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A paradise on earth, a beautiful journey not to be missed

West Lake in Hangzhou is one of the most famous lakes in China and is also known as one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. West Lake has beautiful scenery. If you have the chance, you must take your children to calm down and appreciate it. Here are the top ten best attractions in West Lake, Hangzhou: 1. Spring Dawn on Su Causeway Su Causeway Spring Dawn is a canal from the Tang Dynasty and the first of the Ten Scenic Spots of West Lake. The phrase "Spring Dawn on Su Causeway and Autumn Moon on Calm Lake" originated from this. Recommendation: Spring is the best time to visit 2. Broken Bridge and Remaining Snow On the east side of Baidi, there are many people enjoying the snow in winter. It is also the place where White Snake and Xu Xian met in "The Legend of White Snake". Recommendation: The most beautiful time is when it snows in winter 3. Orioles Singing in the Willow Waves Orioles Singing in the Willows is known as the "West Lake of the World". There are the most beautiful green leaves, the clearest flowing water, and the most beautiful night view. Recommendation: Go at night to see fireflies jumping on the water under the willow trees 4. Winding Lotus in Quyuan A good place to enjoy lotus in summer, with endless green lotus leaves reaching the sky, can be perfectly interpreted here Recommendation: The best time to visit is when the lotus flowers are in bloom in summer 5. Leifeng Pagoda Sunset Leifeng Pagoda is one of the most famous ancient buildings in Hangzhou. The tower reflects the setting sun, and the beautiful scenery reflected on the lake creates a beautiful sunset scene. Recommendation: Go there in the evening, the sunset at Leifeng is absolutely beautiful 6. Watching Fish at Huagang Huagangguanyu is located in the southeast corner of West Lake District. It is one of the famous attractions of West Lake. There is a landscape of "fish playing among lotus leaves" and it is also the best place to enjoy the maple leaves in autumn. Recommendation: You can go at any time, the maple leaves are most beautiful in autumn 7. Nanping Evening Bell Nanping Evening Bell is located under the Broken Bridge, a magnificent Buddhist attraction that refers to the bell of Jingci Temple on Nanping Mountain. Suggestion: You can spend 10 yuan to enter Jingci Temple, and another 10 yuan to ring the bell 8. Three Pools Mirroring the Moon The only place where you can go to the island in West Lake is also the scenery on the "one-yuan banknote". It is located on the north side of the West Lake area and is most beautiful at night. Recommendation: Go in the evening or dusk, the sunset is super beautiful 9. Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake It is the best place to enjoy the panoramic view of West Lake, where there are also buildings and relics such as Water Courtyard, Imperial Library and Curved Bridge. Suggestion: In autumn nights, when the moon is bright in the sky, the lake and the moonlight blend into one 10. Twin Peaks Twin Peaks Piercing the Clouds is one of the most distinctive Danxia landform attractions in West Lake. With its interconnected peaks, it is magnificent and the only landscape that can be viewed from a distance. Suggestion: The address is a bit remote, you can go if you have the energy
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Posted: Feb 21, 2025
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