Two-day City Walk in Hangzhou This Winter

Hangzhou is a great place to take photos all year round. It's already mid-December, but you can still see some golden ginkgo leaves and romantic red maple leaves. I recommend visiting on a sunny day. You won't regret it! 🔥Suggested itinerary: Day 1: West Lake Pier → Viewing Fish at Flower Harbor → Leifeng Pagoda → Prince Bay Park → Broken Bridge → Hubin Pedestrian Street Day 2: Santianzhu (if you're short on time, you can just visit Faxi Temple) → Lingyin Temple → Hefang Street → Southern Song Imperial Street If you have more time, you can add another day to your itinerary and visit Gongchen Bridge, Xiaohe Straight Street, and Dadou Road Historical and Cultural District to enjoy the scenery along the Grand Canal. If you're a fan of Nanpai Sanshu, you can visit his bookstore on Qiaoxi Straight Street. If you have enough energy on the first day, you can visit Guo's Villa after Prince Bay Park. It's a beautiful garden. 🌸About the attractions: Leifeng Pagoda: Tickets are CNY 40. You can learn about the Legend of the White Snake and enjoy the beautiful scenery of West Lake. Lingyin Temple: Tickets are CNY 45 + 30. Lingyin Temple is located in the Feilai Peak Scenic Area. You need to pass the ticket check at Feilai Peak Scenic Area and walk a while to reach the ticket check at Lingyin Temple. Free incense is available at the entrance. Faxi Temple: Tickets are CNY 10. The lively fish in the pond and the beautiful yellow walls at the entrance are worth a visit. You can also try the vegetarian meal for CNY 5 at noon. Free incense is available at the entrance. Hefang Street: You can experience the Song Dynasty culture of Hangzhou and try various snacks on this historic street. You can see beautiful red maple leaves along West Lake at this time of year. You can take Metro Line 1 to Longxiangqiao Station. 🌟About the food: You can try authentic local Hangzhou cuisine. I highly recommend Dongpo Pork, Longjing Shrimp, and steamed or braised perch and yellow croaker. They're suitable for all ages. You can choose other dishes according to your taste, such as crispy pork intestines, shrimp and tofu in a stone pot, and osmanthus lotus root. You can also try some snacks, such as scallion pancakes and various pastries. I got hungry just listing these foods for you! If you want to try other foods, you can ask me. As a local foodie, I'll do my best to recommend some to you. About transportation: The subway and buses in Hangzhou are very convenient, but many attractions are near West Lake, which is often congested. I recommend setting off early. About accommodation: It's more convenient to stay near West Lake. You can visit the night market or enjoy the night view of West Lake. Finally, a friendly reminder: It's quite cold in Hangzhou recently, so you'll need a cotton coat or down jacket in the morning and evening!