3-Day Hangzhou itinerary guide

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Top stops to prioritize

Lingyin Temple
Shangri-La Hotel Hangzhou
Leifeng Pagoda
Sofitel Hangzhou Westlake
Song Dynasty Town
Grand Hyatt Hangzhou
Hangzhou Botanical Garden
Tomb of Yue Fei

Day 1: Most popular attractions

For day 1, we strategically grouped the most popular attraction, Lingyin Temple, with surrounding point of interests to start your trip off with a bang.

Lingyin Temple
Hangzhou Botanical Garden
Tomb of Yue Fei
Yue Fei Temple
Inquiring About Tea at Dragon Well
Three Pools Mirroring the Moon

Day 2: West side of town

For day 2, we recommend exploring the west side side of town.

Leifeng Pagoda
Taiziwan Park
China Academy of Art
Former Residence of Hu Xueyan
City God Pavilion
Hangzhou Zoo

Day 3: Off the beaten path

For day 3, if you don’t mind the extra trek, today covers more off the beaten path places like Nine Creeks in Misty Forest.

Song Dynasty Town
Nine Creeks in Misty Forest
Dreaming of Tiger Spring at Hupao Valley
Jingci Temple
Meijiawu
West Lake Impression Ticket Office

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