Top 50 Best Things to Do in West Lake
Top 50 Best Things to Do in West Lake
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Top 50 Best Things to Do in West Lake

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Things to do in West Lake (2026)

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Lingyin Temple
Closes at 17:30

Lingyin Temple

No. 3 of Best Things to Do in Zhejiang
󰺂8.8
4.7/5
21,006 reviews
54k+ booked
A thousand-year-old Lingyin Temple with a new, people-friendly vibe
Hangzhou | 2.8km from downtown
Free entry
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Impression West Lake "Enduring Memories of Hangzhou"
Opens at 19:40

Impression West Lake "Enduring Memories of Hangzhou"

2026 Asia 100 - Night Attractions
󰺂6.6
4.2/5
8,953 reviews
Impression West Lake "Enduring Memories of Hangzhou"
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Hangzhou | 3.5km from downtown
42.87
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West Lake

West Lake

2026 Global 100 - Best Things to Do
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4.7/5
37,357 reviews
37k+ booked
Hangzhou osmanthus scents the air—perfect for a fall stroll
Hangzhou | 10m from downtown
Free entry
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West Lake Cruise Boats

West Lake Cruise Boats

No. 2 of Best Things to Do in West Lake
󰺂8.0
4.5/5
26,487 reviews
3mil+ booked
Take a summer boat cruise through a sea of lotus leaves
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Hangzhou | 2.3km from downtown
From 7.9
Lingyin Feilai Peak Scenic Area
Closes at 17:30

Lingyin Feilai Peak Scenic Area

No. 1 of Best Things to Do in West Lake
󰺂8.9
4.6/5
26,705 reviews
314k+ booked
The stone carvings of Feilai Peak showcase the beauty of fusion.
Hangzhou | 2.7km from downtown
Free entry
Leifeng Tower

Leifeng Tower

No. 4 of Best Things to Do in West Lake
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4.5/5
9,053 reviews
18k+ booked
Admire the exhibition of exquisite artifacts at the Ashoka Pagoda
Hangzhou | 2.8km from downtown
6.77
From 6.21
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Bamboo-Lined Path at Yunqi
Closes at 17:00

Bamboo-Lined Path at Yunqi

No. 12 of Best Things to Do in West Lake
󰺂6.1
4.7/5
1,317 reviews
16k+ booked
Stroll through a bamboo grove and savor a cup of tea at the path's end
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Hangzhou | 4.4km from downtown
From 0.91
Longjing Village

Longjing Village

No. 8 of Best Things to Do in West Lake
󰺂6.5
4.4/5
231 reviews
603+ booked
Enjoy the fun of spring tea picking
Hangzhou | 1.6km from downtown
Free entry
Hangzhou Botanical Garden

Hangzhou Botanical Garden

No. 14 of Best Things to Do in West Lake
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4.7/5
1,415 reviews
52k+ booked
Fall forest market and art picnic at Hangzhou Botanical Garden
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Hangzhou | 3.4km from downtown
From 1.13
Yue Fei Temple
Closes at 17:30

Yue Fei Temple

No. 6 of Best Things to Do in West Lake
󰺂6.8
4.7/5
4,536 reviews
104k+ booked
Experience the culture of loyalty and honor at the Martyrs' Shrine
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Hangzhou | 3.5km from downtown
From 2.82
Wulin Night Market
Opens at 17:00

Wulin Night Market

No. 7 of Night Attractions in Hangzhou
󰺂6.2
4.5/5
225 reviews
11+ booked
Street of specialty snacks | Lively at night
Hangzhou | 5.8km from downtown
Free entry
Three Pools Mirroring the Moon
Closes at 17:00

Three Pools Mirroring the Moon

No. 9 of Best Things to Do in West Lake
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4.7/5
2,671 reviews
11k+ booked
Photograph the stone pagoda on the back of the 1-yuan bill
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Hangzhou | 2.8km from downtown
From 7.9
Chenghuang Pavilion Scenic Area

Chenghuang Pavilion Scenic Area

Night view
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4.7/5
792 reviews
9k+ booked
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Hangzhou | 4.4km from downtown
From 3.39
Qing He Fang

Qing He Fang

No. 6 of Night Attractions in Hangzhou
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4.6/5
4,466 reviews
31+ booked
Lights bring out the charm of the old street
Hangzhou | 5km from downtown
Free entry
Southern Song Imperial Street

Southern Song Imperial Street

No. 8 of Night Attractions in Hangzhou
󰺂6.2
4.6/5
884 reviews
90+ booked
Admire Wang Shu's flowing water landscape on Imperial Street at night
Hangzhou | 5.2km from downtown
Free entry
Hangzhou Gongyan Han Culture Food Theater

Hangzhou Gongyan Han Culture Food Theater

Selected for Global Traveller-Picked Attractions in Hangzhou
󰺂4.3
4.9/5
19 reviews
599+ booked
Hangzhou Gongyan Han Culture Food Theater opens
Hangzhou | 5.3km from downtown
From 60
Hangzhou Zoo
Closes at 17:00

Hangzhou Zoo

No. 8 of Family-friendly Attractions in Hangzhou
󰺂6.1
4.7/5
6,093 reviews
59k+ booked
Encounter adorable pandas at the Panda Pavilion.
Hangzhou | 1.6km from downtown
West Lake Foreign Affairs Cruise
Closes at 17:00

West Lake Foreign Affairs Cruise

No. 5 of Best Things to Do in West Lake
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4.2/5
2,326 reviews
2mil+ booked
Admire classical scenery from a bronze dragon and phoenix boat
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Hangzhou | 5.1km from downtown
5.64
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