3-Day Hangzhou Adventure Itinerary

Begin your second day with a visit to the Lingyin Temple, one of China's largest and wealthiest Buddhist temples. Nestled in the Wulin Mountains, this temple complex is surrounded by lush forests and features impressive stone carvings and ancient architecture. For breakfast, try some local dim sum at Yonghe Dawang.

After exploring Lingyin Temple, head to the nearby Feilai Peak (Feilai Feng), where you can see numerous Buddhist stone carvings dating back to the 10th century. It's just a short walk from Lingyin Temple. For lunch, enjoy a meal at Green Tea Restaurant, which offers modern Hangzhou cuisine in a beautiful garden setting.

In the evening, visit Xixi National Wetland Park, China's first national wetland park located on the outskirts of Hangzhou. The park features tranquil waterways, traditional water villages, and diverse wildlife. Take a relaxing boat ride through the wetlands as you watch the sunset. For dinner, dine at Lan Lian Garden Restaurant, known for its farm-to-table dishes made with fresh local ingredients.

Start your final day with a visit to Qiandao Lake, also known as Thousand Island Lake. This man-made lake is famous for its crystal-clear waters and numerous islands scattered throughout it. Take a boat tour around some of these islands while enjoying scenic views of mountains in the background. Have breakfast at Wai Po Jia, offering delicious traditional Chinese breakfast options.

After visiting Qiandao Lake return back towards central Hangzhou stopping by Longjing Village en route - home of Dragon Well tea plantations! Here you can learn about tea production process & even sample freshly brewed tea right from source itself! Lunch will be served at local teahouse called Longjing Manor serving authentic farm-to-table dishes using locally sourced ingredients including their own grown tea leaves!

Conclude your trip by visiting Grand Canal (Beijing-Hangzou) - another UNESCO World Heritage Site that dates back over 2000 years ago & still operational today connecting Beijing all way down south China passing through several major cities including here itself too! Enjoy evening cruise along canal witnessing historical landmarks lit up night sky creating magical atmosphere perfect end memorable journey this beautiful city! Dinner will be enjoyed nearby restaurant calledGrandma’s Home serving variety regional specialties loved both locals tourists alike!