As such, West Lake is one of Hangzhou's first places to visit. It is a UNESCO-recognized site, and for information, tourists from all over the world go there to admire the sunset. But that's not all because this lake allows tourists to enjoy the beautiful autumn moon, its beautiful spring flowers and summer lotus. In ►
As such, West Lake is one of Hangzhou's first places to visit. It is a UNESCO-recognized site, and for information, tourists from all over the world go there to admire the sunset. But that's not all because this lake allows tourists to enjoy the beautiful autumn moon, its beautiful spring flowers and summer lotus. In addition, its landscape has greatly inspired artists and poets. Nowadays, tourists can go there for hiking, biking and boat rides or attend live singing and dancing performances. The next stop is at Lingyin Temple, which presents itself as one of the oldest Buddhist monasteries in China. The landscape surrounding it is breathtaking, with tree-covered hills, and inside, travelers will find a wide range of relics and Buddhist sculptures.
Further on, towards Hefang Street, it will be time for tourists to see traditional shops from China. They can buy various conventional handicrafts. Those who want to see other Buddhas in Hangzhou can make a detour to Feilai Feng Cave, a highly sacred place. They must climb the limestone mountain more than 160 meters high to admire the hundreds of handcrafted stone Buddha sculptures. They will also have the opportunity to observe the panoramic view of the nearby villages. There is also Leifeng Pagoda, a monumental 8-sided, 5-story tower that sits on the south shore of West Lake. For nature lovers, there is nothing better than Xixi National Wetland Park. They can observe the birds and take a short meditative break before continuing the visit. After, there is also the theme park Songcheng which allows tourists to attend live shows. The more adventurous can climb Mount Mogan, and the greediest can indulge at Shengli River Food Street. They will taste some local delicacies. Of course, travelers cannot leave Hangzhou without visiting its peaceful botanical gardens. ◄
