Hangzhou Landmarks
Hangzhou, considered Heaven on Earth among domestic and international tourists, is one of the most beautiful cities in China. The amazing natural landscapes, the impressive historical places, the tasty dishes, etc. All of these make it a very popular tourist city. In this article we present some emblematic places in Hangzhou so that those who visit it for the first time can enjoy a pleasant trip.
The West Lake
First of all, it is worth taking a trip to West Lake. West Lake is a famous attraction located in the center of Hangzhou, widely known for its landscapes and cultural heritage. The West Lake Cultural Landscape was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011. It has influenced garden design in the rest of China as well as Japan and Korea for centuries and displays an exceptional testament to cultural tradition. landscape creating a series of views that reflect the idealized fusion between man and nature. A more popular destination for the cruise is Three Pools Reflecting the Moon, the largest island in West Lake, whose image adorns the back of the 1 RMB note. We also highly recommend the West Lake Impression nighttime show, a large-scale interpretation of an ancient legend with stunning lighting, beautiful choreography, and the enchanting landscape of West Lake as a backdrop. A West Lake trip is a relaxing and unforgettable experience from the bustling city of Hangzhou that will provide many opportunities for tourists to have a chance to appreciate the spectacular views.
Lingyin Temple
Lingyin Temple, known as Yunlin Temple and built in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, is backed by the North Peak and faces Mount Feilai. It is one of the largest and richest Buddhist temples in China with numerous Buddhist pagodas and grottoes. The temple is composed of Heavenly King Hall, Mahavira Hall, Pharmacist Hall, Huayan Hall, and these are taken as the axis; On both sides, there are Hall of Five Hundred Arhats, Hall of Ji Gong, Huayan Pavilion, Building of Great Benevolence and Building of Fangzhang. The Hall of the Heavenly King is the formal entrance to the temple, 20 meters long and 15 meters wide. It is a building with two eaves. Visitors are often impressed by the size and majesty of the hall and the statues. Built in 1990, the Hall of Five Hundred Arhats is currently the largest in China, with an area of 3,116 square meters and a height of 25 meters. It has built in a double eaves structure, overhanging above with roof and eaves, quite magnificent.
Xixi National Wetland Park
Xixi National Wetland Park is a natural wetland located west of Hangzhou. You can take an old boat to see the causeways, lush vegetation and traditional houses on the banks. After disembarking, you can stroll through the classical gardens and taste delicious local food in the restaurants. The flying reed catkins from November to December are one of the most praised landscapes there, as if it were snowing. At the Dragon Boat Festival, which usually falls in June, the exciting dragon boat race is also an attraction in this beautiful spot in Hangzhou.
Wuzhen
Wuzhen is located in Tongxiang of Zhejiang province, a perfect location connecting Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai. Because of the preeminent geographical condition and the pleasant climate, it is called the town abundant in rice and fish or the town of silk. Since November 19, 2014, it has become the permanent address of the World Internet Conference. Popular attractions include Jiangnan Hundred Bed Pavilion, Pavilion of Folk Customs, Wenchang Pavilion, Maodun Residence.
In addition to the above-mentioned landmarks, there are other famous attractions, such as Six Harmonies Pagoda, Qinghefang Ancient Street, Meijiawu Tea Plantation, Hu Xueyan Ancient Residence. If you want to know more about this paradise in the world, contact us.
