Really No Crowds | The Ultimate Summer West Lake Secret Citywalk Route

🌿Summer West Lake Hidden Gems｜A Lesser-Known Route 99% of Tourists Miss, Enjoy the Scenery All to Yourself!✨ "Too crowded in Hangzhou? This route made me feel like I had West Lake all to myself!" Avoid the crowds at Broken Bridge🌉 and escape the heat of Su Causeway—I’ve uncovered a locals-only cooling route! Shaded by greenery and surrounded by shimmering waters, the best part? It’s truly empty‼️ 🚶 Ultimate Route > Quyuan Garden (Lotus in the Breeze) → Maojiabu → Wuguitan → Huiyin Gaoli Temple → Yuhuang Bay → Huagang Guanyu (Viewing Fish at Flower Pond) → Prince Bay → Jingci Temple 📍7:00 Quyuan Garden (Lotus in the Breeze) Arrive early to step into a lotus fairyland! Pink blooms sway in the morning mist, and the air turns sweet with every breeze🌸. So few people you can hear dew droplets fall~ 📍8:30 Maojiabu (Legendary Hidden Spot!) Walk through the water forest boardwalk and enter a green wonderland!🌳 Pavilions tower over the lake’s reflection, wild ducks dart through reeds—every shot looks like a Monet painting🖼️ 📍10:00 Wuguitan A bay of water lilies floats on emerald waters, egrets glide low over stone bridges🌿. Sit on a vine-covered bench and watch boats ripple the jade-green surface—this is the true Jiangnan! 📍11:00 Huiyin Gaoli Temple (Hidden Gem!) Stumble upon this Song-dynasty temple! Vermilion walls, gilded plaques, and a cascade of trumpet vines at every turn🌺. Bamboo rustles behind the temple, instantly amplifying the Zen vibe~ 📍13:00 Yuhuang Bay (Must-Visit!) Jihong Bridge arches like a white dragon over waves, with breezes sweeping through its corridors🍃. Sip iced Longjing at "Floating Cloud Teahouse" while watching clouds dance—skip the AC❄️! 📍14:30 Huagang Guanyu (Reverse Itinerary) Skip the main garden for Peony Pavilion! Koi flick tails under lily pads, and paddle boats creak past red maple shadows🛶—ten times quieter than the main area! 📍16:00 Prince Bay Don’t be fooled by the name! Enter from the west gate to reach a forested creek valley🌲. Wade upstream, catch fish and shrimp—instant childhood summer flashback🎒 📍17:30 Jingci Temple Overlooked despite facing Leifeng Pagoda! Climb Zongjing Pavilion for sunset views of the pagoda🌄. The temple’s vegetarian noodles smell heavenly—one bite is pure umami🍜 ✅ Tested Tips ⏰ 5-hour walk｜7km (90% shaded!) 🍵 Refuel: Try "Pian Er Chuan" noodles at Maojiabu’s "Nongtang Li," or cold-brew tea at Yuhuang Bay’s "Tea Study" 📸 Photo Ops: Lotus fields at Quyuan, towering greenery at Maojiabu, yellow walls at Huiyin Gaoli, Jihong Bridge at Yuhuang Bay 🏨 Where to Stay For a quiet, design-forward stay near this Citywalk route, Mingshan Mountain View B&B’s rooms are ideal—especially for couples or travelers seeking "scenery-infused slow travel." More than just lodging, it’s your gateway to West Lake’s nature and culture. With prime location, views, and service, paired with this summer’s secret route, you’ll truly experience "West Lake belongs to the few." 👉 "While 99% crowd Broken Bridge, I listened to a symphony of mountains and water deep in West Lake🎵 This summer, be part of the West Lake minority!