The most comprehensive travel guide to Hangzhou's West Lake, teaching you how to enjoy it to the fullest

🌸【Explore Hangzhou's West Lake and appreciate the charm of its beautiful landscape】🚣‍♂️ 🌟 As dawn breaks, let us start a unique journey in Hangzhou. First and foremost, do not miss the Quyuan Fenghe at the edge of West Lake. The Quyuan Fenghe in the early morning is like a picturesque ink painting that captivates the heart.🏞 🚶‍♀️There are various ways to get there: - 🚌 Take bus K4 or Y2 to Quyuan Fenghe Station; - 🚗 If driving, you can choose parking lots: Leifeng Pagoda Scenic Area Parking Lot or Huagang Guanyu Parking Lot; - 🚇 Or take Metro Line 1 to Huanglong Sports Center Station and walk to the lakeside. 🛶 A boat trip on West Lake is the highlight of the trip, with the best time to enjoy the scenery being from 8:00 to 10:00 in the morning. Although the ticket price is slightly expensive (100 yuan/person), the view overlooking the entire West Lake at that moment is priceless. 🍽 Hangzhou's cuisine is all about local specialties, and here are a few must-try dishes: - Longjing Shrimp: The fragrant shrimp paired with the unique Longjing tea leaves, offering a fresh and delicious taste; - West Lake Vinegar Fish: Tender and delicious fish with a sweet and sour vinegar sauce that is unforgettable; - West Lake Water Shield Soup: Refreshing water shield with tender meat slices, a delicious summer dish to beat the heat; - Hangzhou Xiaolongbao: Delicate and delicious filling with soft and glutinous skin, leaving a lasting impression; - Candied Rice Ball: Chewy texture, sweet but not greasy traditional Hangzhou snack. 🗺️ Recommended itinerary: Stroll along from Broken Bridge Remnants of Snow, passing by Leifeng Pagoda and Su Causeway, wandering along the lakeside, and appreciating every beautiful corner of Hangzhou. ✅ Day1: West Lake One-Day Highlights Tour - Arrive at Leifeng Pagoda Scenic Area at 8:30, climb the pagoda to overlook the beauty of West Lake; - Taste West Lake Vinegar Fish and Longjing Shrimp at Yuewang Temple; - Experience the mood of Su Causeway's Spring Dawn at West Lake Changqiao Park, stroll by the lake; - In the evening, visit Quyuan Fenghe again, bathe in the sunset over West Lake, and feel the tranquility and beauty; - Taste local cuisine by West Lake and enjoy the deliciousness of Hangzhou's night. ✅ Day2: In-depth Exploration of West Lake - Optionally visit Yue Temple for tranquility (ticket price 20 yuan), ignore if not interested; - Try Hangzhou snacks near Quyuan Fenghe, such as Candied Rice Ball and Xiaolongbao; - Then head to Lingyin Temple, feel the serenity of the Buddhist sanctuary, listen to the bell sounds; - If you aspire to higher places, Baoshi Mountain offers you the opportunity to climb and meet immortals (ticket price 10 yuan), with a cable car to quickly reach the top and overlook the entire West Lake scenery. 🌿 Little tips: To avoid the peak of the crowd, it is recommended to go to Leifeng Pagoda Scenic Area in the morning, arrange a visit to Lingyin Temple in the afternoon, and stroll by the lake at night to feel the tranquility and beauty in the night. Remember to check the weather in advance, plan every step, and make this trip to West Lake a wonderful memory.