HANGZHOU · 杭州
Hangzhou you can actually use.
West Lake, tea hills and old temples — with booking rules, Chinese addresses and taxi phrases ready when you need them.
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Hangzhou · Xihu
当地West Lake
西湖
Chinese address浙江省杭州市西湖区 西湖风景名胜区
Local tipWalk or cycle the Su Causeway, then take a boat across the lake.
Hangzhou · Xihu
当地Lingyin Temple and Feilai Peak
灵隐飞来峰景区
Chinese address浙江省杭州市西湖区灵隐路法云弄1号 灵隐飞来峰景区
Local tipEntry has been free since 1 December 2025 but needs a real-name booking on the official “杭州灵隐飞来峰” mini-program.
Hangzhou · Xihu
当地China National Tea Museum
中国茶叶博物馆
Chinese address浙江省杭州市西湖区龙井路88号 中国茶叶博物馆（双峰馆区）
Local tipLeave room for a local discovery.
Hangzhou · Gongshu
当地Grand Canal at Gongchen Bridge
拱宸桥·桥西历史街区
Chinese address浙江省杭州市拱墅区 拱宸桥桥西历史文化街区
Local tipThe fan, umbrella and knife museums in the Qiaoxi block are an easy add-on.