It is said that Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai bid farewell on the Long Bridge and walked back and forth eighteen times. There is also a tragic love story about this bridge. It is said that in the Southern Song Dynasty, a young couple drowned themselves here to die for love, so it is also called ‘Double Drowning Bridge’.
At sunset, this is an excellent location to enjoy the Leifeng Pagoda in the Sunset. In the Song Dynasty, the Long Bridge was about 500 meters long. Later, due to the sinking of the lake surface, the Long Bridge gradually shortened. Now only a part of it can be walked on. ‘Solitary Hill is not solitary, Broken Bridge is not broken, and Long Bridge is not long’, which is known as the three wonders of the West Lake.
Opening hours: Open all day throughout the year. The specific business status is subject to the opening situation on that day.
Must-see tips: Walking on the Long Bridge and enjoying the beautiful scenery of the West Lake is undoubtedly a kind of enjoyment. However, when the wind is strong, the lake water will splash onto the bridge surface. Be careful not to get your shoes wet.
