Audio tour · China

Hangzhou

A self-guided audio walking tour of Hangzhou.

Hangzhou has always drawn people. From its designation as the capital of the Wuyue Kingdom to its role as a major port, this city has shaped Chinese trade and culture. The West Lake, a natural centerpiece, grounds the sprawling urban core, while the Grand Canal connects it to wider networks. Explore the archaeological ruins of Liangzhu, which date to 3300 BC, to trace the roots of civilization here. Hangzhou remains a powerful hub of commerce and innovation. In the app, 29 stops in Hangzhou are narrated aloud, about 49m of listening across 4 walking routes, in 13 languages, offline once downloaded. Choose a route or build your own, then walk while a calm voice tells you the story of each stop. The app also maps 40 Instagram photo spots, social media photo locations with directions to where you stand for the shot.

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What you'll hear in Hangzhou

The opening lines of a few narrations, straight from the tour.

Lingyin Temple. It’s located within the Wulin Mountains, and you’ll notice that the whole area is packed with.
Leifeng Pagoda. When you look at this tower, you're seeing layers of time.
Liuhe Pagoda. You're standing here looking at a beautiful structure that has seen some things.
Yue Fei Temple. You are standing here at a place that is much more than a beautiful piece of architecture.
Tomb of Yue Fei. You are standing before a site that has been revered for centuries, honoring the memory of Yue.
Greenland Hangzhou Center. You are standing in the shadow of one of Hangzhou's newest giants.

All 29 stops in Hangzhou

Every stop is narrated. Walk them in any order, or follow a route.

Landmark (12)

Lingyin Temple
Leifeng Pagoda
Liuhe Pagoda
Tomb of Yue Fei
Jingci Temple
Baochu Pagoda
Hangzhou Zoo
Temple of the Qian Kings
Bodi Center
Former Residence of Chiang Ching-kuo (Hangzhou)
Mituo Temple
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (Hangzhou)

Religious (5)

Yue Fei Temple
Phoenix Mosque
Chongyi Church
Hangzhou Mosque
Manao Temple

Museum (5)

China National Silk Museum
Zhejiang Provincial Museum
West Lake Museum
Hangzhou Arts and Crafts Museum
CAA Art Museum

Skyscraper (2)

Greenland Hangzhou Center
Hangzhou No.2 Telecom Hub

Bridge (2)

Broken Bridge (Hangzhou)
Gongchen Bridge

Square (2)

Qingchun Square
West Lake Cultural Square

Historic (1)

Kuahuqiao site

Walking routes in Hangzhou

Curated orders through the city. Or build your own and press Play All.

Temples, Tombs and the Western Shore. A sweeping arc from Lingyin Temple through the Yue Fei shrines and the Zhejiang museum to the southern pagodas framing the lake (8 stops)
Silk, Art and the Southern Lakeshore. From the ancient Liuhe Pagoda above the Qiantang River through silk and art museums to the Phoenix Mosque tucked into the old quarter (7 stops)
Towers and Squares of Modern Hangzhou. A downtown circuit connecting the glass towers of the Qiantang New Town with Qingchun Square and the century-old Chongyi Church (5 stops)
Grand Canal Bridges and the Old City Quarter. Starting at the storied Gongchen Bridge on the Grand Canal and winding through craft museums, temples and the cathedral into the heart of old Hangzhou (7 stops)