One-Day West Lake Tour: Must-See Spots and Detailed Itinerary

|Must-See Spots and Detailed Itinerary. If you're coming to Hangzhou, West Lake is a must-see! This guide will take you through the classic spots in West Lake in one day without wasting any time! 📍Route: Broken Bridge Snow Scene → Bai Causeway → Solitary Hill → Lou Wai Lou → Quyuan Garden, Breeze-Ruffled Lotus → Su Causeway Spring Dawn → Viewing Fish at Flower Pond → Leifeng Pagoda 🕘Morning 📍Broken Bridge Snow Scene: The place where Xu Xian and Bai Niangzi met. It's especially beautiful after the snow in winter, but it has its own unique charm in other seasons as well. 📍Bai Causeway: Stroll along and enjoy the scenery on both sides of the lake, experiencing the artistic conception of "I love walking on the eastern side of the lake, the white sandy causeway in the shade of green willows." 📍Solitary Hill: Beautiful scenery and many historical sites, including Xiling Seal Art Society and Fanghe Pavilion. 🍽Lunch: Lou Wai Lou, a time-honored Hangzhou cuisine restaurant. West Lake Fish in Sweet and Sour Sauce and Dongpo Pork are must-orders! 🕒Afternoon 📍Quyuan Garden, Breeze-Ruffled Lotus: Lotus flowers bloom in summer, "The lotus leaves stretch to the sky, an endless green; the lotus flowers in the sun are especially red." You can also see the wonder of golden light piercing through the cave. 📍Su Causeway Spring Dawn: There are six bridges on Su Causeway, each with its own scenery, and the scenery varies in different seasons. 📍Viewing Fish at Flower Pond: Watch the fish in the red fish pond and get close to nature. 📍Leifeng Pagoda: A landmark building of West Lake. You can take an elevator to the top to overlook the panoramic view of West Lake and learn about the legend of Bai Niangzi. 🚗Transportation 1. Subway: Longxiangqiao Station, from which you can walk to West Lake. 2. Bus: Many buses go to the area around West Lake. Check the route before you travel. 3. Bicycle: Rent a bicycle and ride along the lake, which is free and comfortable. 📸Photo Tips 1. Wear light-colored clothes for better photos. 2. The light is soft in the morning and evening, which is the best time to take pictures. 3. Leifeng Pagoda at sunset, Quyuan Garden, Breeze-Ruffled Lotus, and Viewing Fish at Flower Pond are all excellent photo spots.