Dreams and Paintings of the South - Turtle Pond

Hangzhou's Turtle Pond, a little-known secret spot of West Lake that very few people are aware of🦜 Turtle Pond can be considered one of the most serene and beautiful places by West Lake. Because it is surrounded by mountains and forests, the water surface is very calm. Whether it's birds, small boats, or the forests, you can see clear reflections in the water. Most people crowd around the outer West Lake, but few come here. Taking a small boat, it feels like you can own the entire south. Turtle Pond also connects to another secret spot, Bathing Goose Bay. The Neon Bridge here is now considered a popular spot for internet celebrities in Hangzhou. Morning, evening, sunny or rainy, you can capture picturesque dreamscapes. If you also like cheongsam and ancient costumes, then this is where the dream of the south begins. 🗺️Route You can choose to walk or take a boat (boat is recommended): 🚶‍♂️Walking about 2 kilometers is very comfortable, from Yanggong Causeway Jingxing Bridge - Yongfu Bridge - Heze Sanchun - Yu Qian Temple Pier - Tianxiang Fayu - Yilan Pavilion - Jihong Bridge ⚠️If walking, bring mosquito repellent 🛶By boat, it takes a leisurely 1-1.5 hours, make sure to go to the Flower Harbor Viewing Fish Pier on the side of West Lake to take a boat 1️⃣Rowing boat: 150 yuan/hour, seats 6 2️⃣Paddle boat: 180 yuan/hour, seats 11 ⚠️Be sure to confirm the route and price with the boatman (some may find this area too far and may not go), you can share a boat with others; bring a fan or a small electric fan, and be prepared for sun protection 🍃Green Lake and Flowing Water The lake here is very green, and the lush vegetation is immersive; Yongfu Bridge offers views of the lake; the pavilion and flowing water of Heze Sanchun have a unique elegant charm 🚣‍♂️Boating in the South Gather friends and family, share a boat with others, each has a different experience, chatting and laughing and taking photos of each other, a small boat is the whole world, without the noisy crowds, it's really too comfortable 🌈Jihong Long Bridge Like a rainbow hanging over the water, Jihong Bridge is elegant from afar and up close, like a graceful woman, beautiful and magnificent ⛩️Famous Historical Sites There are many famous historical sites here, the elegant and grand Yu Qian Temple, Huang Gongwang's hermitage Zijiu Grass Hall, the towering Wuzhuangyuan Visit, walking and appreciating the charm 📍Location: Turtle Pond/Bathing Goose Bay 🚙Transportation: Take the bus to the 'Bathing Goose Bay' stop, the small lake to the north is Turtle Pond, and the small lake to the south is Bathing Goose Bay; for self-driving, nearby parking is 10-20 yuan/hour (if taking a boat, go to Flower Harbor Viewing Fish Pier) 🎫Tickets: Both are free of charge