Don't miss out the light shows! It's hosted right next to the InterContinental hotel at City Balcony (城市阳台 Cheng Shi Yang Tai) every Friday and Saturday evening at 7:30 PM & 8:30 PM, and the rest of days on 8:30 PM, highly recommended!

700,000 LED lights are installed on the façades of 30 high-rise buildings along the core area of Qianjiang New Town, using modern visual effects such as sound, light and electricity.

There's no better way to experience Hangzhou's essence than by taking a leisurely walk around the breathtaking West Lake.

Route

China Academy of Art (中国美术学院) - Renowned for its innovative architecture and exhibitions. Wechat reservation is required before you visit its museum.

Xihu Tiandi (西湖天地) - blends modern dining and shopping with traditional aesthetics, making it a great spot to relax with a cup of Hangzhou’s famous Longjing tea.

Orioles Singing in the Willows (柳浪闻莺) -

Nanshan Road (南山路) & Changqiao Park (长桥公园) - You can find many stylish cafe, and art galleries.

Taiziwan Park (太子湾公园) - Highly recommend it in March when cherry blossoms and tulips create a fairy-tale atmosphere.

Sudi (苏堤) - It was built by the famous poet and governor in Song dynasty, Su Dongpo, Lydia's favorite poet.

Xiling Seal Art Society (西泠印社) - You could spend ~20 min walk around Gushan (孤山) and check out the Seal Art. Opens at 8:30 am - 16:30 pm

Beishan Street (北山街) -

Duanqiao Canxue (断桥残雪) -

West Lake Scenic Area Music Fountain (音乐喷泉)

At 7:30 PM, feel free check out the West Lake Music Fountain show

It's an ancient site that's ~1hr drive from InterContinental Hangzhou that dates back ~5,000 years, often referred to as the birthplace of Chinese civilization, showcasing an advanced society with incredible urban planning and intricate jade artifacts. Plus, it’s a UNESCO World Heritage site.

You can spend a full day there to check out the Liangzhu museum (良渚博物馆), Liangzhu Ancient City Relic Site (良渚古城遗迹）, and Liangzhu Meilizhou Park (良渚美丽洲公园）

It was the Southern Song Imperial Palace City, newly opened place in 2022, where you can get a taste of the royal life of ancient China. It has exhibitions at the museum to showcase the everyday life of the emperors and the ordinary people at that time.

Right next to Deshou Palace was Southern Song Royal Street (Nan Song Yu Jie 南宋御街). It was the location of the Royal Street during the Southern Song dynasty. You can taste a variety of Hangzhou specialty snacks, such as Fried Dough Sticks Wrapped in Thin Pancake (葱包烩), Victory cake (定胜糕) , etc., and you can also buy silk, tea, Wang Xingji fans and other Hangzhou-style souvenirs.