West Lake Scenic Area and Xixi National Wetland Park in Hangzhou — 14 days for $2,911.
Shanghai's Oriental Pearl Tower and The Bund, then Hangzhou's West Lake Scenic Area and Thousand Island Lake, then Nanjing's Zhongshan Scenic Area and Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum — 14 days for $5,674.
West Lake Scenic Area and Xixi National Wetland Park in Hangzhou — 7 days for $853.
West Lake Scenic Area, Thousand Island Lake, and Xixi National Wetland Park — 7 days for $853.
Most travelers spend 3–7 days in Hangzhou depending on how many side trips they add. Browse the 4 itineraries above by length.
Hangzhou trips range from budget (~$473) to comfort (~$1,005) per person for a week, covering hotels, meals, local transport and attractions.
Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) have the best weather. Avoid Golden Week in early October.
Hangzhou connects to most major cities by high-speed rail (2–6 hours) and domestic flights. See the two-city pages for fares and times.
Yes. Hangzhou, like most of China, is very safe for solo and first-time travelers, with reliable public transport and widespread mobile payments.