4 Days in Hangzhou: The Complete Itinerary (2026)
A tested 4-day Hangzhou itinerary: West Lake core, Lingyin Temple, a tea-plantation morning, and a slower day to absorb the city. 2026 prices.
A tested 4-day Hangzhou itinerary: West Lake core, Lingyin Temple, a tea-plantation morning, and a slower day to absorb the city. 2026 prices.
Plan a Hangzhou autumn trip: osmanthus bloom dates at Manjuelong, Jiuxi maple walk, and Mid-Autumn Festival events. Updated for 2026.
The Shanghai-Hangzhou high-speed G train takes 45-60 minutes and runs every 10-15 minutes – the morning departure from Hongqiao Station
The real Longjing tea story: the 168 sq km protected zone, Eight Imperial Bushes, how to spot authentic leaves, and which villages to visit.
How to spend an evening in Hangzhou: West Lake music fountain showtimes, Wushan Night Market food, and live-music spots locals go to.
A spring trip to Hangzhou: cherry blossom dates at West Lake, pre-Qingming Longjing harvest, and what to see each week. Updated for 2026.
Su Causeway in late October — the ginkgos turn gold, the water is still, and the walking is the best
Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) at night — 27 km east of the city center, with several options to get
A day at Xixi National Wetland Park, Chinas first wetland reserve. Boat routes, seasonal highlights, and how to skip the crowds.
Shaoxing’s canal network — the city is built on water, and the slow canal boat is the most authentic way