
One Day in Hangzhou: West Lake, Tea & Temples from Shanghai
Only a short train ride from Shanghai, Hangzhou combines West Lake, Lingyin Temple, Longjing tea and historic streets into an easy city break or day trip.

Topic
Neighbourhood context, essential sights, and practical details for making the most of a city stay.
7 guides

Shanghai · China
Four days in Shanghai, from the Bund and Yu Garden to Zhujiajiao, Tongli and Suzhou. This is the first-time itinerary I’d actually recommend.

Split · Croatia
Two days in Split is enough to explore Diocletian’s Palace, the waterfront, beaches and nearby viewpoints without rushing through the city.

Budapest · Hungary
Budapest makes fine dining surprisingly accessible. These are the restaurants, tasting menus and booking options worth considering without luxury-level prices.

Mexico City · Mexico
Three days in Mexico City is enough for historic neighborhoods, markets, food, major sights and a Teotihuacan day trip if you plan your time carefully.

Doha · Qatar
Have a long layover in Doha? This 24-hour guide shows how much of the city you can realistically see, where to go and how to structure your stopover.

Sofia · Bulgaria
One day in Sofia is enough for its churches, Roman ruins, markets and central neighborhoods. This walking-friendly itinerary shows how I’d spend 24 hours in the city.