Few cities in China can boast the same concentration of magnificent historic sites and ancient temples as Hangzhou (Hangchow). This extensive collection is concentrated around the magnificent West Lake, a six-kilometer-square body of water at the southernmost end of China’s renowned Grand Canal, surrounded by various hills, pagodas, and temples. West Lake is located in the center of the old city.
It’s a lovely location to stroll around as you pass from one body of water to another, just to come upon another collection of stunning older structures. It is separated into five distinct portions by 11th-century artificial causeways. It’s charming in the spring when the many peach trees bloom.
One of the best old bridges on the lake is the Broken Bridge (Duanqiao), which connects the Baidi Causeway with the coast. Another enjoyable activity is to explore Little Paradise Island, which has four mini-lakes connected by the zigzagging Bridge of the Nine Arches.
Longjing Village is known for its distinctive Longjing Tea and is surrounded by vast regions of tea plantations. Like a swaying green ocean, you could see the terraced fields gradually covered with tea trees. Visitors can try picking tea leaves, making their own, and tasting freshly produced Longjing Tea in addition to taking in the stunning surroundings. You could visit Longjing Village after viewing West Lake because it is located near West Lake to the south.