Recommended 2-day self-driving tour around Hangzhou (Comprehensive list of self-driving tourist attractions in Zhejiang Province)

As the capital of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou is surrounded by many scenic spots and historical and cultural sites, making it very suitable for a 2-day self-driving tour. In this article, I will recommend several self-driving tourist attractions around Hangzhou, hoping to bring some inspiration and surprises to your travels.

Day 1: West Lake Scenery, History and Culture Tour

In the morning, set off for the West Lake Scenic Area in downtown Hangzhou. As one of the most famous attractions in Hangzhou, West Lake is world-famous for its beautiful natural scenery and long history and culture.

First, you can choose to take a boat trip to the West Lake. The boat cruises slowly along the lake, and you can enjoy the scenery of the lake, mountains and surrounding ancient buildings. Don’t miss famous scenic spots such as Santan Reflecting the Moon, Su Causeway, and Bai Causeway, which all show the unique charm of West Lake.

At noon, you can taste Hangzhou’s traditional delicacies, such as West Lake vinegar fish, Longjing shrimp, etc. These delicacies not only taste unique, but also allow you to better understand Hangzhou’s food culture.

In the afternoon, you can go to Lingyin Temple. Lingyin Temple is one of the birthplaces of Zen Buddhism in China and one of the most important Buddhist temples in Hangzhou. You can feel the peaceful atmosphere here and visit the ancient buildings and cultural sites within the temple.

In the evening, you can choose to taste local delicacies at a specialty restaurant in downtown Hangzhou, such as Song Sao Fish Soup, Dongpo Pork, etc. Then, you can take a stroll by the West Lake at night and enjoy the beauty of the night view.

Day 2: Natural scenery and ancient village tour

On the second day, you can travel around Hangzhou Natural scenic areas and ancient villages, feel the tranquility of nature and the charm of ancient villages.

In the morning, set off for Wuzhen. Wuzhen is an ancient town with a history of nearly a thousand years and is known as "China's last water town". Here you can stroll through the old streets and admire the traditional architecture and canal scenery. You can also visit the Wuzhen Museum to learn about the history and culture of Wuzhen.

At noon, you can taste local specialties, such as Wuzhen tofu, river delicacies, etc. These delicacies have unique flavors and endless aftertaste.

In the afternoon, you can go to Qiandao Lake. Qiandao Lake is one of the largest artificial lakes in China and is known as "Paradise on Earth". You can take a boat trip to various small islands in the lake and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lake, mountains and fresh air.

In the evening, return to Hangzhou city. You can choose to taste local delicacies such as Beggar's Chicken, Longjing Shrimp, etc. at a specialty restaurant in Hangzhou. Then, you can take a stroll around the city and feel the night atmosphere of Hangzhou.

Summary

There are many beautiful attractions and unique culture around Hangzhou, which is very suitable for a 2-day self-driving tour. In this article, I recommend a tour of West Lake scenery and history and culture as well as a tour of natural scenery and ancient times.Village tour. I hope these recommendations can bring some inspiration and help to your travels and make your self-driving tour around Hangzhou more exciting!