Suzhou and Hangzhou

Here is a travel guide for Hangzhou, including attractions, food, accommodation, transportation, and more:

Travel Preparation

• Documents: Bring your ID card, student ID, and other relevant documents for ticket purchases and discounts.

• Clothing: Prepare long-sleeve jackets for spring and autumn; bring light, breathable clothes and sun protection for summer; keep warm in winter.

• Other items: Power bank, camera, umbrella or raincoat, mosquito repellent, sunscreen, common medicines, etc.

Transportation Guide

• External transportation: Fly into Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, then take the subway or other means to the city center; trains arrive at Hangzhou East Station or Hangzhou Station, with Hangzhou East Station being more convenient.

• City transportation: The subway network is extensive; you can get the "Hangzhou Metro & Bus Ride Code" via Alipay; cycling around West Lake is ideal, with options like shared bikes or the "West Lake Cultural Tourism Bike."

Recommended Attractions

• West Lake Scenic Area: Includes many spots such as Broken Bridge, Su Causeway in Spring, Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, and Leifeng Pagoda at Sunset; explore by walking, cycling, or boat.

• Lingyin and Feilai Peak Scenic Area: Features numerous stone carvings and a bustling Lingyin Temple, offering a chance to experience Buddhist culture.

• Hangzhou Songcheng: A theme park based on Song Dynasty history and culture, featuring spectacular shows like "Songcheng Eternal Love."

• Xixi National Wetland Park: Beautiful natural scenery where you can take a boat through reed marshes and enjoy the wetland ecosystem.

• China Grand Canal Museum: Exhibits the history and culture of the Grand Canal, with water bus rides to experience the canal’s charm.

Food Recommendations

• Hangzhou Cuisine Highlights: West Lake Vinegar Fish, Longjing Shrimp, Dongpo Pork, Beggar’s Chicken, etc. Recommended restaurants include Lou Wai Lou, Zhiweiguan, and Hangzhou Restaurant.

• Specialty Snacks: Scallion Pancakes, Pian’er Chuan (noodle soup), Dingsheng Cake, Cat’s Ear Noodles, etc. Recommended shops are Fang Laoda Noodles, Kuiyuan Restaurant, and Wuzi Noodle House.

Accommodation Options

• Around West Lake: Hotels like Four Seasons Hangzhou West Lake offer beautiful lake views but are pricier.

• City Center Area: Near Wulin Square and Hubin shopping district, convenient for transportation, shopping, and dining, with chain hotels like Ji Hotel and Atour available.

• Near the Canal: Quiet and artistic environment, suitable for travelers who enjoy a slow-paced lifestyle.

Itinerary

• Day 1: West Lake Scenic Area - Hubin Intime in77 - Wulin Night Market. Start from Longxiangqiao Metro Station in the morning, visit Qianwang Temple and Liulang Wenying, then take a boat to Three Pools Mirroring the Moon; in the afternoon, visit Flower Harbor Fish Viewing and Leifeng Pagoda, stroll or cycle along Su Causeway; dine at Hubin Intime in77 in the evening, then explore Wulin Night Market.

• Day 2: Lingyin and Feilai Peak Scenic Area - Longjing Village - Jiuxi Eighteen Streams. Head to Lingyin and Feilai Peak in the morning, enjoy vegetarian lunch at Lingyin Temple; in the afternoon, taste tea in Longjing Village, then stroll through Jiuxi Eighteen Streams to appreciate natural scenery.

• Day 3: Hangzhou Songcheng - Hefang Street. Spend the whole day at Hangzhou Songcheng, watch the "Songcheng Eternal Love" show; in the evening, visit Hefang Street to try snacks and buy unique souvenirs.