Hangzhou tourism strategy, a seven-day tour"The following is a travel guide for a seven-day tour in Hangzhou:
** I. Itinerary **
- ** Day 1: Strolling around West Lake **
- Morning: After arriving in Hangzhou, head to West Lake. You can start from the Broken Bridge in the Remnant Snow, where Xu Xian and the White Lady meet. Walk along the White Cavern, passing by the Pinghu Lake and the Autumn Moon on the way, and you can also enjoy the Fuchun Mountain Residence in the Zhejiang Province Museum (reservation in advance). After that, they would pass by the Wenyi Pavilion where the Four Treasury Books were stored.
- Lunch: Taste local specialties in restaurants near West Lake, such as West Lake Vinegar Fish, Longjing Shrimp, etc.
- Afternoon: Continue to walk along the Bai Di, pass the Louwailou Restaurant and Xiling Seal Society (one of the most awesome societies in China), and reach Xiling Bridge. After that, they went to the Yue King Temple to pay their respects to the national hero Yue Fei. Then, from the back door of the Yue Wang Temple, diagonally opposite, he could admire the lotus flowers in the Qu Yuan (a good place to admire the lotus flowers in summer, but there were different views in other seasons).
- In the evening, after eating at a nearby restaurant, you can go to the Baoshu Tower of Jewel Mountain to overlook the night view of West Lake.
- ** Day 2: West Lake West Line Tour **
- In the morning, ride a shared bicycle to the willows and enjoy the beautiful spring scenery (if it was spring).
- Lunch: Eat at a nearby restaurant.
- Afternoon, navigate to Changqiao Park, where Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai sent each other off. It was also a good place to shoot Leifeng Pagoda. Then, they went to the foot of Leifeng Pagoda. If they wanted to enter the pagoda, they could buy tickets to enter (or choose to only look up at the pagoda). Opposite Leifeng Pagoda was Jingci Temple (you could choose not to buy tickets to enter). After that, they went to the Su Dongpo Memorial Hall to take a photo with Su Dongpo's stone statue and learn about his life experience in Hangzhou. Then, he strolled along the Su Cavern, which was built by Su Dongpo when he cleared the silt of the West Lake. He could enjoy the scenery of the lake and the mountains. Finally, they arrived at Huagang Fish Watching Park.
- In the evening, enjoy dinner in the surroundings and enjoy the tranquility of West Lake at night.
- ** Day 3: Lingyin Temple and Fei Lai Peak **
- Morning: Head to Lingyin Temple, a famous Buddhist holy land in Hangzhou. The architectural style is solemn and quiet. You need to book tickets in advance. After entering the scenic area, one could see the exquisite stone statues on the Feilai Peak.
- Lunch: Eat vegetarian food at a vegetarian restaurant near Lingyin Temple.
- Afternoon: Continue to tour the scenic area of Lingyin Temple and experience the Buddhist cultural atmosphere.
- ** Day 4: Xixi Marsh Riding **
- Morning: Arrive at Xixi Marsh, which is known as the "Green Lung of the City". Renting a bicycle, riding along the green path of the wet land and admiring the natural beauty.
- Noon: Enjoy lunch in or around Xixi Marsh.
- Afternoon: Continue to explore the different areas of Xixi Marsh and enjoy the ecological landscape of the marsh, such as the lakes and reeds.
- In the evening, go to Xiaohezhi Street and experience the limestone road full of fireworks and the charm of old Hangzhou.
- ** Day 5: Song City Tour **
- Morning: Head to the Song City scenic area, which is a large-scale theme park with the theme of the Song Dynasty culture. Entering the scenic area is like traveling back to the Song Dynasty. You can experience the architecture and entertainment activities of the Song Dynasty style.
- Noon: Enjoy special delicacies in the scenic area of Song City.
- Afternoon: Watch the performance of Song City's Eternal Love and feel the charm of history and culture.
- In the evening, after having dinner near Song City, they returned to their accommodation to rest.
- ** Day 6: Exploration of Hangzhou's Historical District **
- Morning: Head to the Qinghefang historical and cultural district. The antique buildings and shops here make people feel like they have traveled back in time. You can also visit Hu Qingyu Hall, Fang Huichun Hall and other century-old shops.
- Noon: Taste the local snacks in Qinghefang District, such as Dingsheng Cake.
- Afternoon: Stroll through the Southern Song Imperial Street, feel the atmosphere of Lin 'an, the capital of the Southern Song Dynasty, and visit the Drum Tower, Wangxian Pavilion, Shiwukui Lane and other scenic spots.
- In the evening, choose to dine at a specialty restaurant nearby.
- ** Day 7: Free activities and shopping **
- Morning: You can choose to go to the Xiangshan Campus of the China Academy of Fine Arts and the Xiangshan Art Commune according to your personal interests. This place is full of artistic atmosphere. Or you can go shopping. You can go to the silk market to understand the silk culture of Hangzhou and buy silk products. However, you must pay attention to the quality and price.
- Noon: Enjoy lunch nearby.
- Afternoon: Pack your luggage and prepare to return home.
** 2. Transportation Guide **
- If you arrive at Xiaoshan International Airport by plane, it is 27 kilometers away from the city center. You can take the airport bus (at Gate 8 of the airport terminal), or take the subway line 7 to the city (operating hours are 06:16 - 22:50), or you can choose to take a taxi (about 80 - 100 yuan, 45 minutes to West Lake).
- Hangzhou had three train stations: Hangzhou Station, Hangzhou East Station, and Hangzhou South Station. It only took 10 minutes by taxi from Hangzhou Station to West Lake. It was the main railway station. Hangzhou East Station and Hangzhou South Station were mainly high-speed trains. They were also relatively close to the city. If you wanted to go to Xiaoshan, you could choose Hangzhou South Station. In Hangzhou, it was more convenient to travel by subway. Most of the scenic spots could be reached, and some of the scenic spots were close to each other.
** 3. Delicacy recommendations **
- ** Special dishes **: West Lake Vinegar Fish, Longjing Shrimp, Dongpo Pork, etc.
- ** Snacks **: Dingsheng Cake, Lotus Root Powder, etc.
- ** Vegetarian **: You can taste fresh and refreshing vegetarian food at the vegetarian restaurant near Lingyin Temple.
** 4. Points to note **
- Many scenic spots in Hangzhou needed to be booked in advance, such as Zhejiang Museum, Lingyin Temple, etc. It was necessary to arrange the itinerary in advance and make an appointment to avoid delaying the tour.
- There were many tourists around West Lake, especially during holidays. They had to plan their trips in advance and try to avoid the peak hours.
- When buying Hangzhou specialties such as tea, silk, and pearls, don't buy them casually in the scenic spots to avoid being cheated. Pay attention to the quality and price.
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The best strategy for a two-day tour in Shijiazhuang"The following are the best tips for a two-day tour in Shijiazhuang:
** First day **
- ** Morning **: Choose the "Ancient City and Ancient Buildings Tour" route. First, go to Zhengding Ancient City and visit the ancient buildings such as the ancient city wall and the four towers of Zhengding. Feel the rich historical heritage of the ancient city. The ancient city of Zhengding had a history of more than 1600 years. It was once known as the "Three Great Towns of the North" along with Baoding and Beijing. There were many ancient buildings that could be called the "Treasure House of Ancient Art". After that, they visited the Rong Mansion. This was a building complex built to imitate the late Ming and early Qing dynasties for the filming of 'Dream of the Red Chamber'. When the begonia flowers bloomed, it was as if they could see the scene in the story of' Dream of the Red Chamber'.
- ** Noon **: Taste Zhengding Eight Big Bowls, Zhengding Majia Chicken and other special delicacies in Zhengding.
- ** Afternoon **: Visit Longxing Temple. It was built in the sixth year of Emperor Kaihuang of the Sui Dynasty (586 AD). Zhao Kuangyin ordered the expansion of the temple in the Song Dynasty. It was magnificent and well-preserved. Liang Sicheng praised it as the "first famous temple outside the capital". Here, you can feel the tranquility and solemnity of the ancient temple.
- ** Night **: Go to Zhengding Small Goods Night Market to taste snacks and experience the local night market culture.
** The next day **
- ** Morning **: Start the "Historical Charm Tracking Tour" and visit Zhaozhou Bridge. The Zhaozhou Bridge, also known as the Anji Bridge, was built in the Sui Dynasty (595 - 605 AD). It was designed and built by Li Chun 1400 years ago. It was the world's earliest existing single-hole open-shoulder stone arch bridge with the largest single-hole span and the most complete preservation. It was known as the "First Bridge in the World."
- ** Noon **: Enjoy Zhao County delicacies such as Shita Shaobing and Gucheng Donkey Meat.
- ** Afternoon **: Visit the Bailin Zen Temple, which was called Guanyin Temple in ancient times. It was built during the Jian 'an period of Emperor Xian of Han Dynasty and has a history of more than 1700 years. It is the location of the ancestral court in Zhaozhou. The buildings in the temple are elegant and the ancient cypresses are towering.
In terms of transportation, you can take the bus No.177, No.164 and No.148 in downtown area of Shijiazhuang Province to Zhengding Ancient City, which can be reached in about an hour. To Zhao County, you can take the bus No.1101, which is a tourist line directly to Zhao County, at the East Square of Shijiazhuang Train Station.
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