Hangzhou City Walk Tour: West Lake, Old City, Hiking, Garden｜China

As an architecture bachelor, I have a deep understanding of Western and Chinese cultures, and thus know how to present the exotic features of China.

Hangzhou is a scenic city with a long history and unique culture. There're lakes, parks, gardens and mountains near downtown, making your trip so convenient!

3 tour options provided, all perfect for an afternoon walk.
Itinerary can be customized according to your need.
Pick 1 that you're interested in:

[A]. Hiking + Museum + Garden:
1. Wushan Square Station
(starting point, a subway station)
2. QingHeFang Commercial Block
(craft shops, snack and beverage stores, ~0.5 hr)
3. DeShou Palace Museum
(relics of a royal palace of Song Dynasty, ~1 hr)
4. Former Residence of HuXueYan
(a compact but beautiful garden, ~1 hr)
5. Wushan Mountain
(a popular local hiking spot, ~0.5 hr)
6. ChengHuang Pavilion
(great panoramic views of the city and the West Lake, ~1 hr)

[B]. West Lake + Pagoda Tower + Temple:
1. Wushan Square Station
(starting point, a subway station)
2. Confucian Temple
(learn about China's ancient culture and education, ~1 hr)
3. Southeast shore of West Lake
(walk along the lakeshore, ~1 hr)
4. LeiFeng Pagoda Tower
(a tall tower offering panoramic views of the lake, ~1 hr)
5. JingCi Temple
(a historic Buddhist temple on a mountain, ~1 hr)

[C]. Hiking + West Lake + Island + Garden
1. HuangLong Cave Station
(starting point, a subway station)
2. Baoshi Mountain
(hiking with noticeable elevation gain, views of West Lake at hilltop, ~1.5 hr)
3. MaNao Temple
(a small, less visited but scenic spot near the lake, ~0.5 hr)
4. Gushan (Lonely Mountain)
(an island on West Lake, lush environment and cultural relics, ~1 hr)
5. QuYuan Garden
(a pretty garden on the northwest shore of West Lake, lotus viewing, ~1 hr)