Row row row your boat! @ Hangzhou West Lake

We had a slow, peaceful morning on a rowboat gliding across Hangzhou’s West Lake, arriving early around 7:30 AM to find no queue at all. The lake was calm and quiet, the stillness only broken by the occasional ripple from ducklings paddling near the boat or fish darting beneath the surface. The scenery was breathtaking—lush greenery lining the shore, the soft silhouette of distant pavilions, and graceful willow trees brushing the water’s edge. We passed several picturesque causeways, each more beautiful than the last, and eventually made our way to the Turtle Pool, where the serenity of the lake felt even more pronounced. It was the perfect way to start the day, wrapped in nature’s quiet elegance. 💰Average Price per boat: 300RMB around the lake, around 1 hour 30 minutes 💞Reasons to Recommend: Unwinding, calming