Hangzhou events & things to do in November 2026
Start with West Lake, Bai Causeway and Su Causeway, plus Xixi National Wetland Park. November in Hangzhou averages 18°C / 64°F highs, 9°C / 48°F nights, and about 9 rainy days.
Expect 18°C/64°F days and about 9 rainy ones in November. Start with these:
- West Lake★ 4.7 · 1.2k reviewsThe UNESCO-listed lake is Hangzhou core, with causeways, bridges, gardens, pagodas, boat islands, and classic views such as Three Pools Mirroring the…
- Bai Causeway and Su Causeway★ 4.6 · 477 reviewsThe two lake causeways structure the best walking and cycling routes, linking bridges, lotus ponds, willow trees, and seasonal blossom views.
By TripSapien · Updated November 3, 2026
Hangzhou in November 2026
Weather
TempTemperature
64°F / 48°F
17.7°C / 8.7°C
RainPrecipitation
9d
2.8in · 70mm
LightDaylight
10.4h
November is crisp and drier, with autumn color on causeways and hills.
About Hangzhou
City overview
Hangzhou is the Zhejiang capital where West Lake, Lingyin Temple, Longjing tea hills, Hefang Street, Xixi wetlands, and the Grand Canal terminus define the visitor map. The city pairs classical lake scenery with metro-connected business districts around Wulin, Qianjiang New City, Binjiang, and Hangzhou East Station.
Food & drink
Hangzhou food includes West Lake vinegar fish, Dongpo pork, Longjing shrimp, beggar chicken, pian er chuan noodles, lotus-root starch, river prawns, and green tea. Lou Wai Lou, Hefang Street, Wushan night snacks, Longjing village tea houses, and canal-side restaurants are the first route.
Top sights
Ranked for November suitability using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.
- 1Xixi National Wetland Park
- 2Liuhe Pagoda
- 3Grand Canal and Gongchen Bridge
- 4Hefang Street and Wushan Square
- 5Lingyin Temple
- 6Leifeng Pagoda
- 7Longjing Tea Fields and China National Tea Museum
- 8Liangzhu Museum and Archaeological Ruins
1Xixi National Wetland Park
4.4★ · 215outdoorOpen dailyThe wetland park west of the center has waterways, reeds, boat rides, villages, and a different ecology from West Lake.
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2Liuhe Pagoda
4.4★ · 258outdoorThe pagoda above the Qiantang River gives river views and a southern counterpoint to the lake temples.
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3Grand Canal and Gongchen Bridge
4.5★ · 36outdoorThe northern canal district links Hangzhou to the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, with museums, old warehouses, and water-bus routes.
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4Hefang Street and Wushan Square
The old commercial street near the south lake side has medicine shops, snacks, souvenirs, restored storefronts, and night crowds.
5Lingyin Temple
The major Buddhist temple west of the lake sits below forested hills and pairs with Feilai Feng grotto carvings on the same visit.
Wikipedia6Leifeng Pagoda
The rebuilt pagoda on the south side of West Lake gives elevated lake views and connects to the White Snake legend.
Wikipedia7Longjing Tea Fields and China National Tea Museum
The tea hills southwest of the lake explain Dragon Well tea production, tastings, terraces, and village roads around Longjing and Meijiawu.
8Liangzhu Museum and Archaeological Ruins
The Liangzhu sites northwest of the city explain a Neolithic jade culture that predates the West Lake story by millennia.
Neighborhoods
1West Lake and Hubin
The lakefront is scenic and hotel-heavy, with Hubin parks, boat docks, malls, night fountains, causeways, and easy walking loops.
2Wulin and Gongshu Grand Canal
Wulin is commercial and central, while Gongshu adds canal museums, Gongchen Bridge, warehouses, restaurants, and water-bus access.
3Hefang, Wushan, and Qinghefang
The old south-lake side is snack-heavy and historic, with Wushan Square, medicine shops, restored lanes, and dense evening crowds.
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- 4Lingyin, Longjing, and Meijiawu
The western hills are temple-and-tea focused, with Lingyin, Feilai Feng, Dragon Well villages, shaded roads, and slower guesthouse stays.
- 5Xixi and Wenxin
The wetland side is greener and spread out, with boat routes, reeds, newer hotels, offices, and quieter weekends outside holidays.
- 6Qianjiang New City and Binjiang
The riverfront districts feel modern, with towers, light shows, convention spaces, offices, metro lines, and views across the Qiantang River.
- 7Binjiang
- 8Gongshu District
A core urban area of Hangzhou. It contains the historic Xiangfu Bridge and Wulin Night Market.
- 9Jianggan District
- 10Keqiao District
- 11Linping District
- 12Shangcheng District
Shangcheng District in Hangzhou features the Hangzhou MixC shopping mall, Hubin 28 Restaurant, and Hangzhou Restaurant, alongside Chinese restaurants and shopping malls.
- 13Tianducheng
- 14Xiaoshan District
- 15Xihu
Xihu District is named after West Lake, which is within its jurisdiction. It contains Song Dynasty Town.
- 16Yuhang District
Yuhang District contains the Liangzhu Museum.
- 17富阳区
- 18Gongshu Grand Canal
- 19Hefang
- 20Hubin
- 21Lingyin
- 22Longjing
- 23Meijiawu
- 24Qianjiang New City
- 25Qinghefang
- 26Wenxin
- 27West Lake
- 28Wulin
- 29Wushan
- 30Xixi
Day trips
50km / 20-30min by high-speed rail from Hangzhou East
Shaoxing
The canal city adds Lu Xun sites, yellow wine, old bridges, and a compact historic center.
80km / 1.5h by bus or car from Hangzhou
Wuzhen
The water town has canals, stone bridges, old lanes, guesthouses, and evening lighting, with ticketed east and west scenic zones.
170km / 1h by high-speed rail to Qiandaohu plus local transfer
Qiandao Lake
The reservoir region offers island cruises, forested water views, and a very different day from West Lake.
Getting around
Hangzhou Metro connects the airport, East Station, West Lake edges, Wulin, Qianjiang New City, and outer districts, while buses, taxis, water buses, bikes, and QR-code tickets fill shorter gaps. West Lake is best walked, cycled, or crossed by boat rather than by car.
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Common questions about Hangzhou in November
- What to pack for Hangzhou in November
Pack for November's weather, not a generic Hangzhou checklist.
- Layerable daytime clothes for average highs around 18°C / 64°F.
- A light evening layer because nights average 9°C / 48°F.
- A small umbrella or packable shell for scattered rain across about 9 days.
- How many days do you need in Hangzhou
- 4 days covers the main Hangzhou highlights at a realistic pace. Add 3 extra days if you want the listed day trips.
- Is Hangzhou worth visiting in November
- Yes. November in Hangzhou averages 18°C / 64°F highs, 9°C / 48°F nights, and about 9 rainy days.
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