{"id":8053,"date":"2019-02-23T00:00:35","date_gmt":"2019-02-23T00:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/travel-diary-hangzhou-city-heaven\/"},"modified":"2022-07-11T20:36:10","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T20:36:10","slug":"travel-diary-hangzhou-city-heaven","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/asia\/travel-diary-hangzhou-city-heaven\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel Diary: Hangzhou &#8211; The City of Heaven"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ql-align-center\">Before it was known as the home to e-commerce giant Alibaba, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Hangzhou.d1454.Destination-Travel-Guides\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hangzhou<\/a> has always been highly regarded as the \u201cCity of Heaven\u201d. Quoting Marco Polo, &#8220;Hangzhou is without a doubt the finest and most splendid city in the world.\u201d Even as Hangzhou continues to develop rapidly into a high-tech metropolis (it is called the Silicon Valley of China for a reason), its natural sceneries and ancient sites have been perfectly preserved. They stand tall till today, co-existing with its people and technological advancements \u2013\u00a0reflecting a quality fusion between people and nature. And, of course, there are plenty of exciting things to do in Hangzhou. Here&#8217;s my travel diary to help you plan an unforgettable trip.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">The City of Heaven &#8211; The Best Things to Do in Hangzhou<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10268\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/map-divider.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1512\" height=\"86\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40306 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/hangzhou-temple-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Hangzhou Temple\" width=\"4640\" height=\"2610\" \/> <\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>DAY 1: UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE<\/h2>\n<h3>West Lake<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40307 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/west-lake-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"West Lake in Hangzhou\" width=\"4640\" height=\"2610\" \/>West Lake in Hangzhou has always been the most popular tourist attractions in the city. Surrounded by mountains, the freshwater lake covers a whopping 3,322.88 hectares \u2013 ten times the size of Sentosa Islands! It features many pagodas, pavilions, temples and gardens. The scenic West Lake inspired many prominent poets and painters throughout history, successfully influencing garden architecture in the rest of Asia.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40308 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/couples-wedding-photoshoot-west-lake-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Couple's wedding photo shoot at West Lake, Hangzhou\" width=\"4640\" height=\"2610\" \/>I spotted several couples taking wedding photos during my walk around the lake. With over 30 Hangzhou attractions in the West Lake area, one day is not enough to visit all of them. Some helpful locals shared the popular sports with me!<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40309 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/toursit-attractions-hangzhou.png\" alt=\"Map of popular tourist spots around West Lake in Hangzhou\" width=\"1280\" height=\"721\" \/>Leifeng Pagoda<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40310 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/leifeng-pagoda-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Leifeng Pagoda in Hangzhou\" width=\"2610\" height=\"4640\" \/>I finally reached this 5-storey tower at the southern part of West Lake after walking for close to an hour. The view of the mountains and natural structures was breathtaking. I could not describe it in words if you asked me to.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40311 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/thunder-wind-pagoda-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Posing at the top of Leifeng Pagoda\" width=\"4640\" height=\"2610\" \/>West Lake glittered faintly from up here.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40312 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/pagoda-top-view-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Views from Leifeng Pagoda\" width=\"4640\" height=\"2610\" \/>I took my time to relax with the priceless view and scanned the horizon for every detail. West Lake is massive!<\/p>\n<p>[button style=&#8217;blue&#8217; icon=&#8221;entypo-suitcase&#8221; url=&#8217;https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/West-Lake-Hotels.0-l6141424-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels&#8217; fullwidth=&#8217;true&#8217;] Find Hotels near West Lake [\/button]<\/p>\n<h3>Maojiabu Village<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40313 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/maojiabu-village.jpg\" alt=\"Maojiabu Village in Hangzhou\" width=\"1233\" height=\"694\" \/>Since I still had about 4 hours till sunset, I set off to the west, which was deeper into the woodland of West Lake. As I strayed further from the densely-populated north, the crowd began to thin and more traditional Chinese architecture emerged. It felt as if I was gradually transported into the dynasty era.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40314 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/maojiabu-scenic-area.jpg\" alt=\"Maojiabu Scenic Area in Hangzhou\" width=\"1228\" height=\"691\" \/>After a 50-min walk, I arrived at Maojiabu Scenic Area. The scenery was equally beautiful as the main West Lake area in the north, but with far fewer people. The gentle breeze rustled the trees every now and then, accompanied by a chorus of birds chirping. No wonder legendary poets and painters from the dynasty eras took pilgrimage trails around the West Lake for inspiration.<\/p>\n<h3>Qing Zhu Tea House<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40315 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/qingzhu-tea-house.jpg\" alt=\"Qing Zhu Tea House in Hangzhou\" width=\"1334\" height=\"750\" \/>The attractions at West Lake close early even before the sun sets. This is true especially of those near the mountains. Looking for more things to do in Hangzhou, I headed back towards the north, where it was densely populated with city roads and paths.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40316 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/west-lake-dragon-well-tea-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"West Lake Dragon Well Tea\" width=\"4640\" height=\"2610\" \/>Knowing that Hangzhou was also famous for its superior Xihu Longjing Tea (West Lake Dragon Well Tea), I settled down in Qing Zhu, a tea house overlooking the lake. Due to the tea\u2019s exquisite flavour, it has been revered by royalty for centuries, earning the title \u201cThe Tea of Emperors\u201d. An added bonus, it would seem, would be its high concentration of anti-oxidants!<\/p>\n<p>While munching on freshly cut fruits and local snacks served by the teahouse, I indulged in a cup of steaming hand-roasted Xihu Longjing, savouring a flavour that has been adored for the last thousand years.<\/p>\n<h2>DAY 2: THE EXPLORATION CONTINUES<\/h2>\n<h3>Lingyin Temple<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40317 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/lingyin-temple-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Lingyin Temple in Hangzhou\" width=\"2610\" height=\"4640\" \/>I continued my exploration of West Lake on the second day. This time at the north-western area where the famous Lingyin Temple (Temple of Soul\u2019s Retreat) sits. Built into the Wulin Mountains, this almost 1,700-year-old Buddhist site is one of the largest in <a href=\"https:\/\/travelblog.expedia.com.sg\/asia\/china\/places-visit-china\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">China<\/a>. Many temples, pagodas, grottoes and rock carvings can be found here. At its peak in 900 AD, the site was inhabited by more than 3,000 monks!<\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40318 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/wulin-mountains-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Posing in Wulin Mountains\" width=\"4640\" height=\"2610\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40319 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/wulin-mountains-2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Wulin Mountains in Hangzhou\" width=\"4640\" height=\"2610\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40320 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/temple-wuling-mountains-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of Lingyin Temple exterior\" width=\"4640\" height=\"2610\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-40321 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/inside-wulin-mountain-statue-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Statues inside Lingyin Temple\" width=\"4640\" height=\"2610\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Today, the site remains popular to both pilgrims and tourists, and regular pilgrims have included former leader Deng Xiaoping. The religious site continues through the mountains, with each temple boasting statues of deities that reach 30-metres tall. Even an exhausting 4-hour exploration barely allowed me to cover one-third of the temple grounds!<\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40322 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/sunlight-wulin-mountain-temple-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Sunlight in Wulin Mountain temple\" width=\"4640\" height=\"2610\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40323 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/wulin-temple-through-the-foliage-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Wulin temple through the foliage\" width=\"4640\" height=\"2610\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[button style=&#8217;blue&#8217; icon=&#8221;entypo-suitcase&#8221; url=&#8217;https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Lingyin-Temple-Hotels.0-l6095648-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels&#8217; fullwidth=&#8217;true&#8217;] Find Hotels near Lingyin Temple [\/button]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Xixi National Wetland Park<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40324 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/wetland-park.jpg\" alt=\"Xixi National Wetland Park in Hangzhou\" width=\"1254\" height=\"706\" \/>After leaving Lingyin Temple, I headed towards the west and away from the main West Lake district, in search of the rare 1,150 hectares urban wetland. It is the first and only wetland park in China that combined urban life, farming and culture, with various ponds, lakes and swamps.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40325 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/wetland-park-1.jpg\" alt=\"Trees in Wetland Park, Hangzhou\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" \/>Among its lush vegetation, its abundant wildlife has also thrived in the last 1,800 years. Birds and aquatic animals like carps, eels, and crabs populate this wetland. It&#8217;s no wonder this place was regarded as a lost paradise, beloved by emperors and literati alike. It was amazing to visit this rare wetland in the middle of a metropolitan city, where I enjoyed the crisp air. It was one of my favourite things to do in Hangzhou.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40326 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/outdoor-fish-and-wharf-serving-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Outdoor Fire Fish &amp; Wharf in Wetland Park\" width=\"4640\" height=\"2610\" \/>Here, I found a famous outdoor Fire Fish &amp; Wharf serving whole grilled fish that lighted ablaze right in front of me for that extra crispy charred taste, before dousing it in my chosen sauce for further cooking. Delicious!<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40327 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/marinating-fish-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Food served at outdoor Fire Fish &amp; Wharf in Wetland Park\" width=\"4640\" height=\"2610\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[button style=&#8217;blue&#8217; icon=&#8221;entypo-suitcase&#8221; url=&#8217;https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Xixi-Wetland-Park-Hotels.0-l6150574-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels&#8217; fullwidth=&#8217;true&#8217;] Find Hotels near Xixi Wetland Park [\/button]<\/p>\n<h2>DAY 3: CULTURAL &amp; URBAN DISCOVERY<\/h2>\n<h3>Wansong Academy<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40328 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/temple-entrance-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Wansong Academy temple entrance\" width=\"2610\" height=\"4640\" \/>Apart from admiring historical structures of Wansong Academy, I was enlightened by the history of the imperial exam. The examination system was used in Imperial China used to select potential government officials and preventing nepotism.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40329 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/wooden-talisman.jpg\" alt=\"Wooden talisman in Hnagzhou\" width=\"1334\" height=\"771\" \/>At the main courtyard, there&#8217;s an area where visitors can write well wishes on wooden talismans for good luck. Of course, I could not pass up on the opportunity and wrote one too. I would share a photo of my written wishes, but apparently, that would cause my wish to not come true \u2014 yikes, sorry!<\/p>\n<h3>Hubin Yintai In77<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40330 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/hubin-yintai-in77.jpeg\" alt=\"Hubin Yintai In77 in Hangzhou\" width=\"1334\" height=\"750\" \/>Some say a holiday trip is never complete without some shopping \u2013 and\u00a0I don\u2019t disagree! I visited one of the busiest shopping districts in Hangzhou, located in the West Lake area. Hubin Yintai In77 has thousands of shops. From luxury boutiques and popular fashion brands to inexpensive trinkets and cafes.<\/p>\n<p>While I was here, I also headed to Zhi Wei Guan \u2014 a restaurant with over 100 years of history. It serves delicious Hangzhou food. My personal favourites are Xiao Long Bao (steamed pork soup dumplings), Siew Mai (steamed pork dumplings), Pumpkin Millet Porridge, and Steamed Rice Cakes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40331 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/hangzhou-food-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Food at Zhi Wei Guan\" width=\"2976\" height=\"3968\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>HANGZHOU TRAVELLING TIPS<\/h2>\n<h3>Accommodation<\/h3>\n<p>There are so many great Hangzhou hotels to choose from. However, since most Hangzhou attractions are located around the West Lake district, I recommend travellers to stay there. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Hangzhou-Hotels-Sofitel-Hangzhou-Westlake.h1107805.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sofitel Hangzhou Westlake<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Hangzhou-Hotels-The-Dragon-Hotel-Hangzhou.h1396145.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Dragon Hotel Hangzhou<\/a> are hot choices among travellers. The top-notch service and cosy rooms will pamper guests all day all night.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-center\"><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40332 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/sofitel-hangzhou-westlake-hotel.jpg\" alt=\"Room at Sofitel Hangzhou Westlake\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><\/em><\/p>\n<p>[button style=&#8217;blue&#8217; icon=&#8221;entypo-suitcase&#8221; url=&#8217;https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Hangzhou-Hotels.d1454.Travel-Guide-Hotels&#8217; fullwidth=&#8217;true&#8217;] Find Hotels in Hangzhou [\/button]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Currency<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Convert your SGD to Renminbi at local money changers. Since Renminbi is controlled, banks are the only official places to exchange foreign currencies. However, they always have long queues.<\/p>\n<h3>Transport<\/h3>\n<p>Public transportation is relatively cheap in Hangzhou and is priced based on the distance. Since most attractions are in the West Lake area, walking or bike sharing should be your best choice.<\/p>\n<p>[button icon=&#8221;entypo-flight&#8221; url=&#8217;https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/Cheap-Flights-To-Hangzhou.d1454.Travel-Guide-Flights&#8217; fullwidth=&#8217;true&#8217;] Flights to\u00a0Hangzhou [\/button]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Before it was known as the home to e-commerce giant Alibaba, Hangzhou has always been highly regarded as the \u201cCity of Heaven\u201d. Quoting Marco Polo, &#8220;Hangzhou is without a doubt the finest and most splendid city in the world.\u201d Even as Hangzhou continues to develop rapidly into a high-tech metropolis (it is called the Silicon&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/stories\/asia\/travel-diary-hangzhou-city-heaven\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Travel Diary: Hangzhou &#8211; The City of Heaven<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":8054,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[70,228],"tags":[763,764,765,766,767],"authors":[768],"class_list":["post-8053","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-asia","category-china","tag-hangzhou","tag-lingyin-temple","tag-qiandao-lake","tag-travel-in-china","tag-west-lake","authors-douglas-yong","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.4 - 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