Top 50 Best Things to Do in West Lake
Top 50 Best Things to Do in West Lake
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Top 50 Best Things to Do in West Lake

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Hangzhou
West Lake, Lingyin Temple Scenic Area
West Lake Lakeside Area
Huanglong Sports Centre
Song City/Zhuantang Town/Zhijiang Tourist Area
Wulin Square/Hangzhou Center
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Shanghai
Shanghai Disney Resort
Lujiazui Area
Dishui Lake and Lin-gang Area
Pudong New International Expo Center/World Expo Area
Sheshan, Songjiang University Town
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Suzhou
Guanqian Street/Pingjiang Street
New Urban District/ Hanshan Temple
Shi Road/Shantang business district
West of Suzhou Industrial Park/Suchow Center
Nanjing
Zijin Mountain Scenic Area/Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum Area
Confucius Temple/Qinhuai River Scenic Area
Niushou Mountain/Ginkgo Lake Park
Nanjing Railway Station/Hongshan Forest Zoo
Xinjiekou Area/Presidential Palace
Yangzhou
Slender West Lake Tourist District
Dongguan Street/Pishi Street
Huangshan City
The Peak Of Mount Huangshan
Mount Huangshan
In Hongcun scenic area
Shangrao
Wang Xian Gu
Wuyuan Huangling/Tianjie
Qingyuan Village Resort
Wunvzhou Resort
Huzhou
Inside Nanxun Scenic Area
Taihu National Tourism Resort/Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise
Xianlongxia Drifting
Moganshan International Tourist Resort
Ningbo
Tianyi Square/Town God's Temple/Drum-Tower
Zhoushan
Putuo Mountain
Nansha/Daqing Mountain
Changzhou
Universal Dinosaur Park/Changzhou Olympic Sports Center
Chunqiu Yancheng Park and Wildlife Scenic Area
Nantong
Forest Safari Park/The Mixc
Jiaxing
West Gate/Wu Village
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Things to do in West Lake (2026)

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West Lake

West Lake

2026 Global 100 - Best Things to Do
West Lake's Xiaoyingzhou by night, Song dynasty lotus lights bloom
Hangzhou
10m from downtown
Free entry
Lingyin Temple

Lingyin Temple

No. 3 of Best Things to Do in Zhejiang
Lingyin Temple has a new vibe
Hangzhou
2.8km from downtown
Free entry
Lingyin Feilai Peak Scenic Area

Lingyin Feilai Peak Scenic Area

No. 1 of Best Things to Do in West Lake
Upgraded cooling facilities for summer at Lingyin and Feilai Peak
Hangzhou
2.7km from downtown
Free entry
Three Pools Mirroring the Moon

Three Pools Mirroring the Moon

No. 9 of Best Things to Do in West Lake
Song-era poetry night tour at Three Pools Mirroring the Moon
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Hangzhou
2.8km from downtown
From 990
Impression West Lake "Enduring Memories of Hangzhou"
Opens at 19:40

Impression West Lake "Enduring Memories of Hangzhou"

2026 Asia 100 - Night Attractions
Enjoy a West Lake performance at night
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Hangzhou
3.5km from downtown
31% off
5375
From 3663
Leifeng Tower
Closes at 20:00

Leifeng Tower

No. 4 of Best Things to Do in West Lake
Admire the exhibition of exquisite artifacts at the Ashoka Pagoda
Hangzhou
2.8km from downtown
From 849
Longjing Village

Longjing Village

No. 8 of Best Things to Do in West Lake
Enjoy the fun of spring tea picking
Hangzhou
1.6km from downtown
Free entry
Southern Song Imperial Street

Southern Song Imperial Street

No. 9 of Night Attractions in Hangzhou
Admire Wang Shu's flowing water landscape on Imperial Street at night
Hangzhou
5.2km from downtown
Free entry
Qing He Fang

Qing He Fang

No. 7 of Night Attractions in Hangzhou
Justice theme week kicks off at Qing He Fang
Hangzhou
5km from downtown
Free entry
Wulin Night Market

Wulin Night Market

No. 8 of Night Attractions in Hangzhou
Street of specialty snacks | Lively at night
Hangzhou
5.8km from downtown
Free entry
Yue Fei Temple

Yue Fei Temple

No. 5 of Best Things to Do in West Lake
Experience the culture of loyalty and honor at the Martyrs' Shrine
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Hangzhou
3.6km from downtown
From 354
Hangzhou Zoo

Hangzhou Zoo

No. 9 of Family-friendly Attractions in Hangzhou
Encounter adorable pandas at the Panda Pavilion.
Hangzhou
1.6km from downtown
Nine Creeks in the Misty Forest

Nine Creeks in the Misty Forest

Natural scenery
Mountain climbing
Night view
Hangzhou
2.4km from downtown
Free entry
Breeze-Ruffled Lotus at Quyuan Garden

Breeze-Ruffled Lotus at Quyuan Garden

No. 15 of Best Things to Do in West Lake
Visit the Kangxi Stele landmark at Yuehu Scenic Area
Hangzhou
3.1km from downtown
Free entry
Bamboo-Lined Path at Yunqi

Bamboo-Lined Path at Yunqi

No. 14 of Best Things to Do in West Lake
Stroll through a bamboo grove and savor a cup of tea at the path's end
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Hangzhou
4.4km from downtown
From 113
Lingering Snow on Broken Bridge

Lingering Snow on Broken Bridge

Night view
Hangzhou
4.9km from downtown
Free entry
West Lake Foreign Affairs Cruise

West Lake Foreign Affairs Cruise

No. 7 of Best Things to Do in West Lake
Admire classical scenery from a bronze dragon and phoenix boat
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Hangzhou
5.1km from downtown
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Hangzhou Botanical Garden

Hangzhou Botanical Garden

No. 13 of Best Things to Do in West Lake
Summer Lycoris in full bloom at Hangzhou Botanical Garden
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Hangzhou
3.4km from downtown
From 141

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