The Broken Bridge is located at the northern end of Bai Causeway, connected to Beishan Road. The romantic encounter between Xu Xian and Bai Niangzi in the classic tale of ‘The Legend of the White Snake’ has made the Broken Bridge famous and added a touch of romance to this long bridge. Visitors to Hangzhou often find themselves drawn to this spot, even hoping to meet their destined ‘soulmate’ on the bridge. The best time to appreciate the Broken Bridge is after a snowfall in winter. At this time, the sunny side of the bridge is free of snow and ice, while the shady side remains covered with lingering snow. From a high vantage point, the bridge appears to be broken yet not, giving rise to the well-known scene ‘Broken Bridge in Snow’, which is also one of the earlier ‘Top Ten Views of West Lake’. However, witnessing the ‘Broken Bridge in Snow’ requires a bit of luck, as Hangzhou rarely experiences snow, and when it does, there are still many tourists. Therefore, unless one goes early after a heavy snowfall, what they might see are just puddles and footprints. The Broken Bridge is also an excellent place to enjoy the snow scenery of West Lake. Standing on the bridge and looking out, one can take in the distant mountains and nearby waters, discovering that the snow-clad West Lake has an added touch of cold beauty. Even outside of winter, the Broken Bridge attracts many visitors. Many people choose the Broken Bridge as the starting point for their tour of West Lake, from the Bai Causeway to Gushan, and then visit various attractions around West Lake in sequence. The view from the Broken Bridge is quite good, and many people take photos of the West Lake scenery there. The bridge is open all year round, 24 hours a day.
Broken Bridge in Snow
The Broken Bridge is located at the northern end of Bai Causeway, connected to Beishan Road. The rom[...]
