Hangzhou West Lake, One-Day Itinerary!

The ultimate West Lake relaxation guide, unlocking 7 scenic routes with fewer crowds! Enjoy a laid-back tour, perfect for those who prefer to take it easy. Who says you have to walk miles to experience West Lake? This INFJ personally tested this "water-drifting" route👇 ①🚇Wushan Square Exit C → 🌳Liulang Wenying (A serene, uncrowded secret in the early morning) ②⛵Qianwang Temple Pier → 🏝Three Pools Mirroring the Moon (Remember to bring paper money for photos!) ③🦩Huagang Park → 🐟Feed the Koi (99% chance of encountering a duck family) ④☯Jingci Temple top floor → 🗼Leifeng Pagoda viewpoint (A unique and divine perspective) ⑤🚌West Lake Outer Ring Line → 🌉Xiling Bridge (Recommended to arrive at 4:30 pm for the orange sunset) ⑥🚲North Mountain Street cycling → 🌉Broken Bridge (The distant view of the crowds is more impressive) ⑦🍲Hangzhou San Jie Mei Restaurant → 🎵Musical Fountain (Grab a front-row spot at 7:00 pm!) 🔥Must-See TIPS 1⃣Choose the wooden retro sightseeing bus for better photos. Single trip 20/person 2⃣Must-try the vegetarian roast goose at Jingci Temple! 10 RMB for a Zen afternoon tea 3⃣For sunset viewing at Xiling Bridge, bring your own reflector. The lake surface is a natural light source 4⃣Get a number for Hangzhou cuisine 1 hour in advance. Crispy large intestine with soy sauce fried rice is a must-try! 🔥Hidden Gems and Popular Activities ✔Liulang Wenying Green Forest (Navigate to Xinhenghe Bridge) ✔Leifeng Pagoda Elevator Guide (Go directly to the 4th floor and then take the stairs) ✔Xiling Corner Bench (Movie-like location from "Solitary Mountain, Not Solitary") ✔Jixian Pavilion Blue Hour (Capture the essence of Jiangnan at 6:20 pm) The beauty of West Lake is not in the crowded Broken Bridge, but in the ripples created by the swaying boats, in the wind chimes dangling from the eaves of ancient temples, and even more so in the fleeting gentleness of twilight.