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5 Best Places to Visit in Hangzhou
The top Places to Visit in Hangzhou, China, ranked by traveler ratings and how many people rated them. Every spot is a real, verified venue — facts checked against live Google data.
The list
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attraction Hangzhou · ★ 4.7Xi Lake
West Lake (Xī Hú, sometimes transliterated "Xi Lake") is Hangzhou's freshwater centerpiece and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, best explored on foot or bike along its 15km shoreline path, or by boat to the islands in the middle.
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hidden gem Hangzhou · ★ 4.6Lingyin Temple
Lingyin Temple, tucked into the forested hills west of West Lake, is Hangzhou's oldest Buddhist temple, founded in 328 CE.
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attraction Hangzhou · ★ 4.4Leifeng Pagoda
Leifeng Pagoda sits on Sunset Hill at the southern edge of West Lake, at 15 Nan Shan Lu — the golden five-story tower you see gleaming across the water in every classic Hangzhou postcard.
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attraction Hangzhou · ★ 4.5Xixi National Wetland Park
Xixi National Wetland Park is a sprawling network of canals, reed-lined ponds and old fishing villages on Hangzhou's western edge — open daily 7:30am–6:30pm. 4.5★ (210 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
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attraction Hangzhou · ★ 4.5Zhejiang Art Museum
Zhejiang Art Museum sits on Nanshan Road along West Lake's southern shore, a short walk from the Zhongshan Park / Leifeng Pagoda area — free or low-cost to enter (bring ID), best visited on a weekday morning when the galleries are near-empty and the lake path outside is still cool and shaded.
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