West Lake in spring is simply an ideal place on earth

West Lake is an iconic attraction in Hangzhou. Here is a detailed travel guide to West Lake to help you better plan your trip.
Transportation
External transportation:
Airplane: After arriving at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, you can take the airport bus "Wulinmen Line" directly to Lakeside.
High-speed rail: After arriving at Hangzhou East Station, take Metro Line 1 to Longxiang Bridge Station and Exit C to reach West Lake.
Self-driving: Navigate to "Huanglong Sports Center Parking Lot" and transfer to the shuttle bus to avoid the restricted traffic in the scenic area.
Internal Transportation:
Electric car: 40 yuan/person for a trip around the lake, operating hours: 8:30 - 17:00 (stop when you wave).
Cycling: Bai Causeway → Su Causeway → Yanggong Causeway, Longjing Village car rental point.
Hiking: Gushan Trail (to see mandarin ducks) + Jiuxi Smoky Trees (secret forest).
Recommended attractions
The Ten Scenic Spots of West Lake are: Su Causeway in Spring Dawn, Winding Courtyard with Lotus Flowers in the Wind, Calm Lake in Autumn Moon, Broken Bridge with Snow, Watching Fish at Flower Harbor, Evening Bell at Nanping Mountain, Twin Peaks Piercing the Clouds, Leifeng Pagoda in Sunset, Three Pools Mirroring the Moon and Orioles Singing in the Willow Waves.
Other attractions: West Lake Music Fountain, Yue Temple, Beishan Street, Hangzhou Zoo, Hangzhou Botanical Garden, Lingyin Temple, Jingci Temple.
Trip Planning
Day Trips:
Morning: Longxiang Bridge Subway Station - Orioles Singing in the Willow Waves - Qianwangci Pier - Three Pools Mirroring the Moon - Flower Harbor Viewing Fish.
Afternoon: Leifeng Pagoda - Su Causeway - Winding Courtyard Lotus - Yue Temple - Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake - Snow over the Broken Bridge - Wulin Night Market.
Two-day tour:
Day 1: Broken Bridge with Snow - Bai Causeway - Boat trip to Three Pools Mirroring the Moon - Yuewang Temple - Winding Courtyard Lotus - Lakeside Music Fountain.
Day 2: Maojiabu - Longjing Village - Xiangshan Campus of China Academy of Art - Xiangshan Art Commune.
Food Recommendations
Hangzhou cuisine: West Lake Vinegar Fish at Louwailou, Xin Bailu Restaurant, Lane Lane, Hangzhou Restaurant, Grandma's Home, Green Tea Restaurant, and Old Man's Fried Shrimp.
Traditional snacks: Zhiweiguan, scallion stew, and Wushan roasted poultry.
Drinks: Thursday night, West Lake bamboo tube milk tea, Longjing soy milk.
Accommodation suggestions
Lakeside Yintai in77 area: east side of West Lake, near the music fountain.
Fengqi Road area: north side of West Lake, Beishan Street, and near Wulin Night Market.
Hefang Street area: south side of West Lake, near the Southern Song Imperial Street.
Precautions
The West Lake Scenic Area has implemented “odd-even” management measures for passenger cars and recommends green travel.
Some attractions such as Prince Bay Park require advance reservations.
Prices in the scenic area are relatively high, so you can bring your own snacks and drinking water.
The following is the detailed information of West Lake Scenic Area:
I hope this guide can help you have a pleasant trip to West Lake!