Hangzhou, China

Photography Tour in Hangzhou

The best photos of Hangzhou aren't at the obvious landmarks. The real magic is in the side streets, the reflected light, the unexpected angles that only reveal themselves to those exploring on foot.

Hangzhou has been celebrated as an earthly paradise in Chinese culture for centuries, and walking around the legendary West Lake and through its surrounding hills of tea plantations reveals why Marco Polo called it the finest city in the world.

Top Photography Tour Spots

•Leifeng Pagoda — a reconstructed five-story pagoda on the south shore of West Lake, famous from the legend of the White Snake, with lake panoramas from the top

Hidden Photography Tour Gems

•Nine Creeks Meandering Through a Misty Forest — a peaceful walking trail through tea fields and bamboo groves above West Lake
•China National Silk Museum — a well-curated museum covering 5,000 years of silk production, free to enter

Frequently Asked Questions

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roamee's photography tour of Hangzhou takes you to the most photogenic spots — iconic viewpoints plus hidden locations with unique angles that most photographers miss.

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roamee curates a walking route through Hangzhou's most photogenic locations with tips on the best time of day, angles, and compositions for each spot.

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