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West Lake (Hangzhou)
Zhejiang 8m
Best Time
Year round
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West Lake is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Hangzhou, renowned for its classic Chinese beauty, causeways, temples, and pagodas. It has inspired famous poets and painters throughout Chinese history, showcasing a landscape design that perfectly integrates water, mountains, and cultural monuments.
💡Why Visit?
Rent a bicycle to ride across the willow-lined Su Causeway and take a traditional wooden boat to the Three Pools Mirroring the Moon.
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3 Days
Quick Facts
RegionZhejiang
CountryChina
Altitude8m
Budget StayCN¥100*/night
Budget FoodCN¥50.00*/day
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🌡️ Weather & Best Time
Best months: Oct, Nov
Aug · Drizzle
This destination has a temperate climate with temperatures ranging from 14°C to 22°C annually. Best visited during Oct, Nov. Avoid travel in Jun due to heavy rainfall.
Temperature range (°C)
Aug
☀️Drizzle
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Temperature26° – 34°C
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Rainfall173mm
💡Okay
💡Moderate — expect frequent rain
⚠️ Avoid travelling in Jun due to extreme conditions.
Plan a trip for AugClimate averages based on 10-year historical data · Open-Meteo
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Where to Stay
🎒 Deluxe
CN¥100*/night
- Hangzhou youth hostel dorm
- Standard budget room
🏨 Premium
CN¥450*/night
- Mid-scale hotel near lake
- Boutique guest house
✨ Luxury
CN¥1,500*/night
- Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake
- Amanfayun
Local Cuisine
⭐ West Lake Vinegar Fishrestaurant
⭐ Dongpo Porkrestaurant
⭐ Longjing Green Tea & Tea Foodlocal