Hangzhou Botanical Garden, Hangzhou (must see)
Hangzhou Botanical Garden, built in 1965 at the foot of Jade Spring Hill, is a recreational area for kids and adults, as well as a research base dedicated to the cultivation of plants, and protecting and studying the environment. It houses beautiful decorative arrangements, and has stunning architecture, with pavilions and kiosks adorned in exotic plants. It also contains the Garden of Economy Plant, Plant Resource Museum, Medicinal Plants and other sections. Kids will love playing and exploring in the Bamboo Garden.
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Hangzhou Botanical Garden on Map
Sight Name: Hangzhou Botanical Garden
Sight Location: Hangzhou, China (See walking tours in Hangzhou)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Sight Location: Hangzhou, China (See walking tours in Hangzhou)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Hangzhou, China
Create Your Own Walk in Hangzhou
Creating your own self-guided walk in Hangzhou is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
West Lake Tour
The city of Hangzhou, sitting on the southern end of the Grand Canal waterway in China, opposite Beijing on the northern end, is an agglomeration of cultural and historic sights. Western Hangzhou is a home to the West Lake which has inspired poets and artists since the 9th century. It also hosts a number of other attractions, such as Yue Fei Temple, Hangzhou Botanical Garden, Zhejiang gallery,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.2 Km or 2.6 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.2 Km or 2.6 Miles
Religious Buildings Tour
Buddhism remains one of China’s main religions. Hangzhou is home to numerous temples. Each of them has a powerful, centuries-long tradition and are still attended by many. The following tour gives visitors the unique opportunity to see some magnificent temples and pagodas.
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 6.8 Km or 4.2 Miles
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 6.8 Km or 4.2 Miles