Hangzhou West Lake Roaming Guidebook The romance hidden in the wind—I’ve uncovered it all!

Friends! Who understands? The summer at West Lake breathes—the lotus leaves cut the sunlight into fragments, the ripples stirred by the boats sway and turn into a golden river, and even the wind carries the scent of osmanthus and icy sweetness~ This personally tested route hides countless heartwarming moments, just grab a buddy and stroll slowly!

🌅 6:30 Watch the sunrise at Pinghu Qiuyue
📍Address: West end of Bai Causeway, West Lake District
Getting up early is really worth it! Just as the sky starts to blush pink, sit by the lake and watch the morning mist cover the surface like a veil, with the Baochu Pagoda peeking out in the distance~ Suddenly, a flock of birds "whoosh" flies over the water, the droplets from their wings sparkle like stars in the morning light✨ Quickly sit back-to-back with your friend on a rock, take a photo with your backs to the sunrise, and when you post it, people will ask, "Did you just sneak into a fairy’s secret garden?"

🥟 9:00 Have morning tea at Zhiweiguan
📍Address: No. 83 Renhe Road, Shangcheng District
🕒 Opening hours: 6:30-20:30
Rush into this old shop and order a basket of Cat’s Ear noodles first! They’re small and curled like a cat’s paw, chewy with a bit of resilience, paired with a bowl of Pian’er Chuan noodles, and the bamboo shoots are so fresh they could make your eyebrows raise~ Then grab a piece of Tiaotou cake, the red bean filling is sweet and smooth. While eating, watch the chef make xiaolongbao, the folds are neater than stars, you can’t help but try folding one yourself, and the chef laughs at how ugly it is~ Before leaving, take two boxes of osmanthus cake, the packaging printed with the Ten Scenes of West Lake, carrying the fragrance with you all the way~

🌿 11:30 Cool off at Quyuan Fenghe
📍Address: No. 89 Beishan Road, West Lake District
The lotus leaves grow taller than people! Step into the lotus pond path, the green umbrella-like leaves provide dense shade, light spots fall through the gaps like scattered silver~ Squat down to look at the lotus flowers, some just starting to smile, some still wrapped in pink bundles, suddenly you notice a ladybug resting on a bud, quickly take your phone for a close-up shot, your friend laughs beside you, "You’re making the flower shy"~ Buy a small lotus leaf windmill, hold it up and run, the wind carries the lotus fragrance into your nose, even your sweat smells sweet~

🚢 15:00 Sit and daydream at Yang Gongdi Pier
📍Address: No. 38 Yang Gongdi, West Lake District
🕒 Opening hours: 8:00-17:00
Choose an electric boat to drive yourself (super easy!)~ Hold the steering wheel and gently sway, watch the shadows of trees on both banks run along the water, suddenly a little fish jumps out with a splash, splashing your friend’s face, you both laugh until the boat rocks~ Stop by the reed marsh, lean over the boat edge to see water plants wrapping around bracelets, in the distance white birds skim the water surface, like someone casually drew a white arc~ On the boat’s small table, place the freshly bought lotus pods, peel out the tender lotus seeds and pop them in your mouth, so sweet you squint your eyes~

🌃 19:00 Watch the night view at Shaonian Gong Pier
📍Address: North shore of West Lake, West Lake District
The Ferris wheel lights up like a string of colorful rock candy! Sitting on a bench by the lake, watch the lights circle around, counting with your friend, "The 10th round lights up pink"~ Hold a cotton candy, the wind blows it into a little cloud, take a bite, sweet enough to stick to your mouth corner, pointing and laughing at each other like you both have white beards~ The lake reflects the lights on the shore, swaying like a spilled palette, suddenly a late-returning boat passes by, the waves blend the shadows into light spots, so beautiful you want to freeze time~

💡 Roaming Tips:
① Wear light-colored clothes! They match perfectly with lotus leaves and flowers~
② Bring tissues, super handy for peeling lotus seeds and wiping hands~
③ Don’t rush, only by strolling slowly can you truly appreciate West Lake’s charm~

A day at West Lake is a shoulder brushed by lotus leaves, a lotus pod shared with friends, a joy that can’t be hidden in the wind~ Such a slow and easy day is the most comfortable way to enjoy summer~