Visit Downtown Hangzhou
Popular places to visit
West Lake
Shimmering waters, misty mountains and large pagodas characterize this area of outstanding natural beauty that has inspired many poets and artists.
Lingyin Temple
This ancient temple is one of the largest and most extravagant temples in China, with soaring ceilings and hundreds of statues.
Broken Bridge
Visit this serene spot to photograph the reflection of Hangzhou’s most famous bridge and walk to an island with museums, nature trails and restaurants.
Hangzhou Botanical Garden
Stroll through this inner-city green space, which is covered with native plants, such as plum trees, and has decorative pavilions, kiosks and a lake.
Hangzhou Tower Shopping Mall
During your trip to Hangzhou, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Hangzhou Tower Shopping Mall. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Hangzhou China Silk Town
During your trip to Hangzhou, you can enjoy retail therapy at Hangzhou China Silk Town. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown Hangzhou
Jianggan
Get to know Jianggan and its many features like its museums and lake views. You might want to explore sights like MIXC Mall and Hangzhou Grand Theatre, and you can jump on the metro at Qianjiang Road Station or Xinye Road Station to get around the city.
Hefang Street
Get to know Hefang Street and its many features like its museums and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Hu Xueyan Former Residence and Qinghefang Old Street, and you can jump on the metro at Jiangcheng Road Station or Wushan Square Station to get around the city.
Qianjiang New Town
While you're in Qianjiang New Town, take in top sights like Hangzhou Grand Theatre or MIXC Mall, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Citizen Center Metro Station or Chengxing Road Station.
Xiacheng
Xiacheng is a destination travelers like for its lake views, and you might hop aboard the metro at Dongxinyuan Station or Hangyang Station to explore sights like Westlake Culture Plaza.
Shangcheng
Travelers choose Shangcheng for its lake views. Hop aboard the metro at Houchaomen Station or Nanxingqiao Station and check out top sights like Hu Xueyan Former Residence.
Xihu
You might take some time to check out the lake views in Xihu. Spend some time visiting top spots like Hangzhou Botanical Garden, and catch the metro at Huanglong Sports Center Station or Huanglong Cave Station to see more of the area.