West Lake's Sunset Glow is Absolutely Stunning

3-Day Leisurely Hangzhou West Lake Tour | The Addicting Romance of Jiangnan Water Town

✨Fell in love with West Lake at first sight in Hangzhou! This urban gem celebrated by literati for millennia heals every traveler with its seasonal beauty. Specially curated this relaxed 3-day itinerary to help you explore West Lake while avoiding crowds~

Day 1: Broken Bridge Remnant Snow - Autumn Moon over Calm Lake - Bai Causeway
🔹Broken Bridge Remnant Snow: Legendary meeting spot of Xu Xian and Lady White, perfect for photos in early morning
🔹Autumn Moon over Calm Lake: One of West Lake's Top 10 Views, extremely relaxing to enjoy lake views from teahouses (Louwailou Restaurant nearby)
🔹Bai Causeway Walk: 1km shaded path - peach blossoms in spring, reed catkins in autumn

Day 2: Three Pools Mirroring Moon - Viewing Fish at Flower Harbor - Leifeng Pagoda
🔹Boat Tour (¥55): Must visit Lesser Yingzhou Island for Three Pools Mirroring Moon
🔹Viewing Fish at Flower Harbor: Free park with spectacular crowds of red carp
🔹Leifeng Pagoda (¥40): Breathtaking panoramic views from the top

Day 3: Lingyin Temple - Longjing Village - Yanggong Causeway
🔹Lingyin Temple (¥45): Millennia-old temple with thriving incense culture
🔹Longjing Village: Ultimate pleasure sipping pre-Qingming Longjing tea
🔹Yanggong Causeway Cycling: Scenic secret route with fewer tourists

🍜Must-Try Foods:
- West Lake Vinegar Fish (Louwailou recommended)
- Dongpo Pork (Grandma's Home offers great value)
- Longjing Shrimp (Four Seasons Hotel Jin Sha Restaurant)
- Pian Er Chuan Noodles (Juying Noodle Shop)

💡Practical Tips:
1. Rent shared bikes for convenient lakeside cycling
2. Bargain for paddle boats (¥80-100/hour is reasonable)
3. Avoid weekends/holidays for fewer crowds
4. Visit Prince Bay Park for cherry blossoms in spring
5. Bring Hanfu costumes for stunning photos!