook the Qiantang River. In the evening, go to Hefang Street, the most historical street in Hangzhou, to see the night view. There are various characteristic inns and star-rated hotels around the West Lake area, which are very tasteful, convenient for transportation, and offer many delicacies. It is recommended to stay in this area.

Lingyin Feilai Peak Scenic Area

1 km

LingYin Temple

Adjacent to West Lake, it is one of the earliest Buddhist temples in China and one of the top ten ancient temples in China, preserving numerous exquisite cultural relics from various dynasties.

7 km

Hangzhou West Lake Scenic Area - Yuhu Bay Scenic Area

East of Yuhu Bay Scenic Area is Yanggongdi, west is Santai Mountain Road, north is Wuguitan Scenic Area, and south is Hupao Road. It is a small scenic spot on the edge of West Lake, with a leisurely garden. Although small, it is surrounded by mountains and water, with flowers and plants blooming all year round. Sometimes it is so quiet that there are no visitors except for the cleaning staff.

4 km

Liuhe Tower Scenic Area

8 km

Hefang Street

Hefang Street is located at the foot of Wushan Mountain and is part of Qinghefang. It is an ancient street with a long history and profound cultural heritage.