A Two-Day, One-Night Hangzhou Travel Guide: Experience Paradise on Earth

[Recommended Attractions] 🌸‌West Lake Scenic Area‌🌸 West Lake, the soul of Hangzhou, is a must-see on your two-day, one-night trip. The Broken Bridge, the Lotus in the Breeze at Crooked Courtyard, and Leifeng Pagoda are all classic sights. West Lake is especially beautiful before 5 p.m. Find a bench, sit down, and enjoy the sunset. Remember to book your Leifeng Pagoda tickets in advance. For just CNY 40, you can enjoy a bird’s-eye view of West Lake. 🌳‌Lingyin Temple and Feilai Peak‌🌳 On the second morning, head to Lingyin Temple to experience its tranquility and grandeur. The stone carvings of Buddha on Feilai Peak are also a major attraction. Tickets are CNY 30 for Lingyin Temple and CNY 45 for Feilai Peak. Enjoy a unique culinary experience by having a bowl of vegetarian noodles at the temple's vegetarian restaurant. 🏮‌Hefang Street and Southern Song Dynasty Imperial Street‌🏮 In the afternoon, stroll along Hefang Street and Southern Song Dynasty Imperial Street to experience Hangzhou's traditional culture. Here, you'll find many independent cultural and creative stores and time-honored Hangzhou shops. Enjoy shopping and snacking as you go. We recommend trying local delicacies such as Dongpo pork, Pian Er Chuan noodles, and Cong Bao Hui. 🚇‌[Transportation Information‌]🚇 Hangzhou has a very convenient subway system. Subway Line 1 takes you directly to West Lake Scenic Area from Longxiangqiao Station. Take Subway Line 3 to Huanglongdong Station, then transfer to a bus or take a taxi to Lingyin Temple and Feilai Peak. Hangzhou also offers a CNY 15 one-day pass and a CNY 40 three-day pass for unlimited rides—a great deal! 📅‌[Itinerary‌]📅 Day 1: Morning: West Lake Scenic Area (Broken Bridge, Lotus in the Breeze at Crooked Courtyard, etc.). Afternoon: Cycling along Su Causeway and visiting Huagang Park. Evening: Enjoy a panoramic view of West Lake from Leifeng Pagoda. Day 2: Morning: Lingyin Temple and Feilai Peak. Afternoon: Shopping and eating on Hefang Street and Southern Song Dynasty Imperial Street. 🍽‌[Dining Recommendations‌]🍽 Enjoy an affordable vegetarian meal at the temple for just CNY 5. After leaving Faxi Temple, there's a vegetarian noodle shop that's also worth checking out. Xin Zhou Ji (Gulou Branch) is another good option, with an average price of CNY 92 per person. It offers a wide variety of dishes with mild flavors and enthusiastic service. Come to Hangzhou and experience the beauty and tranquility of this city in just two days and one night!🎉