Love at First Sight: West Lake Tour

10km Essential Route for Exploring West Lake! Snap a photo with the iconic Three Pools Mirroring the Moon for just 1 yuan 🍃

Must-know tips to avoid detours at Broken Bridge!
1️⃣ West Lake Pier ➡️ Three Pools Mirroring the Moon
The star attraction of West Lake's Top Ten Views! Take a boat to the island and capture the iconic stone pagodas featured on the 1 yuan bill
📸 Pro tip: Choose the "Viewing Fish at Flower Pond" direction pier for the least crowds

2️⃣ Viewing Fish at Flower Pond
The bench at Su Causeway entrance offers a magical view of Leifeng Pagoda
🐟 The koi fish in Red Fish Pond are incredibly plump!

3️⃣ Prince Bay Park
A hidden garden that's free but hard to book
㊙️ Enter through the west gate to avoid half the crowd

4️⃣ Jingci Temple
Where Monk Ji Gong practiced! The Evening Bell at Nanping at 4 PM is breathtaking
🌟 An ultra-niche treasure of a temple

📍 Transportation Tips
🚇 Exit at Longxiangqiao Metro Station Exit C, 10-minute walk
🚢 Cruise hours: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (70 yuan includes island landing)

🍜 Midnight Foodie Moment
Longjing Shrimp: Tea fragrance + springy shrimp meat
Beggar's Chicken: Watch them crack the clay shell at Wulin Night Market
Crab Roe Noodles: Free noodle refills for unlimited enjoyment!

📸 Photo Guide
Leifeng Pagoda's 4th-floor window frames make perfect compositions
The 1314 bus under phoenix trees at Xiling Bridge
Beishan Street's Republic-era architecture transforms into artsy backdrops instantly