Leifeng pagoda in the autumn colors
by oolhaa
Nov 30, 2023
🌟 Hangzhou Travel Guide: Spend Little, Enjoy the "Paradise on Earth," All-Inclusive Food, Accommodation, and Transportation with a Humorous Twist!
Slogan: "Walk West Lake till your legs go weak, drink Longjing tea till you can't sleep, save on accommodation till you laugh secretly—Hangzhou lets you travel on a budget but feel like Versailles!"
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🏞️ 【Top 5 Must-Visit Attractions】
1️⃣ West Lake: The Soul of Hangzhou
✅ Free lakeside walking: Su Causeway, Bai Causeway, Broken Bridge Snow (the bridge never breaks, but people sure can squeeze in!).
✅ Three Pools Mirroring the Moon: Take a boat ride (¥55 including ticket) to see the same scenery as on the back of the 1 yuan bill, pretending you're "valuable."
✅ Leifeng Pagoda: Climb to the top for a panoramic view of West Lake (¥40), but don’t be like Xu Xian picking up random things—beware of Lady White Snake’s curse.
Humorous tip:
"The beauty of West Lake is half in the lake, half in the filter! Go at 6 AM, or your photos will be full of other people’s selfie sticks!"
2️⃣ Lingyin Temple: Praying to Buddha is less effective than praying to yourself
Must-see:
🏯 Feilai Peak Stone Carvings (¥45) + Lingyin Temple Incense & Flower Ticket (¥30), total ¥75, but don’t be scared by the 'ticket ambush.'
🙏 Pray for love, career, and wealth, but don’t be greedy—the Bodhisattva is busy too!
Money-saving tip:
"Arrive before 7 AM, fewer people and cooler, plus you can sneak in some free morning exercise!"
3️⃣ Xixi Wetland: The "Green Lung" in the City
How to enjoy:
🚶♂️ Free walking area (part of the East District), perfect for atmospheric photos among the reeds.
🚣 Rowboat (¥100/hour), pretend you’re Ge You in "If You Are the One," but don’t actually fall asleep.
Humorous complaint:
"The mosquitoes here are more enthusiastic than tourists; mosquito spray is a must! Otherwise, you’re their 'buffet!'"
4️⃣ Hefang Street: The Southern Song version of "Yiwu Small Commodities Market"
Must-eat:
🍢 Dingsheng Cake (eaten by Southern Song troops before battle, now a must-buy for tourists).
🍵 West Lake Lotus Root Starch (sticky but very 'ancient style' for photos).
Pitfall warning:
>"Don’t buy 'West Lake Longjing' tea unless you want to experience the joy of 'spending 50 yuan on a bag of leaves!'"
5️⃣ Songcheng: Travel back to the Southern Song, but the tickets are very modern
Must-see:
🎭 "Songcheng Eternal Love" show (from ¥300), truly stunning but also truly expensive.
🏮 Free ancient costume experience (but photos cost extra, what a trick!).
Humorous summary:
"Since you’re here, not watching the show is like coming for nothing! But your wallet says: 'No, you don’t want to!'"
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🍜 【Foodie Guide】(Enjoy for about ¥50 per person)
Must-try dishes: Recommended restaurants: Humorous remarks:
West Lake Vinegar Fish Lou Wai Lou (Gushan Road Branch) "So sour it makes you question life, but since you’re here, you have to try it once!"
Dongpo Pork Zhiweiguan (Hubin Main Branch) "Fat but not greasy, melts in your mouth, makes you want to write a thank-you letter to Su Dongpo after eating!"
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