Recommended tourist attractions in West Lake

West Lake is an iconic attraction in Hangzhou and must not be missed. The scenery here is beautiful, the culture is profound, and the history is long. The story of the White Snake is a household name. So, what are the must-see attractions when traveling to West Lake? Let’s take a look!

1. Huagang Park

Huagang Park is located on the west side of the southern section of Sudi. In spring, when the sun is warm, flowers bloom in Huagang Park. April is the season when flowers are blooming, which is the best time for outings. On the large lawn south of Huagang Park, all kinds of flowers are in bloom, which is very beautiful.

2. Singing the Orioles in the Willows

Liulang Wenying Park is located in the southeast corner of West Lake with a quiet environment. The tall trees, lawns, willow banks, lakes and mountains in the park form a patchwork of natural beauty, which is especially suitable for walking and leisure. In winter, the willow trees remain graceful. In Liulang, you can see the red leaves in autumn and winter, and you can also feel the green leaves in spring and summer, which is also unique to the south.

3. Spring Dawn on Su Causeway

Su Causeway is a tree-lined embankment that runs through the West Lake and the north and south scenic spots. "Spring Dawn on Su Di" is the first among the "Ten Scenic Spots of West Lake". Of course, the scenery now is no better than in spring, but autumn and winter also have a different flavor. A variety of ornamental flowers and trees such as magnolia, cherry blossoms, hibiscus, and sweet-scented osmanthus are planted on Su Causeway. They are colorful all year round. But the time sequence changes, the atmosphere is different, the scenery is different. The picturesque scenery makes Su Causeway a place that people can enjoy all year round.

: Travel guide

1. Overview of West Lake

You can walk, take a cruise, take a battery car, or drive or ride on the West Lake. Among them, battery cars are convenient and labor-saving. There are tour buses around the West Lake, and the route goes around the West Lake. Cycling along the lake is romantic and leisurely. There are many places to rent public bicycles near the West Lake. If you want to take a boat trip, there are nearly 10 docks around the lake with different types of boats and routes. It is recommended to take a boat to the Three Pools Reflecting the Moon in the center of the lake and enjoy the scenery of the West Lake on the boat. Or hire a boatman to row by the lake, and the boatman will take you to the lake. More freedom.

2. North Line Scenery

There are many scenic spots on the north bank of West Lake, usually starting from the Broken Bridge and Snow in the northeast corner, and heading west to Wangyue Temple. You can walk all the way to Gushan along Baidi, see Xiling Seal Society, Zhejiang Museum, China Indian Studies Museum, He Fang Museum and other cultural attractions, and eat authentic West Lake vinegar fish outside the building. From Xiling Bridge to the island, Wangyue Temple and Quyuan Fenghe are not far away.

If it is summer when the sun is strong, it is recommended to walk along Beishan Road, hide in the shade of dense trees and look at the curves of the broken bridge and the swaying weeping willows on the Baidi opposite. There are many entrances on the way to Gemstone Mountain, where you can climb the mountain to see the scenery, and then you can go down to Wangyue Temple. There are many restaurants where you can eat in Wangyue Square. The impression given here at night is that the West Lake Show is also worth watching. If you have enough time and energy, you can also go to Su Causeway from here and enjoy the panoramic view of West Lake on foot.

3. Southeast Coast (Hubin-Nanshan Road)

Another area with concentrated attractions is Hubin Road-Nanshan Road on the southeast coast. Hubin Road is at the junction of downtown Hangzhou and the West Lake Scenic Area. Here you can see the scenery of the West Lake, as well as the pier where you can take a boat in the West Lake, and the iconic musical fountain. The advantage of Hubin Road is that you can quickly reach the downtown business district from the scenic spot, which is suitable for tourists who are in a hurry for a short stay.

Go south from Hubin Road and walk along Nanshan Road. Along the way, you can visit Liulang Wenying, Long Bridge, Leifeng Pagoda, Nanping Evening Bell, Huagang Fish Watching and other attractions. The distance between adjacent attractions is not too far and can be walked. Tour buses and buses are also easily accessible. You can choose a few a day according to your own preferences. Among them, Leifeng Pagoda and Nanping Night Bell can be arranged at night. Listening to the bell at Jingci Temple and overlooking the night view of the West Lake from Leifeng Pagoda are great experiences.