West Lake...the center of Hangzhou...
by 으호호
Feb 13, 2024
How can you miss West Lake when you come to Hangzhou! Stroll along the lakeside with a gentle breeze on your face, watching the reflection of green hills and the white pagoda on the water, feeling completely healed~Walking by the lake, the breeze brings fresh air and a faint floral fragrance. The lake surface is calm like a mirror, lightly shrouded in mist, like an unfolding ink painting. Sunlight breaks through the clouds, sparkling on the lake, with distant mountains and ancient buildings faintly visible in the morning light, poetic and picturesque.
Recommended West Lake Highlights Tour Route:
📍Broken Bridge Remnant Snow
The place where Lady White Snake and Xu Xian met, especially magical in the early morning when there are fewer people, the Broken Bridge in the morning mist looks particularly dreamy.
Opening hours: All day
Address: Beishan Road, West Lake District
📍Leifeng Pagoda
Climbing the pagoda to overlook the entire West Lake is simply amazing! Especially beautiful at sunset.
Opening hours: 8:00-17:00
Ticket: 40 RMB
Address: No. 15 Nanshan Road, West Lake District
📍Three Pools Mirroring the Moon
A must-visit when taking a boat tour of West Lake; the pattern on the back of the 1 RMB note is this scene.
Boat ticket: 55 RMB/person (including island entry)
Boat service hours: 8:00-17:00
📍Su Causeway in Spring Dawn
The best place for a walk, lined with weeping willows on both sides, especially beautiful in spring.
Recommended to rent a bike for a ride.
Opening hours: All day
Address: West Lake Scenic Area, West Lake District
📍Peaceful Lake and Autumn Moon
It's so pleasant to come here at night for a cup of Longjing tea and enjoy the night view.
Nearby recommended restaurant: Lou Wai Lou (No. 30 Gushan Road, West Lake District)
🍵 Food Recommendations:
You must try Hangzhou cuisine! Recommended dishes include Dongpo Pork, West Lake Vinegar Fish, and Longjing Shrimp. For snacks, scallion pancakes and Dingsheng Cake are both very good.
🏨 Accommodation Tips:
It is recommended to stay in the Hubin business district, close to all the attractions. If your budget allows, consider the West Lake State Guesthouse, where you can enjoy breakfast while viewing the lake scenery~
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