Shanghai, China
Restaurant: 李百蟹外滩江景餐厅， 外滩家宴（豫园店），舒蔡记生煎菜馆，江苏路老牌炸串长发餐饮，鲁班路弘兴大包，静安寺沪西老弄堂，豫园鲜得来，大壶春生煎包，虹口年糕团
Food: 上海煎包， 白切鸡， 老外街黄河路for street food
shopping： 壹品仓
market：蒙西菜场-阿模灵白斩鸡
First Day
1. Arriving at 7:35 am by Plane. Express luggage home from the airport
2. Going to Di's apartment->Planetarium
3. Have a meal with friends.(Haidilao restaurant)
4. Go to the hotel to sleep
Second Day
1. Go to the Hospital in the morning. 李百蟹外滩江景餐厅 for lunch
Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street 南京路步行街→ Shanghai Postal Museum上海邮政博物馆 → Waibaidu Bridge 外白渡桥→ Zhapu Road Bridge乍浦路桥 → Peace Hotel 和平饭店→ The Bund外滩 → Lujiazui 陆家嘴→ Oriental Pearl 东方明珠Tower->外滩家宴（豫园店）for dinner
Or：
Jing'an Temple 静安寺→ Mahler Villa 马勒别墅→ Huaihai Middle Road淮海中路 → Sinan Mansions 思南公馆→ Shanghai Xintiandi上海新天地
Worth-Seeing Spots
🌃The Bund: Shanghai's iconic landmark! 52 "international buildings" are incredibly stylish, and the best time to visit is in the evening. Enjoy the river breeze and light show, and the night view of Lujiazui across the river is breathtaking! Chen Yi Square is a photogenic place, and every moment looks like a blockbuster! 📸
🎡The Oriental Pearl Tower: A Shanghai landmark! The fully transparent viewing gallery is thrilling, and the City History Exhibition Hall is a long-lasting attraction. The lights are especially bright at night!
🏯Yu Garden: A classical garden of old Shanghai! The pavilions and towers are exquisite, and the brick and wood carvings are incredibly detailed. I recommend renting an electronic guide to hear the stories behind them, and wearing Hanfu is perfect for photos!
🏛️Shanghai Museum: The bronzes, calligraphy, and paintings are truly stunning. The museum's treasure, the Da Ke Ding, is a must-see. Guided tours are available, so check the time in advance; a two-hour visit is plenty. 🚢Wukang Road: Recommended for arty types! The old houses beneath the sycamore trees create a unique atmosphere, and the "ship-shaped" Wukang Building is a must-see! Sit down at a sidewalk cafe and take some pictures that capture the charming atmosphere. ☕
🛍️Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street: "China's No. 1 Commercial Street"! Time-honored shops and big-name brands abound. Grab some shengjianbao (a traditional Chinese steamed bun) when you're tired. Head east from the Bund, past the old buildings, and soak in the vibrant atmosphere of Shanghai!
Hangzhou, China
Restaurant: 蟹叁寶（武林路）， 绿茶餐厅（龙井路店）
DAY 1：西湖十景【西湖码头公园 ➡️ 三潭印月 ➡️ 花港观鱼 ➡️ 太子湾公园 ➡️ 雷峰塔 ➡️ 苏堤春晓 ➡️ 曲院风荷 ➡️ 西冷桥 ➡️ 北山街 ➡️ 断桥】 ➡️ 武林夜市
🗓 DAY 1 — The Ten Views of West Lake
Route:
Metro Line 1 → Longxiangqiao Station Exit C → West Lake Pier Park 杭州西湖一公园码头（take boat)→ Three Pools Mirroring the Moon三潭印月 (take boat)→ Flower Harbor Viewing Fish花港观鱼 → Prince Bay Park太子湾公园 → Leifeng Pagoda雷峰塔 → Su Causeway Spring Dawn苏堤春晓 (take sightseeing bus) → Quyuan Garden Lotus 曲院风荷→ West Lake Bridge西冷桥 → Beishan Street 北山街 → Broken Bridge断桥→ Wulin Night Market武林夜市
Tickets:
1. Three Pools Mirroring the Moon三潭印月: ¥70 (includes boat + island entry)
2. Leifeng Pagoda雷峰塔: ¥40 (personal opinion: not necessary to climb; better view from afar)
3. Su Causeway Spring Dawn sightseeing bus苏堤春晓观光巴士: ¥10 (Recommendation rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟)
Also can take boat bus from Quyuan Garden Lotus 曲院风荷 gate 4, turn right, walk 200 meter to the boat bus station, to Maojiabu茅家埠 and Flower Harbor Viewing Fish花港观鱼, ¥7 for one stop
📍Wulin Night Market
From Broken Bridge, about a 15-minute walk.
One of the most bustling night markets in Hangzhou, with a wide variety of food stalls.
⏰ Open daily: 17:00–23:00
⭐ Recommendation: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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D2：灵隐寺Lingyin Temple【北高峰索道Beigaofeng Cableway ➡️ Lingyin Temple灵顺寺 ➡️ 韬光寺 Taoguang Temple➡️ 永福寺Yongfu Temple ➡️ 灵隐寺 Lingyin Temple】 ➡️ 法喜寺 Faxi Temple ➡️ 河坊街Hefang street ➡️ Nansong Imperial Street南宋御街
🗓 DAY 2 — Lingyin Temple (Must Visit)灵隐寺 Recommendation: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Feilai Peak (North Cableway Peak)飞来峰
Locate the ticket office of Beigaofeng Cableway. It takes about 40 minutes to climb directly to Lingshun Temple. It costs 30 yuan to take the cable car, which takes 5 minutes to reach the top. You can buy tickets on site. The cable car is open from 07:30 to 16:00. Try to go early, otherwise the queue will be very long..
Lingshun Temple 灵顺寺
The No. 1 Temple of the God of Wealth in the World, opening hours: 07:00-17:00, ticket price: 8 yuan/person, scan the code on site to purchase tickets, the temple implements "civilized incense burning", three sticks of incense are given at the door, do not bring incense, the order of worship is: archway → Mountain Gate Hall → Guan Gong → God of Wealth → God of Wealth → Main Hall → Platform viewing → return.
Taoguang Temple韬光寺
For studies, it's about a 15-minute 800-meter walk from Lingshi Temple. You can buy a 45-yuan ticket to Feilai Peak on site, which includes Taoguang Temple and Yongfu Temple. The opening hours are 06:30-17:30. The "Taoguang Tea House" in the temple serves the highest-altitude vegetarian noodles in Hangzhou (20-30 yuan/bowl), served with mountain spring tea. The mountain path is steep, so don't wear slippers.
Yongfu Temple永福寺
To pray for peace and good marriage, walk 500 meters from Taoguang Temple (about 10 minutes), the first blessed place in Qiantang. The Fuquan Tea House in the temple serves vegetarian noodles for 25 yuan per bowl, and mountain spring tea is refilled for free. There are more than 10 "stitched cats" in the temple with super good tempers, so you can bring your own cat food.
Lingyin Temple灵隐寺
It is a 500-meter walk from Yongfu Temple, about 10 minutes. To enter Lingyin Temple, you need to pay an additional 30 yuan for an incense voucher (scan the code on site). There is a vegetarian restaurant in Shifangyuan in the temple (35-50 yuan per person). We recommend vegetarian roast goose and Luohan noodles; "Yinshi" coffee + cultural and creative products at exit.
Faxi Temple法喜寺
Faxi Temple is 2 kilometers from Lingyin Temple. You can take a sightseeing bus for 10 yuan or take a taxi.
The first of the "Three Temples of Tianzhu," the birthplace of the White-robed Guanyin in China, it's known as "Guanyin's First Inspirational Dojo" and is popular among young people seeking marriage and fortune. (Tickets: 10 yuan (includes three incense sticks). Opening hours: 06:00-18:00. The temple's dining hall offers a 5 yuan per person vegetarian meal, which includes rice, soup, three dishes, and two side dishes, with refills available. Recommended:🌟🌟🌟🌟
Hefang Street 河坊街
About 1.3 km from Faxi Temple, taxi ¥25.
Accessible via Metro Line 1 (Ding’an Road Station) or Line 7 (Wu Shan Square Station).
Open: 10:00–22:00.
The blue brick horse head wall, bracketed window lattice, and Hanfu parade, and the lanterns light up in the evening, and you'll be back to Lin'an in no time. The block is open 24 hours a day, and shops are generally open from 10:00 to 22:00; Recommended index:🌟🌟🌟🌟
Nansong Imperial Street 南宋御街
600 meters (10-minute walk) from Hefang Street.
A must-visit with Song Dynasty vibes—stores include Phoenix Temple, De Sheng Hall Pharmacy, Zhang Xiaoquan Scissors, and others.
Perfect for photos and food. Recommendation: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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🚗 Hangzhou Transportation & Accommodation Guide
Getting There
✈ By Air:
Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport — direct access via Metro Line 7 or 19.
🚄 By Train:
• Hangzhou Station: 10 minutes to West Lake via Metro Line 1 or 5.
• Hangzhou East Station: Convenient for high-speed trains; interchange with Metro Lines 1, 4, 6, and 19.
• Hangzhou West Station: Connected to Metro Lines 3 and 19.
• Hangzhou South Station: Connected to Metro Line 5 (“Huoche Nan Zhan” Station).
City Transport
🚇 Metro: 12 lines covering most attractions, supports Alipay/WeChat QR.
🚌 Buses: Dense network, low fare, good for short trips.
🚢 Water buses: Lines 1/2/3/5/7/9 connect scenic river routes.
🚖 Taxis & ride-hailing: Convenient for areas not reached by public transport.
Accommodation Recommendations
🏨 West Lake Area:
Most popular area with many scenic spots, from luxury hotels to budget inns.
🛏 Near Lingyin Temple:
Perfect for a tranquil stay; many guesthouses with fresh air and beautiful surroundings.
🌆 City Center (Downtown Hangzhou):
Convenient for shopping, dining, and nightlife; many hotels available.