West Lake - Music Fountain

西湖-景区音乐喷泉

Located on the lake near Lakeside Park No. 3, the 126-meter-long "Music Fountain" shows its charming grace to people.
The fountain is arc-shaped, and all lights are LED water lights. The nozzle can rotate 360 ​​degrees. The combination of shape and lighting reflects the connotation of music.
The fountain draws on and innovates on the largest musical fountain in China, the Qingdao Expo Musical Fountain, which enhances the visual effect of the fountain.

Attractions Location: Hangzhou West Lake Scenic Area, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province (230 meters walk from Exit C of Longxiang Bridge Subway Station)

Tickets: free

Opening hours:
All day (Monday to Sunday, January 1st to December 31st)

Contact Details: 0571-87179619

Transportation:
Take bus No. 12, No. 12 section, or No. 188 to Shengli Theater (Longxiang Bridge) (bus stop) and walk to the theater.

Time reference: Less than 1 hour


Recommended itinerary for West Lake - Music Fountain tours

1-Day West Lake Music Fountain Highlights Tour

  • Afternoon: West Lake Broken Bridge → Baidi (15 minutes walk)
  • Evening: Lakeside Yintai in77 (10-minute walk) → Music Fountain (19:30/20:30)

Focus on the core landscape of West Lake and experience the audio-visual feast of Asia's largest musical fountain

Accommodation: West Lake State Guesthouse; Food: Louwailou West Lake Vinegar Fish

Souvenirs: West Lake lotus root starch, Longjing tea


2-Day Hangzhou Classic Tour

  • Day 1: Full-day tour of West Lake + Music Fountain Night Show
  • Day 2: Lingyin Temple (25 minutes by bus No. 7) → Songcheng Scenic Area

A perfect transition from natural landscape to cultural experience

Accommodation: Four Seasons Hotel West Lake; Cuisine: Zhiweiguan Xiaolongbao

Souvenirs: Lingyin Temple blessing sachets, Songcheng cultural and creative products


3-Day Hangzhou In-depth Tour

  • Day 1-2: Hangzhou Classic Tour
  • Day 3: Xixi Wetland (40 minutes by bus No. 506) → Hefang Street

An experience that combines urban parks, wetland ecology and urban culture

Accommodation: Banyan Tree Xixi; Food: Scallion-wrapped cypress

Souvenirs: Xixi flower basket, Wang Xingji fan


4-Day Hangzhou-Shaoxing Tour

  • Day 1-3: Hangzhou in-depth tour
  • Day 4: Lu Xun's hometown in Shaoxing (metro line 5 and high-speed rail for 1 hour) → Shenyuan

The perfect combination of modern city and historical and cultural city

Accommodation: Xianheng Hotel; Food: Shaoxing Drunken Chicken

Souvenirs: Shaoxing rice wine, Yue kiln celadon


5-Day Northern Zhejiang Loop Tour

  • Day 1-4: Hangzhou-Shaoxing itinerary
  • Day 5: Wuzhen (high-speed rail to bus 2 hours) → Xizha night tour

A visual feast from urban landscape to waterside scenery

Accommodation: Wuzhen B&B; Food: Dingsheng Cake

Souvenirs: blue printed cloth, three white wines


6-Day Zhejiang Cultural Tour

  • Day 1-5: Northern Zhejiang Loop Tour
  • Day 6: Ningbo Tianyi Pavilion (1.5 hours by high-speed rail) → Old Bund

A deep experience integrating water town, city and book culture

Accommodation: Yuehu Boutique Hotel; Food: Ningbo Tangyuan

Souvenirs: oil-coated books, Tianyi Pavilion bookplates


7-Day Zhejiang Panoramic Tour

  • Day 1-6: Cultural tour
  • Day 7: Qiandao Lake (1 hour by high-speed rail) → Meifeng Mountain Scenic Spot

A complete experience from city views to lake and mountain scenery

Accommodation: InterContinental Qiandao Lake; Food: Organic fish head

Souvenirs: dried fish, pecans


User Reviews

By Liu Min |

The musical fountain starts at 20:00 and ends at 20:10. If you miss the time, don't rush there. There are a lot of people and you basically need a selfie stick to see the lake. The fountain quality is average. Maybe it's because I've seen the 3D electric, light, fire and water fountain in Shanghai Happy Valley. I feel that this one is not very shocking. To be honest, don't criticize me.

By Smart Chicken |

The West Lake Music Fountain has two performances every night, at 7pm and 8pm. There are some seats in the empty field opposite the fountain, and tourists have been waiting for them for a long time. There are fences around to set up entry and exit channels, and tourists have gathered to wait about half an hour in advance.

Each performance will play three pieces, totaling 12 minutes, including waltzes and folk music.

As night falls and the sky gradually darkens, the lights along the West Lake are beautiful, and the beautiful fountains rise and fall with the rhythm of the music, sometimes soft, sometimes sonorous, sometimes low, and sometimes high, which arouses the audience's emotions.

After the performance, the audience will be evacuated in an orderly manner. At this time, you can also walk around the West Lake and take beautiful photos.

By hyacinth! |

The musical fountain is ordinary and there are many people, so there is no need to go out of your way to see it.

By zhm_jinan |

I've seen a lot of fountains, but I don't feel much.

By 尤麗 |

There are so many heads. Forgive me for being so small that I can't see them.

By Your smile is good weather |

Oh my god, here it comes again. Didn’t I upload it once today?

West Lake is a must-see, but now many places are starting to see musical fountains

By Shan Jingwen_ |

I went to see it in winter. It was very cold by the lake. There were two shows in total. I watched it twice. It was very beautiful and there were many people. There was a commercial street next to it. After watching the fountain, you can go shopping or eat at Grandma's House!

By Alcoholic Ghosting |

The West Lake artificial scenery is worth seeing. There is one show every night at 7:00 and 8:00, about 10 minutes.

By Boom boom boom |

There are a lot of people. If you want to see it clearly, go to the lakeside at least two hours in advance to reserve space. If you see it for the first time, you will find it very beautiful. It is not amazing. It is just the change of color.

By Austin |

It was 18:10 when I got here. The seats in the front were full, so I could only stand in the second row at the back. I waited until 19:00 for the show to start. Only 3 songs were played that day. It was over in ten minutes. But the effect was quite shocking. It's a pity that I don't know how to play the video~ Well, one word, worth it. Two words, really beautiful. Three words: go early.

In addition, there are a lot of people when the show is over, so it is recommended to wait for a few minutes before getting off the subway station and be sure to pay attention to safety.

By Liu Zhudian |

There are few seats at the nearest viewing point of the musical fountain, so you have to go early. The isolation fences were put up in the afternoon, and there were quite a few security guards to maintain order, which was very good. Personally, I think it is better to watch from a distance.

By Cat on keyboard |

It's not very shocking. I think every big city has this attraction, but it feels a bit out of place in West Lake. Three songs lasted 10 minutes. There were uniformed personnel on site to maintain order, and they drove people out after watching it...

By Six Degrees of Life-Xiaoxiao |

I went to the West Lake Fountain to watch the musical fountain. The performance was very exciting. I bought VIP seats and I think it was worth it. After watching the show, it was a bit difficult to get a taxi back to the hotel.

By Booger |

After dinner, we headed to West Lake to see the fountain! The West Lake was already crowded with people, and we couldn't squeeze into the inner field. We could only watch from a distance. It was a pity that we couldn't get a good seat and couldn't see the whole thing.

By Ayan |

It's beautiful, but there are a lot of people. In the summer, mosquitoes are rampant, which is very hard. It rained heavily when the fountain started. I insisted on watching it. It was a rare experience.

By July 🎸 |

The performance time is 19:00 and 20:00 every night, and each show lasts about 20 minutes. The fountain show is definitely worth waiting for, and the cheers and exclamations from the crowd are endless. The audio-visual feast of light + music not only brings a pleasant sensory experience, but also adds a touch of romance to the city at night.

By Fresh and clear wind |

There are two shows at 19:00 and 20:00, each with 3 songs for 10 minutes. The lighting effect is great and it is worth watching. It is best to queue up at 18:00 so that you can get the first seat; or you can queue up at 19:15 at the latest for the 20:00 show so that you can stand a little closer to the front. It is recommended to choose a hotel near Longxiang Bridge subway station, which is very close to West Lake and can be reached in 15 minutes on foot.

By Nancy👸🏼 |

At eight o'clock, there were too many people watching the musical fountain and we could only stand outside the railing to watch it. For me, what surprised me was the technology, not how beautiful it was. I still prefer the natural and primitive beauty.

By China-TravelNote users |

Very beautiful, but I took the photo from the angle of my bar. If you need to visit, please contact me, WeChat: a13788875038

By 97 |

There are two musical fountains a day, one at 7:00 and one at 8:00. I saw comments online saying that there would be a lot of people and I should go early, so I got there at 6:20, but I was still shocked. There were three layers of people waiting for the show to start. I was short and could only stand on tiptoe and stretch my neck to watch from the beginning to the end.

After the show, two people who were not satisfied wanted to wait until the crowd dispersed, grab a front seat, and watch the show again at 8 o'clock. However, they thought the same as us and realized that height was a disadvantage, so they had to give up.

By Be the best version of yourself(*^_ |

I personally think that the West Lake Music Fountain is a place you cannot miss when you go to West Lake in Hangzhou. The fountain plays twice a day, about three songs each time, at 7pm and 8pm. There is a security check queue to enter the venue. There are three rows of seats for free, but you have to go early to get them.

By Little Grandpa Explores PP Monkey |

Standing by the crowded musical fountain, you don't feel the urgency of rushing to visit tourist attractions. Instead, you can relax, move slowly with the crowd, and appreciate this city that has existed for thousands of years and has retained its characteristics despite rapid changes.

There were so many people watching the fountain. I saw the most spectacular scene in Hangzhou in the Hubin Business District, with thousands of people crossing the road.

By Walter Jin |

This must be seen at night to be exciting. It's okay to see it for the first time during the day, but it becomes less and less interesting later. However, the seats in front of the fountain are always full of people.

By Small fish swimming in the village |

The West Lake Music Fountain is worth watching. The time of the Hangzhou West Lake Music Fountain is: one show at 19:00 and one at 20:00 every day. There are more people watching the first show. At this time, you can have dinner in the surrounding shopping malls and then watch the second music fountain.

By Original Story |

There is a fountain show at 8:00 pm. There is no ticket for this show, but there is a designated area for watching the show. There is a simple security check and order maintenance. The show lasts 10 minutes and has three songs. Those who go early can get seats, and the others have to stand in three layers inside and outside to watch.

By 。 |

We just happened to catch the 7 o'clock show. After passing security, we waited on the shore for five minutes before the fountain show began. No tickets were required and one show lasted about three songs. The fountains changed shapes and colors with the music, which was quite spectacular. However, the show was about to begin when we arrived, so we could only stand at the back and tiptoe to watch from time to time. If we could stand in the front row, the effect would definitely be better. However, although we were not in the front, this was still the biggest gain of the day.

By Lonely Traveler |

Because we went there late, the flow of people inside was limited, so we could only watch it from the outside. If you haven't seen the musical fountain in other places before, it is still worth seeing. The musical fountain starts at 8 o'clock, so you need to go in advance.

By I'm Bling Bling |

You must go, there are two shows in total, at 19:00 and 20:00 in the evening, but you have to go early, there are a lot of people, but it is worth going

By Hangzhou Wisdom Wendao Hall |

Hangzhou West Lake Music Fountain is right next to Lixing Shopping Plaza, and usually has one show at 7pm and 8pm. It is quite shocking to walk along the lake and watch the music fountain at night.

By Vicky💃 opera |

Because we checked in advance that the West Lake Music Fountain would have performances at 7pm and 8pm every night, we took a taxi to go there after dinner.

When we went there, it was only five minutes before seven o'clock, so the West Lake was already surrounded by people. If you didn't stand on a high place, you couldn't see the fountain at all. But! Fortunately! My girlfriend brought a selfie stick!

Fifteen minutes, three songs, the whole audience was at their climax when I will always love you played, it’s a very good musical fountain!

By Mimi Mimi Mi |

If you want to get a good spot, you need to queue up at least 2 hours in advance, which means that in order to watch a 10-minute musical fountain, you have to wait there for 2 hours without doing anything. We went in at 6 o'clock and stood far away. It took more than half an hour for the fountain to start, but we were already a little exhausted. When the fountain started at 7 o'clock, everyone cheered and the scene was very lively. It ended after 10 minutes, and the security guards released the guardrails and we had to queue up to get out.

By Liu Juanjuan |

The West Lake Music Fountain has one show at 7pm and one at 8pm. When we went there, it was just after 6pm, but there were already three layers of people inside and outside. I don’t know what time those people went to reserve seats. And after watching the whole fountain, I didn’t feel that shocking. It may be because the viewing position is a bit far away, so I didn’t get its beauty.

By Iku |

Starting from Yintai West Lake, back to the music fountain, we circled the lake. When we were on the boat, the boatman told us that one circle of West Lake is 16.7 kilometers. I didn't take it seriously and never thought I could really walk it. I just wanted to give it a try. After all, the idea of ​​circling the lake has been in my mind for a long time. Before I knew it, I actually circled the whole lake. I was tired, but I finally fulfilled a wish I had always had. When I arrived at the fountain square, I was obviously exhausted, but I was still in a good mood.



The Musical Fountain Square of West Lake is the originator of the same type of performance. It has been enduring for many years and its overall level is still the best in the industry. However, individual links, such as the climax, have been completely surpassed by the fountain of Nanchang Qiu Shui Square. Being at the top requires constant caution. Being complacent will inevitably lead to a change of flag. I hope that the West Lake fountain can be alert.



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No other city is represented by a place name like Hangzhou. Before Jack Ma came out of nowhere, Hangzhou ≈ West Lake. Even though Alibaba xx can walk sideways now, he is weak in terms of foundation.



The ten scenic spots of West Lake are the most beautiful. With West Lake as the origin, the beautiful rivers and mountains radiate outward continuously - Yanggong Dike, Hupao, Jiuxi Shibajian, Lingyin Temple, Zhejiang University, Leifeng Pagoda, Longjing Tea Field, Southern Song Dynasty Imperial Street, Hu Xueyan's former residence, Zoo, Liuhe Pagoda... There are countless, and the Qiantang River is magnificent, and the world-renowned "Living Along the River During the Qingming Festival" Songcheng... Oh, by the way, the big drama "The Most Memorable is Hangzhou" performed by Lao Mouzi with great effort is also inseparable from West Lake~



I have been to Hangzhou about fifteen or sixteen times. The more I come, the more I realize how little I know about this city. How many stories and scenery are hidden in West Lake?

By Golden |

The management is very strict at night. Security check is required. 3 songs 20 minutes

See the travel notes "Remembering Hangzhou - Beauty in the South of the Yangtze River" http://www.mafengwo.cn/i/6744236.html

By A. |

It's really good, but you need to go there early to reserve a seat, otherwise you can only stand at the back and can't see clearly. Go there around 6 o'clock. Wear more clothes, it's very windy there and it will be very cold.

By Jenny |

If you want to see the fountain, it is recommended to go at night, one at 7 o'clock and one at 8 o'clock, each show plays 3 songs, the fountain and the singing are integrated, it is recommended to arrive half an hour in advance, otherwise it is difficult to stand in front to watch. Nice night view, different lights, different wind blowing from the lake, it is worth seeing!

By nancyln9711 |

There are two shows every night at 19:00 and 20:00, with a total of three songs. It’s nothing special. If you happen to make it, you can go and join in the fun. If you can’t make it, it won’t be a pity to miss it.

By The Saixel |

Be sure to go there early to reserve a seat as there are so many people there, and look for a seat in the middle, not on the sides.

By Joyce |

I took my parents to see it, and they were super happy. It's a view that you can't see in other places. The fountain blooms with the music, with various postures and beautiful scenery. It's really refreshing. There are two fountains every night, 15 minutes each at 7 o'clock and 7:30, with a 15-minute break in between. There are relatively few viewing seats by the lake, but you have to go at least 1 hour in advance to reserve them. I think it's enough to go 10-20 minutes in advance. The viewing area is blocked off separately, so everyone has to find the entrance and find a clear position to stand and watch. Anyway, it doesn't take long.

By Passerby |

You can go when there are fewer people. The first show starts at 7pm and many people start sitting on the chairs at around 5pm. If you want to see a close-up view, you can consider entering at 7pm and wait for the first show to end. Then you can sit in the front row and wait for the second show.

By If you love to wander |

There are two shows at 19:30 and 20:30 in the evening. They are very beautiful, but there are a lot of people, so you have to go early to stand closer!

By Garfield |

Very distinctive, worth seeing, the lighting and fountains work together very well

By People_can |

Next to it is Asia's largest Apple retail store. I remember that during the May Day holiday this year, there were so many people that it exploded. The West Lake Music Fountain is not like other places where fountains pursue high and large sprays. Instead, it shows a stage effect with the music and the colorful lights. Attached is the Hangzhou lighting and fountain time, I hope it will be helpful to everyone

By Edison, South |

The West Lake Music Fountain is indeed very impressive and beautiful. However, it only runs once every night at 7:00 and 8:00, and it is suspended on rainy days, so it is difficult to find time to watch it. In addition, there are extremely many people and it is overcrowded. The West Lake Music Fountain happens to be in the center of the West Lake District, and the road is crowded. It is not recommended for everyone to watch it.

By Honeydew Town |

The West Lake Music Fountain is really great, especially at night and during major holidays. The colorful fountain is accompanied by music with a sense of the times.

By Wind Array Fox |

There are two shows at 7pm and 8pm every night, each lasting about 10 minutes. It is recommended to arrive half an hour in advance to get a good seat, preferably within the control line facing the lake. Although you can see it from a distance, you can't hear the music at all, and it's boring to just watch the fountain. If you are in Jinan, you don't need to go, it's not much different from the one in Quancheng Square

By behind |

Unless you go early and get a front row seat, you will only get a lot of people.

By Wensy |

Watching the musical fountain makes my heart soften and warm. The combination of water, lights and music couldn't be more perfect. The soft and agile water, the ever-changing lights and the lively resonance of the music really make me feel happy.

By Hip Hop Fox |

The fountain is on every night, starting at 8 o'clock and ending in about half an hour. There are usually three songs, Chinese, foreign, and beautiful, haha... Hangzhou tycoons are rich. The neighbors nearby brought their own stools and sat there waiting around 5 o'clock. When it is about to start, the security guards and police will impose martial law to ensure safety, and then they will clear the way... People who don't know would think this formation is a big meeting... haha

By The Son of Heaven |

If you go there on holidays, there will be huge crowds of people, so it is really difficult to take pictures.

By Junzi is not a gentleman |

There were too many people, and I couldn't enjoy it. I must find a chance to go and see it again.

By Lala |

There are too many people, and the effect is OK, but there are too many people.

By The End of the World |

It is a perfect combination of modern technology and natural landscape, but you have to go there in advance to occupy a favorable position, otherwise it will affect your viewing experience!

By Lu Aben 🎈 |

I personally think it's stunning, the most amazing musical fountain I've ever seen. It's just that there are too many people. Go to the lakeside in advance to take a seat. Although it's only a dozen minutes, it's worth it.

By Strong wind in the sky |

You don't know the grandeur of the West Lake Music Fountain, three layers inside and three layers outside, people mountain people sea. Check the time and go there an hour in advance, and you will definitely be in the first row. The fountain on the water is more beautiful than the one on land, and the Chinese classical music "Butterfly Lovers" is really worth listening to.

By Put the gold in the bag |

It's not bad, not much effect during the day. It's very beautiful with a lot of people at night.

By Wang Yucheng |

One of the must-see attractions for tourists from other places in Hangzhou. After the renovation of the G20, the fountain has become more beautiful. It opens every hour at night and will be adjusted according to the weather. It lasts 15 minutes at a time. The combination of fountains, lights and music is really beautiful. The security is very strict now. All must go through security to enter the best viewing area. If you don't want to go through security, you can just look at it from a distance, but you can't see the shorter fountains.

By Bamboo Sauce |

There were so many people that not only was a section of the road closed, but we also had to go through security checks. I went late and could only stand quietly at the back, but it was really shocking.

The West Lake Music Fountain has two shows a day, at 6:30 and 7:30 in the evening. They are over in about 15 minutes. There are really a lot of people, so you must come early to grab a good spot.

By Xiaoyi is the best |

To be honest, there is really nothing to see, and the momentum is small

By Allison |

I first caught the 7pm show, but it was late, there were already a lot of people in front of me, and I was not tall enough, so I could only see and take pictures of a limited amount. So I got a seat in the first row after the crowd dispersed, and because it was in the middle, I saw the particularly beautiful fountain show at 8pm.

By Tian Jian |

Fountains can be found in many places across the country and they are all similar.

By Li Weihao |

The West Lake Music Fountain in Hangzhou is very famous. It is very beautiful. There is one show at 7 and 8 pm, each show has 3 songs and is about 10 minutes long. However, there are so many people and it is crowded. How should I put it? It is worth a visit if you have the chance.

By Watanabe Futsu |

It’s really a blessing to live in Hangzhou. There are so many places to go. The only pity is that I always go alone.

By doudousha |

It is located on the West Lake Scenic Area walking trail. There is a show at 19:00 and 20:00 every night. Each show lasts about 15 minutes and is quite beautiful.

By qinger |

This is a very beautiful place. Every time I come here, I have a different experience. I think it’s great and suitable for you to experience the beautiful scenery in person!

By Lu Zhuozhuo |

It takes a certain time for the stage to appear, and the fountain coming out of the water changes pitch with the music.

By Dagu Yueyan |

The musical fountain is pretty good. But the duration is a bit short, only 15 minutes

By Rene |

Very beautiful, highly recommended. You have to wait in line in advance, but it's worth it.

By MyMoonShine |

I have seen the West Lake Music Fountain in Jinan before, but I didn’t feel anything about this one. However, this was the first time for my parents to see it, so I decided to take them to Jinan to see it next time.

By Fall in love with a fish |

There is no fountain. Maybe there will be one at night. There was no fountain when we went there during the day.

By meet |

It's really beautiful. The fountain and the lighting effect are really great. It's very suitable for young couples to be romantic~~~

By IVY Love Taste |

Actually, the musical fountain of West Lake is just so-so to me. First, there were too many people. It was not the peak holiday when we went there. It started at 7:30, but when we arrived at 6:30, there were already too many people. We waited for an hour and could hardly see anything standing in the back row. Second, there were 3 songs in total, which lasted about 15 minutes. The fountain and lights were not very special. I don't recommend it.

By Melbourne, Sunny° |

If you come to West Lake, you must see the West Lake Music Fountain. There are many people and the seats are full early.

By road |

It is larger than the average fountain, and the night view of West Lake is nice.

By Qiaoqiao Pistachio |

When the show was about to start, they started to limit the flow of people. You know, West Lake, there is no guardrail. Fortunately, I have a selfie stick, which can make up for the lack of height and the crowded crowds inside and outside. Although I still took pictures of many people's heads, hahahaha, that's a technical problem! The whole show was only 15 minutes, with three songs, all carefully selected by the Hangzhou government.


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