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Asked by Haris from Singapore | April 23,2025 11:35
About:Hangzhou Trips
Anyone can advise what is the best itinerary for Hangzhou?
Anyone can advise what is the best itinerary for Hangzhou? I will visit to Hangzhou in mid-June with my family including my mom for 6 days. Thank you.
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Answered by travelintochina | April 23,2025 11:35
Day 1: Classic West Lake Route
Morning: Broken Bridge → White Dam → Pinghu Qiuyue (平湖秋月), visit Zhejiang Provincial Museum (free).
Afternoon: Take a boat to Three Pools Mirroring the Moon (三潭印月,tickets via official WeChat).
Evening: Hubin Music Fountain (19:00/20:00 shows), stay near West Lake (e.g., Xinqiao Hotel).
Day 2: Lingyin Temple & Tea Culture
Morning: Arrive at Lingyin Temple before 7:00, focus on worshiping in the Mahavira Hall.
Afternoon: Tea-tasting in Longjing Village (recommended to experience tea picking at "Yuchacun" 御茶村), stroll through Jiuxi Yanshu (九溪烟树,anti-slip shoes advised for stone paths).
Tip: Free incense offered inside the temple; wear comfortable shoes.
Day 3: Relaxing Xixi Wetland Tour
All Day: Board an electric boat at Zhoujiacun Entrance (60 RMB/person) to visit Yanshui Yuzhuang (烟水渔庄) and experience tofu-making at Hezhu Street; view verbena flower fields at Hongyuan (洪园,blooming in June).
Transport: Metro Line 3 to Hongyuan Station.
Day 4: Wuzhen Water Town Day Trip
Morning: Take a 17-minute high-speed train from Hangzhou East to Tongxiang, transfer to a bus for 1 hour to Wuzhen Xishan District, explore Mu Xin Art Museum and Caomuben Se Dye Workshop (草木本色染坊).
Afternoon: Cruise water lanes by gondola, return to Hangzhou by bus before 17:00.
Day 5: Song Dynasty Culture Experience
Morning: Visit China National Silk Museum, try tie-dyeing experience (reservation needed).
Afternoon: Explore Hu Qingyu Tang Chinese Medicine Museum on Hefang Street, taste dingsheng cake (定胜糕) and congbao hui (葱包桧) on Southern Song Imperial Street.
Day 6: Relaxing Xiang Lake Time
Morning: Take an electric boat on Xiang Lake, visit Kuahuqiao Site Museum (reservation required).
Afternoon: Family-friendly interaction at Polar Ocean Park.