Must-Visit Hangzhou! Unlock the Top 10 West Lake Scenic Spots for Perfect Photo Ops

3-Day Hangzhou Itinerary Guide Day 1 Recommendations: Morning: Take a 15-minute boat ride 🚢 from Hubin Second Park Pier to Three Pools Mirroring the Moon (one of West Lake's Ten Scenes, allow 1 hour). Then cruise 10 minutes to Viewing Fish at Flower Harbor 🐟 to admire Jiangnan-style gardens 🌲. Walk 10 minutes to Leifeng Pagoda for panoramic West Lake views ⛲️. Afternoon: Take sightseeing bus to Breeze-ruffled Lotus at Quyuan Garden (most beautiful when summer lotuses 🪷 bloom). Stroll through Solitary Hill Park before taking the bus to Melting Snow on Broken Bridge 🌉 (best at dusk). Evening: Visit Wulin Night Market for local snacks. Day 2 Recommendations: Morning: Ride Beigao Peak Cable Car to visit Lingyun Temple (First Wealth Temple of China). Hike down to visit Taoguang Temple, Yongfu Temple, and Lingyin Temple (allow 2 hours for this famous ancient temple). Afternoon: Take sightseeing bus to Faxi Temple (great for photos in serene setting). Wear comfortable shoes 👞 as some walking required. Day 3 Recommendations: Morning: Explore Xixi Wetland National Park 🏞️ (boat or walking tour). Afternoon: Visit China Academy of Art and Zhejiang Art Museum. Evening: Shop at Hefang Street and try local snacks like Dingsheng Cake and Scallion Pancake Roll. 🍡 Food Recommendations: 1. Louwailou (West Lake Vinegar Fish, Dongpo Pork) 2. Zhiweiguan (Soup Dumplings, Pian'erchuan Noodles) 3. New White Deer Restaurant (Egg Yolk Chicken Wings, Baked Ice Cream Custard) 4. Wulin Night Market (Stinky Tofu, Fried Dough Balls) 🛏️ Accommodation Tips: Stay near West Lake (Hubin, Wulin Square, Huanglong Sports Center areas). Book early during peak seasons - choose chain hotels or boutique B&Bs. 🚗 Transportation: Combine walking + sightseeing buses in West Lake area. Metro Line 1 serves main attractions. Taxi flag fall: ¥13. ‼️ Important Notes: 1. Avoid weekends at West Lake (crowded) 2. Temples require incense tickets (bring cash) 3. Summer: sun protection; Winter: rain gear 4. Watch belongings in crowded areas