Holiday travel guide to Hangzhou, don’t miss any pitfalls early

Why didn’t anyone tell me this before going to Hangzhou...

West Lake District

West Lake: You can spend a whole day wandering around the lake. Open and free

Lingyin Temple: the earliest famous temple in Hangzhou 07:00-18:006? 30 yuan

Jiuxi Smoke Tree: one of the new ten scenic spots in West Lake, open and free all day

Leifeng Pagoda: one of the famous attractions in West Lake 08:00-17:30? 40 yuan

Qingzhiwu: long history, beautiful scenery, open all day and free of charge

Feilai Peak: 168 meters high, made of limestone 06:30-17:30 ?45 yuan

Manjuelong: famous for its sweet-scented osmanthus. Open all day and free of charge

Faxi Temple: known as the "Buddhist Kingdom of India". 06:00-18:00 10 yuan

Gem Mountain: In the sunlight, it looks like emerald agate. Open all day for free

Hangzhou Botanical Garden: a great place to walk around and open all day for 10 yuan

Prince Bay Park: the garden of the two princes Zhuang Wen and Jing Xian all day Open for free

Xixi Wetland: the "Kidney of Hangzhou" and the Vice West Lake 08:00-17:30 70 yuan

Preparation before departure

ID: Identity ID card, student ID card (with discounts) driver's license, bank card, a little cash, etc.

Electrical appliances: mobile phones, selfie sticks, cameras, headphones, power banks, chargers

Medicines: gastrointestinal medicines , mosquito repellent, cold medicine, band-aids

Clothing: Bring clothes according to the weather, a light jacket, and sports shoes

Skin care products: moisturizing cream, high-power sunscreen, cleansing oil , facial cleanser, moisturizing mask, makeup remover towel, cosmetics

Others: water bottles, rain gear, wet wipes, snacks, etc.

Accommodation options in Hangzhou

Stay in West Lake East District:

The most recommended accommodation location, convenient transportation, very close to Hangzhou Station

Back to West Hubei District:

Probably around Beishan Street 1st Road, nearby There are Broken Bridge, Gushan Scenic Area, Lingyin Temple, Faxi Temple, Yuemiao Temple, Beishan Street, Quyuan Fenghe and other scenic spots.

Return to West Lake South District:

There are Hangzhou Zoo, Leifeng Pagoda, Prince Bay Park and other attractions nearby. 4. Stay in Wuzhen: It is recommended to stay in Xizha, free of charge for scenic spots. There are a variety of hotels, B&Bs and hostels that you can choose according to your requirements.

Stay near Wulin Square:

It is very close to the West Lake. There are large shopping malls such as Intime Department Store nearby, so you don’t have to worry about shopping and eating delicious food. In the evening, you can also go to Wulin Square Night Market to experience Hangzhou’s nightlife.

Transportation to Hangzhou

Plane: Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (27 kilometers away from the city center)

Airport to city: Airport bus: waiting address at the airport Gate 8 of the terminal arrival hall. 20 yuan/person, tickets must be purchased with valid ID.

Taxi: The starting price is 13 yuan/3 kilometers, and the mileage fee is 2.5 yuan. You can ask the driver in advance whether he has a meter.

Subway: The most convenient, subway lines 1 and 7 can reach the airport. Exit A - Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport T3 Terminal. Exit C-Xiaoshan International Airport Comprehensive Transportation Center.

Train and high-speed rail

Back to Hangzhou Station: It only takes 10 minutes to take a taxi to West Lake (the main train station in Hangzhou)

Back to Hangzhou East Station: Take the high-speed train Mainly, it's also relatively close to the city.

Back to Hangzhou South Railway Station: It is far away from the city, but if you want to go to Xiaoshan, you can choose here.

The tour includes Hangzhou Bus Station: Hangzhou South Bus Station, Hangzhou West Long-distance Bus Station, Hangzhou North Bus Station and Hangzhou Passenger Transport Center Station. Buses are mainly used for surrounding tours

Hangzhou city transportation

Subway: It is very convenient to take the subway in Hangzhou. You can use the z fb "Hangzhou Metro" bus code to get on the bus, or you can download the Hangzhou Tong and scan the code to enter the station

Bus: Price points 1 -4 yuan, generally buses starting with K are 2 yuan, buses starting with B are rapid buses, and the fare is 3-4 yuan.

Water bus: The two water buses currently in operation are "Qianjiang" and "Canal". There are 8 water bus routes, operating hours are 7:00-18:00

Hangzhou Food Check-in

Dongpo Pork: Originally made by Su Dongpo in Huangzhou, the meat is crispy, fragrant and plump but not greasy. A must-eat in Hangzhou

Scallion Stew: Wrap fried dough sticks and green onions in dough, deep-fry until crispy brown, and serve with secret sauce. The texture is crispy and the sauce is rich in flavor

Cat ears: I believe everyone has eaten this snack when they were children.

Legend has it that it was Qianlong’s favorite snack

Pianerchuan: a famous noodle soup in Hangzhou. The toppings of the noodles are mainly composed of pickled vegetables and bamboo shoots, and lean pork shreds. It is particularly delicious

Dry-fried bells : Made with tofu skin, pork tenderloin, egg yolk, etc., golden and crispy, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, especially delicious

Longjing Shrimp: Combining tea with shrimp, the whole body is fresh and tender, and the shrimp meat is tender. Smooth and delicious, refreshing and appetizing, with endless aftertaste

Hangzhou Food Street

Hefang Street: Located in the old town of Hangzhou, it is a very famous local snack street

Huixin Road Wushan Night Market: It has a long history, and it will be very lively at night. You can buy all kinds of Hangzhou specialties here

Shengli River Food Street: With many restaurants, you can not only eat delicious food , you can also visit some handicrafts and the like

Gaoyin Street: a famous snack street in Hangzhou. On that street, you can taste the eight major cuisines in the country

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Dadou Road Food Street: One of the most famous food streets in Hangzhou. The style inside is very unified, referring to Beijing courtyard houses, and there are various restaurants to choose from

Hangzhou Tour Route< /p>

Day 1: Pick up from the station/airport in Hangzhou, stay in Hangzhou

Day 2: Xixi Wetland, go to Wuzhen at noon, visit Wuzhen Xizha Scenic Area, and feel the water town style.

Day 3: Wuzhen went to [Nanxun], which is known as the "Capital of Hubi in China" and "the first of the six ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River". After visiting [Fuyan Temple], go to [Xitang]

Day 4: After visiting Xitang, go to Hangzhou, where [The Legend of the New White Snake] was filmed, Hangzhou’s iconic attraction [West Lake], take a cruise on the West Lake, and watch ten sceneries of the West Lake. End of trip.

Tips: When you come to Hangzhou, you must visit Suzhou. Suzhou and Hangzhou are not separated. The scenic spots in Suzhou and Hangzhou are relatively far away. Friends who go to Hangzhou for the first time recommend joining a local tour group to get all the food, accommodation and travel. Packages, airport pick-up and drop-off are included in all major popular places in Hangzhou, which is very worry-free and convenient.

Hangzhou Attractions Reservation

West Lake: vSearch GZ H "West Lake on the Palm" to make a reservation

Lingyin Temple: VSearch GZ H "West Lake Tourism" to make a reservation

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Leifeng Pagoda: V search GZ H "Leifeng Pagoda Scenic Area" reservation

Xixi National Wetland Park: V search GZ H "Xixi Wetland" reservation

Hangzhou Song City: V search GZ H "Songcheng Tourism" reservation

Qiandao Lake: V search GZ H "Qiandao Lake Tourism" reservation

Zhejiang Museum: V search GZ H "Zhejiang Museum" Reservation

Various temples in Hangzhou: V search GZ H "Hangzhou Temple Visit Reservation Platform" to make an appointment

West Lake Tour Route

Broken Bridge Remaining Snow One>Pinghu Qiuyue One Wusong Tomb 1》Yuewang Temple Two Peaks Towering in the Clouds Su Di Causeway Spring Dawn One Three Pools Mirroring the Moon 1>Hangzhou Huagang Fish Watching One Thunder Peak Sunset One Nanping Evening Bell One Willow Wave Singing Orioles

Hangzhou Pit Lightning Protection

< p>Suggestion 1: Drum Tower, Southern Song Dynasty Imperial Street and Qinghefang Street are all three places that can be visited together. They are all streets with ancient characteristics in Hangzhou and have many snacks and specialties

Suggestion 2: Hangzhou Songcheng - Be sure to get the day's performance schedule in advance. You can follow the official account to get it, otherwise you may miss the performance

Suggestion 3: Don't drive to scenic spots casually, as there are different traffic restrictions every day. , before going out, check the last number of the restricted license plate on that day

Suggestion 4: Do not take a taxi to West Lake, the Hangzhou subway is convenient, take Metro Line 1 directly

Suggestion 5: When you come to Hangzhou, you must Go to Gongshu District and take a night tour of the Grand Canal. Wander on the Qiannian Ancient River and experience the unique charm of the Jiangnan water town

Suggestion 6: The West Lake sightseeing method is to cycle around the lake. You can cycle around Yanggongdi, which takes one and a half hours, and take a boat around the lake. There are ten stations in West Lake, and you can board the boat at any station. The sightseeing bus tour has a total length of 13 kilometers.

Suggestion 7: The Hangzhou subway is relatively convenient, and most scenic spots in the city can be reached directly

Suggestion 8: Remember to make a reservation for the museum in advance at gz h. It is closed every Monday. Remember to check the day of the week to avoid missing out

Suggestion 9: For tickets to the Leifeng Pagoda Scenic Spot, you can search Hangzhou Local Treasures with wx to reserve the spot, and students, seniors and military personnel will get half-price discounts with their IDs

< p>Suggestion 10: Be sure to stand firm and steady when taking the bus in Hangzhou! Otherwise, for only 2 yuan, you can enjoy the thrill of the roller coaster

Suggestion 11: You can go to Gongchen Bridge beside the canal, where the river flows directly Take a stroll and discover the rich flavor of life in old Hangzhou

Suggestion 12: There are traffic jams near Lingyin Temple and West Lake during holidays, so you can ride a free bicycle.

Don’t step on the threshold when entering a temple, and don’t burn incense after noon. Buddhist etiquette is to light incense with your left hand

Suggestion 13: Don’t trust the restaurants recommended by taxi drivers. They usually have rebates, so make your own guide

Suggestion 14: If you don’t understand tea, don’t buy it casually, otherwise you can do your homework in advance to avoid being deceived

Suggestion 15: The Imperial Street of the Southern Song Dynasty mainly looks at some ancient buildings, and the shops sell tea and silk. Wait, there is less to eat, drink and play

Suggestion 16: There are many mosquitoes in Xixi Wetland, be sure to bring anti-mosquito lotion

Suggestion 17: Most Hangzhou people have a lighter taste , if you have a strong taste, you can tell the store when ordering, and the store will be very enthusiastic to satisfy you

Suggestion 18: When riding around the lake, be especially careful when passing Nanshan Road southwest of West Lake , the bike lane here is particularly narrow.

Suggestion 19: The Sunny West Lake is not as good as the Rainy West Lake, the Rainy West Lake is not as good as the Night West Lake, and the Night West Lake is not as good as the Snow West Lake. This is true.

Recommendation 20: There are many types of breakfast in Hangzhou. The first choices are soy milk fried dough sticks, steamed dumplings, fried wontons, Pian'er Sichuan... Each of them will be praised by those who have tasted it. Absolutely!

Recommendation 21: Lingyin Bus Station is the first "bus shelter spray cooling system" pioneered by Hangzhou Public Transport in the country.

Known as the "Fuba Bus Stop", it's worth checking in

Suggestion 22: Don't wear high heels when traveling to the West Lake. You can take photos, but walking is not possible. The West Lake is very big, so wearing comfortable sneakers is best

Suggestion 23: Don’t take a taxi near the West Lake. It’s difficult to get a taxi and there are traffic jams. If you are close, you can ride a bicycle to other attractions

Suggestion 24: Don’t pay attention to those who are trying to sell you What tea or pearl vendors say about specialties is actually all fake. West Lake does not produce pearls at all