Where to eat
Choose noodles or Hangzhou dishes around Hubin or the old town. In Longjing village ask what a tea service includes before sitting down.
WAYFARER / CITY FIELD NOTES
Hangzhou · A reference itinerary
Lakeside paths & tea in the hills
Split West Lake into two manageable walks, then combine tea country with the old-city streets.
Day 01
The northern lake
- Stop 01Broken Bridge
- Stop 02Bai Causeway
- Stop 03Gushan Island
Follow the north shore from Broken Bridge along Bai Causeway to Gushan. Keep lunch near the lake and leave time to sit by the water instead of attempting a full circuit.
Day 02
A western lakeside walk
- Stop 01Quyuan Garden
- Stop 02Su Causeway
- Stop 03Huagang Park
Start at Quyuan, follow a suitable section of Su Causeway and finish towards Huagang. This groups the western lake together; use local transport if the walking becomes too long.
Day 03
Tea country, then old streets
- Stop 01Longjing village
- Stop 02Hefang Street
- Stop 03Southern Song Imperial Street
Go to Longjing for a village walk and a tea stop, agreeing the price before ordering. After lunch, transfer back to Hefang Street and neighbouring Imperial Street; the tea hills are a separate outing from the old town.
Plan the practical details.
Where to stay
Hubin and Longxiangqiao suit a first stay with metro access. Lakeside addresses can still mean long walks; check the entrance and luggage route.
Getting around
Use the metro for the city and arrange separate transport to tea villages. Hangzhou East and Hangzhou station are different; check the ticket carefully.
A few useful notes
- Lake paths can be crowded; shorten your loop and protect time for breaks.
- Check museum or garden openings separately; outdoor tea scenery changes with season.
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Official sources
Place and heritage references checked on 30 October 2026. The daily order, meal areas and hotel neighbourhoods are editorial suggestions. Confirm current admission, closures and transport directly before travel.
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