Undoubtedly, the West Lake is a representative of the beauty of Hangzhou. The famous ‘Ten Scenes of West Lake’ surround the lake. Nature and humanity set off each other, forming the core area of traveling in Hangzhou. You don’t have to be persistent in visiting every scenic spot. Instead, you can spend half a day or a day strolling by the lake. No matter how you play, it makes people feel comfortable.
Overview of the West Lake. You can visit the West Lake on foot, by cruise ship, by battery car, by self-driving or by cycling. Among them, the battery car is convenient and labor-saving. There are tourist buses that stop on demand around the West Lake. The route just circles the West Lake. Cycling along the lake is romantic and leisurely. There are many places along the lake where you can rent public bicycles. If you want to take a boat tour, there are nearly 10 docks by the lake with various boats and routes. It is recommended to take a boat to Three Pools Mirroring the Moon in the center of the lake and enjoy the scenery of the West Lake on the boat by the way. Or hire a hand-rowed boat by the lake and let the boatman row you around the lake, which is more free. Scenery on the north line. Many scenic spots are concentrated on the north shore of the West Lake. Usually, start from the Remnant Snow on the Broken Bridge in the northeast corner and stroll all the way to the Yuewang Temple to the west. You can walk along the Bai Causeway all the way to Gushan Mountain and see cultural scenic spots such as Xiling Seal Engravers Society, Zhejiang Provincial Museum, China Seal Engraving Museum, and Fanghe Pavilion. Eat authentic West Lake vinegar fish at Louwailou. Get off the island under the Xiling Bridge. Not far away is the Yuewang Temple and the Breeze-ruffled Lotus at Quyuan Garden. If it is a summer with strong sunlight, it is recommended to walk along Beishan Road and hide under the thick shade to look at the curve of the Broken Bridge on the Bai Causeway opposite and the swaying weeping willows. There are many entrances along the road leading to Baoshi Mountain. You can climb the mountain to see the scenery. When you go down the mountain, you will arrive at the Yuewang Temple. There are many small shops on Yuewang Square where you can eat. The Impression West Lake performance here at night is also worth seeing. If you have enough time and energy, you can also go up the Su Causeway from here and walk to enjoy the panoramic view of the West Lake. Southeast coast (Hubin Road – Nanshan Road). Another area with concentrated scenic spots is the Hubin Road – Nanshan Road on the southeast coast. Hubin Road is at the junction of downtown Hangzhou and the West Lake scenic area. You can see the scenery of the West Lake. There are also docks where you can take a West Lake cruise ship. There is also the iconic musical fountain. The advantage of Hubin Road is that you can quickly reach the business district in the city center from the scenic area. It is suitable for tourists with a hurried schedule to stay for a short time. Going south from Hubin Road and walking along Nanshan Road, you can visit scenic spots such as Orioles Singing in the Willows, Long Bridge, Leifeng Pagoda, Nanping Evening Bell, and Huagangguanyu. The distances between adjacent scenic spots are not far. You can walk. Tourist buses and buses are also very convenient. You can arrange a day to choose several scenic spots to visit according to your preferences. Among them, Leifeng Pagoda and Nanping Evening Bell can be arranged in the evening. Listening to the bell in Jingci Temple and overlooking the night view of the West Lake from Leifeng Pagoda are both great experiences. Open all year round, open all day. Service facilities. Parking lot: [Hangzhou West Lake Parking Lot]. Reference price: ¥10/hour. Address: Parking lot of West Lake Scenic Area. Number of parking spaces: 50. Transportation within the park: Reference price: charged. Address: Stop on demand and tour along Hubin Road. Toilets: There are multiple toilets in the scenic area. Near the ticket hall and scenic area entrances, there are eye-catching signs.Nursing Room: Address: Tourist Center
