West Lake Summer Fun Guide, Miss It and Wait a Year!

Guys! Summer at West Lake is absolutely stunning! 😍 The lotus flowers are in full bloom, the breeze carries the scent of lotus, this experience is simply amazing! Today, I’m sharing all my secret tips with you 🏆 ✨【Top 4 Must-Visit Spots】✨ 1️⃣ Quyuan Fenghe (Curved Yard and Lotus Breeze) 📍Address: No. 97 Beishan Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou 🎫Admission: Free The ultimate spot for lotus viewing in summer! 🪷 Go at 8 AM wearing Hanfu for amazing photos! 📸 The Nine-turn Bridge photo spot is incredible, perfect for stunning shots (Tip: Dew-covered lotus flowers are breathtakingly beautiful) 2️⃣ Maojiabu 📍Address: Santai Mountain Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou The real deal for Hangzhou’s Little Kyoto vibe! 🍵 A perfect place for ancient-style photos, bring a light-colored dress Stroll along the lake and you might meet artists sketching 🎨 3️⃣ Leifeng Pagoda 📍Address: No. 15 Nanshan Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou 🎫Admission: 40 RMB The best sunset view of West Lake 🌅 Elevator to the top, a blessing if you don’t want to climb stairs Enter before 17:30 to catch the stunning evening glow 4️⃣ Jixian Pavilion 📍Address: Inside West Lake Lakeside Park Free, free, free! 🆓 Reserve your spot 1 hour in advance! Bring a telephoto lens for amazing reflection shots (so good it makes you swear) 🗺️【Perfect One-Day Itinerary】 07:30 🌅 Sunrise at Broken Bridge 08:30 🚶‍♀️ Walk along Bai Causeway to see willows 10:00 🪷 Quyuan Fenghe 12:30 🍲 Lunch at Lou Wai Lou 14:00 🛶 Boat ride at Maojiabu 17:00 🌇 Check in at Jixian Pavilion 19:30 🎶 End with the Music Fountain 🚗【Transportation Tips】 🚇 Get off at Longxiangqiao Station on Metro Line 1, right there 🚲 Recommended to bike around the lake (but watch out for no-parking zones) 🚌 Bus No. 52 covers most attractions ⛵【Boat Guide】 Painted boat: 55-90 RMB/person Rowboat: 150-300 RMB/hour (Bargaining tip with boatmen: be persistent and patient!) 🍵【Must-Try Foods】 🥢 West Lake Vinegar Fish | A must for sweet and sour lovers 🍤 Longjing Shrimp | Bursting with tea fragrance 🍜 Pian’er Chuan (noodle soup) | Local favorite 🍮 Dingsheng Cake | Perfect gift for exam success 🏡【Accommodation Recommendations】 ❶ Hubin Intime Shopping Area: All-in-one for dining, shopping, and entertainment ❷ Qingzhiwu Homestay: A paradise for artsy youth ⚠️【Safety Tips】 ☑️ Bring your three-piece sun protection kit! ☑️ Don’t forget mosquito repellent spray! ☑️ Book your tickets in advance! Guys, hurry up! 🦆 Summer at West Lake is truly amazing! If you have any questions, DM me in the comments~