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Explore West Lake in One Day: Effortless and Fun!

Hello! I'm Lu Qi. With the Mid-Autumn and National Day holidays approaching, are you wondering how to explore the vast West Lake in Hangzhou? Here's a recommended itinerary that allows you to visit West Lake and capture its top 10 photo spots for less than 100 yuan. Overall Route: See Route Map in Image 2 Liulang Wenying - Changqiao (Leifeng Sunset) - Leifeng Pagoda - Jingci Temple - Huagang Fish Pond - Three Pools Mirroring the Moon - Xiling Bridge - Solitary Hill Park (Most Beautiful Corner) - Bai Causeway - Broken Bridge - Beishan Road - Jixian Pavilion 1. First Stop: Liulang Wenying - Exit from Wushan Square C, Line 7, walk 500m - Navigate to "Xin Henghe Bridge" or walk to the right after entering 2. Second Stop: Changqiao - Walk 900m or take a bus for one stop, get off at Wansongling Road - Ideal spot for photographing Leifeng Sunset 3. Third Stop: Leifeng Pagoda (Jingci Temple) - Walk 600m or take a bus for one stop, get off at Leifeng Pagoda - Leifeng Pagoda ticket 40 yuan (optional), photo spot at Jingci Temple opposite - Jingci Temple ticket 10 yuan, classic photo spot at the Great Hall 4. Fourth Stop: Huagang Fish Pond - Walk 800m - Large red fish pond, mandarin ducks, and lotus flowers - Right side is the boat point for Three Pools Mirroring the Moon 5. Fifth Stop: Three Pools Mirroring the Moon - 10-minute boat ride, ticket 55 yuan (includes island entry) - One yuan note photo spot, walk right to "Wo Xin Xiang Yin Pavilion" - Choose "Yue Temple, Hangfan Pier" to disembark 6. Sixth Stop: Xiling Bridge - Walk 100m right after disembarking - Most beautiful corner, road ends at "sea" 7. Eighth Stop: Bai Causeway - Broken Bridge - About 2km long, walk or take a sightseeing car - Museums along the way to explore - Romantic sunset, relaxing on benches - Broken Bridge is crowded, suggest photographing from Beishan Street 8. Ninth Stop: Beishan Road - Ideal for cycling, or take a bus to Jixian Pavilion 9. Tenth Stop: Jixian Pavilion (Sunset View) - Surrounded by lotus ponds, shimmering orange lake, perfect for sunset Next to Hangzhou's largest shopping area, Hubin In77, perfect for dinner after exploring West Lake. #Hangzhou #WestLakeTourism #WestLakeTravelGuide #WestLake #WestLakePhotography #WestLakeScenery #HangzhouWestLakeTourism #WestLakeOneDayTour #NationalDayTourism #MidAutumnTourism #NationalDaySlowTravel #PotatoCaptain #WhereToGoOnHoliday #WeekendGetaway
Posted: Mar 31, 2025
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