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TOP 10 “Instagrammable” places in Hangzhou.

Updated: Mar 12, 2020

Hangzhou is one of the most beautiful cities in China. The natural reserve of West Lake organically combines with skyscrapers, art areas and development sites of the city. Nevertheless, you can be lost in trying to find the perfect place to grasp the uniqueness of this city for your Instagram profile. In this article, we will tell you (secretly🤫) about the best places to get that picture for your IG. Scroll down!


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west lake scenic area

West Lake is, undoubtedly, the pearl and heart of the city. The territory of more than 3000 hectares has many places and hidden secrets, the most iconic views, though, you can see when scrolling through the feed nearly every day!

jixian pavilion

The pagoda in the lake is perfect for a mysterious shot in the morning haze and sunset light. The only precaution: there might be people who also want to take the shot!

The pagoda in the lake is perfect for a mysterious shot in the morning haze and sunset light. The only precaution: there might be people who also want to take the shot!

Photo credit: @fshangzhou on IG


The pagoda in the lake is perfect for a mysterious shot in the morning haze and sunset light. The only precaution: there might be people who also want to take the shot!

Photo credit: @w.n__t on IG


The pagoda in the lake is perfect for a mysterious shot in the morning haze and sunset light. The only precaution: there might be people who also want to take the shot!

Photo credit:@johnstonanthony on IG

The green background of lotuses is great to shoot the wide range of photos, from portraits to scenery, the best time to visit the area is summer months – when lotus is blooming and vividly green.

lotus pond,west-lake,hangzhou,china

lotus pond,west-lake,hangzhou,china

Photo credit: @china_tour_2019 on IG

tea plantations

Longjing Tea is famous not only for the taste qualities and health benefits but also for the beauty of its tea fields. The place is good at all times, if you get there during the sunset, you will get a nice sunshine glimpse. To get to MeijiaWu Tea Village you need to get a bus 103b, 103, 121b, 121, or 324.

Longjing Tea is famous not only for the taste qualities and health benefits but also for the beauty of its tea fields,hangzhou,china

Photo credit: @lenashad on IG

zhongshuge,hangzhou,Chian,bookshop

This is more than just a bookshop, the mirrors in the interior multiply the miriads of the books and transform the place into the photogenic labyrinth. Address: Hangzhou Starlight International, 2nd floor. Subway Station: Jiangling Road(江陵路).

zhongshuge,hangzhou,Chian,bookshop
zhongshuge,hangzhou,Chian,bookshop
zhongshuge,hangzhou,Chian,bookshop

Photo credit: from @st_ella from IG

tianducheng,hangzhou,china

Not a lot of people know, that Hangzhou has its own Eiffel Tower! The area called Tianducheng is a replica of Parisian style in architecture, the sights include the replica of Eiffel Tower and Champs-Élysées (Xiangxie Road). What a romantic place to shoot couple of pictures! To get there, take a subway to Linping station (Line 1) and get a taxi from there, or take a bus 535 from Wulin Square.

Not a lot of people know, that Hangzhou has its own Eiffel Tower.China
Not a lot of people know, that Hangzhou has its own Eiffel Tower.China

Photo credit: @cynthiainvn on IG

intercontinental,hangzhou,china

InterContinental Hotel in the form of a giant golden ball is hard to go unnoticed. Together with a newly built area, which includes Raffles city, bank of the river and a number of parks it can be a perfect background for your next photo! To get there go to Citizen Center station, Line 4.

InterContinental Hotel in the form of a giant golden ball is hard to go unnoticed. Together with a newly built area, which includes Raffles city, bank of the river and a number of parks it can be a perfect background for your next photo! To get there go to Citizen Center station, Line 4.

Photo credit: @daniinchina on IG

InterContinental Hotel in the form of a giant golden ball is hard to go unnoticed. Together with a newly built area, which includes Raffles city, bank of the river and a number of parks it can be a perfect background for your next photo! To get there go to Citizen Center station, Line 4.

Photo credit: @natenorell on IG

InterContinental Hotel in the form of a giant golden ball is hard to go unnoticed. Together with a newly built area, which includes Raffles city, bank of the river and a number of parks it can be a perfect background for your next photo! To get there go to Citizen Center station, Line 4.

Photo credit: @xiedimai on IG

raffles city,hangzhou,china

An attraction itself, go there at night and see what your phone can do with the lights or go on the rooftop of the neighboring buildings.

An attraction itself, go there at night and see what your phone can do with the lights or go on the rooftop of the neighboring buildings.hangzhou,china

Photo credit: @simple.cheung on IG

An attraction itself, go there at night and see what your phone can do with the lights or go on the rooftop of the neighboring buildings.hangzhou,china

Photo credit: @ale8vh on IG

An attraction itself, go there at night and see what your phone can do with the lights or go on the rooftop of the neighboring buildings.hangzhou,china

Photo credit: @capitaland on IG

yunqi bamboo forest,hangzhou,china

The bamboo forest is just in 20 minutes cab drive from downtown. Despite its tranquility and coolness, it surely won't let your followers scroll your photo! You can stop here on your way back from Meijiawu Tea Village or take a cab.

The bamboo forest is just in 20 minutes cab drive from downtown. Despite its tranquility and coolness, it surely won't let your followers scroll your photo! You can stop here on your way back from Meijiawu Tea Village or take a cab.

Photo credit: @askafrench on IG

Hand-dyed pieces of fabric will be a perfect background for your outfit of the Day! Best times to visit are early in the morning or late in the afternoon when there are no people around. Wuzhen is located near Tongxiang city, you can either take a bullet train to Tongxiang and then take a taxi to Wuzhen. Or take bus from Hangzhou East Bus Station to Wuzhen (takes about 50 minutes).

Wuzhen is located near Tongxiang city, you can either take a bullet train to Tongxiang and then take a taxi to Wuzhen. Or take bus from Hangzhou East Bus Station to Wuzhen (takes about 50 minutes).

Photo credit: @prateek.blacksteel on IG


Wuzhen is located near Tongxiang city, you can either take a bullet train to Tongxiang and then take a taxi to Wuzhen. Or take bus from Hangzhou East Bus Station to Wuzhen (takes about 50 minutes).

A newly renovated street block was transformed into a fashion and music-themed area. The area has cute backgrounds of cafes and some artistic installations that can be just a perfect place! Address: 9 Wulin Road (武林路9号)


We can't grasp all beautiful spots of Hangzhou in one article, but we tried our best! Share your favorite beautiful places in comments!


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