Hangzhou is in Zhejiang Province, China. It is one of the most important tourist cities in China, famous for its natural beauty and historical and cultural heritages. Famed for its natural scenery, Hangzhou and its West Lake have been immortalized by countless poets and artists. Even Marco Polo claimed to have passed through, calling it "beyond dispute the finest and the noblest in the world". FlightsFlights gives you an affordable way to visit Hangzhou! So why not visit www.FlightsFlights.com.au and find out the best cheap flights and discount holiday deals to Hangzhou now. It is simple as A-B-C. Visit West Lake Hangzhou's most famous scenic sight. Wander the lake and the causeways; take a ferry to the islands, and you will probably cover most of the sites anyway. Pass through Lesser Yingzhou Isle or Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, the largest island on the lake. When there is a full moon, candles inside the pagodas are lit, and in the candle light it appears as though you see the moonlight.

Stroll through Mid-Lake Pavilion, the oldest island in Hangzhou. There is a Chinese inscription on the Qing Dynasty-era stone arch in which the Qing Emperor wrote "Chong Er", or "Endless Love". Inspect Lord Ruan's Mound is a mound they made from piling up dirt after dredging the lake 200 years ago. At night enjoy the entertainment activities in the garden on the island. Enjoy the drive on the causeways namely the Su Causeway, Yang Causeway and the Bai Causeway. Check out the King Qian's Memorial, five kings of the Wuyue Kingdom are buried here in this memorial. Observe the Wushan Square and Wushan Hill are major town centres in Hangzhou.

There are many Temples, Pagodas and Churches to explore. Six Harmonies Pagoda, Besides the pagoda itself, which is arguably the most prominent of all the temples and pagodas in Hangzhou, there is an adjacent park with hundreds of realistic replicas of the world's most famous pagodas, complete with mini-sized trees in front of the pagoda models. Lingyin Temple, meaning "heart of the soul's retreat", is an active Buddhist temple at the bottom of a hill. This is one of the three oldest and most famous temples in China. There are hundreds of Buddhist stone statues carved into the cliffs in the section next door. Leifeng Pagoda is housed in Pagoda Remains Memorial Museum at the bottom floor of the pagoda. Baochu Pagoda and the surrounding temples on this hill on the north side of the lake.

Jingci Temple has a huge 10-ton bell inside. They ring the bell 108 times here to ring in Chinese New Year. It is also rung every evening for much fewer times. Jingci Temple is the site of the legend of the miraculous well, which can be seen on the grounds of the temple. Look for the Jade Emperor Hill, offers a wonderful view of the city and lake below. Admire the Chongyi Church, one of the largest Protestant churches in China. The name, translated into English, means "Worship the one and only true God" and can accommodate up to 7000worshippers.

Feast the gardens, forests and nature in the city. Guo's Villa is the best existing garden in Hangzhou. The garden develops as you enter further into it with regular switches between tight, closed spaces and sudden, open ones. The garden of Guo Zhuang is a wonderful embodiment of the Chinese wisdom of Tao and the Way of Nature. Take a tour of the Hangzhou Botanical Gardens, and flower nursery as well nearby. There is also a peacock farm, some nice ponds, and basically a wide range of plants and ecosystems to walk through. Hangzhou Zoo, It has pandas and more and is located just south of the lake. Stop at the Xixi National Wetlands Park, a great way to see birds and other wildlife. The birds are especially beautiful and varied. Dreaming of the Tiger Spring is a spring as well as a scenic and historic destination. The area includes wooded pathways, streams, bamboo groves, tea houses, historic structures, as well as the spring itself and other sights. Hangzhou Zoo, It has pandas and more and is located just south of the lake.

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