Hangzhou West Lake | A Must-Have Guide for Power Walkers: Half-Day Itinerary

📍[Recommended Reason] Hangzhou West Lake is like a breathing ink painting! Every season has its unique charm—spring willows brushing the embankment, summer lotuses reaching the sky, autumn moon reflecting on the lake, and winter snow on the broken bridge. As a World Cultural Heritage site, it not only holds the legend of the White Snake and the poems of Su Shi, but also allows you to capture classic photos in half a day! Power walkers, save this guide now! 🗺️[Location] No. 1 Longjing Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province (Open scenic area, no need for specific location, just follow the guide) 🚇[Transportation Guide for Power Walkers] ✔️Exit C, Longxiangqiao Station, Subway Line 1, 5-minute walk to Hubin Wharf ✔️"Subway + Walking + Sightseeing Bus" combo throughout the journey, saving time and effort ✔️Important! Remember to take the romantic bus route 1314 (we1314) for the return trip 🔥[Must-See Attractions] 1️⃣ Three Pools Mirroring the Moon—RMB Landmark ▶️ Round-trip boat ticket: CNY 70, remember to bring a CNY 1 bill for comparison photos ▶️ Leslie Cheung's same "Heart to Heart Pavilion" photo spot is amazing ▶️ Suggested visiting time: 40 mins, the Nine-Bend Bridge on the island is great for photos 2️⃣ Flower Harbor Viewing Fish—Golden Light Piercing Through the Hole ▶️ Take photos of the "golden light piercing through the hole" under Yanggongdi Bridge between 4-5 pm ▶️ Feed the koi in the Red Fish Pond for good luck ▶️ The popular Prince Bay Park is right outside the south gate (visit if time permits) 3️⃣ Leifeng Pagoda—Where Legends Come to Life ▶️ Free to visit the surrounding area, the pagoda's reflection on the lake is stunning ▶️ CNY 40 entrance fee to climb to the top for a panoramic view of West Lake ▶️ Don't miss the "Evening Bell of Nanping" at Jingci Temple opposite the pagoda 4️⃣ Xiling Bridge—Romance Overload ▶️ The most beautiful corner of West Lake, perfect for cinematic shots ▶️ Encounter the 1314 love bus, not recommended for singles! ▶️ Culture lovers must visit the Xiling Seal Society (free) 5️⃣ Broken Bridge—A Must-See for Couples ▶️ Where Xu Xian and the White Snake met, holding hands is recommended ▶️ Stunning snow scene in winter, long bridge lying on the waves in other seasons 💸[Ticket Guide] ▫️Three Pools Mirroring the Moon boat ticket: CNY 70 (scan the code on-site/book online) ▫️Leifeng Pagoda entrance fee: CNY 40 (Trip.com/on-site purchase) ▫️Sightseeing bus: Green bus CNY 10/section, wooden bus CNY 20/section ▫️Other attractions are free 💡[Tips for Power Walkers] ❶ Wear comfortable sneakers! You'll be walking 20,000+ steps in half a day ❷ Afternoon is the best time to visit, enjoying both the sunset and night view ❸ Bring some bread, the koi in Red Fish Pond go crazy for food ❹ Su Causeway Spring Dawn and Quyuan Wind Lotus are recommended during lotus season/cherry blossom season ❺ Must-try at Wulin Night Market: Longjing Shrimp with Lotus Root Powder, Dingsheng Cake, Pian Er Chuan ✨[Itinerary Highlights] 15:00 Depart from Hubin Wharf → 15:40 Three Pools Mirroring the Moon → 16:30 Flower Harbor Viewing Fish → 17:10 Leifeng Pagoda → 17:40 Xiling Bridge → 18:20 Broken Bridge → 19:00 Wulin Night Market! Perfect transition to night view mode~ It is said that "A sunny West Lake is not as good as a rainy West Lake, and a rainy West Lake is not as good as a snowy West Lake," but I think—a spontaneous trip to West Lake is the most touching! Save this comprehensive guide and experience the essence of West Lake in the shortest time~