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Hangzhou

杭州

Hangzhou attraction booking for foreigners

West Lake scenery and temples; Lingyin now free but reservation-controlled.

5 attractionsLast checked 6 Oct 2026

Photo: DXR / CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons

Why visitors come

  • West Lake
  • Lingyin Temple
  • Day trip from Shanghai

Know before you book

City-wide rules for foreigners

Lingyin Feilai Peak: free since Dec 2025 but timed passport reservation required.

5 booking guides

Attractions in Hangzhou

Book these first

Release times are Beijing time (UTC+8).

Lingyin Feilai Peak Scenic Area (incl. Lingyin Temple)Official Alipay mini-program (Hangzhou Lingyin Feilai Peak)08:00 · 7 days ahead
West Lake

West Lake

西湖
Free — no ticket needed
Walk-up usually OK
Lingyin Feilai Peak Scenic Area (incl. Lingyin Temple)

Lingyin Feilai Peak Scenic Area (incl. Lingyin Temple)

灵隐飞来峰景区（含灵隐寺）
Official Alipay mini-program (Hangzhou Lingyin Feilai Peak)
08:00 · 7 days ahead
Reservation requiredCan sell out
Leifeng Pagoda

Leifeng Pagoda

雷峰塔
Trip.com
Up to 7 days ahead
Booking recommended
Hangzhou Songcheng

Hangzhou Songcheng

宋城
Trip.com
Booking recommendedCan sell out
Xixi National Wetland Park

Xixi National Wetland Park

西溪国家湿地公园
Trip.com
Booking recommended
Compare release rules at a glance
AttractionBook ahead?Primary channelRelease rule
West LakeNo — free, just walk inFree — no ticket neededNo ticket for the lakeside; boats are sold on the day
Lingyin Feilai Peak Scenic Area (incl. Lingyin Temple)Yes — book aheadOfficial Alipay mini-program (Hangzhou Lingyin Feilai Peak)Opens 08:00 Beijing time, 7 days ahead. Book at least 1 day ahead — no same-day online booking.
Leifeng PagodaRecommendedTrip.comReal-name tickets on sale up to 7 days ahead.
Hangzhou SongchengRecommendedTrip.comBook show seating ahead in peak
Xixi National Wetland ParkRecommendedTrip.comDated real-name ticket; book a few days ahead for weekends and holidays.
Sources for Hangzhou