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Shuiguo Hangzhou Xintiandi
Massages • Hangzhou

Shuiguo Hangzhou Xintiandi

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200+ booked
US$ 16.35
Impression West Lake (Enduring Memories of Hangzhou) Show Ticket
Events & shows • Hangzhou

Impression West Lake (Enduring Memories of Hangzhou) Show Ticket

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4.5 / 5
(345) • 8K+ booked
US$ 47.85
Hangzhou Palace Banquet: An Immersive Imperial Feast of Ancient China
Tours • Hangzhou

Hangzhou Palace Banquet: An Immersive Imperial Feast of Ancient China

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4.9 / 5
(76) • 3K+ booked
US$ 20.99
One-day tour of the ancient water towns in Jiangnan: Wuzhen East Gate and West Gate
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Tours • From Shanghai, Hangzhou

One-day tour of the ancient water towns in Jiangnan: Wuzhen East Gate and West Gate

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4.6 / 5
(169) • 1K+ booked
From
US$ 21.45
30% off select options
OMG Heartbeat Paradise
Playgrounds • Hangzhou

OMG Heartbeat Paradise

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3.3 / 5
(3) • 600+ booked
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US$ 45.25
Retail: US$ 45.45
Suzhou Humble Administrator's Garden + Zhouzhuang Water Town + Hanshan Temple + Tiger Hill 1-Day Sightseeing Tour
Tours • From Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou

Suzhou Humble Administrator's Garden + Zhouzhuang Water Town + Hanshan Temple + Tiger Hill 1-Day Sightseeing Tour

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4.8 / 5
(193) • 1K+ booked
US$ 23.09
Save US$ 9.86
Suzhou Humble Administrator's Garden / Lion Forest Garden + Hanshan Temple + Shantang Street / Zhouzhuang 1-Day Tour
Tours • From Hangzhou, Shanghai

Suzhou Humble Administrator's Garden / Lion Forest Garden + Hanshan Temple + Shantang Street / Zhouzhuang 1-Day Tour

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4.8 / 5
(224) • 1K+ booked
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US$ 33.35
Save US$ 8.30
Hangzhou Xuyan - Immersive Ancient Chinese Imperial Banquet
Tours • Hangzhou

Hangzhou Xuyan - Immersive Ancient Chinese Imperial Banquet

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4.8 / 5
(29) • 1K+ booked
US$ 60.70
Jiaxing Wuzhen Water Town Ancient Town + Xitang/Nanxun 1-Day Tour
Tours • From Hangzhou, Shanghai

Jiaxing Wuzhen Water Town Ancient Town + Xitang/Nanxun 1-Day Tour

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English guided
Free cancellation
4.5 / 5
(48) • 700+ booked
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US$ 27.35
30% off select options
Hangzhou Lingyin Temple Feilaifeng Scenic Spot Ticket
Historical sites • Hangzhou

Hangzhou Lingyin Temple Feilaifeng Scenic Spot Ticket

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3.4 / 5
(24) • 1K+ booked
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US$ 4.15
Hangzhou Wildlife World Ticket
Theme parks • Hangzhou

Hangzhou Wildlife World Ticket

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4.9 / 5
(35) • 3K+ booked
US$ 32.25
Hangzhou West Lake boat tour + Lingyin Temple + Tea art fan painting half-day/full-day tour
Tours • Hangzhou

Hangzhou West Lake boat tour + Lingyin Temple + Tea art fan painting half-day/full-day tour

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4.7 / 5
(31) • 300+ booked
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US$ 21.05
20% off select options
Hangzhou|Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport Private Airport Transfer
Private airport transfers • Hangzhou

Hangzhou|Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport Private Airport Transfer

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4.3 / 5
(183) • 1K+ booked
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US$ 20.89
Up to 5% off
Customized Chartered Car Service in Hangzhou
Car charters • Hangzhou

Customized Chartered Car Service in Hangzhou

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5.0 / 5
(4) • 50+ booked
US$ 73.15
Hangzhou to Suzhou Private Day Trip by Car
Car charters • Hangzhou

Hangzhou to Suzhou Private Day Trip by Car

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US$ 207.99
One-way Transfer between Downtown Hangzhou and Shanghai
Car charters • From Hangzhou

One-way Transfer between Downtown Hangzhou and Shanghai

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4.5 / 5
(11) • 100+ booked
US$ 175.29
Hangzhou to Wuzhen Round-Trip Private Charter
Car charters • Hangzhou

Hangzhou to Wuzhen Round-Trip Private Charter

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4.2 / 5
(10) • 50+ booked
US$ 73.15
Mainland China Bus & Metro Card
Rail passes • From Shanghai

Mainland China Bus & Metro Card

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4.1 / 5
(357) • 4K+ booked
US$ 4.55
One-way Transfer between Hangzhou City and Hengdian
Car charters • From Hangzhou

One-way Transfer between Hangzhou City and Hengdian

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US$ 141.15
One-way Transfer between Hangzhou City and Wuzhen
Car charters • From Hangzhou

One-way Transfer between Hangzhou City and Wuzhen

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4.2 / 5
(6) • 50+ booked
US$ 117.45
【China Railway】Shanghai to/from Beijing/Suzhou/Nanjing/Hangzhou High-speed Rail Tickets
Train tickets • From Shanghai, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Beijing

【China Railway】Shanghai to/from Beijing/Suzhou/Nanjing/Hangzhou High-speed Rail Tickets

4.2 / 5
(114) • 6K+ booked
US$ 8.39
Chartered Car Service to Cities Around Hangzhou (Shanghai / Suzhou / Mount Putuo)
Car charters • From Hangzhou

Chartered Car Service to Cities Around Hangzhou (Shanghai / Suzhou / Mount Putuo)

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Free cancellation
US$ 201.19
Hangzhou to Shaoxing Private Day Tour
Car charters • Hangzhou

Hangzhou to Shaoxing Private Day Tour

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Free cancellation
US$ 73.15
Hangzhou to Shanghai Private Day Trip
Car charters • Hangzhou

Hangzhou to Shanghai Private Day Trip

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5.0 / 5
(3)
US$ 232.45

Hotels in Hangzhou

Nostalgia S Hotel (Hangzhou West Lake Intime)
Hotels • Hangzhou

Nostalgia S Hotel (Hangzhou West Lake Intime)

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4.8 / 5
(35)
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US$ 44.19
US$ 44.9
Hyatt Place Hangzhou International Airport
Hotels • Hangzhou

Hyatt Place Hangzhou International Airport

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4.7 / 5
(137)
US$ 61.25
Grand Hyatt Hangzhou
Hotels • Hangzhou

Grand Hyatt Hangzhou

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4.3 / 5
(494)
From
US$ 244.53
Kempinski Hotel Hangzhou
Hotels • Hangzhou

Kempinski Hotel Hangzhou

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4.8 / 5
(50)
From
US$ 150.51
Sofitel Hangzhou Westlake
Hotels • Hangzhou

Sofitel Hangzhou Westlake

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4.2 / 5
(552)
From
US$ 94.48
Atour Hotel Hangzhou West Lake Riverside
Hotels • Hangzhou

Atour Hotel Hangzhou West Lake Riverside

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US$ 56.39
Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou At Hangzhou Centre
Hotels • Hangzhou

Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou At Hangzhou Centre

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5.0 / 5
(48)
From
US$ 349.37
Atour Hotel Hangzhou Xihu Hubin North Zhongshan Road
Hotels • Hangzhou

Atour Hotel Hangzhou Xihu Hubin North Zhongshan Road

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US$ 56.39
Banyan Tree Hangzhou
Hotels • Hangzhou

Banyan Tree Hangzhou

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4.2 / 5
(55)
From
US$ 518.28
Pagoda Hotel West Lake Wulin Hangzhou
Hotels • Hangzhou

Pagoda Hotel West Lake Wulin Hangzhou

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3.2 / 5
(9)
From
US$ 64.15
Shangri-La Hangzhou
Hotels • Hangzhou

Shangri-La Hangzhou

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4.2 / 5
(263)
From
US$ 105.67
Holiday Inn Express Hangzhou East Station by IHG
Hotels • Hangzhou

Holiday Inn Express Hangzhou East Station by IHG

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4.6 / 5
(55)
From
US$ 48.8

Reviews of Hangzhou activities

Fiona ***
2026-10-21 14:17:32
Fantastic 5.0
choice the dinner option with 1st row seats. worth to pay this price as no blocked views and 1st and 2nd row have some interaction with the cast during one the course meal show. come with empty stomach to have a better experience in filling your stomach up with the course meals. quite unique dishes. upon purchase there is a confirmation through whatsapp to confirm our booking
LEE *********
2026-10-18 03:26:39
Fantastic 5.0
I chose a guided tour mainly because, after researching, I found that the cost was about the same as traveling independently with multiple transfers. Not having to transfer was fantastic. This time, our tour guide, Xiao Fang, guided us through Wuzhen East柵 and led us into the Nanxun Scenic Area. Although the combined tour resulted in a large crowd, requiring us to stay very close to hear the guide properly (I constantly heard 'You have fallen behind' from my headset), it definitely added much more depth to the travel experience compared to just wandering around on our own and listening to a guide. True to the itinerary description, lunch, tour headsets, and the boat cruise were not included in the tour fee. Lunch was filling and might only be considered specialty food for foreigners, but the other two items are highly recommended for optional purchase. There were some foreigners in our group, which I felt slightly detracted from the overall experience, but purely from the perspective of a shared shuttle tour, it was actually quite alright. Aside from the riverside and bridges in East Zha, I also highly recommend going inside the Hongyuantai Dye Workshop for photos; since we visited on a weekend, the alleys should have been great for photos too otherwise. As for Nanxun, following Tour Guide Xiao Fang's advice, we headed straight to the Hundred-Jian Building. The walk was a bit far, and at one point I wondered why I had suddenly left the tourist area, but it was truly worth seeing. If you have plenty of time and a travel companion, I highly recommend finding a place to sit down, dine by the river, and enjoy the beautiful scenery. The Ding Sheng cake is also recommended to try (I bought it freshly steamed and it was quite good). The night offers a completely different scenery, and I originally chose this tour because it included viewing the night view. Overall, the experience was pretty good.
Klook User
2026-05-24 23:50:02
Fantastic 5.0
It was a full bus load of tourists and everywhere we went, it was crowded. but the guide, Chen Lei, did very well to make sure that nobody went missing as we walk the streets, cross the roads and weave through the multitudes of people. There was an additional fee of CNY110 per person. 40 for lunch at a buffet restaurant that is basically like hunger games - hundreds of people crowding to get food. 10 for the earpiece to listen to the guide - this is useful. 60 for the boat ride and a short Suzhou music performance.
Usuário Klook
2026-09-14 03:39:50
Fantastic 5.0
It was a great experience and many beautiful places were shown. As I am not able to speak chinese I could not fully understand the historical explanations, but the guide (and the translator) helped me a lot to experience it!
Klook User
2026-10-25 12:00:45
Fantastic 5.0
The ancient town is better than several I had visited earlier.
Klook User
2026-05-29 10:22:05
Fantastic 5.0
Ms. Cheng, our tour guide, was excellent. To help us understand each attraction, she shared detailed background information and its history while we were on the way to the site. She also demonstrated the proper way to pray in a temple.
Belinda ******
2026-07-04 10:17:45
Fantastic 5.0
The weather gods were kind to us today and we had an amazing tour to Hangzhou where we visited the West lake, Lungyin temple and Faxi Temple before it poured down with rain on the car journey home. Jenny, the tour guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic and was always happy to take photos and explain not only the significance of the places we were at but also about life in both Shanghai and in China in general. The journey there and back was comfortable in a very nice car and the journey up to Faxi included catching a public bus, which was an adventure. Lunch is not included but time was given to have a sit down lunch with Jenny at our own expense. overall a good tour.
Ai *********
2026-10-30 09:12:44
Fantastic 5.0
Had a wonderful day exploring Hangzhou with 小舒! She was friendly, knowledgeable and attentive throughout the trip. Her explanations brought the sights and history of Hangzhou to life, and she made sure everything was well organised and enjoyable. A lovely experience from start to finish. Thank you, 小舒, for making our Hangzhou day trip so memorable! Highly recommended! 😊

Hangzhou at a glance

When is the busiest time to visit Hangzhou?

Based on what travelers booked on Klook

Busier than usual Quieter than usual
200
150
Avg 100Avg
50
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156
Jan
52
Feb
50
Mar
Busiest 174
Apr
143
May
146
Jun
116
Jul
Quietest 20
Aug
30
Sep
59
Oct
123
Nov
133
Dec

April is the busiest month, with demand roughly 74% above a typical month, while August is the quietest, about 80% quieter than usual — book early for April and expect easier availability and fewer crowds in August. Based on Klook historical booking data.

When is Hangzhou cheapest?

Find months that fit your budget.

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60
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Priciest $62 Cheapest $20
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Activities typically cost around USD 20 in December, which is roughly 68% cheaper than July when prices were around USD 62; December also falls in the quieter season shown above, so you can save and avoid the crowds. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

2 daysLast-minute
10 daysTypical
24 daysEarly

Most travellers book about 10 days ahead, with some booking as early as 24 days and last-minute bookings around 2 days — this means some flexibility for spontaneous trips, but consider booking earlier for the April peak. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

Quick facts about Hangzhou

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1USD = 6.65CNY

  • Official languages

  • Best time to visit

    Mild temperatures and blooming West Lake scenery.

  • Recommended trip duration

What to know before visiting Hangzhou

What to do in Hangzhou year‑round

Hangzhou is best known for Tours, Events & shows and Historical sites, with Playgrounds and Theme parks also appearing among visitor bookings. Demand on Klook follows a clear annual rhythm: April is a peak month and summer has mixed demand, while August and the autumn months are much quieter by Klook booking data. Plan around that rhythm when choosing experiences — festival and guided tour options dominate during the spring peaks, and quieter months suit relaxed sightseeing. This guidance is based on Klook booking data and past seasonal patterns.

When to visit Hangzhou through the year

April is the standout busy month and several summer months show above‑average demand, while August and the early autumn months register the quietest booking levels on Klook. Prices drift through the year: the priciest month in the last 12 months was July and the cheapest was December, with the median price moving between USD 62 and USD 20. Where demand and price align, expect peak atmosphere and higher typical prices in April and July; for lower prices and far fewer visitors aim for December or the very quiet months.

Month Demand Level Typical Price
January Peak demand USD 20
February Very quiet USD 34
March Very quiet USD 22
April Peak demand USD 23
May Peak demand USD 28
June Peak demand USD 23
July Busier than usual USD 62
August Very quiet USD 53
September Very quiet USD 50
October Very quiet USD 30
November Busier than usual USD 31
December Busier than usual USD 20

Demand is bookings in that month compared with a typical month, from historical Klook booking data, grouped into the demand levels above; typical price is the median paid on Klook in that month; prices are shown with their currency code. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

Where to stay and price differences

Klook hotel pricing shows a clear range across districts: Shangcheng is the most affordable district with a typical nightly rate around USD 65, while Xihu sits at the priciest end with a typical nightly rate around USD 122—a gap of roughly 47% between them according to Klook booking data. Lower‑priced districts tend to suit travellers prioritising budget and easy access to everyday neighbourhood life, while pricier districts suit those seeking a more upscale stay and a central ambience. Use these typical nightly prices from Klook when weighing comfort against cost.

Booking tips for travellers planning ahead

Most travellers on Klook lock experiences in about 10 days ahead, with the earliest planners booking roughly 24 days out, so a bit of planning pays off. Because peak months such as April and July attract more bookings, consider reserving popular tours and shows earlier for travel in those months; in quieter months you can be more flexible. Klook booking data shows some last‑minute availability (about 2 days), but booking a little ahead gives better choice. Use Klook to compare options and confirm tickets and tours in advance for peace of mind.

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