Recommended attractions in Hangzhou

 

Hangzhou, a city known as “paradise on earth”, attracts countless tourists with its beautiful landscape,

rich history and culture, and unique leisure atmosphere.

Today, let me take you to Hangzhou to explore the most worthwhile attractions and feel the unique style of this city.

1. Lingyin Temple
The most famous Buddhist temple in Hangzhou is located at the foot of Feiyun Peak, with its back against Beigao Peak and facing Feilai Peak.

This ancient temple has a long history and profound cultural heritage. It is a spiritual habitat for many believers and tourists.

Highlights:

The main hall, medicine hall, scripture library and other buildings in Lingyin Temple are simple and elegant, and many precious Buddhist cultural relics are preserved in the temple.

In addition, the natural environment around the temple is also extremely quiet, which is a good place to cultivate one’s body and mind.

TIPS:

When visiting Lingyin Temple, it is recommended to understand its historical and cultural background in advance,

so that you can more deeply appreciate the solemnity and sacredness of the ancient temple. At the same time, you may wish to taste a cup of Zen tea in the temple to feel the tranquility and peace.

2. West Lake
Hangzhou’s iconic attraction is also one of the most beautiful lakes in China. It is famous for its beautiful scenery and rich historical and cultural connotations, and is a business card of Hangzhou and even China.

Highlights:

The beauty of West Lake lies in its suitability for all seasons. Whether it is Su Causeway Spring Dawn, Quyuan Fenghe, Pinghu Autumn Moon, Broken Bridge and Residual Snow, each season has its unique charm.

In addition, there are many cultural attractions around West Lake, such as Leifeng Pagoda and Yuewang Temple, so that tourists can appreciate the profound history and culture while enjoying the natural beauty.

TIPS:

When visiting West Lake, you can choose to take a cruise, leisurely rowing on the lake, and enjoy the scenery of the lake and mountains; you can also choose to ride or stroll, and feel the pleasure of close contact with nature. At the same time, you may wish to learn about the ten scenes of West Lake in advance and plan a tour route to fully appreciate its charm.

3. Qinghefang Street
It is a famous historical and cultural street in Hangzhou, preserving a large number of ancient buildings and traditional handicraft shops from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It used to be one of the most prosperous commercial districts in Hangzhou, and now it has become a good place for tourists to experience the historical and cultural charm of Hangzhou.

Highlights:

The ancient buildings on Qinghefang Street are elegant in style and exquisitely carved, and each one reveals a strong historical atmosphere. The handicraft shops on the street are also a highlight, where you can buy various souvenirs with Hangzhou characteristics, such as silk, tea, paper-cutting, etc.

TIPS:

When visiting Qinghefang Street, it is recommended to wear light clothing so that you can walk freely in the quaint streets and alleys. At the same time, you may wish to communicate with the craftsmen on the street to understand their craft inheritance and production process, and feel the craftsman spirit.

4. Hangzhou Songcheng
Hangzhou Songcheng is a theme park with the theme of showing the style and culture of the Song Dynasty. It is a highlight of Hangzhou city. Here, by restoring the architectural style of the Song Dynasty and reproducing the life scenes of the Song Dynasty, it makes tourists seem to travel through time and space and return to that prosperous dynasty.

Highlights:

The performance projects in Songcheng are rich and colorful, such as large-scale live performances such as “Songcheng Eternal Love”, which lead the audience to appreciate the prosperous atmosphere of the Song Dynasty with shocking audio-visual effects. In addition, the park also has various interactive experience projects, such as puzzle games, handicraft experience, etc., so that tourists can have a deeper understanding of Song Dynasty culture.

TIPS:

When visiting Songcheng, it is recommended to understand the performance schedule in the park in advance and plan the tour route. At the same time, you can wear Song Dynasty style clothing to better integrate into this quaint world.

5. Xixi National Wetland Park

Xixi National Wetland Park is a national wetland park in the urban area of ​​Hangzhou. It is also the first national wetland park in China that integrates urban wetlands, agricultural wetlands and cultural wetlands. The ecological environment here is beautiful and it is a good place to relax and get close to nature.

Highlights:

The natural landscape in Xixi Wetland Park is rich and diverse, with open waters, dense reeds and green woodlands. In addition, there is a bird watching area in the park, which is a paradise for bird lovers.

TIPS:

When visiting Xixi Wetland Park, it is recommended to choose a combination of boat rides or walking to explore this beautiful wetland more deeply. At the same time, you might as well bring a camera to capture those beautiful moments.

Hangzhou, this beautiful city, has too many attractions worth visiting. Whether it is the solemnity of Lingyin Temple, the beauty of West Lake, the historical charm of Qinghefang Street, the Song Dynasty style of Songcheng, and the natural wildness of Xixi Wetland Park, every place can make you feel the unique charm of Hangzhou. Come to Hangzhou and make this trip the most beautiful memory in your heart.