Stroll Around West Lake and Discover Romance Through Time

A Super Quick Guide to Hangzhou West Lake: See All the Best Attractions in One Day Pre-trip Preparation - Documents: Be sure to bring your ID card. If you want to enjoy discounts at attractions, bring your student ID, senior citizen card, and other relevant documents. - Clothing: Prepare appropriate clothing for the season. A comfortable jacket is suitable for spring and autumn. In summer, be sure to protect yourself from the sun and bring light clothing. In winter, thick cotton clothes and scarves are essential. - Items: Cell phone, power bank, camera, umbrella or parasol. - Accommodation: It is recommended to stay in the West Lake Hubin business district, such as the Marco Polo Holiday Hotel Hangzhou (West Lake), which is near Longxiangqiao subway station, making it easy to travel and enjoy the beautiful scenery of West Lake; or the Dahua Hotel Hangzhou, which is in the West Lake scenic area and has beautiful courtyard views. If you want to save money, you can choose a youth hostel, such as the Mingtown Hangzhou International Youth Hostel by West Lake, which has a good atmosphere and affordable prices. Tour Route - Morning: Start from Longxiangqiao subway station and walk a few minutes to Hubin Yintai in77 for breakfast, and feel the fashionable atmosphere of Hangzhou. Then walk to West Lake, admire the lake view, and then go to Qianwang Temple Pier to take a luxury boat to Three Pools Mirroring the Moon (boat ticket CNY 70, open 08:00–17:00). Go to the island to see the same beautiful scenery as on the CNY 1 note. - Noon: Return from Three Pools Mirroring the Moon to Huagang Pier, and find a restaurant near Huagang Park to eat Hangzhou cuisine, such as Grandma's Kitchen and Xin Bai Lu, and try West Lake Fish in Sweet and Sour Sauce and Dongpo Pork. - Afternoon: After the meal, visit Fish Viewing at Huagang Park, feed the fish and take pictures, then walk 10 min to Leifeng Pagoda (ticket CNY 40, open 08:00–17:30). Take the elevator to the top of the pagoda to overlook the panoramic view of West Lake. After that, take a sightseeing bus from Leifeng Pagoda (CNY 10–20 per person, open 09:00–17:00) to Quyuan Garden to admire the lotus flowers. Finally, take a sightseeing bus from Quyuan Garden to Broken Bridge, stroll along Bai Causeway, and feel the romance of the meeting between the White Lady and Xu Xian in the Legend of the White Snake. - Evening: Walk 15 min from Broken Bridge to Wulin Night Market (open 17:00–22:00), where there is a wide variety of delicious snacks and many unique small objects to browse. Transportation Guide - Subway: Longxiangqiao subway station is next to West Lake, making it convenient to arrive and depart. - Bus: The buses in Hangzhou starting with "Y" are all tourist lines, covering the attractions around West Lake, as well as lines 51 and 52, which circle West Lake. - Sightseeing bus: The West Lake sightseeing bus stops when you wave, which is convenient and fast. - Shared bicycle: If you are in good shape, you can ride a shared bicycle to visit, which is free and comfortable. Food Recommendations - Snacks: Scallion-Stuffed Fried Dough Cake, Dingsheng Cake, Wushan Crispy Cake, Zhiweiguan's steamed buns and various pastries. - Hangzhou cuisine: In addition to the above, you can also try Sister Song's Fish Broth, Beggar's Chicken, and Longjing Shrimp. You can go to Hefang Street and Zhongshan Middle Road for food streets, which bring together all kinds of Hangzhou cuisine and special snacks.