You're finally fulfilling your dream of visiting China and looking for things to do in Hangzhou? Well, you're in luck! The capital of Zhejiang province is one of China's best cities for tourists, so it'll be easy to find plenty of fun stuff to do in Hangzhou.
The spectacular West Lake is undoubtedly one of the most important places to visit in Hangzhou. Temples, fountains, ponds and tombs dot the 15-kilometer park that seem taken from a traditional Chinese watercolor. But there are many more attractions in Hangzhou. The Liuhe Pagoda, a masterpiece of ancient Chinese architecture, crowns Mount Yuelun and offers beautiful views over the River Qiantang.
Other Hangzhou attractions include the city's many museums. Silk and green tea, two of the traditional economic sectors of the city are represented in the Tea Museum of China, one of the most important of the country and definitely among the top things to see in Hangzhou, and the Silk Museum. If you're still still wondering what to do in Hangzhou, why not visit the Botanical Garden with its more than 4,000 plant species or the Ling Yin Temple and its famous caves carved with stone Buddhas, or the Mausoleum of General Yue Fei? And finally, one of the most authentic local Hangzhou activities is taking a stroll through the busy Qinghefang street and its craft shops, tea houses, traditional Chinese pharmacies and improvised puppet theaters.