3 Days 2 Nights Travel Guide in Hangzhou

Hello, I am 🌸 a travel blogger focused on "Jiangnan Poetry × Urban Roaming." This time, I have tailor-made a "3 Days 2 Nights High-Quality Travel Guide in Hangzhou | Budget 3000 RMB | West Lake Misty Rain, Longjing Tea Tasting, Lingyin Zen, Slow Life in Alleys" for you! In the "Paradise on Earth" Hangzhou, spend three days strolling along Su Causeway in spring dawn, Jiuxi Smoke Trees, Lingyin Ancient Temple, Longjing Tea Mountains, watch the vast misty West Lake, listen to the Nanping Evening Bell, drink the first-picked Mingqian Longjing tea, and wander through alleys with white walls and black tiles. With a budget of 3000 RMB per person, enjoy a Jiangnan slow travel experience full of "Song Dynasty elegance + modern relaxation"✨ 📍Destination: Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China 📅 Duration: 3 days 2 nights (recommended departure on Friday, return on Sunday) 💰Total Budget: 3000 RMB/person (including round-trip transportation) 🌡️Best Season: March-May (peach blossoms and green willows) / September-November (clear autumn weather) ✈️ 1. Budget Breakdown (per person) | Item | Budget || Round-trip major transportation (mainly high-speed rail) | 800 RMB || Accommodation (2 nights comfortable homestay near West Lake) | 600 RMB (300 RMB/night) | Food (3 meals + tea drinks + snacks) | 600 RMB (about 200 RMB/day) | Attraction tickets + local transportation | 600 RMB | Shopping/souvenirs/emergencies | 400 RMB || Total | ≈3000 RMB |> 💡Tips:> - From Beijing/Shanghai/Nanjing: 2-4 hours by high-speed rail, ticket price about 200-400 RMB one way > - From Guangzhou/Shenzhen: 5-6 hours by bullet train, ticket price about 500 RMB round trip > - Local travel mainly by bus + metro + shared bikes, eco-friendly and cost-saving! 🏡 2. Accommodation Recommendations (Stay in the poetry of West Lake) 📍Recommended areas: East bank of West Lake · Hubin / Nanshan Road / Yang Gongdi line ✅ Walking distance to West Lake ✅ Beautiful night views ✅ Many dining options ✅ Strong artistic atmosphere 🔹 Best value choice: "Home Inn Business · West Lake Hubin Branch" | Modern and simple, near metro, about 280 RMB/night - "Nanping Evening Bell · Designer Homestay" | Hidden in the old villa area of Nanshan Road, mountain view from the window, about 320 RMB/night 🔹 Upgrade experience: "Hangzhou West Lake State Guesthouse" or "Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake" | Garden-style courtyard, off-season special price about 800 RMB/night (suitable for couples) 📌 Recommended to stay in the same hotel for both nights to avoid moving luggage～ 🗺️3. Daily Itinerary (High in poetry × photo opportunities × relaxation) Day 1: First Encounter with West Lake · Lake Scenery and City Life 🌞 Afternoon: - Arrive at Hangzhou East Station, taxi to hotel (about 30 RMB) - Drop off luggage, head straight to [West Lake Scenic Area] (free admission) 🚣 Must-do routes (walking + cycling): 1. [Broken Bridge Remnant Snow] → [Bai Causeway] → [Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake] → [Solitary Hill] 2. Rent a shared bike and ride along [Su Causeway in Spring Dawn] (most beautiful in spring) 3. Check in at [Flower Harbor Viewing Fish] to feed koi and watch red fish 🍽️ Dinner recommendation: > "Zhiweiguan · Hubin Main Store" | Hangzhou old brand, must-try: Dongpo Pork, Longjing Shrimp, Pian'er Chuan, about 80 RMB per person 🌌 Evening: - Go to [Hubin Intime in77] night market + watch [Music Fountain] (shows at 19:00 and 20:00 every night) - Or visit [Nanshan Road Art District] for a coffee and listen to street performers Day 2: Mountain Tea Inquiry · Longjing Village + Jiuxi Smoke Trees Hiking 🚗 Morning: - Taxi or bus to [Longjing Village] (free admission) - Climb to the entrance of [Shili Langdang], overlook the layered tea fields - Visit tea gardens, experience tea picking and frying (can book tea farmer activities, about 50 RMB/person) - Taste a cup of Mingqian Longjing tea, fragrant and sweet aftertaste 🍽️ Lunch: > Eat authentic Hangzhou cuisine at a farmhouse in Longjing Village > Recommended: "Tea Fragrance Home" | Must-try: Tea Fragrant Chicken, Oil-braised Spring Bamboo Shoots, Stir-fried Pea Leaves, about 70 RMB per person 🚶 Afternoon: - Start the [Jiuxi Smoke Trees → Jiuxi Eighteen Streams] hiking route (free) - Babbling streams, dappled tree shadows, known as "Little Jiuzhaigou of Hangzhou" - Can walk barefoot in the water, perfect for summer cooling! - The endpoint can walk to [Liuhe Pagoda] or take a taxi back to the city 🫖 Evening: - Head to [Qiantang River] to watch the sunset, check in at [City Balcony] light show --- Day 3: Deep Zen · Lingyin Temple Blessing + Slow Life in Alleys ⛩️ Morning: - Visit [Lingyin Temple + Feilai Peak Scenic Area] (tickets 45 RMB + 45 RMB, total 90 RMB) - The oldest Buddhist temple in East China, very popular with worshippers - Book tickets in advance via the "Lingyin Temple" official WeChat - Visit the Mahavira Hall, Medicine Buddha Hall, touch the "Buddha Fate Stone" for good luck 🍵 Nearby check-in: - [Yongfu Temple] | Known as "the most beautiful temple," quiet and suitable for tea and meditation - Walk around the exterior of [Amanfayun] | Top hidden hotel, stunning architecture (free to visit outside) 🛍️ Noon: - Return to the city, stroll through [Xiaohe Straight Street Historical and Cultural District] - White walls and black tiles + canal bridges, full of artistic shops - Recommended: Have a cup of [tea'stone] Longjing special blend, buy some [Xiaofeng Bookstore] cultural creations 🫖 Afternoon: - Visit [Gongchenqiao West Historical and Cultural District] - Old Hangzhou style by the canal, great for photos - Visit [China Knife, Scissors and Sword Museum] (free, reservation required) 🚄 Evening: Return home with memories of Jiangnan’s misty rain～ 🍜4. Must-Try Foods in Hangzhou | Category | Recommended Dishes | Recommended Places || Hangzhou Cuisine | Dongpo Pork, Longjing Shrimp, West Lake Vinegar Fish | Zhiweiguan, Grandma’s Home || Snacks | Pian'er Chuan, Scallion Pancake, Dingsheng Cake | Snack Streets, Hefang Street || Tea Drinks | Mingqian Longjing, Osmanthus Longjing, Matcha Latte | Longjing Village, tea'stone || Desserts | Osmanthus Cake, Fermented Rice Balls, Mango Pomelo Sago | Southern Song Imperial Street Dessert Shops | 🚇 5. Transportation Tips - Local travel: mainly metro + bus + shared bikes (download "Hangzhou Metro" app) - Taxi between attractions: usually 10-25 RMB (e.g., West Lake → Lingyin Temple ≈ 20 RMB) - For Longjing Village and Jiuxi, taxi or bus route Y13 is recommended 💡 6. Money-saving & Pitfall Avoidance Guide ✅ Money-saving tips: - West Lake is free to enter, most attractions have no admission fee - You can bring your own incense and flowers to Lingyin Temple, no need to buy expensive ones on site - Bus card/Alipay "Hangzhou Tong" QR code for easy rides 🚫 Pitfall warnings: - Don’t eat "authentic Hangzhou cuisine" on Hefang Street, prices are inflated and taste average - Be cautious buying Longjing tea! Recognize the five major production areas "Shilong Yunhu Mei" to avoid being scammed - Wear non-slip shoes for Jiuxi hiking, stone paths are slippery after rain 🌟 Blogger’s Private Tips 1. Best photo spots: - Su Causeway Spring Dawn morning mist - Jiuxi Smoke Trees light and shadow - Xiaohe Straight Street lanterns 2. Off-the-beaten-path activities: - Early morning visit to West Lake’s "Broken Bridge" for peaceful solitude - Find an independent café by the canal, order a tea latte and daydream all day 3. Seasonal Specials: - March-April: Tulips bloom at Taiziwan - June-July: Lotus flowers at Quyuan Fenghe - October-November: Osmanthus blooms at Manjuelong, fragrance spreads for miles 📣 In summary: > Explore Hangzhou with 3000 RMB, understated yet high-quality. > This city, written through poetry, holds the gentlest Jiangnan dream of the Chinese people. Take you into China’s most beautiful four-season landscape 🌸🍂 — "Walk slower to hear the orioles singing among the willows."