What tourist attractions, fun places and snacks are there in Hangzhou?

Gourmet Hangzhou:

Guarding the West Lake, there is never a shortage of fresh fish, live shrimps, tender lotus roots and red water chestnuts. They are readily available and carefully cooked. The reputation of Hangzhou cuisine for its freshness and deliciousness has spread throughout the country. . What makes Hangbang cuisine a kind of culture is not only the color and aroma, but also the allusions behind the food. Looking at the West Lake, listening to stories, and tasting delicious food, it is truly a cultural feast worthy of the name.

Famous restaurants: Classic restaurants and specialty food streets

Famous dishes: West Lake water shield soup, Song Sao fish soup, West Lake vinegar fish, Dongpo meat, Longjing shrimps

Tips : Shanghai citizens can now apply for a Hangzhou Park IC annual card when traveling in Hangzhou, which is convenient and affordable.

Important data

Area code: 0571

Postal code: 310000

Location: Located on the southeast coast of China, northeast of Zhejiang Province, Qiantang River On the north bank of the lower reaches, at the southern end of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. The city has a total area of ??16,596 square kilometers, of which the urban area is 3,068 square kilometers. Hangzhou is only more than 180 kilometers away from Shanghai, the largest city in China.

Population: The city’s total population is 6.4278 million, of which the urban population is 3.9319 million, including Han, She, Hui, Manchu and other ethnic groups.

District: It has jurisdiction over 8 districts: Shangcheng, Xiacheng, Gongshu, Jianggan, West Lake, Binjiang, Xiaoshan, and Yuhang, 3 county-level cities: Fuyang, Jiande, and Lin'an, Tonglu, Chun'an (Thousand Islands) Lake) 2 counties.

City tree: camphor

City flower: osmanthus

Hangzhou fan, Hangzhou silk and Hangzhou Longjing tea are known as the "Three Wonders of Hangzhou". Hangzhou fans have a long history and exquisite production skills. There are many varieties of fans, and the decorations on the fans are rich in content. They include not only landscapes, but also mountains and rocks. It can be described as a wonderful painting, covering everything.

West Lake

Hangzhou is located in the southern wing of the Yangtze River Delta, the western end of Hangzhou Bay, the lower reaches of the Qiantang River, and the southern end of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. It is an important central city in the Yangtze River Delta and a transportation hub in southeastern China. The geographical coordinates of the center of Hangzhou are 30 degrees 16 minutes north latitude and 120 degrees 12 minutes east longitude. Hangzhou has a subtropical monsoon climate with four distinct seasons, mild and humid climate, sufficient sunshine and abundant rainfall. The annual average temperature is 16.2℃, the average summer temperature is 28.6℃, and the average winter temperature is 3.8℃. The frost-free period is 230-260 days. The average annual rainfall is 1,435 mm and the average relative humidity is 76%.

West Lake is located in the center of Hangzhou. It was formerly known as Wulinshui, Qiantang Lake, and Xizi Lake. It was first called West Lake in the Song Dynasty. The lake is 3.3 kilometers long from north to south and 2.8 kilometers wide from east to west. The original water surface area is 5.66 square kilometers, including 6.3 square kilometers of islands in the lake, and the lake shore circumference is 15 kilometers. The average depth of the water is about 2.27 meters, with the muddiest point being more than 5 meters and the shallowest point being less than 1 meter. Now with the "Westward Expansion of West Lake", it has expanded to 6.5 square kilometers, basically reaching the area of ??the West Lake 300 years ago. Su Causeway and Bai Causeway divide the lake into five parts: inner lake, outer lake, Yue Lake, Xili Lake and Xiaonan Lake. After the communication between West Lake and Qiantang River, about 300,000 cubic meters of water from Qiantang River are introduced every day. The water of West Lake is changed from once a year to once a month, and the transparency is increased from less than 60 centimeters to 120 centimeters.

There were as many as 36 lakes named after West Lake in ancient China, among which Hangzhou West Lake is the most famous. If it is called West Lake alone, it usually refers to Hangzhou West Lake. West Lake is a world-famous scenic tourist attraction with a long history, full of historical sites, beautiful mountains and rivers, and pleasant scenery.

There are scenic spots everywhere in West Lake. In addition to the "Ten Scenes of Qiantang" and the "Eighteen Scenes of West Lake" in history, the most famous ones are the "Ten Scenes of West Lake" named in the Southern Song Dynasty and the "Ten Scenes of West Lake" rated in 1985. Ten Scenes of the New West Lake". In the 60-square-meter garden scenic area centered on the West Lake, there are more than 40 major scenic spots and more than 30 key cultural relics and historic sites. To sum up, the scenery of West Lake is mainly characterized by one lake, two peaks, three springs, four temples, five mountains, six gardens, seven caves, eight tombs, nine streams and ten sceneries. In 1982, West Lake was designated as a national scenic spot and in 1985, it was rated as one of the "Top Ten Scenic Spots in China". On May 8, 2007, Hangzhou West Lake Scenic Area was officially approved by the National Tourism Administration as a national 5A tourist attraction.

Hupao Dream Spring

Hupao Spring is a spring landscape with the theme of "spring" for observing, listening to, tasting and testing the spring. The cultural landscape featuring the legendary stories of Masters , Jigong and Hongyi is located in Dinghui Temple in Daci Mountain, south of the West Lake. According to folklore, Master Xingkong in the Tang Dynasty visited this mountain. The scenery here was beautiful, but there was no water source. He decided to go elsewhere. Suddenly, a god told him that two tigers would come to dig a spring. The next day, two tigers ran up the mountain and came out of the spring. Sweet and mellow, pure and sterile, "Longjing Tea Hupaoquan" has been known as "the two wonders of the West Lake" since then. In Song Dynasty Su Dongpo's poem praising Hupao Spring, there is a good line that "the Taoist does not hesitate to drink the water in front of the steps, but also tastes it with the master." Hupao has been comprehensively renovated, restoring the Jigong Pagoda and Luohan Hall, and creating lifelike "Dream Tiger" and Jigong legend reliefs.

Lingyin-Feilai Peak

When traveling to Hangzhou, first look at West Lake and secondly Lingyin. Lingyin is located next to Feilai Peak in the west of West Lake, not far from West Lake. "You must go".

According to legend, the Indian monk Huili came to Hangzhou during the Eastern Jin Dynasty. It is said that the Indian monk Huili came to Hangzhou more than 1,600 years ago. He saw the beautiful mountains here and thought they were "hidden by immortal spirits", so he built a temple here. , named Lingyin. There is a Cold Spring Pavilion outside the Tianwang Hall of Lingyin Temple. It is said that when Su Dongpo was the prefect of Hangzhou, he often drank banquets and composed poems at the Cold Spring Pavilion. The peaks in Lingyin area are full of strange rocks and unique scenery. The Indian monk Huili said: "This is the small ridge of Lingjiu Mountain in Central India. I don't know how it came here?", so it is called "Feilai Peak".

Feilaifeng is a rare ancient grotto art treasure in the south of the Yangtze River, comparable to the Dazu Rock Carvings in Sichuan. Su Dongpo once wrote a poem: "There are mountains and rivers where you can stay for a hut, but I love Lingyin Feilai Peak the most."

In 1993, Lingyin Scenic Area established a new "Chinese Grotto Art Collection Garden", which took advantage of Feilaifeng Mountain Forest to combine China's famous grotto art classic statues (such as Leshan Giant Buddha, Longmen Grottoes, etc. ) is miniature here and worth a look.

Liuhe Pagoda

Located on Yuelun Mountain on the bank of Qiantang River, it was built by King Wuyue during the Northern Song Dynasty to suppress the tide in Qiantang. The tower has seven sides and eight levels, 59.89 meters high, and is majestic. Climb the tower and have a panoramic view of Qiantang. Now a new Chinese ancient pagoda garden has been built next to the Liuhe Pagoda. Walking into the Pagoda Garden, there are more than a hundred ancient pagodas from various dynasties and regions, which collectively display the essence of Chinese pagoda culture.

Go up the mountain on the north side behind the Six Harmonies Pagoda, cross the pagoda garden, and come to the platform that imitates the wooden pagoda of Yingxian County. Looking back suddenly, the majestic appearance of the Six Harmonies Pagoda and the Qiantang River Bridge are in front of you, which is the most impressive sight. A satisfying shooting spot.

Three Ponds Reflecting the Moon

Also known as "Xiaoyingzhou", it is the largest, richest and most well-known island among the three islands in West Lake. It is known as "the first scenic spot in West Lake". A representative work of Jiangnan water garden art. "There is an island in the lake, and there is a lake in the island" is the biggest feature here.

Xiaoyingzhou is in the shape of a "field". The outer circle and the inner cross are connected by island bridges, with pavilions and pavilions dotted in between. The interior is naturally divided into four lakes by island bridges, and the central oasis is " The art wall "Bamboo Path Leads to Peace" is full of poetry and painting. At the southern end of the island, you can enjoy the scenic view of Three Pools Reflecting the Moon in front of the "My Heart and My Heart Pavilion". Every Mid-Autumn Festival moonlit night, bright candles are placed in the tower, and the lights look like 15 small moons. At this time, the moonlight, lights, and lake light complement each other, and the night view is very charming.

You can take a West Lake cruise at any pier near the West Lake (distributed at the lakeside, Zhongshan Park, Huagang, Yuewang Temple, etc.) to visit Three Pools Reflecting the Moon.

Longjing Tea

A quiet place for drinking tea with the theme of "tea" is located on Fenghuang Ridge to the west of West Lake. The real name is Long Hong, also known as Long Qiu, named after the spring and the well. It is said that it was discovered during the Chiwu period of the Eastern Wu Dynasty in the Three Kingdoms. The spring water comes from the mountain rock and is continuous all year round. The water tastes sweet. If you use a small stick to gently stir the well water, a wriggling water line will appear on the water surface, which is quite interesting.

Longjing Village to the west of Longjing is surrounded by mountains and produces tea, known as West Lake Longjing tea. It is famous for its "four unique features" of green color, rich fragrance, mellow taste and beautiful shape. Yu Ji's poem about tea in the Yuan Dynasty includes: "When cooking golden buds, don't take the grain rain. Come with two or three sons, and you can't bear to rinse after swallowing them."

The output of tea produced in Longjing is very small, and most of it is exported abroad. Therefore, the "high-priced" tea sold in Longjing Village does not seem to be "authentic", and the tea bought in department stores in Hangzhou is more genuine.

Spring Dawn on Su Causeway

Su Causeway is commonly known as Sugong Causeway. It is located in the southwest of West Lake. It starts from Huagang Guanyu in the south and connects Quyuan Fenghe in the north. It is one of the "Ten Scenic Spots of West Lake" head. When Su Dongpo was an official in Hangzhou, he started dredging the West Lake and built it with mud and grass from the lake. It spans the north and south of the lake, with a total length of 2.8 kilometers. There are six bridges on the embankment: Yingbo, Suolan, Wangshan, Yadi, Dongpu and Aihong, which are simple and beautiful.

The beauty of Sudi is not only that it passes through the beautiful West Lake, but also that the embankment is filled with beautiful camphor trees and other plants. It is an evergreen long strip all year round. Especially in spring, peach blossoms bloom on the embankment and the trees sprout new leaves, creating a lively scene. Coupled with the gentle spring breeze, it makes people feel relaxed and happy.

Broken Bridge with Remaining Snow

The bridge where the White Snake and Xu Xian meet in the beautiful mythical story "The Legend of White Snake" is located at the beginning of Bai Causeway. The name of the Broken Bridge comes from the Tang Dynasty. In ancient times, there was a door on the bridge with an eaves. When it snowed, the snow in the middle section was on the eaves. There was only snow on the two ends of the bridge. From a distance, the bridge looked broken. , so it is called Broken Bridge.

There are pavilions and pavilions such as the Royal Stele Pavilion on the bridge. It faces Lixi Lake and is opposite Baoshi Mountain and Baoshu Pagoda across the lake. The mountains, towers, lakes, pavilions, and bridges form a picture with the peaches and willows by the lake. The scenery is picturesque and very charming. Broken Bridge is the only way to Gushan. After snowfall, people go to Broken Bridge to enjoy the snow scenery of West Lake. Gushan and Lixi Lake are covered in silver, which is particularly moving, so they are called "Remaining Snow on Broken Bridge".

Pinghu Qiuyue

Walk across the 1.1-kilometer-long Baidi from east to west from Broken Bridge. At the other end of the embankment is Pinghu Qiuyue at the eastern end of Gushan. "The vast lake is flat and long like a mirror, and autumn is the most suitable time when the moon is good." Every year from August 14th to 16th of the lunar calendar, the "Moon is the West Lake Bright" Mid-Autumn Moon Appreciation Party will be held here. There is a couplet on the pillars of Pinghu Qiuyue Tower: "Coming through the window, the summer breeze and the winter sun come through, and the rolling curtain meets the mountains in front and the bright moon in the back." It expresses the realm of this place.

Yue Temple

Located on the bank of Yue Lake in the northwest corner of West Lake, it was built in 1221 AD to commemorate Yue Fei, the national hero of the Southern Song Dynasty. There are Zhonglie Temple, Qizhong Temple and Yue Fei's Tomb inside. The statue of Yue Fei in the Zhonglie Temple has a huge plaque with the words "Give me back my rivers and mountains" hanging in Yue Fei's handwriting.

Gushan

Located in the northwest corner of West Lake, surrounded by water, it is a unique mountain. Although the mountain is not high, it is the best place to enjoy the scenery of West Lake. Gushan is not only a scenic spot, but also a place where cultural relics gather. At the southern foot there are Wenlan Pavilion, West Lake Tianxia Scenery, Zhejiang Museum and Zhongshan Park. On the west side of the top of the mountain is Xiling Seal Society, at the west foot there is Qiu Jin’s Tomb, and on the northeast slope is Fanghe. Ting et al. Among them, the Hefang Pavilion was built in memory of Lin Hejing, a reclusive poet in the Song Dynasty. He was known as the "Plum Blossom Wife and the Crane Son". Plum blossoms are widely planted outside the pavilion, making it a good place to enjoy plum blossoms on the lake.

Qiandao Lake

Qiandao Lake has beautiful blue waves, thousands of islands, green mountains, deep canyons, beautiful streams, strange travertines, and a wide variety of biological resources and cultural relics. and rich local products constitute the scenic characteristics of Daohu Lake, which is well-known at home and abroad. In recent years, after large-scale renovation and construction, 14 scenic spots have been formed in six major scenic spots: Xianshan, Pingfeng, Meifeng, Longshan, Animal Series, and Stone Forest, which are high-grade and rich in content.

Longjing tea As early as the Tang Dynasty, Lu Yu mentioned Hangzhou tea in the "Tea Classic". Historically, West Lake Longjing has always had four categories: "lion", "dragon", "cloud" and "tiger". Nowadays, teas are divided into three categories: "lion", "dragon" and "plum" based on their origin. Longjing tea has a unique origin. The excellent climatic conditions provide good external forces for the growth of Longjing tea. At the same time, meticulous processing is also an indispensable condition for the formation of fine Longjing tea. The processing is divided into two steps: "green pot" and "hui pot", without any rolling during the process, ensuring the natural nature of the tea leaves. Generally speaking, it takes 6 hours to pick Longjing tea leaves and more than 4 hours to fry, which shows the exquisiteness of Longjing tea. West Lake Longjing is green in color, with yellow lining the green. The shape of the tea leaves is flat and smooth. After brewing, the leaves are suspended in the water with upright buds, long-lasting tea aroma, bright green color and sweet taste.

Changhua pecan, also known as Changhua small walnut, is produced in Changhua and Yuqian of Lin'an County in the Tianmu Mountains, Linqi and Tangcun of Chun'an County and other places. Walnut skin is thick and hard, and the flesh is tender, crispy and delicious. It has very high nutritional value and has the functions of nourishing blood, replenishing qi and resolving phlegm.

Hangju, also known as Hangzhou white chrysanthemum, is a perennial herbaceous plant. It is one of the famous products of Hangzhou and is as famous as Anhui Chuju and Henan Dengju. Hangzhou chrysanthemum has a long history of cultivation and was used as tribute in ancient times. Tongxiang County is the main producing area of ??Hangzhou chrysanthemums. The Hangzhou chrysanthemums grown here are of the best quality, including Lake chrysanthemum, large chamomile, small chamomile, Dahu yellow and other varieties. Use fresh chrysanthemums to steam and cook Jingdian, and drink it with boiling water. The water is light green in color and overflowing with fragrance. Its taste is slightly sweet and can be used as a substitute for tea. It has the effects of relieving heat and cooling, clearing the liver and improving eyesight, refreshing and diuretic.

Jingshan Fragrant Tea is produced in Jingshan, Yuhang County, and has a cultivation history of more than 1,000 years. Jingshan tea has a delicate appearance, green color, elegant aroma, sweet and fresh taste, and a good aftertaste after drinking. In the Song and Yuan Dynasties, it was as famous as Tianmu tea and ranked among the "sixth grade". Jingshan monks often hold tea banquets to receive visiting eminent monks and dignitaries.