West Lake Su Causeway was worth getting up at 3 a.m. for

The geological legend from bay to pearl✨
Over 2,000 years ago, West Lake didn’t look like it does now—it was still a shallow bay connected to the East China Sea! The silt brought by the Qiantang River🌊 gradually accumulated at the estuary, forming a natural sandbar that separated the bay from the sea, turning it into a freshwater lagoon. But nature’s power is immense, and without the efforts of these remarkable figures below, West Lake might have disappeared long ago👇

🌟 Li Mi of the Tang Dynasty dug six wells to divert water into the city
🌟 The great Song Dynasty writer Su Shi dredged West Lake and built the Su Causeway (which is the beautiful Su Causeway we see today!)
🌟 King Qian Liu of Wuyue even formed a professional "Lake Dredging Army" to regularly clear the silt!

It is thanks to the wisdom and efforts of these ancients💪 that this body of water has maintained its shimmering beauty for a thousand years～

🏯 Half a lake, half the history of Jiangnan culture
Today’s West Lake is truly stunning! The "three sides of cloud-covered mountains and one side of city" landscape perfectly proves the harmonious coexistence of humans and nature🌲

✨Su Causeway Practical Information✨
📍Address: Inside West Lake Scenic Area, Xihu District, Hangzhou
🕒Best viewing time: 4-6 a.m. (If you want to see the sunrise, remember to set off by 3 a.m.!)
📌Tips: Fewer people and more beautiful scenery in the early morning, perfect for capturing stunning sunrise reflections～

Post by EW. Sam 38 | Oct 25, 2025