Qiantan

West Lake

Landmark88.9 km

lake in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

Fuchunjiang Shuiku

Nature13.8 km

Liuhe Pagoda

Worship84.7 km

pagoda overlooking the Qiantang River in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

Lingyin Temple

Worship86.8 km

temple in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

Leifeng Pagoda

Worship88.9 km

pagoda overlooking West Lake in Hangzhou, China

Zhejiang Museum of Natural History

Museum70.1 km

museum in Hangzhou, China

China National Tea Museum

Museum87.2 km

museum

Huanglong Sports Center

Culture90.9 km

sports venue

Yue Fei Temple

Worship89.7 km

temple near West Lake in Hangzhou, China, dedicated to the Song general Yue Fei

Baochu Pagoda

Worship91.3 km

octagonal pagoda overlooking West Lake in Hangzhou, China

Hupao Spring

Park85.8 km

spring in Hangzhou, China, and its surrounding park

Phoenix Mosque

Worship91.3 km

mosque in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

Jie Xiang Lou

Restaurant★★ Michelin¥¥¥87.8 km

Serenity is the word that comes to mind to describe this restaurant deep in a bamboo forest. The kitchen delves into the unique flavours and terroir that set Zhejiang province apart, striking a balance between tradition and creativity. The seasonal menu changes monthly to showcase premium local produce. Mrs Song’s fish stew uses delicate, sweet yellow croakers. Finish your meal with a flourish of candied lotus root stuffed with sticky rice.

Ru Yuan

Restaurant★★ Michelin¥¥¥89.1 km

Ru Yuan stands amid lush vegetation. Though the menu seems to feature familiar dishes like Xihu fish in vinegar sauce or sautéed shrimps with Longjing tea leaves, each one has been extensively fine-tuned and tweaked. The chef’s personal character shines through in the meticulous details. The gold medal braised pork exudes winey aromas; the pork is sliced thinly and shaped into a pagoda for perfect texture and exquisite plating.

解香楼

chinese_restaurantBlack Pearl 2◆87.7 km

Chinese

Sense

Restaurant★ Michelin¥¥¥¥85.4 km

Full-length windows allow diners to bask in the lush greenery of Xiang Lake. The kitchen is under a white dome with jars of fermented food on a round island, like a place of worship. The set menu showcases modern French cuisine made with local Chinese ingredients, incorporating authentic elements of Hangzhou. Even the dinner rolls are steamed like Chinese buns before being baked.

L'éclat 19

Restaurant★ Michelin¥¥¥¥85.9 km

Getting to L’éclat 19, which nestles in a wooded valley on the southern shore of West Lake, is an experience in its own right. Open for dinner only, it offers two tasting menus that keep pace with the seasons, both signed by chef Olivier Elzer. Gallic classics are given refined Chinese twists – the bread is served with butter infused with Chinese Moutai liquor. The top-notch ingredients are sourced globally, while creative sauces deliver layered flavours.

Hangzhou House

Restaurant★ Michelin¥¥¥86.1 km

Close to Lingyin Temple and Amanfayun resort, this rustic-style restaurant has a serene vibe. On the menu, classic Jiangzhe dishes get a refined makeover with some creative and surprising combinations. The signature double-boiled deboned chicken with termite mushrooms is loaded with deep flavours. The signature rice cake in chopped crab sauce is another standout. House-brewed fruit wines, such as bayberry, plum and lychee, are also worth a try.

Guiyu (Xihu)

Restaurant★ Michelin¥¥¥86.2 km

The sleek, elegant room stands in an osmanthus forest, the sweet scent of which lingers in the air in autumn. Once you set foot inside, the earthy smell of black tea takes over – tea-smoked dishes such as crispy skin chicken exude intoxicating aromas. The menu is dominated by Zhejiang classics made with seasonal ingredients from across the country. Try the river fish cooked with dried bamboo shoot, too. The tea ceremony at each table is quite a spectacle.

Longjing Manor

Restaurant★ Michelin¥¥¥86.3 km

Tucked away in a quiet alley, this restaurant in a Chinese garden with stone bridges and ponds only offers eight private rooms. The chef crafts nostalgic, poetically named Jiangnan dishes and shines the spotlight on local Zhejiang favourites. As a starter, diners are served freshly made sweet or savoury soymilk, flanked by a lineup of sides. The signature double-boiled duck soup with cordyceps chanhua is tasty and nourishing.