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.

Bai Causeway and Su CausewayThemed Experience
Xixi National Wetland ParkNational Park
Lingyin TempleFamous Buddhist Temple

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Top things to do in West Lake and Hubin

Bai Causeway and Su Causeway
★ 4.6 · 473
Themed Experience★
Celebrated lake causeway featuring a paved walking path lined with willow trees & stunning views.
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Xixi National Wetland Park
★ 4.4 · 208
National Park★
Wetland park with numerous ponds & lakes, plus a botanical garden, restaurants, events & festivals.
Every day
7:30 AM – 6:30 PM
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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.
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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.
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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
★ 4.7 · 1.1k
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
★ 4.4 · 759
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
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Liuhe Pagoda
★ 4.4 · 233
Famous Buddhist Temple★
7-story 5th-century pagoda, with views of the Qiantang River Bridge from the top.
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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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