Su Causeway Spring Dawn: Cycling into a Watercolor Jiangnan

Two-day, One-night Hangzhou West Lake Travel Guide for Students Keywords: Efficient exploration, classic check-ins, student-friendly, photogenic spots Day 1: Lakeside Exploration - Must-see Classics Route: Broken Bridge - Bai Causeway - Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake - Solitary Hill - Orioles Singing in the Willows - Su Causeway Spring Dawn - Leifeng Pagoda at Sunset Transportation: Walking + shared bikes, approx. 15 km in total Morning: Northern Lake Scenery 1. 6:30-7:30 Broken Bridge (Sunrise exclusive) Activity: Capture the Broken Bridge in the early morning with fewer crowds and photograph the sunrise and morning mist over the lake (Photo suggestion: Golden morning light on the stone railings of the Broken Bridge). Tip: Buy breakfast at a nearby convenience store. The beef and vermicelli buns from Xin Feng Snacks are recommended. 2. 7:30-9:00 Stroll along Bai Causeway to Solitary Hill Check-in points: Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake (ancient pavilions and terraces), Zhejiang Provincial Museum (free, Sword of Goujian), Xiling Seal Society (artistic seal wall). Photo spots: The back hill road of Solitary Hill, the tree-lined lakeshore (Photo suggestion: Use a telephoto lens to compress the lake and boats). 3. 9:30-10:30 Orioles Singing in the Willows Activity: Wear Hanfu and take ancient-style photos. In April, cherry blossoms complement the pavilions and waterside pavilions (Photo suggestion: Holding an oil-paper umbrella under the cherry blossoms). Lunch: Lakeside Resupply 11:00-12:00 Lunch Recommendations Affordable Hangzhou cuisine: Zhi Wei Guan, next to Lou Wai Lou Restaurant, offers a filling Pian Er Chuan + Cat Ear Noodles combo for 30 yuan. Afternoon: Southern Lake Exploration 4. 12:30-14:00 Cycling on Su Causeway Activity: Rent a shared bike and ride along Su Causeway, experiencing the spring filter of "Six Bridges and Smoke Willows" (Photo suggestion: Take a side shot of the bike and its reflection in the lake). 5. 14:30-16:00 Leifeng Pagoda + Long Bridge Park Intense travel style: Climb Leifeng Pagoda for a panoramic view of West Lake (student ticket: 20 yuan), take silhouette photos of "Leifeng Pagoda at Sunset" at Long Bridge Park (Photo suggestion: Sunset through the pagoda windows). Evening: Lakeside Nightlife 6. 18:00-20:00 Lakeside Pedestrian Street Must-do: Watch the musical fountain (19:00 show), check in at the "West Lake Sky Screen" light show, and buy "Gu Zao Wan Dan" wheel cakes for a late-night snack. Day 2: Zen Mountain Forest - Cultural Exploration Route: Lingyin Temple - Fazisi Temple - Longjing Village - Song Dynasty Town night tour Transportation: Public bus + taxi (ridesharing is more cost-effective) Morning: Buddhist Morning Light 1. 7:00-9:00 Lingyin Temple Activity: Be the first to burn incense and pray for blessings, eat a bowl of vegetarian noodles for 5 yuan, and touch the lucky Arhat in the "Hall of Five Hundred Arhats" (Photo suggestion: Yellow walls, bamboo shadows + prayer ribbons). 2. 9:30-11:00 Fazisi Temple Check-in: Take photos from the popular spot overlooking the layered halls, and pray for a marriage amulet (Photo suggestion: Toss a coin for good luck in front of the highest hall). Lunch: Tea-infused Healing 3. 11:30-13:00 Longjing Village Activity: Listen to free explanations from tea farmers, sample pre-Qingming Longjing tea, and enjoy a farmhouse meal (around 40 yuan per person, tea-flavored shrimp recommended). Afternoon: Journey Through Time 4. 14:00-17:00 Song Dynasty Town Intense travel strategy: Buy a student ticket for 200 yuan (includes "Romance of Song Dynasty" show), wear Hanfu and participate in the "Throwing Embroidered Ball" activity, and take photos in the upside-down house on "Strange Street" (Photo suggestion: Red lantern corridor + snapshots in ancient costumes). Evening: Pre-departure Revelry 5. 18:00-20:00 Hefang Street Night Market Must-eats: Dingsheng Cake, Cong Bao Gui, West Lake lotus root starch. Buy silk wallets as souvenirs (3 for 10 yuan). Accommodation Recommendations Top hostel choice: Backpack Ten Years Youth Hostel near West Lake, around 60 yuan per person/night, with a rooftop view of Leifeng Pagoda at night. Total Budget Reference: Around 400 yuan per person (including accommodation + tickets + meals), perfect for a spontaneous weekend getaway!