Budget 2000: 4 Days & 3 Nights in Hangzhou – Super Affordable!

Itinerary Overview
Day 1: Arrive in Hangzhou, stroll around West Lake
Day 2: In-depth West Lake tour + Longjing Tea Plantation
Day 3: Lingyin Temple, Feilai Peak, night walk at Southern Song Imperial Street
Day 4: Xixi Wetland or Qianjiang New Town, return trip

Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Hangzhou, West Lake Walk
Transport: Train/bullet train to Hangzhou (depending on departure city), book tickets in advance for savings.
Accommodation: Budget hotels/hostels downtown (e.g., Hanting, 7 Days, Home Inn) ~¥150-200/night.
Activities:
- Broken Bridge & Su Causeway walk (free)
- Leifeng Pagoda (¥70 ticket, DIY tour recommended)
- Night market snacks by the lake (~¥50 budget)

Day 2: West Lake Deep Tour + Longjing Tea Plantation
Breakfast: Hotel/street food (~¥20)
Itinerary:
- Bus/bike around the lake (bus ¥1-2, bike rental ~¥20/hour)
- Visit Huagang Guanyu, Three Pools Mirroring Moon, Liulang Wenying (free)
- Afternoon: Longjing Tea Plantation (bus ¥2, free visit, tea-picking costs extra)
Lunch: Simple meal near plantation (~¥30)
Dinner: Local snacks (~¥30)

Day 3: Lingyin Temple, Feilai Peak + Southern Song Imperial Street
Breakfast: Hotel/street food (~¥20)
Itinerary:
- Lingyin Temple (¥60 ticket, arrive early)
- Feilai Peak (¥45 ticket)
- Afternoon: Explore temple surroundings
- Evening: Southern Song Imperial Street (free), Hangzhou snacks (~¥50 budget)
Accommodation: Continue budget stay (~¥150-200)

Day 4: Xixi Wetland/Qianjiang New Town & Return
Option 1: Xixi Wetland (¥80 ticket) – "City Green Lung"
Option 2: Qianjiang New Town night views (free) for photos
Lunch: Local snacks/fast food (~¥30)
Return: Book tickets in advance

Budget Summary (per person)
Item | Cost (¥)
Transport (train/bus/subway) | ~300 (varies)
Accommodation (3 nights) | ~450 (¥150/night)
Attractions | ~250 (West Lake/Lingyin/Feilai/Xixi)
Food | ~300 (¥50-70/day)
Miscellaneous | ~100 (souvenirs/etc.)
Total | ~1400-1500
Remaining budget for souvenirs/upgrades.

Money-Saving Tips:
- Book transport/accommodation early
- Use public transit
- Bring water/snacks to avoid tourist traps
- Prioritize free/low-cost attractions
Need restaurant recs/transport tips? Just ask! Enjoy Hangzhou!