How to Spend 3 Days in Hangzhou - A Complete Itinerary for Hangzhou

Day 1 | Morning

Xixi National Wetland Park

Opening Hours: Open from 10/8-3/31,8:00am-5:30pm;Open from 4/1-10/7,7:30am-6:30pm

Ticket Price: 80 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 5-6 Hours

Location: No. 518, Tianmushan Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou

Xixi National Wetland Park is located in the western part of Hangzhou, less than 5km from West Lake. It is known as one of the three "Xi's" along with Xihu (West Lake) and Xiling (the Seal Engravers' Society). The park is the frst and only wetland park in China combining urban life, farming and culture. It is known as the “Kidney of Hangzhou” and provides a variety of water views. A complete tour of the Xixi National Wetland Park should involve a combination of land and river routes.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Quinissa: Good escape to nature in the middle of Hangzhou! There are boats inside, many big and small lakes as well as rivers. You can easliy spend the whole day walking around the area as it is so big. There are parts which cost some money to enter, but some parts are free. There are also many good restaurants inside.

Trip.com User: It is really beautiful there and there are many different routes to walk. There are also small fairies that take you to the different spots.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Hangzhou Songcheng Park.

Hangzhou Songcheng Park

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Fri,10:00am-9:10pm;Open on Sat-Sun,9:30am-9:10pm

Ticket Price: 320 RMB

Location: No. 148, Zhijiang Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou

Hangzhou Songcheng Park is a large theme park in Hangzhou featuring the cultural characteristics of the Song Dynasty. It is located at the southwest of the West Lake Scenic Area with Wuyun mountain to its north. They have antique markets, tea houses, grocery stores, ironsmith shops, and wine shops that illustrate day to day life in the Song Dynasty era. You can enjoy chinese cultural performances like puppet shows and chinese shadow play or get your heart pumping by watching some chinese boxing. You might also encounter fully armored soldiers patrolling the street or hunting down fugitives. All of these adds up to give you a wonderful sense of traveling back in time. The large-scale musical “Song City: Thousand Years of Love” is a must-see in Songcheng.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Hassan (哈桑) : The performance was really amazing... First time i saw such kind of performance in my life.. Recommended... At least once in life.. Should see this performance. The ticket for this show was 310.. The VR in dreamland was amazing.but the cost you need to pay for VR is extra 80 rmb... And that scary house.

Trip.com User: We had a really lovely day here. the entrance tickets include a main show which is incredible. we all really enjoyed it abd not speaking Chinese didn’t affect it either.

Day 1 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Hangzhou Songcheng Park, The Amber House Hangzhou nearby is the best place to stay.

The Amber House Hangzhou

The Amber House Hangzhou is a great choice for guests looking for accommodation in Hangzhou, having been recently opened in 2019.

Boasting a convenient location, the hotel is just 14km from Hangzhou Railway Station and 32km from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport. In addition, Xipulu Metro Station is just a short walk away. With Zhejiang Zhongyiyao Museum, Zhongguoguta Exhibition Hall and Liuhe Pagoda all within a short distance, there is no shortage of things to do in the area.

When guests have some time on their hands they can make use of the onsite facilities. This Hangzhou hotel features parking on site.

If you demand a high level of service, our guests have indicated that this hotel has excellent standards. This hotel is the usual choice for a large number of business travelers.

Day 2 | Morning

Hangzhou Changqiao Polar Ocean Park

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 350 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-4 Hours

Location: 777 Xianghu Road, Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou

Located on the bank of the Xianghu lake, Hangzhou Changqiao Polar Ocean World is a polar marine park showcasing Artic and Antartic Wildlife. You can see various cute marine animals such as sea lions and dolphins and enjoy exciting performances. At this park you can travel from the North Pole to the South Pole in a day while exploring the wonders of the natural world.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Suemari: We were fortunate enough to go here during off season period. The animals were kept in good areas and all look to be in good condition. Their enclosures were clean. If you go early enough you can see some feedings. Take the time to go check out the dolphin show. It was amazing to see. Ticket prices are reasonable and worth it.

Trip.com User: its a great place for family to visit nice time nice show

Day 2 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Hangzhou Safari Park.

Hangzhou Safari Park

Opening Hours: Open from 9:30am-4:30pm

Ticket Price: 220 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Days

Location: No. 1 Jiulong Avenue, Hangfu Road, Fuyang District, Hangzhou

While having fun and enjoying the countryside at Hangzhou Safari Park, you can also find out more about science and ecology. The park creates a harmonious atmosphere between people and animals, helping people to find the joy of returning to nature. The park features special landscapes, such as an African wilderness, Australian outback, and Asian wetlands, where more than 10,000 animals of more than 200 representative species from all over the world live and roam. Among these, you can see rare wildlife under first-tier protection and second-tier protection from China.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Devon Phipps: I have been here one time, and it was lovely. Thi park is so big. The bike rentals I thought were a little expensive and also feeding the animals but I would come here again

Godfrey Laughter: its a nice place that I’d recommend my fellows to visit

Day 2 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Yinhu Junyi Hotel（Wildlife Park） in advance, because all the tourists head to Hangzhou Safari Park love staying at it.

Yinhu Junyi Hotel（Wildlife Park）

Opened in 2020, the Yinhu Junyi Hotel (Wildlife Park) is a great accommodation choice in Hangzhou.

Fuyang Railway Station is located approximately 25km away while Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport is 49km away. Just a short walk from Yinhu Metro Station, traveling to most city destinations is a breeze. Seeing Hangzhou's sights from this hotel is easy with 富陽親子樂園, Hangzhou Safari Park and Gaowu Leisure Farm all close by.

At the end of a busy day, travelers can unwind and relax in the hotel or go out and enjoy the city. Guests of this Hangzhou hotel can make use of the parking facilities.

If cleanliness is important to you, this hotel makes an excellent choice, as our guests consider this to be one of the cleanest hotels in the city. This hotel is particularly popular with those traveling with families.

Day 3 | Morning

Leifeng Tower

Opening Hours: Open from 11/1-3/15,8:00am-5:30pm;Open from 3/16-4/30,8:00am-7:00pm;Open from 5/1-10/31,8:00am-8:00pm

Ticket Price: 40 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: No. 15, Nanshan Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou

Leifeng Pagoda is one of the ten scenic spots in West Lake, Hangzhou. It is located on the Xizhao Mountain on the south bank of Hangzhou West Lake. Whenever the sun sets, the pagoda casts a shadow on the lake creating a picturesque view. It is called the "Lei Feng Sunset Landscape." Many people's sentimental feelings towards Leifeng Pagoda originate from the legend of Bai Niangzi. Although the old pagoda toppled in 1924, a new pagoda was constructed on the original tower base, retaining the pavilion structure prior to the burning of the old tower. The new pagoda was constructed to replicate the style, design and size of the original pagoda during the Southern Song Dynasty. There are elevators and air conditioning inside.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Leifeng Tower is located on the South part of West Lake and can be seenfor almost anywhere in the lake area. There is a nice small pond at street level and an air conditioned vistors center where you can have a rest . There is a fee to get in . Once you are in, you can climb the steps or take an esculator to the base of Leifeng Tower. The base level has murals and an ancient dig . from there, you can take an elevator to the fourth floor where you can get very good views of the lake and city . best time to go is later in the afternoon. Very good spot for photos.

Trip.com User: I went there in Spring of 2017 and I must admit I was amazed by the tower, the interior of the tower and the view from the top of the tower! It was all so beautiful and definitely worth going up to the tower! I would love to go back! :)

Day 3 | Afternoon

Hangzhou Paradise Park nearby is the top choice before you leave Leifeng Tower and hit the road.

Hangzhou Paradise Park

Opening Hours: Open from 5/5-9/30,10:00am-5:00pm;Open from 10/1-10/5,9:30am-5:00pm;Open from 10/6-10/28,10:00am-5:00pm;Open from 10/29-10/31,10:00am-9:00pm;Open from 11/1-11/30,10:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 190 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1.0 Days

Location: 2555 Fengqing Avenue, Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou

Hangzhou Paradise Park is one of the major theme parks that belong to the Songcheng Group. It is located in Xiaoshan District, across from the Hangzhou Rotten Apple Park. Unlike the Rotten Apple Park, which offers indoor family rides, Hangzhou Park has many large-scale outdoor amusement facilities. Its roller coaster, big pendulum, among many other rides, are designed to shake you up. In addition to the regular amusement programs, there are also many themed activities in Hangzhou Amusement Park.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: It’s an experience you wouldn’t want to miss.The place is really nice and they have excellent service.They also have affordable yummy food .l had a great day full of fun activities .I will definitely do this again.

Trip.com User: loved this place ..its so mesmerizing

* All reviews in the blog are machine-translated.