Discovering the Charm of Hangzhou
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10 attraction(s) |
total distance 488
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Day1: Hangzhou
5 attraction(s) ·
18 km
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West Lake is one of China's famous tourist attractions and is recognized as one of the first batch of 5A-level national tourist attractions and one of China's top ten scenic spots. In 2011, it was listed in the World Heritage List. The basic pattern of West Lake is centered around one mountain, two pagodas, three islands, three causeways, and five lakes, with famous West Lake Ten Views interspersed among them. The natural and cultural landscapes complement each other, making it a beautiful and breathtaking place. The Three Pools Mirroring the Moon landscape is even selected to appear on the back of the one yuan renminbi, highlighting the special status of West Lake among China's scenic spots. Visitors can choose to walk, take a boat, a battery car, drive or ride a bike to visit West Lake. In addition, Hangzhou Botanical Garden in West Lake is holding the "Song Yun Mei Xiang" New Year Flower Festival, which is an event not to be missed during this Spring Festival.
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This is the place where Xusian and Bai Niangzi met in the Legend of the White Snake, making this bridge full of romance.
In the early winter snow, the ice and snow on the sunny side of the bridge have melted, but the snow on the shady side of the bridge still covers it. From a high place, the bridge seems to be broken. This has become the famous "Broken Bridge with Lingering Snow".
You can start your tour of West Lake from the Broken Bridge, go along the Bai Causeway to Gushan, and then visit the surrounding attractions one by one.
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- This attraction is an important landmark of West Lake. It was initially built by the king of Wu Yue, Qian Hongchu, to celebrate the birth of his son with his wife. However, it is now more well-known because of its appearance in the classic Chinese legend, "Legend of the White Snake."
- "Leifeng Pagoda resembles an old monk, while Baochu Pagoda is like a beautiful lady." The two pagodas stand facing each other, creating a picturesque scene of "two pagodas reflected on the lake, facing north and south."
- Every evening, when the sun sets in the west, the silhouette of the pagodas is reflected on the surface of the lake, creating a unique and magnificent view known as "Leifeng Evening Glow."
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San Tan Ying Yue Island, also known as Xiaoyingzhou, is the only island in West Lake that can be walked and explored on foot. It is known as one of the most beautiful scenic spots in West Lake. The island's outline is like the character "田" and is surrounded by Jiangnan gardens on the outer edge. The island is divided into four small lakes by the cross-shaped islands and bridges in the interior, which are full of poetic and picturesque scenes. The flowers and trees on the island are well-arranged, with lush green willows, fragrant lotuses, vibrant red maples, and charming magnolias as the main attractions, making it one of the masterpieces of Jiangnan garden art. San Tan Ying Yue Island is an important symbol on Chinese currency, with its magnificent scenery printed on the back.
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Visit the Hangzhou Songcheng scenic area and you will travel through time and experience the traditional and ancient culture of China. The area has twenty theaters and over a hundred performances for you to enjoy, including "Songcheng Eternal Love" which is renowned as one of the world's top three productions. In addition to the main show, there are various other performances and large-scale experiential projects of different styles, allowing you to experience a soul-cleansing journey of red culture. Furthermore, the scenic area also has attractions such as a parent-child show, Elf Valley, and a workshop, which are suitable for families to come and play together. For your comfort and convenience, the main theaters and attractions in the scenic area are connected by wind and rain corridors, allowing for hassle-free fun, rain or shine. The adjacent Songcheng Eternal Love Hotel provides convenient holiday experiences and purchasing a scenic and hotel package can even result in discounts. In short, with just one day, Songcheng will give you a thousand years of memories!
Day2: Hangzhou
5 attraction(s) ·
364 km
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Feilai Peak, named for its "Flying Stone", has a unique and charming mountain peak shape. It is surrounded by cliffs and steep slopes, offering a wide view of the distance. Looking to the west, you can see the magnificent seven peaks, while looking to the east, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the mountain peaks resembling jade screens. According to legend, this extraordinary stone originally belonged to the Penglai Wonderland, but was accidentally kicked out by Immortal Tieguai Li while he was drunk and dancing, and it ended up falling here.
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Longjing Village is located in the southwest of the West Lake Scenic Area, surrounded by mountains on all sides. It has a population of about 800 residents and nearly 800 acres of high mountain tea gardens. The natural barrier formed by the Beigao Peak, Shizifeng Peak, and Tianzhu Peak in the northwest of the village blocks the invasion of northwest cold wind. To the south is Jiuxi, a deep and wide valley that leads directly to the Qiantang River. The favorable geographic conditions with southeast winds in spring and summer provide unique advantages for the growth of Longjing tea. The Longjing tea produced here ranks first among "the lion, dragon, cloud, and tiger". According to legend, Emperor Qianlong tasted West Lake Longjing tea at Hugong Temple at the foot of Shifeng Mountain in Longjing Village during his visit to the southern region. He praised it highly and designated the eighteen tea trees in front of the temple as "Imperial Tea". Longjing Village, known for its production of top-quality West Lake Longjing tea, is hailed as the "number one tea village". It is surrounded by the West Lake on the east, Wuyun Mountain on the west, the flowing Qiantang River on the south, and the towering peaks on the north as if it were a jade gem embedded on the bank of the West Lake, surrounded by lush mountains and enveloped in mist and clouds.
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At the foot of Wu Mountain in Qinghefang, there is an ancient street named He Fang Street. With a long history and rich cultural heritage, it was once one of the centers of ancient Hangzhou city and the cultural and economic center of the Southern Song Dynasty. The current He Fang Street retains the style of the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China and is one of the most typical historical and cultural blocks in Hangzhou. The shops along the street include dozens of old and famous brands, Hangzhou specialty shops, and a variety of goods such as characteristic snacks, antiques and calligraphy and painting.
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