01Food District
Hefang Street
河坊街
All Ages
Admission
Free
Typical Visit
2-3 hours
At a Glance
Visa Policy
240-hour transit exemption (via Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport)
Best Season
Mar-May, Oct-Nov
Climate
Humid subtropical, with hot summers and cool damp winters
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Top Attractions
02City Guide
Leifeng Pagoda
雷峰塔
All Ages
Admission
CNY 40 adult; CNY 20 student.
Typical Visit
1-2 hours
03Cultural Stop
Lingyin Temple
灵隐寺
All Ages
Admission
Free since Dec 1, 2025. Reservation required.
Typical Visit
2-4 hours
04Built Heritage
Nanxun Ancient Town
南浔古镇
All Ages
Admission
Ancient-town streets are free. Core heritage-site combo tickets are usually sold in the CNY 75-85 range.
Typical Visit
6-8 hours
05Nature Escape
Nine Creeks Meandering Through a Misty Forest
九溪烟树
All Ages
Admission
Free
Typical Visit
2-4 hours
06City Guide
Prince Bay Park
太子湾公园
All Ages
Admission
Free. Spring flower-season reservation controls can apply on peak dates.
Typical Visit
1.5-3 hours
07City Guide
Qiandao Lake Scenic Area
千岛湖风景区
All Ages
Admission
Central Lake Area adult tickets are commonly listed at CNY 195. Different routes and boat classes price separately.
Typical Visit
Full day to 2 days
08City Guide
Hangzhou Songcheng
杭州宋城
All Ages
Admission
Park admission starts from CNY 80. Main show bundles change by seat class and date.
Typical Visit
4-6 hours
09Urban Landmark
Three Pools Mirroring the Moon
三潭印月
All Ages
Admission
Boat-plus-island tickets usually run CNY 55-70 depending on pier and boat type.
Typical Visit
2-3 hours
10Urban Landmark
West Lake Scenic Area
杭州西湖风景名胜区
All Ages
Admission
Free. Individual paid sights inside the lake area, such as Leifeng Pagoda and some temples, charge separately.
Typical Visit
4-8 hours
11City Guide
Xiaohe Straight Street
小河直街
All Ages
Admission
Free
Typical Visit
1.5-3 hours
12Nature Escape
Xixi National Wetland Park
西溪国家湿地公园
All Ages
Admission
Free public areas remain open. The main paid wetland section is CNY 80 adult.
Typical Visit
4-6 hours
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