What are the best places to visit in Hangzhou in the rain in 2025? Here are six!

Rainy day attractions are simply attractions that are best visited in the rain! Compared to regular attractions, rainy day attractions have a more romantic atmosphere and more advantages. With the rainy season approaching in Hangzhou, visiting a rainy day attraction is a great way to spend your time! So, where should you go in 2025? We recommend these six rainy day attractions in Hangzhou. Each has its own unique features, so check them out if you're interested! 1. Yunqi Bamboo Path, CNY 8, Bamboo Forest in the Rain Yunqi Bamboo Path is one of the New Ten Scenes of West Lake. It is famous for its cool and quiet atmosphere and dense bamboo forest. Highlights include the boardwalk, Yunqi Bamboo Path Stele Pavilion, suspension bridge, Huilong Pavilion, Xixin Pavilion, Douyun Pavilion, Huangzhu Pavilion, and Yudao. The surrounding area is shaded by green bamboo and the sound of babbling streams is refreshing and delightful! Things to do: Visit Yunqi Bamboo Path on a rainy day to experience the quiet forest atmosphere of the bamboo forest in the rain. Listen to the sound of the rain, insects, and birds, and feel at peace! Getting there: Take bus 103, 121, 324M, or 1314 to Yunqi Bamboo Path Station. We recommend driving or hiring a car. 2. Hupao Park, CNY 15, Temple in the Rain Hupao Park, also known as Hupao Dream Spring, is a spring-themed attraction featuring the legendary stories of Xingkong, Jigong, and Master Hongyi. The park is home to charming natural scenery and cultural attractions. You can enjoy famous mountains and springs, visit famous temples, and meet famous monks. When you get tired, you can visit the Hupao History Museum, Li Shutong Master Hongyi Memorial Hall, and Jigong Pagoda to learn about the cultural heritage! Things to do: The pavilions and towers of Hupao Park are stunning in the rain! Getting there: Take bus 4, 180, 194, 197, 318, or West Lake Metro Shuttle Line 4/139 to Hupao Station. We recommend driving or hiring a car. 3. Manaosi/Lian Heng Memorial Hall, Free, Garden in the Rain Manaosi/Lian Heng Memorial Hall is a hidden gem on Beishan Road by West Lake. The garden is home to pavilions, terraces, towers, and corridors. The garden is full of pavilions, terraces, towers, lawns, flower beds, and historical sites! The rooms are full of surprises, with historical and cultural relics from Taiwan Province, allowing visitors to experience Taiwan Province in Hangzhou! Things to do: Deep in the garden is Gu Gong You Xi (Manaosi Branch), where you can enjoy a coffee and watch the ancient buildings appear and disappear in the rain! Getting there: Take bus 7, 27, 277, WE1314, Wulin Square to Lingyin Express, West Lake Inner Ring, or West Lake Outer Ring to Geling Station. We recommend driving or hiring a car. 4. King Qian's Temple, CNY 15, Ancient Temple in the Rain King Qian's Temple is dedicated to the five kings of the Wuyue Kingdom during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period: Qian Liu, Qian Yuanwan, Qian Hongzuo, Qian Hongzong, and Qian Hongchu. Highlights include the Hall of Meritorious Officials, Hall of the Five Kings, Huai Shen Hall, Lan Yuan Hall, Qing Xi Hall, and Yue Li Hall! The second floor of Qing Xi Hall is home to the Qian Family Precepts, which have been passed down for thousands of years. You can also experience the vitality of the Qian family, which has lasted for thousands of years! Things to do: King Qian's Temple is a unique experience in the rain. The red walls and wintersweet create a strong atmosphere, and the ancient and historical charm will make you want to stay and enjoy the view! Getting there: Take bus 12, 31, 38, 42, 102, or West Lake Inner Ring or West Lake Outer Ring to King Qian's Temple Station. We recommend driving or hiring a car. 5. Huiyin Gaoli Temple, Free, Ancient Temple in the Rain Huiyin Gaoli Temple is the quietest temple in Hangzhou. It is no longer home to monks, fires, or offerings, and is located near the tombs of Yu Quyuan and Chen Kuilong, and the Temple of Yu Qian. In 1085, the prince of the Goryeo Kingdom, Monk Yitian, traveled across the sea to Huiyin Temple to study Buddhism. He donated scriptures and money, making the temple famous. After being rebuilt in modern times, it was renamed Huiyin Gaoli Temple! Things to do: Compared to the lively temples of Hangzhou, Huiyin Gaoli Temple is more beautiful in the rain. The raindrops hang like curtains from the eaves, the ancient temple is covered in a fairy-tale filter, and the copper bells on the eaves jingle in the rain, creating a healing atmosphere! Getting there: Take bus 197 or 510 to Yu Qian Temple Station. We recommend driving or hiring a car. 6. Yunsong Book House, Free, Martial Arts in the Rain Yunsong Book House is a martial arts park built by Mr. Liang Yung (Jin Yong) at a cost of tens of millions of yuan. The book house is made up of buildings such as Gengyun Pavilion, Yulan Pavilion, Songfeng Mingyue Tower, Shangxin Zhai, and Tingsong Pavilion. The entrance is decorated with a couplet that reads "Flying snow shoots white deer, laughing book god hero leans on green mandarin ducks", which is made up of the first words of his works. The couplet is interesting and fun. Things to do: Rainy days are perfect for martial arts. After the rain, Yunsong Book House is washed clean and clear, and the scenery is beautiful. It is a great place to escape the crowds and relax alone! Getting there: Take bus 7, 27, 87, 103, 197, 278, 505, or 510 to Hongchun Bridge Station. We recommend driving or hiring a car. If you have more time, you can spend two days visiting the rainy day attractions of Hangzhou! Day 1: Yunqi Bamboo Path - Yunsong Book House - King Qian's Temple Day 2: Manaosi/Lian Heng Memorial Hall - Huiyin Gaoli Temple - Hupao Park After these two days, you will be captivated by the rainy day attractions of Hangzhou! What do you think? Do you like these six rainy day attractions in Hangzhou? Let us know in the comments!