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To make it easier for visitors walking from the West Lake waterfront to Huanglong Cave subway station, Hangzhou Bus Group has launched the new Beishan Street shuttle. The route starts at Exit C of Huanglong Cave subway station, stops at well-known West Lake attractions such as Broken Bridge and Yue Fei Temple, and then returns to the station, forming a convenient loop. It currently operates on weekends and public holidays, with a departure every 10–15 minutes. During peak demand, service will be adjusted dynamically. The shuttle’s standout feature is its carefully planned route that covers several popular attractions around West Lake, so you can enjoy the sights without long climbs or detours. Sit back and take in the lakeside and mountain views, savoring Hangzhou’s romantic and tranquil vibe, while avoiding the fatigue and inconvenience of a long walk. Ride the Beishan Street shuttle to make your West Lake trip easier and more enjoyable. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or returning for another look, you’ll find your own moments of surprise and delight along the way.

Hangzhou’s West Lake has a fresh viral photo spot: a glass fish tank tucked under the covered walkway at Lakeside Teahouse (Huagang) in Viewing Fish at Flower Harbor. Thanks to a clever angle, you can frame a scene where goldfish look as if they’re flying above Leifeng Pagoda—pure Chinese aesthetics, turned up to eleven. Stand in just the right place and peer through the tank, and the lively fish line up with the distant pagoda like a living, flowing scroll painting. Travelers come for the delightfully surreal experience. For a moment, it feels dreamlike: goldfish “swim” across the sky, and you feel yourself soaring along with them—romantic, unexpected, and irresistible. It’s drawn plenty of fans who happily queue for that feed‑worthy shot. If you’re into this kind of Chinese‑style romance and want a travel photo that stands out, head to West Lake’s newest must‑snap spot. Unlock a whimsical perspective where goldfish soar over Leifeng Pagoda, and take home a memory that’s uniquely yours

Starting June 1, Singapore Airlines will launch daily nonstop flights between Hangzhou and Singapore, making Hangzhou the airline’s eighth destination on the Chinese mainland. Operated by the Airbus A350-900 (medium-range), this once-daily service puts a post-work hop to Singapore within reach. As a favorite destination, Singapore offers unique cityscapes and a rich blend of cultures. Flight schedule: Singapore → Hangzhou (SQ838) Departure time: 5:40 PM (Changi Airport) Arrival time: 10:50 PM (Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport) Hangzhou → Singapore (SQ839) Departure time: 12:10 AM (Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport) Arrival time: 5:10 AM (Changi Airport).

Hangzhou–Manila round-trip route now open. Xiamen Airlines operates the route on Mon, Wed, Fri, and Sun. Departure flight MF8657 departs Hangzhou at 4:35 PM and arrives in Manila at 7:45 PM. Return flight MF8658 departs Manila at 9:00 PM and arrives in Hangzhou at 11:55 PM (all times local). Start date: May 20, 2026

Lingyin Temple, a famed monastery with a 1,700-year history on the western slopes of Lingyin Mountain near West Lake, is welcoming visitors with a fresh new look. Former high-rent storefronts have been turned into “Smile Pavilion” booths that offer friendly guidance; pricey ritual items have quietly made way for affordable prayer bead bracelets; the coffee stand is now a free hot tea station; and you won’t even find a QR code on the donation box—a monk’s gentle “as you wish” says all you need to know about the temple’s Zen spirit. This is not only where the legendary Jigong took his vows—it’s also a living museum. The “Yunlin Chan Temple” plaque in the Hall of Heavenly Kings was inscribed by Emperor Kangxi. The stone pagoda before the Mahavira Hall and the stone sutra pillar outside the Hall of Heavenly Kings date to the Five Dynasties. Inside, treasures like palm-leaf sutras and gilded Buddha statues are beyond price. Set between North Peak and Feilai Peak, the temple lets you experience both the awe of a southern grotto art gem—more than 340 Buddhist carvings from the Five Dynasties onward etched into Feilai Peak—and the quiet grace of an ancient monastery, infused with the playful spirit of Jigong: prayer beads in one hand, a fan in the other. Whether you come for the bustling incense offerings on the 1st and 15th days of the lunar month or for a tranquil moment of Zen on any ordinary day, Lingyin Temple now feels more welcoming and down-to-earth than ever. Visit this transformed thousand-year-old sanctuary and feel history and modern life in perfect harmony