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Of course! As an experienced travel blogger, I’m happy to tailor a 7-day, 6-night in-depth Hangzhou travel guide for you, with a budget under 8,000 RMB. It covers accommodation, transportation, food, attractions, and cultural experiences, allowing you to fully enjoy the poetic and lively charm of the "Paradise on Earth."

🌸 Hangzhou 7-Day, 6-Night Travel Guide | Budget 8,000 RMB (Including Food, Accommodation, Transportation, and Activities)

📍 Destination: Hangzhou, Zhejiang
📅 Duration: 7 days, 6 nights (recommended in spring or autumn for the best weather)
💰 Total Budget: 8,000 RMB per person
🎯 Style: Artistic slow travel + in-depth experience + food exploration

🧭 Itinerary Overview

| Day | Theme | Main Activities |
|------|------|----------------|
| Day 1 | First Encounter with West Lake | West Lake circuit, Broken Bridge, Bai Causeway, Solitary Hill, Music Fountain |
| Day 2 | West Lake Secrets | Su Causeway, Flower Harbor Fish Viewing, Leifeng Pagoda, Yang Gong Causeway cycling |
| Day 3 | Lingyin Zen | Lingyin Temple, Feilai Peak, Yongfu Zen Temple, Longjing Village tea tasting |
| Day 4 | Tea Village Slow Life | Tea picking in Longjing Village, Jiuxi Smoke Trees, Jiuxi Eighteen Streams hiking |
| Day 5 | Urban Arts | China Academy of Art, Nanshan Road, Hefang Street, Southern Song Imperial Street |
| Day 6 | Canal Charm | Gongchen Bridge, Xiaohe Straight Street, Grand Canal boat tour |
| Day 7 | Free Departure | Xixi Wetland (optional) or city shopping and rest |

💰 Budget Breakdown (Per Person)

| Item | Estimated Cost | Notes |
|------|----------------|-------|
| Round-trip Transportation | ¥1500 | High-speed train/second class seat (non-holiday) or discounted flight tickets |
| Accommodation (6 nights) | ¥2400 | Boutique guesthouse/comfortable hotel (¥400/night) |
| Meals (7 days) | ¥2100 | Breakfast ¥30 + Lunch ¥60 + Dinner ¥90 |
| Attraction Tickets | ¥400 | West Lake combo ticket + Lingyin Temple + boat rides, etc. |
| Local Transportation | ¥300 | Bus + subway + shared bike + taxi |
| Experience Activities | ¥300 | Tea picking, tea art class, handicrafts, etc. |
| Emergency/Shopping | ¥500 | Local specialties, souvenirs, incidental expenses |
| Total | ¥7500 | Remaining ¥500 for flexible use |

📅 Daily Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: First Encounter with West Lake · Poetic Jiangnan

- 🚄 Arrive at Hangzhou East Station, take Metro Line 4 directly to West Lake Cultural Plaza
- 🏨 Check in at guesthouses near the east side of West Lake or Beishan Street (Recommended: Qingzhiwu, Beishan Street Republican-style guesthouses)
- 🚶‍♂️ Afternoon: Walk around West Lake
- Broken Bridge Snow → Bai Causeway → Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake → Solitary Hill (Xiling Seal Engravers’ Society, Zhejiang Museum)
- 🌅 Evening: Lakeside Music Fountain (shows at 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM)
- 🍜 Dinner: Zhiweiguan (Lakeside branch) to try Hangzhou cuisine: Dongpo Pork, West Lake Vinegar Fish, Longjing Shrimp

> 💡 Tip: West Lake is free to enter, but some attractions require tickets.

Day 2: West Lake Secrets · Nature and Culture

- 🚴 Morning: Cycle along Su Causeway at dawn (rent shared bike from ¥2)
- Pass six bridges, enjoy views of Leifeng Pagoda, feel the poetry of “Su Causeway at Dawn”
- 🐠 Noon: Flower Harbor Fish Viewing (ticket ¥20) to admire koi and red fish ponds
- 🏯 Afternoon: Climb Leifeng Pagoda (¥40) for panoramic views of West Lake
- 🚲 Evening: Cycle along Yang Gong Causeway, check out Maojiabu and Turtle Pond, fewer crowds and beautiful scenery
- 🍽 Dinner: Lou Wai Lou (Solitary Hill Road branch), a century-old restaurant, recommended dish: Beggar’s Chicken

Day 3: Lingyin Zen · Mountain Forest Buddhist Kingdom

- 🚌 Take bus 757 directly to Lingyin Temple
- 🏯 Morning: Feilai Peak Stone Carvings (¥45) + Lingyin Temple (¥30) — one of China’s oldest Zen temples
- 🍵 Noon: Vegetarian lunch at Yongfu Zen Temple (¥38/person), peaceful environment
- 🚗 Afternoon: Taxi to Longjing Village (about ¥30)
- 🍃 Evening: Tea tasting in Longjing Village, savor pre-Qingming Longjing tea, learn about tea culture
- 🍽 Dinner: Longjing Village farmhouse restaurant (recommended: Tea Fragrance Home) to try Tea Fragrance Chicken and Braised Pork with Bamboo Shoots

Day 4: Tea Village Slow Life · Jiuxi Hiking

- 🌿 Morning: Tea picking experience in Longjing Village (¥80/person, includes instruction and take-home tea leaves)
- 🥾 Afternoon: Jiuxi Smoke Trees hiking (free)
- Route: Longjing Village → Jiuxi → Jiuxi Eighteen Streams → Jiuxi Smoke Trees → Qiantang River bank
- About 5 km, with babbling streams and lush greenery
- 🍵 Break: Rest at Jiuxi Tea House, enjoy a cup of Longjing tea brewed with mountain spring water
- 🍽 Dinner: Return to city, try Grandma’s Home or Green Tea Restaurant (about ¥60 per person)

Day 5: Urban Arts · History and Art

- 🎨 Morning: China Academy of Art (Nanshan Campus), visit Xiangshan Campus buildings (designed by Wang Shu)
- 🚶‍♀️ Afternoon: Nanshan Road Art District
- Visit Hengdian Art Museum, Pan Tianshou Memorial Hall, White House Café
- 🏮 Evening: Hefang Street + Southern Song Imperial Street
- Shop at Hu Qing Yu Tang, Zhang Xiaoquan, Wang Xing Ji Fans
- Try snacks: Ding Sheng Cake, Scallion Pancake, Pian’er Chuan noodles
- 🍽 Dinner: Kuiyuan Restaurant for authentic Shrimp and Eel Noodles

Day 6: Canal Charm · Water-side Hangzhou

- 🚇 Take Metro Line 5 to Gongchen Bridge East Station
- 🌉 Morning: Gongchen Bridge (southern landmark of the Grand Canal)
- 🏘 Xiaohe Straight Street historic cultural district
- White walls and black tiles, many artistic shops, recommended: Xiaofeng Bookstore, Canal Flavor
- 🚤 Afternoon: Grand Canal boat tour (¥60) from Gongchen Bridge to Wulin Gate, enjoy riverside scenery
- 🍵 Evening: Experience the Canal Night Tour light show
- 🍽 Dinner: “Nongtangli” Hangzhou cuisine on Qiaoxi Straight Street

Day 7: Free Departure · Final Shopping

- Optional:
- Xixi National Wetland Park (ticket ¥80), take a punt boat, see filming locations of "If You Are the One"
- Or rest in the city and buy souvenirs:
- Longjing tea (recommended: Shifeng Mountain pre-Qingming tea)
- Zhiweiguan pastry gift boxes
- Wang Xing Ji fans, silk scarves
- 🚄 Before departure, restock at Hangzhou Tower or Lakeside Intime

🍵 Must-Try Hangzhou Foods

| Food | Recommended Shops | Price per Person |
|------|-------------------|------------------|
| Dongpo Pork | Lou Wai Lou, Zhiweiguan | ¥68 |
| West Lake Vinegar Fish | Lou Wai Lou | ¥78 |
| Longjing Shrimp | Green Tea Restaurant | ¥58 |
| Pian’er Chuan Noodles | Kuiyuan Restaurant | ¥25 |
| Ding Sheng Cake | Hefang Street | ¥8 |
| Scallion Pancake | Southern Song Imperial Street | ¥5 |
| Cat’s Ear Noodles | Zhiweiguan | ¥22 |

📸 Blogger’s Secret Photo Spots

1. Beishan Street Wutong Avenue (beautiful morning light and shadows)
2. Yang Gong Causeway Mirror Lake Pavilion (picturesque reflections)
3. Maojiabu (wild charm, known mostly by locals)
4. Xiaohe Straight Street night view (lanterns + canal)
5. Longjing Village tea terraces (best during spring tea picking season)

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🎒 Travel Tips

- 🌦️ Hangzhou is rainy in spring; bring a folding umbrella and non-slip shoes
- 🚲 Shared bikes around West Lake are very convenient but rent early on holidays
- 🎟️ Lingyin Temple requires buying a Feilai Peak ticket first to enter
- ☕ Buy Longjing tea directly in Longjing Village or Shifeng Mountain to avoid high prices in tourist areas
- 🚇 Metro + bus + Alipay “Hangzhou Tong” mini program is the most convenient way to get around

✨ Summary

This 7-day, 6-night Hangzhou trip lets you see all ten West Lake scenic spots and dive deep into tea villages, canals, and old streets, experiencing Hangzhou’s natural beauty, cultural charm, and slow lifestyle. The 8,000 RMB budget is more than enough for a high-quality Jiangnan slow travel experience.

> 📸 Remember to bring your camera—every frame is wallpaper-worthy.

If you need me to customize a PDF itinerary or recommend specific guesthouses/restaurants with booking links, just let me know!

Wishing you a pleasant journey and may you meet the most beautiful version of yourself in Hangzhou. 🌸