Hangzhou Travel Guide β Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital of Zhejiang Province, China
About Hangzhou
Hangzhou, known for its natural scenery, including West Lake (θ₯ΏζΉ; XΔ«hΓΊ), has been celebrated by poets and artists throughout history. The city served as the capital of the Southern Song Dynasty from 1127 until theMongol conquestin 1276. During this period, its population is estimated to have reached around one million, making it one of the largest cities in the world at the time.Marco Polovisited the city, describing it as one of the finest in the world. In 2011, the West Lake Cultural Landscape was designated aUNESCO World Heritage Site. Over time, as the city's harbor silted up, much of its trade and industry shifted north to nearbyShanghai. However, Hangzhou remains a bustling city with a population of approximately 8.7 million and continues to be one of China's most popular tourist des
Top Attractions in Hangzhou
Explore the best things to see and do in Hangzhou:
- β Bai Causeway
- β Baochu Pagoda
- β Baopu Taoist Temple
- β Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal Museum
- β Car Tour
- β China Tea Museum
- β Curved Yard and Lotus Pool in Summer
- β Dancing fountains
Where to Eat in Hangzhou
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- π΄Haveli
- π΄Indian Kitchen
- π΄L'Amour French Restaurant
- π΄Lou Wai Lou
- π΄Mingjia seafood workshops
- π΄Ming Ren Ming Jia
Where to Stay in Hangzhou
- π¨Braim International Hotel
- π¨Braim Seasons Hotel Hangzhou
- π¨Culture Plaza Hotel Zhejiang
- π¨Enjoyor Hotel
- π¨European Style Holiday Hotel
- π¨Friendship Hotel Hangzhou
Hangzhou Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 14 sections including: