6-Day Hangzhou Adventure: Experience the Best of Hangzhou

🌸 6-Day In-Depth Hangzhou Tour · Part 1: Classic West Lake Loop Theme: Lakeside Scenery × Cultural Heritage × Seamless Itinerary Connection 🌅 Morning: Broken Bridge - Bai Causeway - Solitary Hill (Cultural Walk) ⏰ 7:00-10:00 📍 Highlights: 7:00 Broken Bridge: Capture the misty bridge at sunrise before crowds arrive (gets packed after 8 AM) 8:00 Bai Causeway Stroll: Cross Jindai Bridge to view Autumn Moon on Calm Lake, passing by Republic-era architecture 9:00 Solitary Hill Exploration: - Xiling Seal Art Society (holy site for seal carving) - Zhejiang Museum Solitary Hill Branch (Liangzhu jade cong & Leifeng Pagoda artifacts) 🚌 Transport: 15-min bike ride from Longxiangqiao Metro Station to Broken Bridge 🚤 Noon: West Lake Boat Ride + Three Pools Mirroring the Moon (Lake Center Must-See) ⏰ 10:30-12:30 📍 Tips: - Board at King Qian's Temple Pier (¥55 includes island ticket, less crowded than Lakeside Pier) - Snap the iconic Three Pools view featured on ¥1 RMB bill - Return via Fish Viewing at Flower Harbor Pier (connects to afternoon route) 🍜 Lunch Recommendation: "Zhiweiguan Weizhuang" near Flower Harbor for West Lake Vinegar Fish + Longjing Shrimp 🌿 Afternoon: Su Causeway - Leifeng Pagoda (Nature + Landmarks) ⏰ 13:30-17:00 📍 Route Guide: - Bike along Su Causeway (rent "Little Red Bikes" - free for 1st hour) - Leifeng Pagoda Options: - Climb pagoda (¥40) for panoramic views - Visit Jingci Temple opposite (¥10) for pagoda reflections + Nanping Evening Bell 🚍 Transport Tip: Take Bus 52 from Su Causeway South to Hefang Street (next day's starting point) 🗺 Part 1 Route Map: Broken Bridge → Bai Causeway → Solitary Hill → Boat Ride → Three Pools Mirroring the Moon → Flower Harbor → Su Causeway → Leifeng Pagoda (Combination of walking, biking & boating - no backtracking) 🚌 Next Day Connection: - Stay: Hefang Street area (e.g. "Atour Hotel Hangzhou West Lake Hefang Street") - Dinner: "Grandma Sun's Scallion Pancakes" or "Xinfeng Snacks" on Hefang Street - Next Morning: 5-min walk to Southern Song Imperial Street (Part 2: Imperial Ruins Theme) 📌 Pro Tips: - Tickets: Book Leifeng Pagoda in advance, others available onsite - Avoid: ¥150 private boats - choose ¥35 public ferries - Essentials: Sunhat + mosquito repellent (Su Causeway has many insects)