Hangzhou / 杭州
Hangzhou is the capital of Zhejiang Province in eastern China and one of the country's most picturesque cities. Renowned for the UNESCO World Heritage-listed West Lake, the city is celebrated for its breathtaking natural scenery, rich cultural heritage, and centuries-old tea traditions. As a modern innovation hub and the headquarters of Alibaba Group, Hangzhou seamlessly blends historic charm with technological advancement, making it one of China's most captivating travel destinations.
Highlights:
Home to the UNESCO-listed West Lake and China's famous Longjing tea.
Best Time to Visit:
- Spring Season (March - May) - 10-27°C
- Autumn Season (September - November) - 12-18°C
- Winter (December) - 0-12°C
Ideal Stay:
3 Days
Suitable for:
- Nature lovers
- Culture seekers
- Couples
- Tea enthusiasts.
Airport Name (distance to city centre):
Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH): 30 km in 50 minutes
Train Station Name (distance to city centre):
- Hangzhou Railway Station: 5.8 km in 23 minutes
- Hangzhou East Railway Station: 6.2 km in 25 minutes
- Hangzhou West Railway Station: 21 km in 42 minutes
- Hangzhou South Railway Station: 24 km in 43 minutes
Jiuxi Yanshu/Nine Creeks in Misty Forest / 九溪烟树
Hangzhou Botanical Garden / 杭州植物园
West Lake / 西湖
Xixi National Wetland Park / 西溪国家湿地公园
Southern Song Dynasty Imperial Street / 南宋御街
Xiaohezhi Street Historic Block / 小河直街历史文化街区
Shang Tianzhu Faxi Lecture Monastery / 上天竺法喜讲寺
Gongchen Bridge / 拱宸桥
Wulin Night Market / 武林夜市
Lingyin Temple / 灵隐寺
Songcheng Scenic Area / 宋城千古情
Qianjiang New City / 钱江新城
Hefang Street / 清河坊历史文化特色街区
Hubin Yintai in77 / 湖滨银泰in77
Qingshan Lake Scenic Area / 青山湖风景区
Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City Park / 良渚古城遗址公园
Xixi Bieyuan / 西溪别院
An elegant Hangzhou cuisine restaurant, offering refined Jiangnan dishes in a traditional courtyard environment. It is a popular venue for business dining and family celebrations.
Jiangli / 江礼
A restaurant specializing in fresh Qiantang River seafood and authentic Xiaoshan cuisine, featuring seasonal local ingredients and traditional Hangzhou flavors.
Yueya / 月芽·自由餐厅
A scenic restaurant serving modern Chinese cuisine with beautiful wetland views and a relaxing natural atmosphere.
Pushu Restaurant / 朴墅
A long-established Hangzhou restaurant serving authentic Hangzhou home-style cuisine. It is known for its peaceful garden setting and traditional local dishes.
Jinlou / 锦楼
A modern Hangzhou cuisine restaurant combining traditional local flavors with contemporary presentation. It is popular for business meals, family celebrations, and elegant dining.
Qingchun Pumen / 庆春朴门
A well-known vegetarian restaurant serving refined plant-based Zhejiang cuisine in a peaceful Chinese garden setting. It emphasizes healthy ingredients, elegant presentation, and traditional flavors.
Xin Bin'an / 新滨安
A long-established Hangzhou restaurant famous for fresh Qiantang River seafood, authentic Xiaoshan cuisine, and classic Hangzhou dishes made with seasonal local ingredients.
Qiaocun 28 Dishes / 乔村二十八道
A local restaurant specializing in creative Zhejiang cuisine and modern Hangzhou dishes. It is known for using fresh seasonal ingredients and presenting traditional flavors with a contemporary style, making it popular for family gatherings and business meals.
Xiangfu Minglou / 香芙茗楼
An elegant Chinese restaurant offering refined Hangzhou and Jiangnan cuisine in a tea-house-inspired setting with high-quality service and stylish interiors.
Charencun / 茶人村
A famous Hangzhou restaurant, specializing in authentic Hangzhou cuisine and West Lake Vinegar Fish. The restaurant features a traditional Jiangnan-style courtyard surrounded by tea gardens, making it a popular dining destination for both locals and tourists seeking classic Hangzhou flavors.
5-Star
Zhejiang Xizi Hotel / 浙江西子宾馆·汪庄
The hotel is a historic lakeside property situated within the West Lake landscape. It combines traditional Chinese gardens, lake views and extensive grounds with upscale accommodation.
Senbo Nature Park and Resort / 杭州开元森泊度假乐园
This is a large family-oriented nature resort combining accommodation, a water park, outdoor recreation, themed accommodation, dining and nature-based activities.
Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake / 杭州西子湖四季酒店
This is a luxury garden-style Four Seasons property situated beside West Lake, with Jiangnan-style pavilions, gardens, lagoons and landscaped courtyards.
Park Hyatt Hangzhou / 杭州柏悦酒店
Park Hyatt Hangzhou is an upscale urban luxury hotel located within the MixC complex in Qianjiang New Town. It combines modern luxury with Jiangnan-inspired interiors and high-rise views of the Qiantang River.
West Lake State Guesthouse / 杭州西湖国宾馆
This is one of Hangzhou's most historically significant luxury hotels. It sits inside the West Lake Scenic Area and has hosted Chinese state leaders and foreign heads of state, including events associated with the G20 Hangzhou Summit. The property covers a very large landscaped area and has direct access to West Lake scenery.
The Silk Lakehouse, Shangri-La Hangzhou / 杭州香格里拉饭店·水知心居
This is not simply another name for the old Shangri-La Hangzhou. It is the new Shangri-La Signatures property created from the former East Wing of Shangri-La Hangzhou. It officially opened in May 2025 and is designed as an intimate, ultra-luxury lakeside boutique hotel inspired by the home of a Jiangnan silk merchant.
Hangzhou Jiutai Hotel / 杭州久泰饭店
Hangzhou Jiutai Hotel is an upscale city hotel in Qianjiang New Town, suitable for both business and leisure travelers. It has an indoor pool, multiple restaurants and convenient access to the Civic Center area.
Amanfayun / 法云安缦
Amanfayun is an ultra-luxury village-style resort surrounded by tea fields, woodland and historic Buddhist temples. The property incorporates traditional village buildings and courtyards rather than operating like a conventional high-rise luxury hotel.