Early summer West Lake power walk 30,000 steps! Exclusive spot covering the entire lotus pond! Please accept it!

Top-level romance at West Lake! The ultimate in Jiangnan water towns confirmed🌊

📍Address: No. 1 Longjing Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou
🚇Transport tips: Exit C of Longxiangqiao Station on Metro Line 1, 10-minute walk to West Lake Music Fountain Pier

🔥Must-visit route:
1️⃣ Quyuan Fenghe → Guozhuang
Quyuan Fenghe: Peak lotus season in July! Few people at 7 AM, perfect for Hanfu photos on the stone bridge
Guozhuang: The most off-the-beaten-path garden by West Lake! 10 RMB entrance fee, Su-style corridor window views rival Suzhou (opens at 8:30 AM)

2️⃣ Maojiabu → Wuguitan
Maojiabu: A secret spot only locals know! Complete Ming and Qing dynasty ancient path + wild wooden boardwalk
📸Tips: The long corridor of the dark green pavilion, light filtering through carved windows is breathtaking
Wuguitan: Water lilies in season! Rowboat 150 RMB/hour (light is softest after 3 PM)

3️⃣ Huagang Guanyu → Yuhu Bay
Huagang Guanyu: The red fish pond’s rainbow koi will chase your hand! Bring toast bread for better photos
Yuhu Bay: Glassy water surface by Yang Gongdi! Jihong Bridge symmetrical reflections are forever classics

🍵Foodie radar:
▪ Hubanju (8:00-20:00)
State-run teahouse in Quyuan Fenghe! Longjing tea with Ding Sheng cake only 38 RMB
▪ Zhiweiguan (No. 83 Renhe Road)
Freshly made cat ear noodles + Dongpo pork soup dumplings, excellent view on the second floor of the lakeside main store

⚠️Avoid these pitfalls:
▫ Don’t take the sightseeing bus! 80 RMB per person around the lake, better to use shared bikes
▫ Leifeng Pagoda elevator queue is 1 hour, better to climb if you’re fit
▫ Best lighting for Three Pools Mirroring the Moon is 4:30-5:30 PM
▫ Su Causeway stone path wears down shoe soles! Wear air-cushioned sneakers for safety

💬Real reviews excerpt:
"Following the blogger’s spots, even the security uncle praised the place-finding skills!"
"The rowboat at Maojiabu is half the price of the popular Wuguitan!"
"Yuhu Bay is never crowded, totally recommend this guide"

Weekend plan with your sisters! Remember to bring mosquito repellent + sun umbrella~