Walking or Cycling around West Lake
3-4 hours | Easy | Bicycle rentals are around 5-20 CNY per hour
Where to visit
Where to visit in West Lake (Hangzhou)?
Zhejiang, China
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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.
West Lake is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Hangzhou, renowned for its classic Chinese beauty, causeways, temples, and pagodas. It has inspired...
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Boat Ride to Three Pools Mirroring the Moon
1.5 hours | Easy | Includes round-trip boat ticket and island entry
Leifeng Pagoda Admission
1.5 hours | Easy | Provides panoramic views of the entire West Lake
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Good first tap
Rent a bicycle to ride across the willow-lined Su Causeway and take a traditional wooden boat to the Three Pools Mirroring the Moon.
Best time
March to May, September to November
How to reach
West Lake is in central Hangzhou, easily reached by Subway Line 1 (Longxiangqiao station). Renting a car is not recommended due to heavy parking limits.
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