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1. Bazi Bridge
In a city of bridges, the Bazi Bridge is the finest and best known. Its long, sloping sides rise to a flat crest that looks like the character for eight, an auspicious number. The bridge is more than 800 years old, built in the Southern Song Dynasty, and is draped with a thick beard of ivy and vines. It sits in a quiet area of old stone houses with canal-side terraces where people wash clothes and chat with neighbors.
Bazi Qiao Zhi Jie, Shaoxing, Zhejiang Sheng, 312035, China -
2. China Tea Museum
Surrounded by tranquil tea plant fields, this engaging museum explores all facets of China's tea culture. Galleries contain fascinating information about the varieties and quality of leaves, brewing techniques, and gathering methods, all with good English explanations. A shop offers a wide range of teas, without the bargaining you'll encounter at Dragon Well Tea Park.
88 Longjing Lu, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Sheng, 310003, China0571-8796–4221Sight Details
Rate Includes: Free, Tues.–Sun., 8:30–4:30 -
3. Evening Sunlight at Thunder Peak Pagoda
On the southeastern shore of West Lake is the Evening Sunlight at Thunder Peak Pagoda. Local legend says that the original Thunder Peak Pagoda was constructed to imprison a snake-turned-human who lost her mortal love on West Lake. The pagoda collapsed in 1924, perhaps finally freeing the White Snake. A new tower, completed in 2002, sits beside the remains of its predecessor. There's a sculpture on each level, including one that depicts the tragic story of the White Snake. The foundation dates from AD 976 and is an active archaeological site, where scientists uncovered a miniature silver pagoda containing what is said to be a lock of the Buddha's hair; it's on display in a separate hall. The view of the lake is breathtaking, particularly at sunset.
15 Nanshan Lu, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Sheng, 310000, China0571-8798–2111Sight Details
Rate Includes: Y40, Daily 8 am–8:30 pm -
4. Lingyin Temple
One of the major Zen Buddhist shrines in China, Lingyin Temple (Temple of the Soul's Retreat) was founded in AD 328 by Hui Li, a Buddhist monk from India. He looked at the surrounding mountains and exclaimed, "This is the place where the souls of immortals retreat," hence the name. This site is especially notable for religious carvings on the nearby Peak Flown From Afar (Feilai Feng). From the 10th to the 14th century, monks and artists carved more than 300 statues in and around these grottos. Uprisings, revolutions, and wars have changed the face of the shrine. The main temple was restored in 1974 following the end of the Cultural Revolution. About 5 km (3 miles) west of West Lake, the temple and carvings are among the most popular spots in Hangzhou and as such are positively teeming come weekends. To avoid crowds, visit on weekdays.
End of Lingyin Lu, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Sheng, 310012, China0571-8796–8665Sight Details
Rate Includes: Carvings Y45, temple Y30, Park daily 5:30–5:30, temple daily 7–5:30 -
5. Tianyi Pavilion
Down a peaceful alley off Changchun Lu, the Tianyi Pavilion is the oldest private library in China. Built in 1596 and founded by politician Fan Qin, this spiritual place features gold-plated, wood-paneled buildings, bamboo groves, pools, and a rockery. The scholarly setting, worth a visit for the architecture alone, preserves an atmosphere of seclusion and contemplation.
10 Tianyi Lu, Ningbo, Zhejiang Sheng, 315192, China0574-8729–3856Sight Details
Rate Includes: Y30, Daily 8–5 -
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