Summer Travel 2

Hangzhou

For a quick, inexpensive trip to an interesting city, consider Hangzhou.

travel time: 3 hours by high-speed train D3108 out of Wenzhou.

Places to go in the city:

West Lake (park, free)
Mausoleum of General Yue Fei (park and temple complex, 25 RMB)
6 harmonies Pagoda (pagoda and park complex, 30 RMB)
National Silk Museum (museum, free)
Ling Yin Temple (temple and park complex, 30-35 RMB)
Qing He Fang Street (shopping)

Places to go nearby:

National Tea Museum (museum, free)--located just west of West Lake in the incorporated village of Longjing.

Other things to do:

Try the local cuisine. Hangzhou culture has been influenced by many different groups over the centuries. The local specialties are braised pork and "beggars chicken," both of which are quite good if done properly. There is also a vibrant night life in this city and sunset marks the beginning of business hours for many pubs and bars as well as tea houses. Each one is unique and those around West Lake are rather nice to visit on hot summer days.