Hangzhou Travel Guide – The Ultimate 96-Hour Lakeside & Heritage Itinerary 
 
"Where West Lake’s Serenity Meets Ancient Tea & Silk Traditions"
Unlock Hangzhou’s magic with our 123-page e-guide—blending iconic spots (West Lake, Lingyin Temple), hidden tea villages, and local delicacies you won’t find on generic lists. Built for travelers who want to feel Hangzhou’s calm, not just check attractions.
1.🔥 WHAT’S INSIDE?
✅ West Lake: Beyond the Surface
6 Scenic Spots Compared (Broken Bridge, Three Pools Mirroring the Moon) + crowd-avoiding times (sunrise for Leifeng Pagoda!).
Pro Tip: Take a local wooden boat (not tourist ferries) for private lake views!
✅ Lingyin Temple: Skip the Rush
How to book tickets in advance (no long lines!) + hidden side halls with 1,000-year-old Buddha statues.
✅ 25+ Locals-Only Eats
From Xinfeng Snacks (near Hefang Street) to Xiaohezhi Street’s Guyu Hangfeng Home Feast—no tourist traps!
✅ Longjing Tea Village: Authentic Tasting
How to spot real Longjing tea (avoid fakes!) + family-run farms where you can pick tea leaves.
✅ Where to Stay?
West Lake West Bank—walking distance to lakeside paths. We picked 3 mid-range hotels with lake glimpses.
✅ Hidden Gems
Xiaohe Ancient Town: Quieter than Hefang Street, with old canals & craft shops.
China Grand Canal Museum: Free entry + exploring Hangzhou’s Grand Canal legacy.
Night Walk on Baochu Pagoda Path: Stunning West Lake night views (no crowds!).
2. 📱 SUPER-USEFUL FEATURES
✔ Bilingual addresses + 1-tap navigation (Amap links)
✔ Step-by-step walking maps for West Lake & Lingyin Temple
✔ Hour-by-hour itineraries ("11 AM: Longjing Vlillage Walk → Lunch at Tea Village → 4 PM: Liuhe Pagoda")
✔ 60+ spots (eats, attractions, hotels) vetted by locals
✔ Door-to-door transit plans (subway, walk, bike-share)
✔ Pre-checked ticket links for Lingyin Temple & boat rides
3. BONUS: Survival Guide for China Travel
☑ How to get VPN/eSIM (no Great Firewall issues)
☑ How to pay with Alipay/WeChat
☑ Navigating Hangzhou’s bike-share (no Mandarin needed)
☑ Offline maps that work for West Lake paths
4. 💡 WHY THIS GUIDE?
You could spend weeks researching Hangzhou… or get everything in one click for just $9.99 (less than 2 cups of local Longjing tea!).
5. 🎁 SPECIAL DEAL: Buy two, get two free! (4 guides for $19.98—a steal!)
Grab your guide now—your future self (and your love for calm, beautiful travel) will thank you!