Travel Guide to West Lake in Hangzhou: See the Beautiful West Lake

　　West Lake is undoubtedly the representative of the beauty of Hangzhou. The famous "Ten Scenes of West Lake" surround the lake, and the nature and humanity complement each other, forming the core area of Hangzhou travel.

　　1. Tour time

　　Open all day from 1/1 to 12/31. West Lake has different beautiful scenery in all seasons, but the best time to visit is usually spring and autumn. At this time, the weather is pleasant, the scenery is beautiful, and people feel peaceful and comfortable.

　　2. Transportation guide

　　The transportation to West Lake is very convenient. You can choose to take a bus, subway or taxi to reach your destination. In the scenic area, you can also choose to walk or rent a bicycle to visit various attractions more freely.

　　3. Recommended tour route

　　The first route: Leifeng Pagoda → Su Causeway → Huagang Watching Fish → Three Pools Mirroring the Moon → Broken Bridge → Baoshi Mountain → Huanglong Cave → Botanical Garden → Lingyin Temple.

　　The second route: Hu Xueyan's former residence → Hefang Street → Wushan Square → Orioles Singing in the Willows → Leifeng Pagoda → Jingci Temple → Prince Bay → Hupao → Liuhe Pagoda.

　　The third route: Broken Bridge → Bai Causeway → Gushan → Three Pools Mirroring the Moon → Fish Viewing in Flower Harbor → Leifeng Pagoda → Jingci Temple → Orioles Singing in the Willows → Wushan Square → Hefang Street. It is recommended to end at Hefang Street and go to the Southern Song Imperial Street by the way. The two streets are connected.

　　The fourth route: Fish Viewing in Flower Harbor → Su Causeway → Quyuan Fenghe → Botanical Garden → Hangzhou Flower Garden → Zhaogong Causeway → Yanggong Causeway → Hupao.

　　The fifth route: Music Fountain → Qianwang Temple → Orioles Singing in the Willows → Leifeng Pagoda → Jingci Temple → Fish Viewing in Flower Harbor → Su Causeway → Quyuan Fenghe → Yuewang Temple → Broken Bridge.

　　Route 6: Broken Bridge → Music Fountain → Three Pools Mirroring the Moon → Flower Harbor Fish Viewing → Prince Bay → Hupao → Jiuxi. Longjing Village is near Jiuxi, and you can buy Longjing tea by the way.

　　4. Service facilities

　　Parking lot: [Hangzhou West Lake Parking Lot] Reference price: 10/hour; Address: West Lake Scenic Area Parking Lot; Parking space: 50

　　In-park transportation: Reference price: Charged; Address: Stop by waving, tour along the lakeside

　　Toilets: There are multiple toilets in the scenic area, and there are eye-catching signs near the ticket hall and the entrance of the scenic area.

　　Baby room: Address: Visitor Center