West Lake, every step is a beautiful sight
"To compare West Lake with a beauty, light makeup or heavy makeup are both suitable. No matter the season or the time you visit West Lake, there is always a scenic spot worth sitting down and savoring. The West Lake scenic area is like a super-sized open-air city park, seamlessly integrated into the bustling city of Hangzhou. The most essential attractions of West Lake are the Ten Scenes of West Lake, which have been classic since the Southern Song Dynasty and are still widely known today: 'Spring Dawn on the Su Causeway, Remnant Snow on the Broken Bridge, Curved Yard and Lotus Pool in Summer, Viewing Fish at Flower Harbor, Listening to Orioles Singing in the Willows, Evening Glow over Leifeng Pagoda, Three Ponds Mirroring the Moon, Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake, Twin Peaks Piercing the Clouds, and Evening Bell Ringing at the Nanping Hill.'"
Lingyin Temple, offering incense and worshiping the Buddha at the ancient temple
Feilai Peak, also known as "Lingjiu Peak", outside Lingyin Temple, has the largest group of stone carvings in China's southeast coastal area, with more than 300 well-preserved statues, which are extremely precious. Inside Lingyin Temple, ancient trees stand everywhere, creating a lush and green scenery, and numerous ancient buildings are hidden among the trees. On the way to the main hall, there is a releasing pond, and further inside are four main halls: the Hall of Heavenly Kings, the Hall of Great Hero, the Hall of Medicine Buddha, and the Scripture Library, accompanied by other buildings such as the Five Hundred Arhats Hall, Jigong Hall, Huayan Pavilion, the Tower of Great Compassion, and the Abbot's Chamber.
Wuzhen, a serene ancient town of high caliber
Different from other ancient towns with bustling and flamboyant styles, in Wuzhen, a high-value scenic area, there are surprisingly many closed storefronts along the streets. Wuzhen, as a centrally operated mega ancient town, aims to provide you with the scenes you expect to see in an ancient town - tranquility and leisure. It gives up a portion of commercial interests to offer you the scarce tranquility that ordinary ancient towns lack, and Wuzhen's level surpasses that.
Thousand Island Lake, a relaxing paradise for vacations
Although Thousand Island Lake is an artificial lake created by the damming of the Xin'an River, its beauty is no less than natural landscapes! The original undulating mountains have turned into islands that emerge from the lake, and there are really more than 1000 of them, truly living up to its name.
Xixi is the paradise for slow living
Xixi Wetland is divided into two major areas, east and west. Most first-time visitors to Hangzhou will go to the east area of Xixi Wetland, which became famous due to the popular movie "If You Are The One". The east area boasts natural landscapes such as ponds, greenery, reeds, boat rides, and cobblestone paths, allowing visitors to have a unique experience.
Longjing, exploring the fragrance of spring tea
One of the Ten Scenic Spots of West Lake, "Longjing Tea Inquiry", is located on the densely wooded mountains to the west of West Lake, with a spring called Longjing and the nearby Longjing Village. It is less than 10 kilometers away from the city center, but it is completely different from the outside world. Tired of the crowds and traffic by the West Lake, one can enjoy a moment of tranquility here. Surrounded by mountains on all sides, tea trees are planted on the mountainside, and even during the peak tourist season, there are not many visitors to the tea garden.
Canal Bridge West, experiencing half of Hangzhou's history
The historical and cultural street of Gongchen Bridge West is located at the southern end of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Hangzhou, where residential buildings from different historical periods continue to exist. The buildings are connected by bluestone roads decorated with cobblestones. Along the road, there are beautiful buildings with white walls and tiled roofs, resembling an ink painting. There are also clustered museums, such as the Umbrella Museum, Fan Museum, Knife, Scissors and Sword Museum, and the Handicraft Arts and Crafts Museum. If interested, you can personally experience and enjoy the fun of DIY a traditional handicraft.
