Traveling to Hangzhou? This is all you need to know!

👋Hello, everyone! I've been living and studying in Hangzhou for many years, and today I'm going to share my travel tips and guides with you. If you're planning to visit Hangzhou, make sure to save this post!👇 🏠Accommodation 1️⃣Ultimate experience: Choose a lake-view room near West Lake for a wide view and a beautiful view of West Lake every morning. It's a truly enjoyable experience!😍 2️⃣Cost-effective: Hotels and homestays in the in77 business district or along Metro Line 1 are also good choices. They're very convenient for travel and there are many delicious foods nearby!😋 🎁Souvenirs 🔆Longjing tea: You can't leave Hangzhou without some Longjing tea! But remember to choose a store where you can taste the tea on-site to ensure the quality of the tea leaves!🍵 🔆Lotus root powder: A healthy product and a specialty of Hangzhou. It's a great gift or snack for yourself!🥣 🔆Cultural and creative products: There are many cultural and creative stores in in77 and around West Lake. You can pick some unique items as souvenirs, but be mindful of the prices!🎁 🚫Tips to avoid pitfalls: Silk and pearls can be expensive and vary in quality. If you're not familiar with them, you might get scammed, so be cautious when buying! 🚶‍♀️Sightseeing 1️⃣Food: Although Hangzhou is known as a food desert, you can still try some dishes like Cong Bao Hui and Pian Er Chuan. As for West Lake vinegar fish, you don't really need to try it unless you really like the taste!🐟 2️⃣Scenic spot tickets: Remember to bring your student ID, senior citizen card, and other documents. Most scenic spots offer discounts, so save money where you can!💰 3️⃣West Lake: It's recommended to visit in the afternoon and stay until dusk. The scenery near Broken Bridge is stunning! But remember to avoid rush hour, or there will be a lot of people!🌅 4️⃣Walking around West Lake? Forget it, it's too tiring!😫 When visiting West Lake and climbing Feilai Peak, be sure to wear sneakers, or your feet will suffer! A combination of sightseeing cars and boats offers a better experience. Spend money where it's needed!🚣‍♀️ 5️⃣If you're traveling with elderly people, prepare a portable wheelchair or stool in advance so they can rest anytime!👵 6️⃣After ticket inspection at Lingyin Temple, you can get free incense, so you don't need to bring your own!🙏 7️⃣If you're taking the subway, remember to avoid 8–9 am and 6–7 pm, as these are peak hours for commuters and there will be a lot of people!🚇 8️⃣There are small monkeys on one of the islands in Qiandao Lake, but don't tease them, as they can be aggressive and dangerous!🐒 That's all for today's sharing! I hope this guide will be helpful for your upcoming trip to Hangzhou!😘