Unlock Hangzhou's Stunning Secret Spots for 3 Yuan｜Local's Guide to the Water Bus

Between walls of dark tiles, the oar boat slowly glides over the blue waves🌊 This city, called the "City of Heaven" by Marco Polo, is far more than just the Ten Scenes of West Lake~

🌟Local's Secret Play Guide Revealed🌟
No crowds needed to capture stunning Jiangnan masterpieces📸

🚤【3 Yuan Water Bus】Travel Guide
📍Route: Water Bus Line 7 (Donghe Line)
💰Fare: Shockingly only 3 yuan!!
⏰Operating Hours: 7:00-18:00 (Recommended to check the "Hangzhou Water Bus" WeChat official account for the latest schedule)
🏯Highlights Along the Way: 15 ancient bridges + Southern Song Imperial City ruins, every shot looks like an ink painting🎨
🌟Tips: Best to ride in the morning or evening for optimal light and to avoid tourists!

💫Must-Visit Stops Along the Route:
1️⃣ Meihuabei Station
Get off to find the historic Wuliu Alley in the old street district!
🍜Must Eat: Zhao Baomei Dim Sum Shop (Signature pan-fried buns are amazing!)

2️⃣ Deshou Palace Ruins Museum
🎫Admission: Free
⏰Hours: 9:00-16:30 (Closed on Mondays)
📸Photo Spot: Blue Light Ruins Area, perfect for photos every second!!

3️⃣ Dama Alley
The most lively old Hangzhou market🥬
Must Buy: Soy sauce duck, Hangzhou-style specialty snacks

🌿【Local's Secret Tips】🌿
👉Less crowded and beautiful route by West Lake:
Yang Gongdi → Maojiabu → Yuhu Bay → Turtle Pond
(8 km total, recommended to ride a shared bike)

🍵Longjing Tea Garden Experience:
Best to visit Longjing Village during the April tea-picking season
Experience tea picking + tea frying (50 yuan/person)
💥Must Eat: Tea-smoked chicken (smoked with Longjing tea, forever delicious!)

🛏【Accommodation Recommendations】
➡️West Lake District: Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake
➡️By the Canal: Yinju Jiangnan · Canal Elegant Courtyard
➡️For Artsy Youth: West Lake White House · Yinju (starting at 150 yuan per person)

💡Latest Reminders for 2025:
1️⃣ Temples like Lingyin Temple require advance reservations!
2️⃣ Don’t fall for the "free flower delivery" scam by West Lake
3️⃣ Free transfers on scenic area buses are super convenient~

🍃The most beautiful thing in Hangzhou isn’t the sights, but this "leisurely" lifestyle~ Find a teahouse, brew a cup of Longjing tea, listen to the bell and mountain breeze conversation—this is the real Hangzhou!