6 RMB to tour West Lake, Hangzhou! A money-saving travel guide is here!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Want to see all the highlights of West Lake, Hangzhou, and save money and effort? No worries if you have kids or seniors with you! 😍😍 360 RMB for a rowboat, 70 RMB for a painted boat, 60 RMB for an electric car? No, no, no! Here's a guide to the 6 RMB per stop 🚤 public boat! Enjoy the beautiful scenery of West Lake with ease! . 🚤 The route has 10 stops 📍 Quyuan Fenghe (Yinxiu Bridge/Guo's Villa) ➡️ Maoxiang Shuiqing (Du Jinsheng's Former Residence) ➡️ Huagang Guanyu ➡️ Shibaxiang Song (Changqiao) ➡️ Qian Ci Biaozhong (King Qian's Temple) ➡️ Tingwan Qishe (No. 1 Park) ➡️ Hubin Qingyu (No. 5 Park) ➡️ Duanqiao Canxue (Children's Palace) ➡️ Pinghu Qiuyue (Zhongshan Park) ➡️ Huahao Yueyuan (Hangzhou Hotel) . 🎫 Ticket price and purchase method: The ticket price is 6-8 RMB per stop. You can choose to pay for the number of stops you want to take. It's very flexible. After boarding, you can scan the QR code to buy a ticket. There is also an audio guide on the boat to help you learn more about the history and culture of West Lake. . ⏰ Departure time and frequency: The boat departs from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, about every 20-30 minutes. The boat route is counterclockwise and one-way. Note that there are more people and fewer boats on holidays, so you may have to wait a long time. It is recommended to plan your trip in advance. . 🌟 Recommended route: 👉 Quyuan Fenghe - Leifeng Pagoda route: Navigate to the Sino-American Friendship Well, board the boat at the pier and get off at Maoxiang Shuiqing, visit Maojiabu, and then take the boat to Huagang Guanyu. You can also take two stops directly to get here. (This section of the boat goes along the Su Causeway, with beautiful scenery 🌟 and you can also see the Three Pools Mirroring the Moon) Next, you can go to Wuguitan or Yuhuwan. Or walk to Taiziwan Park across the street. Finally, walk to Leifeng Pagoda (40 RMB/person to climb to the top, or view from afar at Nanping Mountain). 👉 This route only takes half a day! The key is that you won't miss any must-see attractions, and you'll see all the highlights! . 🏨 Accommodation options: I chose Atour Hotel on Zhongshan North Road for my family. The family room is spacious, with children's play facilities in the room and many picture books in the reading space. My kids didn't want to leave! The hotel is in a great location, close to West Lake and the Intime shopping area, with easy access to the subway and buses. The breakfast is rich and varied, with both Chinese and Western options to suit everyone's taste. The smart facilities in the hotel make for a comfortable and convenient stay.