Top 50 Best Things to Do in Hangzhou
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  • West Laketop_1
    󰺂10
    Hangzhou.West Lake, Lingyin Temple Scenic Area6.5 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoA large flock of winter migratory birds has arrived at West Lake | Oct 2025-Nov 2025
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󰋄Feed colorful koi fish
    Listen to the melodious bells at Jingci Temple
    󱨠Saved by 3930 users󱨠13462 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    你是俺的唯一你是俺的唯一

    Strolling along West Lake is like stepping into a flowing ink painting scroll. In the morning, the willows along Bai Causeway sway gently, the wind rippling the lake's surface. Occasionally, travelers in Hanfu pause by the Broken Bridge, as if recreating a scene from a legend. Take a painted boat to Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, holding a one-yuan note to capture the same view, while the fragrance of lotus blossoms wafts from the Nine-Bend Bridge. In the afternoon, stroll along Su Causeway, where Yingbo Bridge and Suolan Bridge connect the lake and mountains, and in the distance, Leifeng Pagoda stands serenely on the lakeside, its splendor enhanced by the lights at dusk. If you prefer tranquility, find a bench along Yanggong Causeway, watch the fallen leaves dance in the wind, and listen to the distant Nanping Evening Bell. The beauty of West Lake lies in the fusion of nature and culture. Whether cycling, boating, or leisurely enjoying tea, it allows you to escape the hustle and bustle and immerse yourself in the poetic beauty of this "paradise on earth."

  • Hangzhou Songcheng Parktop_2
    󰺂8.5
    28.78
    Hangzhou.Song City/Zhuantang Town/Zhijiang Tourist Area12.8 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    Tilted & upside-down house fun
    󰀆Songcheng Thousand Years of Love (Performance)
    󱨠Saved by 2242 users󱨠23154 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    _TI***qs_TI***qs

    Very great place to be at. As the word goes. Give you 1 day to let you experience 1000 year. Really worth it

  • Lingyin Feilai Peak Scenic Areatop_3
    󰺂8.4
    4.8
    Hangzhou.West Lake, Lingyin Temple Scenic Area6.4 km from downtown
    󱨠Saved by 1188 users󱨠13949 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    山山苓🐼山山苓🐼

    My first time climbing to the top of Feilai Peak, it truly felt like a mountain's power wasn't determined by its height, but by the presence of immortals! The date was an unexpected first day of the lunar month, which was wonderful! 👍 I entered the temple early in the morning, first visiting the Temple of the Number One God of Wealth in the World! By the time I came out of Lingyin Temple, it was already packed with people.

  • Thousand Island Lake
    4
    󰺂8.1
    4.85
    Chun'an.Central Lake District>100 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoQiandao Lake Off-Season Discount Ticket Packages Now Available | Nov 1, 2025-Dec 31, 2025
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 China 50 - Cool Water Escapes
    Highlights:
    󱓊1078 islands & paradise
    󱨜Rock formations & historic sites
    󱨠Saved by 1511 users󱨠5637 positive reviews
    4.4/5
    dreisteindreistein

    The scenery was okay, but not amazing. I specifically tried the organic fish head from Tianmu Lake, but to be honest, it wasn't as delicious as the fish head from Tianmu Lake itself. It's alright for a relaxing stroll and sightseeing.

  • Lingyin Temple
    5
    󰺂8.0
    4.8
    Hangzhou.West Lake, Lingyin Temple Scenic Area6.3 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoTrending now! Lingyin Temple, nearly 1,700 years old, is now free to enter | Dec 1, 2025
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2024 Asia 100 - Best Things to Do
    Highlights:
    󱨜Ancient grottoes & sculptures abound
    󱓊Over 1700 years of history
    󱨠Saved by 3569 users󱨠12622 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    M50***04M50***04

    The Buddhist statues are enormous; although I'm not a Buddhist, I was quite awestruck when I first saw them. The temple environment is quite beautiful, but it gets a bit noisy due to the large number of worshippers.

  • Xixi National Wetland Park
    6
    󰺂7.9
    8.53
    Hangzhou.Xixi Wetland Park Area8.7 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoRecommended Reed Viewing Spots in Hangzhou | Oct 2025-Jan 2026
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 Global 50 - Spring Outings
    Highlights:
    Rowboat ride & water town charm
    󰋄Rich waters & vegetation | Sculling boat
    󱨠Saved by 1653 users󱨠10717 positive reviews
    4.5/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    It's definitely worth a visit. Plan ahead, otherwise you'll have to walk a lot. If you're taking a boat tour, the boarding and disembarking areas are different, and you'll need to queue, which is a bit inconvenient.

  • Chuiyun Tongtian River
    7
    󰺂7.2
    10.66
    Tonglu.Yaolin Fairyland/OMG Heartbeat Paradise71.1 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoA Mountain Paradise in Tonglu That Requires No Climbing
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 China 50 - Cool Water Escapes
    Highlights:
    󰀆300-foot glass bridge & 500-foot high
    󰋄4.5-mile karst underground river
    󱨠Saved by 943 users󱨠5111 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    M55***32M55***32

    This is a really great attraction 👍👍👍, especially suitable for children. The Sky Coaster and rafting are both fun and safe. The most commendable thing is the ticket checker at the Tongtian River ferry ticket counter. Her coordination and scheduling skills are excellent, and she has a great sense of humor. She managed thousands of tourists in an orderly manner without any annoyance.

  • Qiantang River Night Cruise
    8
    󰺂7.0
    11.51
    Hangzhou.Binjiang Area8.3 km from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 China 100 - Night Attractions
    Highlights:
    󰀆Spectacular light show at night
    󰋄Luxury cruise with both sides river views
    󱨠Saved by 871 users󱨠1131 positive reviews
    4.2/5
    180***10180***10

    I went there during the National Day holiday. There were a lot of people, but the place was in good order. The second floor was a private dining room, and the third floor deck was very cool. The light show on the shore was a bit short, and the boat would only show it once or twice when it was nearby. There were food and drinks for sale on the boat.

  • Zhejiang Provincial Museum (Zhijiang Branch)
    9
    󰺂7.0
    Hangzhou.Song City/Zhuantang Town/Zhijiang Tourist Area13.7 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoZhejiang Provincial Museum (Zhijiang Branch) opens | Aug 29, 2023
    trip best small logoNo. 3 of Family-friendly Attractions in Hangzhou
    Highlights:
    5-story exhibition hall
    󰋄7000-year-old Hemudu artifacts
    󱨠Saved by 183 users󱨠584 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    I guess I didn't do my research properly. I always felt that such a large museum like the Zhejiang Provincial Museum shouldn't be like this! They can't even offer a paid guided tour without a group of ten people, so they have to find a more expensive guide. At 150 yuan per hour, that's probably the most expensive guided tour I've ever heard of. Maybe because I paid for it, my expectations were high, so I hoped the content of the tour would be more comprehensive. 😊

  • Tianyu Mountain Observation Deck
    10
    󰺂6.9
    1.07
    Chun'an.Central Lake District>100 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 4 of Night Attractions in Hangzhou
    Highlights:
    󰋄Panoramic view of Thousand Islands
    󱓊Sunset over golden lake
    󱨠Saved by 123 users󱨠976 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    M52***02M52***02

    The scenery is absolutely stunning. No entrance fee is needed, just an escalator ticket. Take the escalator up for a breathtaking view – perfect for taking photos. The view from the top is also excellent, especially for watching the sunset. I went in the morning and missed the sunset, but it's easy to walk down; it's not tiring. Taking the waterway is too expensive, and there's no need to take the park's shuttle bus.

What Best Things to Do are there in Hangzhou?
These are all Best Things to Do in Hangzhou:West Lake, Hangzhou Songcheng Park, Lingyin Feilai Peak Scenic Area, Thousand Island Lake, Lingyin Temple
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Hangzhou?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Hangzhou include:West Lake:4.7, Hangzhou Songcheng Park:4.7, Lingyin Feilai Peak Scenic Area:4.6, Thousand Island Lake:4.4, Lingyin Temple:4.7
At what locations in Hangzhou can Best Things to Do in Hangzhou be found?
The Best Things to Do in Hangzhou are mainly located in:West Lake:Hangzhou, Hangzhou Songcheng Park:Hangzhou, Lingyin Feilai Peak Scenic Area:Hangzhou, Thousand Island Lake:Chun'an, Lingyin Temple:Hangzhou
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