Hangzhou
About 50 min by train from Shanghai
West Lake's willows, pagodas and the tea fields of Longjing.
Why locals go
The classic romantic escape by bullet train.
Visiting Shanghai?
At 50 min by train, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Shanghai for your flight home.
What to book
- West Lake boat ride
- Longjing tea plantation visit
- Lingyin Temple
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Sunset boat on West Lake
- Tea-village guesthouse
With friends
- Bike around West Lake
- Hike the tea hills
When to go
March to May and September to November.