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ANNE GRIFFITHUnited States

A Spring Visit to West Lake: More Enchanting than the Beauty of Suzhou!

🌼A ten-mile spring breeze is not as good as having you by West Lake🌼 The beauty of Suzhou is enough to intoxicate one's heart. But when I step into the springtime West Lake, that beauty unfolds like a scroll painting, stunning and breathtaking! 🌞On sunny days, the willows by West Lake sway gently, and the fresh green buds seem to tell the story of spring. 🌱The spring breeze caresses the face, the lake sparkles, and any gloom in the heart dissipates. 🚣Taking a boat ride on West Lake is like traveling through time, experiencing the noble journey of Emperor Qianlong's visit to the south of the Yangtze River. The cherry blossoms at Turtle Pond🌸fall like snow, and the scenery of Flower Harbor Viewing Fish is simply too beautiful for words. The tranquility and elegance of Guo's Villa make it hard to leave. 🌙The West Lake at night has a different charm. Moonlight sprinkles on the lake surface, as if draped in a layer of silver gauze. The lake breeze is gentle, and the fragrance of flowers is everywhere, as if you are in a delicate ink painting. 📍Must-visit attractions: Quyuan Fenghe, Guo's Villa, Maojiabu, Turtle Pond, Santai Yunshui, Flower Harbor Viewing Fish, Bathing Wild Goose Bay, Prince Bay, and the nearby Jingci Temple. Each spot is a breathtaking corner of West Lake, not to be missed! 🍵🐟Foodie check-in spot: Tasting Hangzhou's Longjing tea and West Lake vinegar fish is the ultimate enjoyment for the taste buds! The fragrance of Longjing tea and the tenderness of West Lake vinegar fish are unforgettable. 🏡Accommodation recommendation: Huazhu·Hangzhou West Lake Langyue Pavilion Tea Stay, a niche homestay hidden on the gentle slope of Manjuelong Road. Here, you can brew a pot of Longjing tea and quietly enjoy the spring scenery of the mountains. At night, fall asleep with the colors of the mountain forest, and you will surely have a beautiful dream. 🌟The beauty of West Lake is not only the brightness of the day and the tranquility of the night but also that heart-stirring charm. This spring, why not take a walk by West Lake and feel the romance and poetry unique to the south of the Yangtze River?💕
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Posted: Apr 3, 2024
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