Why visit Hangzhou?
Hangzhou blends serene scenery with a modern urban spirit, centred around the legendary West Lake and its willow-lined shores. You can expect a calm, elegant atmosphere, with misty hills, traditional teahouses, and leafy boulevards never far from contemporary city life.
What to expect
The city stretches from the lakeside promenades and historic causeways of West Lake to dynamic districts filled with glass towers and tech campuses. Tree-lined streets, canals, and parks soften the skyline, while compact historic quarters and waterfront paths make it easy to explore different sides of Hangzhou in a single stay.
Plan your trip
Hangzhou works well as both a stand-alone city break and a starting point for exploring the wider Zhejiang region. High-speed rail and road links connect you to nearby cities and countryside, so you can combine lake views and tea fields with onward adventures further into eastern China.