Places worth the detour in Hangzhou
26 places worth going out of your way for lie within 30 km of Hangzhou, China, across 7 kinds of detour; churches, temples & shrines are the largest group (10). Best known: West Lake. 22 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 26, ranked 26
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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2.Liuhe Pagoda
Sacred sites · 10th century · Notable
Pagoda overlooking the Qiantang River in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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5.Baochu Pagoda
Sacred sites · 10th century · Hidden gem
Octagonal pagoda overlooking West Lake in Hangzhou, China
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6.Yue Fei Temple
Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem
Temple near West Lake in Hangzhou, China, dedicated to the Song general Yue Fei
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9.Jingci Temple
Sacred sites · Hidden gem
Chan Buddhist temple south of West Lake in Hangzhou, China
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10.Zhejiang Provincial Museum
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Museum in Hangzhou, China
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12.Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Sacred sites · 17th century · Hidden gem
Roman Catholic cathedral in Hangzhou, China
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17.Feilaifeng Grottoes
Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem
Caves and rock faces in Hangzhou, China, decorated with Buddhist art
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20.Liangzhu Museum
Museums & culture · Hidden gem
Museum dedicated to the Neolithic Liangzhu culture
