The autumn colors of the secret West Lake wilderness - Yuhu Bay

On the west side of Hangzhou West Lake Scenic Area, there is a beautiful wetland - Yuhu Bay. Located in Chishanbu, it was known as Chishan Water Qu in ancient times, where the sound of fishermen singing was often heard. Huang Gongwang, Zhang Yu, and other literati and painters have left their traces here. Since the Qing Dynasty, it gradually became land due to silt blockage. Today, it has been restored and rebuilt with attractions such as Zixu Caotang, Wuzhuangyuan Archway, Santai Dream Trace, and Jihong Bridge, reflecting the elegance of Jiangnan and the cultural and historical imprints. On a warm autumn and winter afternoon, take a day off to relax and take a walk here. 🎗️One-day tour itinerary suggestion Yuhu Bay, Turtle Pond, and Santai Dream Trace can be visited on the same route. Even on the way there by car, you will be surrounded by the joy of the mountains and forests. 🔥Scenic spot highlights ✔️Surrounded by green mountains and connected to West Lake, it is more wild. ✔️Enter the scenic area from Santai Mountain Road, and walk along the path by the water to the Xianhu Pavilion on the peninsula near the water. Here you can enjoy a 360-degree view of West Lake without any disturbance. There is also a small square table in the pavilion, where you can take out your teacup and snacks and enjoy the undisturbed moment. ✔️Jihong Bridge on the opposite side of the lake, backed by green mountains, connects the two sides. The long bridge is exquisitely laid out, with black tiles and white walls, like a delicate ink painting of the lake and mountains. Walking along the bridge to the other side, you will reach the scenic area of Huagang Guanyu. ✔️Continue walking north along the west side of the lake. A rebuilt Wuzhuangyuan Archway commemorates the establishment of the Wuzhuangyuan Archway by Liu Bifang, the right list martial arts champion, at the entrance of Chishan Road at the foot of the South Peak in the seventh year of Jiading (1214). ✔️Further ahead is Zixu Caotang, where Huang Gongwang once lived, which has now become a quiet tea house - Fuyun Tang Tea Academy. ✔️Take a leisurely stroll along the water scenery, and occasionally see small boats gliding across the water. The surrounding green trees have already shown the beautiful colors of autumn and winter.