Hangzhou Shi, Zhejiang Sheng

restaurants

Louwailou

The façade of the three-storey restaurant is modeled after Chinese style architecture. I was blown away by the majestic interior of the restaurant. Large sparkling chandeliers hang from the ceilings along with beautiful Chinese paintings lining the walls, and the restaurant is huge. On the second floor, you can enjoy your dinner on the patio while reveling in the beauty of the tranquil West Lake.

Hangzhou, China

destination • experience

Temple of Soul's Retreat

Translated as the Temple of the Soul’s Retreat. The Temple in the Wulin Mountains and reached via a walk alongside mountains covered in hidden Buddhas, caves with Buddhas carved into the rocks and winding tracks for exploring.

Hangzhou, China

outdoors

West Lake

Jump on a little boat and cruise around the Lake watching the world go by. You can spot pagodas, mountains, traditional sailing boats and enjoy the being on the water and the beautiful views.

Guangzhou Shi, Guangdong Sheng

outdoors

Golden Carp Park

Take a stroll around these beautiful gardens, once a private home and now made public through government ownership. There are lots of little spots for quiet reflection overlooking the lake, small streams and curved bridges and pagodas dotted along the shoreline. the golden carp pond is full of red and golden carp who swim over for treats (you can buy at a small stall) or if you clap your hands. These carp are so huge.