A must-do West Lake walk in Hangzhou | This route lets you see all Ten Scenes of West Lake and check in at the most beautiful university campus! Starting from Broken Bridge in Snow

A must-do West Lake walk in Hangzhou🌿 | This route lets you see all Ten Scenes of West Lake and check in at the most beautiful university campus!

Starting from Broken Bridge in Snow, passing through classic West Lake attractions, and ending at Zhejiang University Zhijiang Campus, this route lets you experience both the cultural and natural beauty of West Lake and the unique atmosphere of a century-old university. Save this now!

📍Recommended itinerary:
1️⃣ Broken Bridge in Snow (Beishan Street, Xihu District, Hangzhou)
Open all day, recommended to arrive before 8 AM to avoid crowds
Tips: Although you won’t see snow in summer, you can capture charming scenes of lotus flowers with the Broken Bridge

2️⃣ Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake (No. 1 Houshan Road, Gushan, Xihu District, Hangzhou)
15-minute walk from Broken Bridge in Snow
Beautiful all year round, in summer the lotus leaves covering the lake are very soothing

3️⃣ Su Causeway (No. 1 Longjing Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou)
About 20 minutes’ walk south from Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake
Recommended to stroll slowly, with weeping willows on both sides and a distant view of Leifeng Pagoda

4️⃣ Leifeng Pagoda (No. 15 Nanshan Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou)
Open until 8 PM in summer (ticket sales stop at 7:30 PM)
Climb the pagoda for a panoramic view of West Lake, especially beautiful at sunset

5️⃣ Zhejiang University Zhijiang Campus (No. 51 Zhijiang Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou)
Open from 7 PM to 9 PM
A perfect blend of red brick buildings and towering ancient trees, full of academic atmosphere

🍵Food recommendations:
- West Lake Vinegar Fish at "Lou Wai Lou" near West Lake
- "San Tan Yin Yue" teahouse beside Leifeng Pagoda
- Hangzhou cuisine at "Qiu Shi Xiao Guan" near Zhijiang Campus

🚌Transportation tips:
There is a sightseeing bus around West Lake
All attractions are within walking distance
Taxi recommended to Zhijiang Campus

Best to visit early morning or evening to avoid the heat
Remember to bring sunscreen and mosquito repellent
Wearing comfortable sneakers is very important!