Budget 2000: 4 Days & 3 Nights in Hangzhou – Super Affordable!

Itinerary Overview Day 1: Arrive in Hangzhou, stroll around West Lake Day 2: In-depth West Lake tour + Longjing Tea Plantation Day 3: Lingyin Temple, Feilai Peak, night walk at Southern Song Imperial Street Day 4: Xixi Wetland or Qianjiang New Town, return trip Detailed Itinerary Day 1: Arrive in Hangzhou, West Lake Walk Transport: Train/bullet train to Hangzhou (depending on departure city), book tickets in advance for savings. Accommodation: Budget hotels/hostels downtown (e.g., Hanting, 7 Days, Home Inn) ~¥150-200/night. Activities: - Broken Bridge & Su Causeway walk (free) - Leifeng Pagoda (¥70 ticket, DIY tour recommended) - Night market snacks by the lake (~¥50 budget) Day 2: West Lake Deep Tour + Longjing Tea Plantation Breakfast: Hotel/street food (~¥20) Itinerary: - Bus/bike around the lake (bus ¥1-2, bike rental ~¥20/hour) - Visit Huagang Guanyu, Three Pools Mirroring Moon, Liulang Wenying (free) - Afternoon: Longjing Tea Plantation (bus ¥2, free visit, tea-picking costs extra) Lunch: Simple meal near plantation (~¥30) Dinner: Local snacks (~¥30) Day 3: Lingyin Temple, Feilai Peak + Southern Song Imperial Street Breakfast: Hotel/street food (~¥20) Itinerary: - Lingyin Temple (¥60 ticket, arrive early) - Feilai Peak (¥45 ticket) - Afternoon: Explore temple surroundings - Evening: Southern Song Imperial Street (free), Hangzhou snacks (~¥50 budget) Accommodation: Continue budget stay (~¥150-200) Day 4: Xixi Wetland/Qianjiang New Town & Return Option 1: Xixi Wetland (¥80 ticket) – "City Green Lung" Option 2: Qianjiang New Town night views (free) for photos Lunch: Local snacks/fast food (~¥30) Return: Book tickets in advance Budget Summary (per person) Item | Cost (¥) Transport (train/bus/subway) | ~300 (varies) Accommodation (3 nights) | ~450 (¥150/night) Attractions | ~250 (West Lake/Lingyin/Feilai/Xixi) Food | ~300 (¥50-70/day) Miscellaneous | ~100 (souvenirs/etc.) Total | ~1400-1500 Remaining budget for souvenirs/upgrades. Money-Saving Tips: - Book transport/accommodation early - Use public transit - Bring water/snacks to avoid tourist traps - Prioritize free/low-cost attractions Need restaurant recs/transport tips? Just ask! Enjoy Hangzhou!