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West Lake and Hubin in Hangzhou

Things to Do in West Lake and Hubin, Hangzhou

The scenic West Lake with four causeways and three islands, surrounded by gentle hills. Key landmarks include the Leifeng and Baochu pagodas, as well as the nearby Lingyin and Jingci Temples.

The scenic West Lake with four causeways and three islands, surrounded by gentle hills. Key landmarks include the Leifeng and Baochu pagodas, as well as the nearby Lingyin and Jingci Temples.

  • Bai Causeway and Su CausewayBai Causeway and Su CausewayThemed Experience
  • Xixi National Wetland ParkXixi National Wetland ParkNational Park
  • Lingyin TempleLingyin TempleFamous Buddhist Temple
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By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026

Top things to do in West Lake and Hubin

  • Bai Causeway and Su Causeway in West Lake and Hubin, Hangzhou

    Bai Causeway and Su Causeway

    4.6 · 475
    Themed Experience

    Celebrated lake causeway featuring a paved walking path lined with willow trees & stunning views.

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  • Xixi National Wetland Park in West Lake and Hubin, Hangzhou

    Xixi National Wetland Park

    4.5 · 210
    National Park

    Wetland park with numerous ponds & lakes, plus a botanical garden, restaurants, events & festivals.

    Every day
    7:30 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Lingyin Temple in West Lake and Hubin, Hangzhou

    Lingyin Temple

    4.6 · 1.2k
    Famous Buddhist Temple

    City's oldest Buddhist temple, dating from 328 CE & rebuilt after being damaged by fires & warfare.

  • Hefang Street and Wushan Square in West Lake and Hubin, Hangzhou

    Hefang Street and Wushan Square

    Plaza

    The old commercial street near the south lake side has medicine shops, snacks, souvenirs, restored storefronts, and night crowds.

  • Grand Canal and Gongchen Bridge in West Lake and Hubin, Hangzhou

    Grand Canal and Gongchen Bridge

    Landmark

    The northern canal district links Hangzhou to the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, with museums, old warehouses, and water-bus routes.

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  • West Lake in West Lake and Hubin, Hangzhou

    West Lake

    4.7 · 1.2k
    Waterway

    The UNESCO-listed lake is Hangzhou core, with causeways, bridges, gardens, pagodas, boat islands, and classic views such as Three Pools Mirroring the Moon.

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  • Leifeng Pagoda in West Lake and Hubin, Hangzhou

    Leifeng Pagoda

    4.4 · 775
    Famous Buddhist Temple

    Originally built in the 975 A.D., this 5-story pagoda, which collapsed in 1924 was rebuilt in 2002.

    Every day
    8 AM – 8 PM
  • Liuhe Pagoda in West Lake and Hubin, Hangzhou

    Liuhe Pagoda

    4.4 · 244
    Famous Buddhist Temple

    7-story 5th-century pagoda, with views of the Qiantang River Bridge from the top.

  • Longjing Tea Fields and China National Tea Museum in West Lake and Hubin, Hangzhou

    Longjing Tea Fields and China National Tea Museum

    City Park

    The tea hills southwest of the lake explain Dragon Well tea production, tastings, terraces, and village roads around Longjing and Meijiawu.

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  • 银泰城 in West Lake and Hubin, Hangzhou

    银泰城

    Shopping Mall

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Map of West Lake and Hubin with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Bai Causeway and Su Causeway
  2. 2Xixi National Wetland Park
  3. 3Lingyin Temple
  4. 4Hefang Street and Wushan Square
  5. 5Grand Canal and Gongchen Bridge
  6. 6West Lake
  7. 7Leifeng Pagoda
  8. 8Liuhe Pagoda
  9. 9Longjing Tea Fields and China National Tea Museum
  10. 10银泰城

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