The Most Beautiful Corners of West Lake

Autumn Stroll Guide for West Lake 🍁, on one side the romance of French plane trees, on the other the poetic willows swaying gently. This unique tenderness of Hangzhou is something you deserve to experience～

Recommended Route:
📍 Gushan Road: A hidden gem trail by West Lake, a golden carpet paved by French plane trees, rustling in the breeze. Every shot is a masterpiece. Best to visit before 9-10 AM when it's less crowded and the light is perfect 📸

📍 Leifeng Pagoda: One of the Ten Scenes of West Lake, "Leifeng Sunset Glow" is right here! The best viewing time is one hour before sunset when the pagoda is dyed golden by the setting sun—truly breathtaking (Ticket 40 RMB, open 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM)

📍 Su Causeway: A 3-kilometer tree-lined avenue, perfect for cycling or walking. Willows brush the water on both sides, and in autumn you can see the unique charm of withered lotus leaves. Recommended to come here at dusk to watch the sunset 🌅

📍 Bai Causeway: The romantic path connecting Broken Bridge, with lakeside benches perfect for daydreaming. Best to visit between 7-8 AM when the morning light turns West Lake into a spilled palette of colors—unbelievably beautiful

Practical Tips:
1⃣ West Lake is large; renting a shared bike is recommended for an effortless and flexible ride
2⃣ October to November is the most beautiful season at West Lake, with French plane trees and ginkgo turning yellow and the scent of osmanthus filling the air
3⃣ Climbing Leifeng Pagoda offers a panoramic view of West Lake, but the stairs are steep, so wear comfortable shoes
4⃣ On Gushan Road, there is a teahouse called "Lakeside Residence," whose second-floor terrace is an excellent spot for photographing West Lake’s sunset

Food Recommendations:
🍵 Lotus Root Starch: A West Lake specialty, recommended at "Zhiweiguan" for freshly brewed lotus root starch
🍤 West Lake Vinegar Fish: The most authentic at "Lou Wai Lou," near Gushan Road
🍰 Dingsheng Cake: A time-honored pastry from "Hefang Street," with a very auspicious meaning