There are more people visiting West Lake during holidays. It is recommended to avoid the peak hours. It’s still quite far to circle the West Lake. You can rent a bicycle for transportation.
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| Day 1 | Melting Snow On Broken Bridge (10 minutes) Bai Causeway (20 minutes) Lone Hill (2 h) Quyuan Fenghe (1 h) Su Causeway In Spring Dawn (30 minutes) Flower Harbor Fish Viewing (1 h) Mao'S Home Port (2 h) | ||||||||||
| Day 2 | Orioles Singing In The Willows (1 h) Leifeng Pagoda (2 h) Three Pools Mirroring The Moon (1.5 h) Wushan Square (2 h) Hefang Street (1 h) West Lake Scenic Area Musical Fountain (10 minutes) | ||||||||||
| Day 3 | Feilai Feng (0.5 h) LingYin Temple (1.5 h) Longjing Village (2 h) Nine Creeks In Misty Forest (1.5 h) Qiantang River Bridge (20 minutes) | ||||||||||
| Day 4 | Xixi Wetland Park (3-4 h) Zhejiang University Yuquan Campus (1 h) Qingzhiwu (1-2 h) | ||||||||||
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There are more people visiting West Lake during holidays. It is recommended to avoid the peak hours. It’s still quite far to circle the West Lake. You can rent a bicycle for transportation.
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West Lake can be divided into three routes: the northern route, the western route and the southern route. Today, we will first visit a part of the northern and western routes. Starting from the Broken Bridge where Bai Nuzi and Xu Xian met, we will pass through the White Causeway and reach the picturesque Solitary Mountain. Here, we can enjoy tea and the scenery. Not far from Solitary Mountain is the Quyuan Fenghe. After lunch, first visit Su Causeway, then watch fish and enjoy the scenery at Huagang, and finally head to Maojiabu Scenic Area. You can stroll along the country roads while looking for delicious food. The White Causeway and Su Causeway in West Lake are suitable for cycling and there are public bicycle rental points nearby. It is recommended that tourists cycle around these two Causeway
Public transportation in Hangzhou is very convenient. Scenic spots that are close by can be reached on foot or by bike, while for those further away, public transportation or a taxi can be chosen. Today is a sightseeing around the lake, it is recommended to rent a bicycle or take a sightseeing bus (10 yuan per stop, 40 yuan for the whole journey, stops on request).Many attractions in West Lake do not allow bicycles to enter. Just lock them at the gate and continue to explore.The distance from Huagang Guanyu to Maojiabu Scenic Area is about 2 kilometers, it is convenient to walk or bike there, or you can take Bus No. 194/51/197 from Yuhu Bay Station and get off at Dingjia Mountain Scenic Area Station.
Hangzhou is known as the land of heavenly cuisine, primarily serving Hangzhou cuisine. The local preference for fish and shrimp is evident, with light oil and light seasoning used in cooking, resulting in a fresh and tender texture, pure taste, and a complete combination of color, aroma, and flavor. You can enjoy lunch near Gu Shan and Qu Yuan He Feng in the afternoon. Lao Lou Lou at the foot of Gu Shan is a century-old restaurant and it is very crowded, so you need to wait in line.The dumpling shop near Quanyuan He Feng offers affordable prices and quick service.It is recommended to dine nearby Maojiabu in the evening, as there are many restaurants here, most of which are quite romantic, suitable for couples to have dinner together.
• The West Lake area has various unique inns, five-star hotels, most of which are very romantic. • Moreover, it is convenient to travel around and there are many delicious foods. I recommend staying in this area.
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Today, we will visit the southern route of West Lake. In the morning, we will first go to one of the ten scenic spots of West Lake, "Willow Waves Singing Orioles", and then visit Leifeng Pagoda, which is said to have suppressed the White Snake. We will have lunch near Leifeng Pagoda at noon. In the afternoon, we will walk to Huagang Pier to take a boat and visit the poetic and picturesque Three Pools Mirroring the Moon. Then head to Wushan Square to see the most eye-catching City God Pavilion. In the evening, you can go to River Street to enjoy the night view and taste delicious food. Finally, make sure to see the dazzling musical fountain before 9 o 'clock.
Liu Langwenying went to Leifeng Pagoda, took the 287-section bus from Qingbomen Station to get off at Jingsi Station, and walked 120 meters to arrive. Santan Yinyue to Wushan Square, take No. 31 from Jingsi Station to get off at Wushan Square on weekdays/No. 52. From Hefang Street to Xihu Music Fountain, take No. 59 from Gulou Station to get off at Dongpo Road Pinghai Road intersection station.
For lunch, you can choose to have it near Leifeng Pagoda. There are vegetarian restaurants in the temple and many local specialty restaurants outside the temple. It is recommended to have dinner at the food street near Hefang Street. On both sides of the street, there are all kinds of Hangzhou's characteristic snacks.
• The West Lake area has various unique inns, five-star hotels, most of which are very romantic. • Moreover, it is convenient to travel around and there are many delicious foods. I recommend staying in this area.
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This morning, I first went to the Lingyin Scenic Area to visit the Feilai Peak, which can rival the Dazu Rock Carvings in Sichuan Province. Then I went to take a look at the Lingyin Temple, the place where Ji Gong was said to have become a monk. We arrived at Longjing Village, a very famous tea garden, at noon. Here, you can enjoy both tea and the scenery. Beyond Longjing Village lies Jiuxi Yishu, which is commonly known as "Jiuxi Shiba Jian". It is refreshing and pleasant in summer. Finally, head to the Qiantang River to enjoy the night view and experience the charm of Hangzhou, which is surrounded by mountains and water.
The Linyin Temple is far from Longjing Village. Take the 103 express bus (or 103 bus) from Linyin East Road to get off at Huangniling Station (Xihu District), and then take the 27 scheduled bus to get off at Longjing Village. From Juxi to Qiantang River Bridge, about 4.8 kilometers, it is recommended to take a taxi, about 15 yuan.
There are many farmhouses in Longjing Village, all offering authentic Jiangsu and Zhejiang cuisine at reasonable prices. It is recommended to have lunch here. There are quite a few restaurants near the Qiantang River, including some time-honored ones. You can enjoy their signature dishes here in the evening.
• The West Lake area has various unique inns, five-star hotels, most of which are very romantic. • Moreover, it is convenient to travel around and there are many delicious foods. I recommend staying in this area.
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Today's itinerary is quite relaxed. In the morning, we will visit the famous Xixi Wetland, which gained popularity due to the movie 'If You Are the One'. In the afternoon, we will experience the beautiful scenery of Zhejiang University, reminiscent of our youthful years. After graduation, we can also visit the Qingzhi Valley, where Bai Juyi described 'The clear jade spring color, the floating cloud body'.
The distance from Xixi Wetland to Zhejiang University Yuquan Branch is quite far. You can take Bus 506/193/356 from Xixi Wetland Zhoujiacun Station and get off at Gudao Station, then walk 530 meters to reach there.
There are many delicious restaurants near Xixi Wetland, most of which are time-honored ones. It's best to go there early at noon to avoid queuing. For dinner, you can choose a place near Zhejiang University. There are many restaurants to choose from here, all with nice environments and medium consumption levels.
• The West Lake area has various unique inns, five-star hotels, most of which are very romantic. • Moreover, it is convenient to travel around and there are many delicious foods. I recommend staying in this area.
