One-Day Tour of Hangzhou's West Lake: A Complete Guide to Spring's Hidden Gems

- Hey everyone 👋, today I'm bringing you a super detailed guide to West Lake, so you can easily explore all it has to offer 🥰 - 📍Transportation: Hangzhou East Railway Station and Hangzhou Railway Station are close to West Lake. From Xiaoshan Airport, you can take a bus or the subway🚇. Within the city, we recommend taking the subway or bus. Shared bikes are good for short distances 🛵. - 🎫Attractions: Broken Bridge: One of the Ten Scenes of West Lake. The scenery after a snowfall is like a fairyland. Even if it's not snowing, it has a unique charm. The legend of Xu Xian and the White Snake adds to its romantic appeal 💕. - Su Causeway: Take a spring stroll along Su Causeway, with its shady willow trees and blooming peach blossoms 🌸. Every step is a scene, beautiful in all seasons. You can also take a relaxing boat trip. - Three Pools Mirroring the Moon: An iconic West Lake attraction. At night, the moon reflects in the water, creating a dreamlike scene. The "Heart to Heart Pavilion" on the island is a great photo spot. This beautiful scene is featured on the back of the one-yuan RMB banknote 🪙. - Flower Harbor: Admire all kinds of beautiful fish playing in the water, creating a vibrant scene with the surrounding flowers and plants 🐟. - Leifeng Pagoda: Overlook the entire West Lake. Leifeng Pagoda is especially beautiful at sunset. You can also experience the legendary story of the White Snake 📜. - Lotus in the Breeze at Crooked Courtyard: In summer, the lotus flowers are in full bloom, a sea of green lotus leaves. It's a great place to appreciate lotus flowers. In autumn, the red maple leaves are equally stunning 🍁. - North Mountain Street: Known as the "Museum of Republican Architecture." The retro buildings complement the lake and mountain scenery, making it a great place to take photos 📸. - 🍜Food: Hubin Yintai in77: Many restaurants nearby. For Hangzhou cuisine, try XinbaiLu or Grandma's Home. The food is amazing 👍. Wulin Night Market: A wide variety of snacks, such as scallion pancakes and crispy fish, will satisfy your cravings 🤤. Zhiweiguan: A time-honored brand. Try their specialties like crispy fish and soy sauce duck, perfect as souvenirs 🎁. - 📸Photo Tips: Wear Hanfu or light-colored clothing to complement the beauty of West Lake 👘. Use the lakeside willow trees and flowers as foreground elements to create depth in your photos 🌸. Capture the stunning sunset over Leifeng Pagoda from the lakeside in the evening 🌇. - 💡Tips: Wear comfortable shoes, as West Lake is large and requires a lot of walking 👟. Bring sunscreen and an umbrella, as Hangzhou's weather is unpredictable 🌂. Avoid peak times on weekends and holidays for a better experience 🙅‍♀️. - West Lake is truly beautiful, offering wonderful memories no matter when you visit 💕. Come and start a romantic journey at West Lake 🎉!