A Serene Stroll Around West Lake, Hangzhou
by _TI***s3
Oct 23, 2025
Hey everyone, look here! How can you come to Hangzhou without checking in at West Lake! 🌊 As the beauty icon of Hangzhou, West Lake is truly as stunning as a dynamic ink painting 🖼️ Today, I’ve painstakingly put together my secret favorite activities to make your West Lake trip unique! Quickly save this happiness guide~💯
🚶♀️Must-walk strolling route:
Start at [Hubin Three Parks] → End at [Broken Bridge]
📍Address: Hubin Road, West Lake District (opposite Intime in77)
💡Tip: Before 8 AM, it’s less crowded and absolutely beautiful! The view from Broken Bridge is unbeatable, every snap is a masterpiece 📸 The whole walk takes about 2 hours, remember to wear comfortable sneakers~
🍜Must-try food:
🔥Scallion Pancake Bao
No. 77 Xueshi Road, West Lake District (inside Hefang Street)
💰Average cost: 10 RMB
Must order: Secret sauce flavor, crispy to the point of falling apart! Locals love this taste~😋
🍤Longjing Shrimp
No. 1 Longjing Road, West Lake District (inside West Lake State Guesthouse)
💰Average cost: 150 RMB
Shrimp with a fragrant tea aroma and a springy texture, a bite that captures the whole spring! Remember to pair it with a cup of authentic Longjing tea 🍵 Perfect match!
💎Secret check-in spot:
[Turtle Pool Secret Realm]
📍Address: Southwest side of Yang Gong Di, West Lake District
⏰Open hours: All day
✨Highlight: Few people and beautiful scenery! Squirrels appear here 🐿️ Stone paths + ancient trees create a great vibe, every photo looks like a forest masterpiece 🌲
🚣♂️Water experience:
West Lake boat rental
📍Dock: Hubin Second Dock
⏰Time: 8:00-17:30
💰Price: 60 RMB/hour (up to 4 people)
Rowing to the center of the lake feels like you own the entire West Lake! Boating at sunset is absolutely amazing 🌅
PS: Recent crowd levels at these spots👇
Hubin business district: packed on weekends 💥 recommend off-peak visits
Broken Bridge: less crowded before 10 AM
Turtle Pool: not crowded all day
Follow this guide and your West Lake trip will be full of surprises! Save it now~🎯
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