The West Lake - There is plenty to do at this wonderful scenic lake area. You will find historical and cultural sites, hills and lakes. There are some lovely islands in the middle of the lake, which are well worth a visit. Also take a trip to the Yue Fei Mu, which is a mausoleum-temple at the north side of the lake and Liuhe Ta, the Six harmonies Pagoda. From June to August, you can find beautiful lotus around the lakeside

Museums - In the 1990s, Hangzhou built many museums representing the Chinese culture, these include: the China Silk Museum, China Tea Museum, Hu Qinyu Tang Traditional Chinese Medicine Museum, Liangzhu Culture Museum, and many more.

Hefang Street - Take a walk along this street and check out the unusual bronze statues and the Little Play House, where you take a peek through the little hole and find a Chinese tale showed inside. You will also find the Hu Qingyu Tang, Chinese Traditional Pharmacy - Hefang Street. This is a fascinating place to mooch round.

The Qiantang Tidal Bore - This is a famous sight for viewing the seasonal tide waves, which can be equalled to the sight of Amazon River. The Qiantang Tidal Bore has a history of more than several thousands years, and over the centuries peoples enthusiasm for it remain constant.

Nanshan Road - This street has quite a number of pubs, which offer a good selection of drinks at reasonable prices.

Tianmu natural preservation area - This is Government run nature preservation area and is an interesting place to look round.

Fuchun river-Xin'an river -. Called by the Chinese 'A-Thousand-Islet Lake scenery area'. It makes for a lovely trip out of the city centre.