Explore West Lake in One Day: Effortless and Fun!

Hello! I'm Lu Qi. With the Mid-Autumn and National Day holidays approaching, are you wondering how to explore the vast West Lake in Hangzhou? Here's a recommended itinerary that allows you to visit West Lake and capture its top 10 photo spots for less than 100 yuan.

Overall Route: See Route Map in Image 2
Liulang Wenying - Changqiao (Leifeng Sunset) - Leifeng Pagoda - Jingci Temple - Huagang Fish Pond - Three Pools Mirroring the Moon - Xiling Bridge - Solitary Hill Park (Most Beautiful Corner) - Bai Causeway - Broken Bridge - Beishan Road - Jixian Pavilion

1. First Stop: Liulang Wenying
- Exit from Wushan Square C, Line 7, walk 500m
- Navigate to "Xin Henghe Bridge" or walk to the right after entering

2. Second Stop: Changqiao
- Walk 900m or take a bus for one stop, get off at Wansongling Road
- Ideal spot for photographing Leifeng Sunset

3. Third Stop: Leifeng Pagoda (Jingci Temple)
- Walk 600m or take a bus for one stop, get off at Leifeng Pagoda
- Leifeng Pagoda ticket 40 yuan (optional), photo spot at Jingci Temple opposite
- Jingci Temple ticket 10 yuan, classic photo spot at the Great Hall

4. Fourth Stop: Huagang Fish Pond
- Walk 800m
- Large red fish pond, mandarin ducks, and lotus flowers
- Right side is the boat point for Three Pools Mirroring the Moon

5. Fifth Stop: Three Pools Mirroring the Moon
- 10-minute boat ride, ticket 55 yuan (includes island entry)
- One yuan note photo spot, walk right to "Wo Xin Xiang Yin Pavilion"
- Choose "Yue Temple, Hangfan Pier" to disembark

6. Sixth Stop: Xiling Bridge
- Walk 100m right after disembarking
- Most beautiful corner, road ends at "sea"

7. Eighth Stop: Bai Causeway - Broken Bridge
- About 2km long, walk or take a sightseeing car
- Museums along the way to explore
- Romantic sunset, relaxing on benches
- Broken Bridge is crowded, suggest photographing from Beishan Street

8. Ninth Stop: Beishan Road
- Ideal for cycling, or take a bus to Jixian Pavilion

9. Tenth Stop: Jixian Pavilion (Sunset View)
- Surrounded by lotus ponds, shimmering orange lake, perfect for sunset

Next to Hangzhou's largest shopping area, Hubin In77, perfect for dinner after exploring West Lake.

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