Downtown Hangzhou Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
West Lake
This oasis of spectacular natural beauty has inspired poets and artists with its sparkling water, misty mountains and traditional pagodas.
Lingyin Temple
Among the largest and most ornate temples in China, this fourth-century structure has hundreds of statues under its lofty ceilings.
Broken Bridge
Amble across the city’s most famous bridge to reach an island full of surprises, with nature paths, restaurants and museums.
Hangzhou Botanical Garden
See a variety of native plants alongside ornate pavilions, stalls and a pretty lake as you meander through this green space in the city centre.
Hangzhou Tower Shopping Mall
During your trip to Hangzhou, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Hangzhou Tower Shopping Mall. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Hangzhou China Silk Town
During your trip to Hangzhou, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Hangzhou China Silk Town. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Activities
Private Hangzhou Day Trip from Shanghai by High-speed Train
Hangzhou Longjing Tea Plantation Culture Experience Tour
Night Tour with Impression West Lake Show VIP Ticket and Hefang Heritage Street
Hangzhou: Private Day Tour to Wuzhen Water Town
Hangzhou: Private Customized Tour of City's Top Sights
Hangzhou Longjing Tea Culture Experience Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Hangzhou
Jianggan
Get to know Jianggan and its many features like its museums and lake views. You might want to explore sights like MIXC Mall and Hangzhou Grand Theatre, and you can jump on the metro at Qianjiang Road Station or Xinye Road Station to get around the city.
Hefang Street
Get to know Hefang Street and its many features like its museums and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Qinghefang Old Street and Hu Xueyan Former Residence, and you can jump on the metro at Jiangcheng Road Station or Wushan Square Station to get around the city.
Qianjiang New Town
While you're in Qianjiang New Town, take in top sights like Hangzhou Grand Theatre or MIXC Mall, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Citizen Center Metro Station or Chengxing Road Station.
Xiacheng
Xiacheng is a destination travellers like for its lake views, and you might hop aboard the metro at Dongxinyuan Station or Hangyang Station to explore sights like Westlake Culture Plaza.
Shangcheng
Consider a visit to Hu Xueyan Former Residence and take some time to enjoy the lake views during your time in Shangcheng. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Houchaomen Station or Nanxingqiao Station.
Xihu
You might take some time to check out the lake views in Xihu. Spend some time visiting top spots like Hangzhou Botanical Garden, and catch the metro at Huanglong Sports Center Station or Huanglong Cave Station to see more of the area.