Hangzhou
About Hangzhou
Hangzhou, the capital of China’s Zhejiang province, is the southern terminus of the ancient Grand Canal waterway, which originates in Beijing. Its West Lake, celebrated by poets and artists since the 9th century, encompasses islands reachable by boat, temples, pavilions, gardens, and arched bridges. On its south bank is 5-story Leifeng Pagoda, a modern reconstruction of a structure built in 975 A.D. West of the lake in the Wulin Mountains, Lingyin Temple or Temple of Soul’s Retreat is a complex featuring a 25m-high gilded Buddha in its Grand Hall. On the surrounding grounds, the limestone grottoes of Feilai Peak display rock carvings from as early as the 10th century, including a famous Laughing Buddha. A trail ascends North Peak Mountain, which is topped by the 1,600-year-old Lingshun Temple or Temple of Wealth. The area is known for its tea and silk, with national tea and silk museums. Southwest of town, Longjing green tea leaves grow on terraces around Longjing village.
West Lake
West Lake is a freshwater lake in Hangzhou, China. It is divided into five sections by three causeways. There are numerous temples, pagodas, gardens, and natural or artificial islands within the lake.
Lingyin Temple
Lingyin Temple is a Buddhist temple of the Chan sect located north-west of Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. The temple's name is commonly literally translated as Temple of the Soul's Retreat. It is one of the largest and wealthiest Buddhist temples in China and contains numerous pagodas and Buddhist grottoes.
Leifeng Pagoda
Leifeng Pagoda is a five-story tall tower with eight sides, located on Sunset Hill south of the West Lake in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. Originally constructed in the year AD 975, it collapsed in 1924 but was rebuilt in 2002. Since then, it has become a popular tourist attraction.
Xixi National Wetland Park
Xixi National Wetland Park is a national wetland park in China, located at the west part of Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, a total of 1,150 hectares. The park is densely crisscrossed with six main watercourses, among which are scattered various ponds, lakes and swamps.
Yue Fei Temple
The Yue Fei Temple or commonly known in Chinese as Yuewang Temple is a temple built in honor of Yue Fei, a general of the Southern Song dynasty who fought against the Jurchen Jin dynasty during the Jin–Song Wars, after the capital of China moved south to Hangzhou.
Baochu Pagoda
Baochu Pagoda is a pagoda in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China. Known as one of the landmarks of the West Lake, it is located just north of the lake on top of Precious Stone Hill. Its small base supports seven stories and gives it a distinctively slender and elegant appearance.
Jingci Temple
Jingci Temple is located at the foot of Huiri Peak of Nanping Hill. It is the second prominent Buddhist temple beside West Lake in Hangzhou, China. Together with Lingyin Temple, it is called the jewel of the southern and northern hills.
China National Tea Museum
The China National Tea Museum is located in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China. The exhibitions display tea production and different kinds of tea culture and tea production in China. Exhibitions are in Chinese and English languages.
Hangzhou Botanical Garden
Hangzhou Botanical Garden is a large public botanical garden located in Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, People's Republic of China.
Dreaming of the Tiger Spring
Hupao or Dreaming of the Tiger Spring is a spring and park in southwestern Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China. The water from the spring itself seeps out from quartzite and is regarded as among the finest in China. The water is popular for brewing teas, such as the local specialty, Longjing tea.
Tianmu Mountain
Tianmu Mountain, Mount Tianmu, or Tianmushan is a mountain in Lin'an County 83.2 kilometers west of Hangzhou, Zhejiang, in eastern China. It is made up of two peaks: West Tianmu and East Tianmu. Twin ponds near the top of the peaks led to the name of the mountain.
Best Time To Visit Hangzhou
Hangzhou is busy all year round. The best time to travel to Hangzhou is the period from April to October when the trees and flowers of this garden city are green and in full bloom.
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