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Summer West Lake Tour | Hangzhou's Most Beautiful Photo Spot Route Guide

West Lake in summer feels like yesterday✨ Here's a guide to Hangzhou's must-visit attractions! 📍West Lake Scenic Area Address: No. 1 Longjing Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province Open 24 hours + Free admission🎫 🌊10 Must-Do Things at West Lake: 1. Stroll along Su Causeway and admire the weeping willows. 2. Take a West Lake boat tour and enjoy Three Ponds Mirroring the Moon. 3. Have West Lake Vinegar Fish for breakfast. 4. Chase a sunset on Broken Bridge. 5. Overlook the panoramic view of West Lake from Leifeng Pagoda. 6. Taste pre-Qingming Longjing tea in Longjing Village. 7. Listen to the rain and admire lotuses at Quyuan Garden (Curved Yard and Lotus Pool in the Summer). 8. Pay tribute to the hero Yue Fei at Yue Fei Temple. 9. Read poetry and savor tea at Autumn Moon Over the Calm Lake. 10. Get a peace charm at Lingyin Temple. 💡Travel Tips: ✅Rent a bicycle to cycle around the lake. ✅Sunscreen + sunglasses are a must. ✅Taking photos at dusk is super romantic. 📸Recommended Photo Spots: ✨Three Ponds Mirroring the Moon (on the back of the 1 RMB banknote) ✨Xiling Seal Art Society (a cultural landmark for literati) ✨Gushan Park (a representative of Jiangnan gardens) 🏨Recommended Accommodation: West Lake State Guest House (G20 Summit reception hotel) Xizi Hotel (prime location by West Lake) Four Seasons Hotel (panoramic views of West Lake) 🎈Small Tips: Tour duration is approximately 3-5 hours. Spring and autumn are best; summer is hot. It is recommended to travel during off-peak times.
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Posted: Oct 23, 2025
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