Hangzhou holidays

Though Hangzhou is modernising rapidly, it retains much of its charm, natural beauty and tradition. Often thought of as the most beautiful of the major Chinese cities, it’s an elegant and charming city with strong spiritual, artistic, and commercial traditions that continue to this day.

Travel to Hangzhou, the home to some of the world’s finest silk and hand-painted fans, A Hangzhou trip is the perfect place to find a bargain or appreciate artworks by some of the country’s foremost artists. Centred around the iconic West Lake and within easy reach of mountain retreats, the city remains very much in touch with its natural heritage. Booking a Hangzhou holiday package with Qatar Airways Holidays offers you the opportunity to explore this authentic and atmospheric city at your own pace.

• Take a holiday break in the West Lake and discover why it has inspired poets, artists, and scholars for generations, and is now one of China’s most visited tourist attractions.
• Explore the buzzing streets of the modern city and immerse yourself in a vibrant music scene, sample delicious local cuisine, and explore the city’s many shopping opportunities.
• If you want to get away from it all, head out to the nearby Longjing tea fields or the UNESCO-listed Tianmu Mountain Scenic Area and unearth the region’s spectacular biodiversity.
• Take part in some adventure activities at the Thousand Island Lake, where water-skiing, speedboating, climbing, mountain biking, and trekking are all on the cards.