Itinerary: Hangzhou One Day Itinerary

by Lily
Jul 21, 15:54
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There is a saying in Chinese that goes: "Just as There is Paradise in Heaven, There are Suzhou and Hangzhou on Earth". As the attraction that contributes to the city's reputation as the most popular resort area in China, your day tour will start from West Lake Cruise. You will have the best view in the lake rounded by the painting-like hills and dotted by small isles. Source: Eat and Travel With Us.

Duration 1.0 day
Estimated cost 267.52 USD
Total travel distance 28.0 km
Number of places 11 places
Intensity Easy Going
Personal interests Historic Landmark Outdoor Scenic Streets
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DAY 1 - ITINERARY 11 places

09:00

Hyatt Regency Hangzhou Detail Map

Hyatt Regency Hangzhou, Hubin Shangquan, Shangcheng, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, 310000 200.00 USD

Hyatt Regency Hangzhou, situated in a tree-lined pedestrian zone, features several rooms with unobstructed views of West Lake.

This article was originally published in http://www.eatandtravelwithus.com/. Follow their journey to Hangzhou at http://www.eatandtravelwithus.com/2015/04/hangzhou-one-day-itinerary/
From Hangzhou Railway Station, walk to Chengzhan station and take Subway Line 1 which alight at Long Xiang Qiao. From there, it's a five-minute walk to Hyatt Regency Hangzhou hotel.
Before your trip in Hangzhou, you should buy a Z card at Hangzhou Railway station, which let you take the metro and also rent a public bicycle.
The check-in time at this hotel is 2:00pm and check-out time is 12:00pm.

Take a bus/train

0.50 USD

5 mins

2.78 km

11:00

Liulang Wenying Park Detail Map

85 Nanshan Rd Shangcheng, Hangzhou, Zhejiang China

Liulang Wenying Park is located in the eastern side of West Lake Hangzhou. The park is ranked to fifth position among the top ten wonderful locations in West Lake area.

After having breakfast at the hotel, you can start your day in Hangzhou by taking a tourist tram to Liulang Wenying Park (Orioles Singing in the Willows).

Ride a bicycle

2.18 USD

5 mins

2.15 km

12:45

Leifeng Tower Detail Map

Leifeng Pagoda 15 Nanshan Rd Xihu, Hangzhou, Zhejiang China 6.50 USD

Leifeng Pagoda was one of the ten sights of the West Lake because of the Legend of the White Snake.

From Liulang Wenying Park, you can rent a bicycle and ride to Leifeng Tower.

Walk

0.00 USD

5 mins

0.3 km

13:45

Jingci Temple Detail Map

No.56 Nanshan Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou 1.47 USD

Jingci Temple is located at the foot of Huiri Peak of Nanping Hill. It is the second prominent Buddhist temple beside West Lake in Hangzhou, China.

The nominal fee (entrance fee) will allow you to ring the giant bell with a wooden log.

Ride a bicycle

1.76 USD

5 mins

1.64 km

14:15

West Lake Colored Port View Fish Garden Detail Map

Viewing Fish at Flower Pond Yanggongdi Xihu, Hangzhou, Zhejiang China

The colored port view fish is one occupies a land area of 20 hectare large-scale park, the entire garden divides into the red fishpond, the peony garden, colored port, big lawn, jungle five scenic areas.

West Lake Colored Port View Fish Garden by

Ride a bicycle

3.02 USD

10 mins

4.58 km

15:00

Three Pools Mirroring the Moon Detail Map

Within Santanyinyue Islet, Xihu District, Hangzhou 310007, China 2.95 USD

Three Pools Mirroring the Moon is located in the south central portion of West Lake. The name also refers to Xiaoying Island, one of the three islands in West Lake.

After watching the numerous koi-s swimming in the Red Carp Pond, stroll to Huagang Wharf (Huagang Park) and buy a boat ticket to to Three Pools Mirroring the Moon.

Pickup a taxi

4.28 USD

20 mins

7.34 km

16:15

Yue Fei Mausoleum Detail Map

No.80 Beishan Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou 310000, China

A temple built in the memory of General Yue Fei, a well-known national hero of the 12th century, is set at the southern foot of the Qixia Hill, near West Lake.

From Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, you take a boat ride to the wharf opposite Yue Fei Temple.

Ride a bicycle

3.02 USD

15 mins

4.75 km

17:00

Su Causeway Detail Map

Sudi Chunxiao, Yanggongdi, Xihu, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

Su Causeway is located in the charming West Lake scenic area.

Opposite the temple is a bicycle service spot, you can rent a bike and cycle to the Su Causeway.

Ride a bicycle

1.76 USD

5 mins

1.48 km

18:15

Ping Hu Qiu Yue Detail Map

1 Gu Shan Hou Shan Lu, Xihu, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

The Ping Hu Qiu Yue Park, located at Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, is one of the ten scenic spots of the West Lake.

The last West Lake attraction is Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake. If it is autumn and the lake is calm, you can catch the reflection of the moon over the calm lake. And you can manage to take some pictures of the scenic night view.

Walk

0.00 USD

10 mins

0.67 km

18:45

Lou Wai Lou Detail Map

30 Gushan Rd, Hangzhou 31007, China

Lou WaiLou (GuShan Road)

Turn your bikes at the bicycle service spot opposite Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake, and walk to the restaurant.
Longjing Tea is a must-try when you are in Chinese. You should order a cup of Longjing Tea when having dinner at this restaurant, which well combine with several signature dishes.

Walk

0.00 USD

25 mins

2.16 km

20:15

Impression Westlake Detail Map

29 Yanggongdi, Hangzhou, China 40.00 USD

Staged entirely upon the lake itself (a stage has been built 3 centimeters below the surface), Impression West Lake is a spectacle of light, music, dance and theatrics. The story is based on a Hangzhou legend (somewhat lost on foreigners, but that does not detract from enjoyment).

After the show, it's definitely tired for the whole day in Hangzhou, you can walk to the nearby Shangri-La Hotel Hangzhou where the friendly hotel staff will help you to call a cab to Hubin Road.
If you have enough time, you can take a look to Hubin Road. This is a upscale district of luxury brand shops, restaurants, and shopping malls.