A Poetic Hangzhou: Where Romance Meets Zen

Introduction: Hangzhou's West Lake is one of China's most famous natural and cultural landscapes, known as "Paradise on Earth." It is famous for its "One Lake, Two Pagodas, Three Causeways, and Ten Scenic Spots," integrating natural scenery with thousands of years of human history. 🕘[Opening Hours]: West Lake Scenic Area is open all day (free). Internal attractions such as Leifeng Pagoda and Lingyin Temple are mostly open from 8:00 to 17:00 (subject to scenic spot announcements). -Suggested duration: - One-day tour: 6–8 hours, covering the core area of the West Lake's Ten Scenic Spots. - In-depth tour: 2–3 days, adding surrounding attractions such as Lingyin Temple and Xixi National Wetland Park. 💴[Ticket Prices]: West Lake Scenic Area: Free admission. - Leifeng Pagoda: CNY 40/person (prices may fluctuate to CNY 55 during peak seasons). - Three Pools Mirroring the Moon: Requires a boat trip to the island, boat ticket approx. CNY 70/person (including round trip and island access). - Lingyin Temple: Ticket approx. CNY 45 (including Feilai Peak). - Fish Viewing at Flower Pond, Spring Dawn on Su Causeway: Free. ⛺[Things to Do]: Classic Route: Hubin Pier → Three Pools Mirroring the Moon → Fish Viewing at Flower Pond, boat ticket CNY 70. After landing on the island, you can take the same beautiful photos as on the "one-yuan banknote." Lakeside Cycling: - The best sections are Su Causeway and Beishan Street. Rent a shared bicycle or a government-designated vehicle (CNY 300 deposit/CNY 20 private). Electric Car: - Su Causeway to Quyuan Garden, etc., about CNY 10 per trip, suitable for saving energy. West Lake Night Tour: - Enjoy the moon at Pinghu Autumn Moon, the light show on Nanshan Road, or watch the West Lake Musical Fountain (Hubin Third Park). 🚌[Transportation]: Subway: Line 1 to Longxiangqiao Station (Exit C), 5-minute walk to Hubin. - Bus: Many lines go directly to West Lake, such as Route 4 and Route 7. - Self-driving: Parking fees during peak seasons (such as May 1st Labor Day) are about CNY 20/hour. It is recommended to park on the periphery and transfer to a bus. - Shared Bicycle: Convenient for cycling around the lake, recommended sections are Su Causeway and Bai Causeway. 👉[Itinerary]: Efficient One-Day Tour - Morning: Hubin Pier by boat → Three Pools Mirroring the Moon → Fish Viewing at Flower Pond → Leifeng Pagoda (climb the pagoda for a panoramic view). - Afternoon: Cycling on Su Causeway → Quyuan Garden (lotus in summer) → Beishan Street (Republican architecture + S-bend photo spot) → Broken Bridge in Snow. - Evening: Wulin Night Market (Cong Bao Hui, fried chicken legs, and other snacks) or Pinghu Autumn Moon for night view. Two-Day In-Depth Tour - Day 1: Core area of the West Lake's Ten Scenic Spots + night tour. - Day 2: Lingyin Temple → Xixi National Wetland Park → Hefang Street (Southern Song Dynasty style street). 🧡[Preparation Before the Trip]: - Must-have items: - ID card, health code. - Comfortable sports shoes (for a lot of walking), sunscreen/hat, umbrella (Hangzhou is rainy). - Power bank, change (some attractions require cash for tickets). - Precautions: - Avoid peak holidays, it is recommended to visit on a working day or early morning to avoid crowds. - Take care of your belongings, the lakeside is crowded. - Respect historical sites, do not climb cultural relics or feed fish.