Speaking of West Lake, many people remember a line from an ancient poem: “Compared to West Lake, even Xizi (a legendary beauty) pales, for West Lake is beautiful in both light and heavy makeup.” This poem describes the beauty of West Lake. The beauty of West Lake is the pursuit of countless literati and scholars over the years, and it also carries a heavy historical heritage. It has scenery that will make you fall in love at first sight. Next, I will tell you how to explore West Lake without missing anything.
I. Sightseeing Route
Broken Bridge with Snow, Autumn Moon over Calm Lake, Curved Courtyard with Fragrant Lotus, Spring Dawn over Su Causeway, Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, Flower Harbor Viewing Fish, Sunset Glow at Leifeng Pagoda, Evening Bell of Nanping Mountain, Orioles Singing in Willow Waves
II. Scenic Spot Introduction
1. Broken Bridge with Snow
Broken Bridge with Snow is one of the most famous scenic spots in West Lake. Legend has it that this is where Xu Xian and Bai Suzhen met.
The scenery here is beautiful. Many people exercise early in the morning and make this the starting point of their one-day trip to West Lake.
2. Autumn Moon over Calm Lake
Autumn Moon over Calm Lake is an excellent spot to enjoy the moon in West Lake. It faces the sparkling West Lake and has swaying willows, making it very poetic.
3. Curved Courtyard with Fragrant Lotus
Curved Courtyard with Fragrant Lotus is a place to admire the beauty of lotus flowers in summer. There are hundreds of varieties of lotus flowers, many types, and a large area, making it very beautiful.
4. Spring Dawn over Su Causeway
Spring Dawn over Su Causeway is the dam that runs through the north and south of West Lake. The scenery here in spring is very charming.
5. Three Pools Mirroring the Moon
This is the only island in West Lake that can be visited. It is also known as the first scenic spot in West Lake.
Many people who come here for the first time think that this place looks familiar, but they can’t remember where they’ve seen it.
Actually, this is the scenery on the back of the one-yuan bill.
6. Flower Harbor Viewing Fish in Hangzhou
This is across the street from Prince Bay Park. You can not only feed fish but also ride a bicycle around, which is very interesting.
7. Sunset Glow at Leifeng Pagoda
On a sunny day, you can experience the magnificent beauty of the sunset glow at Leifeng Pagoda from the Long Bridge. The sunset and Leifeng Pagoda are a perfect match.
8. Evening Bell of Nanping Mountain
Many people may not know what the Evening Bell of Nanping Mountain refers to. It actually refers to the bell ringing at the Jingci Temple on Nanping Mountain in the evening.
In the evening at West Lake, you can enjoy the “infinite beauty” of the sunset and also listen to the bell ringing of Nanping Mountain. The bell is clear and melodious, and the sunset turns the sky red.
9. Willow Waves Orioles Singing Park
Willow Waves Orioles Singing is a park on the edge of West Lake. The secluded trees at the entrance are perfect for taking photos, so don’t miss it.
10. Two Peaks Piercing the Clouds
If you have limited time, you can skip the last scenic spot in the Ten Scenes of West Lake, Two Peaks Piercing the Clouds. The scenery there is average, especially after touring all ten scenic spots of West Lake.
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