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West Lake
West Lake is undoubtedly the epitome of Hangzhou's beauty. The famous "Ten scenes of West Lake" surround its shores, where nature and culture complement each other, forming the core area of Hangzhou tourism. You don't need to visit every attraction - instead, spend half a day or a full day strolling along the lake. However you choose to enjoy it, the experience will surely lift your spirits. West Lake is the core attraction of Hangzhou, surrounded by clouds and mountains on three sides and the city on one side. The Su Causeway and Bai Causeway stretch across the lake, dividing it into several water areas. The lakeside scenery is highlighted by the "Ten Scenes of West Lake" from the Southern Song Dynasty, along with the later "New Ten Scenes" and "Three Additional Scenes," featuring over a hundred attractions along the shore and mountains. Pavilions, temples, pagodas, gardens, causeways, and islands complement the distant mountains and nearby waters, while legends like the Broken Bridge where Lady White Snake met Xu Xian add a layer of storytelling to the landscape. West Lake extends east from Songmuchang in Hangzhou and the north of Baolu Road turning to Shaoniangong Square, passing Baisha Road, Huancheng West Road, Hubin Road, and Nanshan Road to the south of Wansong Ridge, covering all attractions including Wu Mountain, Ziyang Mountain, and Yunju Mountain. To the south, it stretches from Gulou along the eastern foothills of Wu Mountain, Ziyang Mountain, and Yunju Mountain, passing Fengshanmen and Fenghuangshan Road, then following the West Lake water diversion channel to the north bank of the Qiantang River, turning to the Coral Sand Reservoir and ending north of Liufangling. To the west, it runs from Liufangling, Zhugan Mountain, Jiuqu Ridge, and Mingren Ridge to Meiren Peak, Beigaofeng, Lingfeng Mountain, and east of the ridge line of Laohe Mountain. To the north, it follows the foothills of Laohe Mountain (west wall of Zhejiang University), turns 30 m north of Qingzhiwu Road, connects to Yugu Road, Zhejiang University Road, and Shuguang Road, ending south of Songmuchang. West Lake has over 100 attractions, renowned for its "Ten scenes of West Lake", "New ten scenes of West Lake" and "Three reviews · Ten scenes of West Lake". West Lake overview You can explore West Lake on foot, by cruise, on electric bikes, via self-drive, or by riding. Among these, electric bikes are the most convenient and effortless option, with hop-on-hop-off sightseeing vehicles circling the entire lake. Riding along the lakeshore is romantic and leisurely, with many public bike rental spots available. For a boat tour, there are nearly 10 docks around the lake offering various vessels and routes. We highly recommend taking a cruise to Three Pools Mirroring the Moon at the lake center while enjoying the scenic views. Alternatively, you can hail a hand-rowed boat for a more flexible experience with a boatman guiding your tour. North line scenery The north shore of West Lake gathers quite a few attractions, usually starting from the remnant snow on broken bridge at the northeast corner and heading west all the way to Yuewang Temple. You can walk along Bai Causeway to Solitary Hill, visiting cultural attractions like Xiling Seal Engravers' Society, Zhejiang Provincial Museum, Chinese Seal Art Museum, and Zhongshan Park's Crane Pavilion. Enjoy authentic West Lake vinegar fish at Louwailou Restaurant, then cross Xiling Bridge to leave the island - Yuewang Temple and Breeze-ruffled lotus at Quyuan Garden are just a short distance away. If it's a summer day with strong sunlight, it is recommended to stroll along Beishan road, hiding under the dense shade of trees to admire the curve of Broken bridge and the swaying weeping willows on Bai causeway opposite. There are many entrances along the way leading to Precious stone hill, where you can hike for views, and descend to reach Yuewang temple. Yuewang square has many small shops for snacks, and the Impression West Lake show here in the evening is also worth watching. If you have ample time and energy, you can also head to Su causeway from here for a walk to enjoy the panoramic view of West Lake. Southeast coast (Lakeside-Nanshan Road) Another area with a concentration of attractions is the Hubin Road-Nanshan Road along the southeastern coast. Hubin Road is located at the junction between Hangzhou's urban area and the attraction, offering views of West Lake, a dock for West Lake cruises, and the iconic music fountain. The advantage of Hubin Road is its quick access from the attraction to the downtown business district, making it suitable for travelers with a tight itinerary to make a short stop. Head south from Hubin road and walk along Nanshan road, where you can visit attractions like Orioles singing in the willows, Long bridge, Leifeng pagoda, Evening bell at Nanping hill, and Viewing fish at flower harbor. The distance between adjacent attractions is not far, so you can walk or take a sightseeing bus or public transport, which are also convenient. You can arrange a day to visit a few of them according to your preference. Among them, Leifeng pagoda and Evening bell at Nanping hill can be visited in the evening. Listening to the bell at Jingci temple and overlooking the night view of West lake from Leifeng pagoda are both great experiences.China · Hangzhou
Anqing Museum
Anqing New Museum features a vast and grand building area. The exhibition halls are mainly divided into several sections: Anqing Ancient Civilization Display, Anqing Modern Civilization Display, Anqing City Memory Exhibition Area, and Huangmei Opera Art Display Area. With a rich collection of exhibits, it is an excellent place to understand the development and cultural charm of this city.Anqing · 20.4km from Zongyang
The Qishan Pingtian Lake Scenic Area
Qishan Pingtian Lake Scenic Area is located 2 kilometers east of Chizhou City, mainly composed of Pingtian Lake and Qishan Mountain on the south bank. The greenery around the lake is very good, and the scenery of the lake and mountains along the way makes people feel comfortable. In the evening, you can go to the lake for a walk along the wooden plank road, blow the wind, and watch the night view. It is also a paradise for anglers. Not only Chizhou, but also tourists from the surrounding areas will come to the lake to fish. There is Pingtian Lake Lotus Terrace on the west bank of the lake, which is a lotus-shaped viewing platform extending into the lake. Because it is close to the urban area, it is a good place to see the lake view, and the viewing platform will be lit at night. The strange mountain on the south bank of the lake is not high, and it can be climbed to the top very quickly. The famous mountains are the statue of Yue Fei and the Cuiwei Pavilion. In the Tang Dynasty, Du Mu once wrote "Nine Days Climbing Qishan", and Yue Fei wrote "Chizhou Cuiwei Pavilion" here. . The numerous cliff-like stone carvings on the mountain are also not to be missed. The "Qi Mountain" inscribed by Bao Zheng in the Northern Song Dynasty is very magnificent. There is Chizhou Zoo at the western foot of Qishan Mountain, which is suitable for tourists with children. There is Bishan on the east bank of Pingtian Lake, which is also a small hill. The cruise ship moored by the lake is said to have been a hotel, but it is now closed and has become an alternative attraction on Pingtian Lake. On the northern shore of the lake, there are scenic spots such as the tortoise worshiping the mountain, the Taibai poetry rhyme, and the windmill sculpture.Chizhou · 30.5km from Zongyang
Lingyin Feilai Peak Scenic Area
Lingyin Feilai Peak Scenic Area is located west of West Lake Scenic Area, including Lingyin Temple andFeilai peakTwo main views.Feilai peakNot large or tall, yet it gathers hundreds of statues of bodhisattvas and eminent monks from different dynasties, creating a beauty of fusion. The Lingyin Temple in the mountains is a famous ancient temple in Hangzhou, bustling with incense offerings. Lingyin Feilai Peak Scenic Area itself is not very large, and you can explore it on foot. After entering the main gate, turn left, and you'll see it in no time.Feilai peak, following the forest trail for less than 5 minutes, you'll see the entrance to Qinglin Cave. It's said that the stone slab in front of the cave was once the sleeping bed of Ji Gong, and lying on it is believed to free one from worldly troubles, attracting many travelers to take a rest here. Heading north, the Yuru Cave houses exquisite statues of the Eighteen Arhats from the Northern Song Dynasty, with additional finely crafted statues of the Six Patriarchs of Zen Buddhism on both sides of the cave's eastern entrance. The Longhong cave ahead is commonly known asGuanyin caveInside, there is a rock crevice known as "a thread of sky." Not everyone can see the light passing through the crevice, so you often see people craning their necks to look up. The cliff outside the cave is covered with stone carvings of Buddha statues. At the lower part, you can see the Song Dynasty carving of "the white horse carrying scriptures." The Ligong Pagoda at the entrance of Longhong Cave is the only remaining Ming Dynasty pagoda in Hangzhou. Following the Cold Spring Stream from here, you can also see the big-bellied Maitreya. Opposite the stone carvings stands the famous Lingyin Temple, which is open to the public free of charge but requires real-name reservation in advance, and is still well worth a visit. The statue of Skanda in the heavenly king hall is a relic from the Southern Song dynasty, carved from a single piece of camphor wood, making it extremely precious. The newly renovated Yongfu Temple in Hangzhou is located next to Lingyin Temple. Follow the signs uphill to reach it. Besides the serene ancient architecture, the temple grounds also feature a tea plantation and many ancient trees, offering quite a scenic view. Visitors must return the same way from Yongfu Temple. For those who wish to hike, there is a fork in the path halfway back to Lingyin Temple, leading to Taoguang Temple's exit and onward to Beigao Peak. This route is quiet with few people, making for a pleasant walk. Beigao Peak can be reached by hiking or taking a cable car. At the summit, the Temple of the First Wealth God under Heaven is one of Hangzhou's famous ancient temples.China · Hangzhou
Lingyin Temple
Lingyin Temple, also known as "Yunlin Temple," is located at the foot of Lingyin Mountain on the west side of West Lake. With its serene environment, it is the oldest renowned temple in Hangzhou, preserving numerous exquisite cultural relics from various dynasties. This is the place where Jigong became a monk, and it is said that prayers made here are very efficacious, attracting a continuous stream of worshippers every day. Seventeen hundred years of trials have made Lingyin Temple a treasure trove of history and culture: the plaque inscribed "Yunlin Chan Temple" hanging in the heavenly king hall was written by Emperor Kangxi of the Qing dynasty; the stone pagoda in front of the main hall and the stone sutra pillar in front of the heavenly king hall are relics from the Wuyue period of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms; the temple houses precious Buddhist artifacts such as ancient palm-leaf scriptures, a gilded statue from the Eastern Wei dynasty, a handwritten copy of the "Diamond Sutra" by Dong Qichang of the Ming dynasty, and the wooden dragon sutra from the Yongzheng era of the Qing dynasty. Lingyin Temple is also where the monk "Jigong" (Daoji) was ordained. In the Daoji Chan Master Hall of Lingyin Temple, a statue of Jigong is enshrined, holding a broken fan in his right hand, prayer beads in his left, and resting his right foot on a wine jar. Lingyin Temple is nestled against the Northern Peak and faces Feilai Peak. Though Feilai Peak is not tall, it features numerous fantastically shaped caves and over 340 Buddhist rock carvings dating back to the Five Dynasties period, making it a rare gem of ancient grotto art in southern China. The temple enjoys year-round bustling incense offerings, especially on the first and fifteenth days of the lunar month or major Buddhist festivals, when devotees flock from all directions, creating massive crowds.China · Hangzhou
Daobashi Pedestrian Street
The Daobaoshi Pedestrian Street is one of the famous historical and cultural blocks in the ancient city of Anqing. It is about 200 meters long and 3 meters wide. There are many shops on both sides, and the buildings maintain the style of Ming and Qing Dynasties. The most distinctive landscape in the pedestrian street is the Daobaoshi Archway, which is named because of the inverted lion carved on the base of the archway. The archway was first built in the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty (1573-1619). It faces east and west. It was originally a white marble archway with four pillars and three doors. The front of the archway is engraved with "Huangmen Sijian" and the back is engraved with "Qingsuo Nayan". There are relief patterns of historical figures and stories on the archway, and dragon patterns are decorated around it. The upper part of the middle column is carved with window lattice patterns, and the base is carved with 4 inverted stone lions with curly hair and round eyes, open mouths and melons, which are vivid. Today, only the southern end of the archway column remains, which is 5.4 meters high and 2.35 meters wide. There are window lattice patterns, clouds, dragons and figures carved on the lintel. In 1986, a cement archway was built at the intersection of the west section of Daokoushi Street.Anqing · 27.7km from Zongyang
Hubei Provincial Museum
The Hubei Museum is composed of three antique buildings, including a comprehensive exhibition hall, a Chu Culture Hall, and a bell museum. The layout reflects the ancient Chu architectural concept of "One Hall" and "Multiple Stations". The Hubei Museum boasts four treasures: the Zeng Houyi Chime Bells unearthed in the Tomb of Marquis Yi of Zeng; the exquisite workmanship of the cold weapon era, the King of Yue's Sword of Goujian, the 1 million year-old Xunxian Man Skull Fossil, and the White and Blue Porcelain Plum Vase.China · Wuhan
Qingchuan Pavilion
Qingchuan Pavilion is located on Hanyang's Tortoise Mountain and faces the Yangtze River, across the river from the Yellow Crane Tower. Qingchuan Pavilion was built in the Ming Dynasty and was named after the Tang Dynasty poet Cui Wei. The pavilion as it exists today was rebuilt in the 1980s according to historical photos. The scenic area consists of three main buildings: Qingchuan Pavilion, Wuhan Dayu's Palace, and Tiemenguan. There are also a number of other attractions such as various stone tablets and monuments, decorated archways, and cloisters, all rich in classical Chinese charm. It is very pleasant to climb up to the pavilion, feel the wind from the river, and enjoy the view of the river. The classical architecture and the greenery here complement each other perfectly, and the beautiful scenery has caused this to become a popular spot for wedding pictures in Wuhan.China · Wuhan
Jingdezhen China Ceramics Museum
The Jingdezhen Ceramics Museum is a large-scale ceramics special art museum. The contents of the exhibition are divided into “history department”, “new China department” and special exhibition hall. The Jingdezhen Ceramics Museum exhibits five generations of celadon, the Qing Dynasty white porcelain of the Song Dynasty, and the blue and white porcelain of the Ming Dynasty. Not only can you appreciate the fine porcelain, but you can also learn about porcelain. It is a good place for a relaxing holiday.China · Jingdezhen
Nanjing Museum
Nanjing Museum is located at the southern foot of Purple Mountain and north of Zhongshan Gate. The museum is one of the earliest to be established in China. Here, you can see ancient artifacts like gold-threaded robes such as those depicted in “Grave Robbers' Chronicles” and you can enjoy exquisite painting and calligraphy and Ming treasures such as a gold-plated stupa. You can take a trip through time and even walk along the streets of the Warlord Era.China · Nanjing
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West Lake
China · HangzhouAnqing Museum
Anqing · 20.4km from ZongyangThe Qishan Pingtian Lake Scenic Area
Chizhou · 30.5km from ZongyangLingyin Feilai Peak Scenic Area
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What travellers say about Zongyang
Anonymous user14 October 2026
5.0
My second visit to West Lake was great; the boat tour was excellent. The dock was easy to find, the staff were very friendly, provided clear explanations, and helped with any issues. There were also sightseeing buses, which were nice but a bit pricey. Taking the boat tour and then walking around was both perfectly fine.
West Lake
小小导游爱旅游11 December 2024
4.0
Anqing Museum, a comprehensive museum integrating collection, research and exhibition, is a great place to learn about Anqing's history and culture. The museum has a rich collection of everything from ancient cultural relics to modern and contemporary artworks. Each exhibit carries a piece of history and tells a story, allowing people to gain knowledge and feel the charm of culture while appreciating it.
Anqing Museum
舒伊尔服斯机25 June 2023
5.0
After the 2023 Dragon Boat Festival holiday, I drove back to Shanghai. I arrived in Chizhou at 8 pm and stayed overnight. The next morning, I went to the nearby Qishan Pingtian Lake Scenic Area. I didn't expect it to be an unexpected surprise trip. There were not many tourists and the experience was very good. The scenic area is free and you can drive in. There are some free parking lots in the scenic area. The scenery of lakes and mountains is no less than that of West Lake.
The Qishan Pingtian Lake Scenic Area
Anonymous user13 October 2026
5.0
At the summit, there's just a rock and a flat area, nothing special. On the other side, there's a temple to the God of Wealth with 1399 steps. You need to be very sincere to reach the top. Below are various Buddhist halls and temples, as well as some stone carvings of Buddha statues. The scenery is pleasant, with mountains, water, and forests.
Lingyin Feilai Peak Scenic Area
TravellingTraveller15 August 2026
5.0
This was during lunar 1st. Which attraction tons of crowds. Overall great place with museum relics shown apart from just the temple. Also the outer stone Buddha images was unique!
Lingyin Temple
水晶凤梨2 May 2025
4.0
倒扒狮步行街里比较有特色的景观就是倒扒狮牌坊，因为牌坊基座上雕刻有倒扒狮而得名。牌坊始建于明代，今仅残存南端部分坊柱。1986年在倒扒狮西段街口仿建1座水泥牌坊。
Daobashi Pedestrian Street
大土豆一颗4 October 2026
5.0
The exhibited artifacts were quite good; I've also been to joint exhibitions organized by museums like the Hunan Provincial Museum. The Kremlin artifacts here are well-prepared and thoughtfully designed. However, the souvenir and merchandise section was rather boring. I was thinking of buying a pendant or something, but that saved me some money.
Hubei Provincial Museum
沅大王30 September 2026
5.0
The scenic area is filled with the fragrance of osmanthus blossoms. From the top, you can enjoy panoramic views of the Yangtze River Bridge and the Yellow Crane Tower. At the very top, watching the ships on the Yangtze and the cars and trains on the bridge, with the breeze blowing, is very pleasant, and it's not too crowded. The scenic area isn't large; a leisurely hour is about right to appreciate the scenery.
Qingchuan Pavilion and Guishan Scenic Area are directly connected by the Iron Gate Pass, which leads to the West Gate of Guishan. Climbing the mountain and enjoying the breeze and osmanthus fragrance is a wonderful experience.
Qingchuan Pavilion
Dina娜儿3 October 2026
5.0
Taking kids to a museum definitely requires a guided tour! Luckily, we met a great guide – Ms. Yuan! Her explanations were very detailed, and we listened attentively. We bought many souvenirs. The chicken cup is a must-buy! The museum architecture is also stunning – highly recommended!
Jingdezhen China Ceramics Museum
Anonymous user16 October 2026
5.0
We were very fortunate that our top guide today was Ms. Dong Ling. Her professional expertise was solid; she didn't just recite from memory. She eloquently explained the stories and archaeological backgrounds behind each of the museum's treasures, making dry history vivid and easy to understand. My son and I deeply experienced the thousand-year history of Nanjing. Highly recommended!
Nanjing Museum
