4-Day Hangzhou Travel Guide

💐⛩️Itinerary • Day 1: Encounter the Ten Scenes of West Lake: In the morning, exit from Longxiangqiao Subway Station, walk to Qianwangci Pier, take a boat to Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, and enjoy the scenery of "island in a lake, lake in an island". At noon, eat Hangzhou cuisine near Huagangyu, such as West Lake vinegar fish and Longjing shrimp. In the afternoon, visit Huagangyu, stroll along Sudi, and enjoy the scenery of the lake and mountains; then go to Quyuanfenghe, and see the swaying lotus flowers in summer. In the evening, enjoy food at Hubin Yintai in77, and take a walk to see the music fountain after dinner. • Day 2: Visit ancient temples and pray for blessings: In the morning, visit Lingyin Temple (tickets: 30 yuan, Fei Lai Feng: 45 yuan), and experience the tranquility of the ancient temple. Don't forget to buy a string of Lingyin Eighteen Seeds. At noon, eat vegetarian noodles at Lingyin Temple. In the afternoon, go to Faxih Temple (tickets: 10 yuan), take photos at the popular spots, and pray for a happy marriage. In the evening, go to Jiuxi Yanshu, hike and enjoy the natural scenery, and watch the gurgling stream. • Day 3: Explore the cultural and historical sites: In the morning, take a boat from Wulinmen Pier, take a water bus (3 yuan) to Gongchen Bridge, visit the Qixiang Handcraft Museum, etc. At noon, enjoy Hangzhou cuisine at Xiahe Straight Street, such as Hangzhou Three Treasures and Hangzhou Braised Duck. In the afternoon, visit the Zhejiang Provincial Museum to learn about history and culture. In the evening, take a walk in Xiahe Park and experience the local life. • Day 4: Stroll through the historical streets: After breakfast, go to Wushan Square, start from Hefang Street, visit Huxingyutang, Wangxingji, etc. Then go to Nan Song Imperial Street, and see the ancient-style buildings. At noon, eat snacks nearby, such as Ding Sheng Gao and Cong Bao Hui. In the afternoon, visit the Drum Tower and Hu Xueyan's former residence (tickets: 20 yuan), and experience the historical charm. 🌷🍒Food recommendations • Hangzhou cuisine: Lao Tou Er's Stir-fried Shrimp, the signature stir-fried shrimp is fragrant and crispy; Hangzhou Restaurant, the traditional Hangzhou cuisine is authentic, and the Dongpo Pork is fat but not greasy. • Featured snacks: Fang Lao Da's Stir-fried Eel Noodles, the eel is fresh and tender; Hui Juan Noodle Restaurant's Stir-fried Eel Noodles, the noodles are chewy and the eel is crispy.