West Lake (Xi Hu)
West Lake (Xi Hu)
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Considered one of the most beautiful sights in Hangzhou, this scenic lake is sheltered on three sides by hills, with open flat land to the northeast where downtown Hangzhou is located.
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urosdernovsek
Celje, Slovenia1,179 contributions
Oct 2023 • Business
Nice touristic place, in nature. Parking possible under 5-star hotel. Boat trips possible, walk over wooden bridge. Crowded.
Written 18 November 2023
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2016Chua
Singapore, Singapore195 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
It is a beautiful lake with many places of interests to visit. We only visited the Xiaoyingzhou island, Leifeng Pagoda and the places when we walked towards Leifeng Pagoda. I recommend to visit in the morning, say before 1000 hrs to fully enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Written 26 October 2023
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annh0324
Florida216 contributions
Sep 2023 • Business
The highlight of the lake is the Impressions show on the lake. Show includes lights, dancers on the water and musicians and singers. The show is a spectacular feast for the senses and even includes a gadget around your neck that lets off smells in sync with the show. Suggest you don’t miss it. It’s worth the cost
Written 15 September 2023
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Ramjee Penta
Hong Kong, China4 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
It’s a pleasant and refreshing experience walking around the lake. The boat ride in the lake is good.
Please allocate at least a day if you need to cover the entire lake.
Please allocate at least a day if you need to cover the entire lake.
Written 12 September 2023
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Bruce S
Hat Head, Australia16 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
West Lake is reason enough to visit Hangzhou, the grand lake and surrounding nature gardens are beautiful, day or night. A night-time boat road on the tranquil lake is not to be missed.
Written 9 September 2023
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Leo Pardsnow
Surkee, Finland5 contributions
Feb 2023
This place might not seem that special based on pictures alone, yet has one of the most calming and relaxing vibes among all other locations I have visited. And that's in the middle of a giant Chinese city. West Lake is similar to Venice's narrow streets that you have to experience walking by yourself, instead of taking expensive touristy gondolas. You can still take the boats to different locations of the lake, because walking around would take several hours and is tiresome for most people, and some spots might be inaccessible without taking a boat.
A bit hot during summer and too barren in winter, the best time to visit would probably be late spring and early fall.
A bit hot during summer and too barren in winter, the best time to visit would probably be late spring and early fall.
Written 28 April 2023
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semitsvetik68
Chongqing, China149 contributions
Jan 2023 • Solo
West Lake was on my wish list as a romantic and beautiful place in China. Nothing of the sort! Just a lot of people to squeeze through. Difficult to find what is the right direction to the bridges. No way you can take an electric car, they are all full, do not stop. No way you can see three pagodas from 1-yuan banknote, if it's not a private tour. Not much information in the park itself. I spent there two days hoping to enjoy. But alas
Written 2 February 2023
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Ailton007
Seattle, WA926 contributions
Oct 2022
There is plenty of options what do to near West Lake. It is great for taking photos and I stayed until sunset. Took a boat and went to the "Three Pools Mirroring the Pond" Island. Note that not every boat class goes there so ask before booking (plenty of vendors at the lake) if this is on your agenda. You can easily spend a day at and around the lake, Leifeng pagoda and other temples nearby and great family activity as well.
Written 13 November 2022
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bcheong
Shanghai, China26,532 contributions
Nov 2022 • Business
A UNESCO world heritage site so worth a visit. Besides the vast lake, there’s the famous linyin temple next door, and the leifeng pagoda associated with madam white snake legend
Written 1 November 2022
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Bobby Prince
Raleigh, NC370 contributions
Jul 2022 • Solo
It's worth a trip here! It's huge with some shops and cafes. You can take a boat ride which is pretty relaxing! There are always a lot of people so just be prepared! Hahaha!
Written 10 August 2022
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Darf man in dem See baden?
fankenfamilie
Bamberg189 contributions
In der Nähe der Promenade darf man definitiv nicht ins Wasser.
Ich habe aber auch an den anderen Ufern keine Badenden gesehen. Es sind ja auch überall die kleinen Ausflugsboote - da würde ich nicht schwimmen wollen.
Claudia C
San Jose de Mayo, Uruguay7 contributions
Hola, tengo 1 día para realizar una visita desde Shanghai , y estoy pensando si ir a Suzhou o a Hangzou , cuál sería mejor ?
gracias
Francisco R
Buenos Aires, Argentina301 contributions
Hola, sin duda iría a Suzhou, por ser más tradicional caminando por las callejuelas y con sus bellos canales tan típicos como una verdadera Venecia Oriental y también los Jardines del Administrador. No te los pierdas. Hangzhou es una ciudad moderna con el lago y maravillosos jardines, pero ve a Suzhou. Buen viaje
ONSEN LOVELOVE
Tokyo Prefecture, Japan335 contributions
アクセスの仕方について伺います。
虹橋空港駅から杭州駅に行こうと考えていますが、調べたところ虹橋空港駅からは杭州東駅着が多いような気がします。
杭州東駅から、西湖へは簡単に行けますでしょうか?
虹橋空港駅から杭州駅(または杭州東駅)へ行きたいのですが、
時刻表や切符の種類など分かりやすいサイトはありませんか?
また、当日虹橋空港駅で切符を購入する際、行先や乗る列車は分かりやすいように表示されていますか。
西湖周辺では路線バスもあるようですが、迷わないか心配です。こちらについても、
路線図などの情報はありますでしょうか?
以上よろしくお願いいたします。
yasu&shanshan
Sendai, Japan169 contributions
虹橋駅は虹橋空港の隣にあり、便利です。
杭州行の高速鉄道は、杭州東駅と虹橋駅を結んでいる鉄道です。
虹橋駅は大きいので、表示はありましたが、少し迷うところもあります。
案内をよく見ていくことが必要です。
杭州東から西湖へは、初めてならタクシーがいいと思います。
サイトでは上海ナビの中で西湖を紹介しています。
杭州のバス路線図は、サイトで探しましたが、すみませんがいいのがありませんでした。
Gabriele_Low
4 contributions
hi peeps, I am going to hang zhou soon. I have few queries would like to know. hope you guys can solve my queries
1. How to take their buses in hangzhou? how to buy their ticket ? Is it hard for foreigners to take? How long to wait for the bus? Is it very crowded all the time or only rush hour?
2. Is taxi there expensive ? How to avoid con ?
ViewRight
3,233 contributions
because I can't reply with the link
just 杭州 交通
please copy and paste to look it up
From airport to city, there is bus running every 15-30 mins between 0600-2000, 20 RMB, it takes 50-90 mins.
For the bus in the city, it costs 1-2 RMB, for the sightseeing bus may cost you 3-5RMB, there is travel card told in tourist information.
The traffic condition was not good in fact, but it's only very crowded during rush hour. The Taxi doesn't really expensive if the driver took by meter, but you should be tough or you may not get any taxis because many people hire.
You can also take motor taxi, it's a usual way people do, the price varies and you need to bargain it.
RONALD B
Melbourne, Australia1 contribution
compareday trip Hangzhou with Suzhou
Alexandre R
Strasbourg, France382 contributions
Hello,
If you are asking about suzhou or hangzhou :
I would prefer day trip to Hangzhou.
Globally around the west like in hangzhou there are a lots to do. So it is easier to get from one place to another. Walking or biking. And with the public bike it is really easy. Pick it up here and leave it there.
Compared to Suzhou where you have to go through the city which isn't that nice. As the metro is still under construction so the city is more polluted.
Suzhou will be more, garden, temple and 2 old street.
For a day trip in Hangzhou :
- go around the lake by bike
- stop at some garden and nice spot
- picnic in a park
- street food for dinner
didicontra
Los Angeles, CA6 contributions
Hi,
Where on the lake is the best place to see the fountain and show at night?
Scarlette
Singapore, Singapore50 contributions
The Music Fountain Show is at the Lakeside Third Park Dock, West Lake. The fountain area is 126 meters long, erupting into life twice in the day and four times in the early evening.
Begins: 10:00 am, 3:30 pm, 7:30 pm, 8:00 pm, 8:30 pm, 9:00 pm
Lasting: 15 minutes in daytime, 10 minutes at night
Kier G
Gloucestershire, UK16 contributions
Can you go kayaking, or hire a boat etc?
Canopus_10
Edinburgh44 contributions
Yes you can hire a boat. Big tourist boats take you to fairy island (highly recommended). There are also little boats that you can rent out with a man that will steer it for you and take you where you want to go. It's more expensive. These guys don't speak English (mostly). For kayaking, go to Xixi wetland park closeby. If you visit during the dragon boat festival you will see lots of beautiful boats and kayaking teams competing in an annual dragon boat race.
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Frequently Asked Questions about West Lake (Xi Hu)
- West Lake (Xi Hu) admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost ₹ 5,386.80, while a popular guided tour starts around ₹ 4,959.15 per person.
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience West Lake (Xi Hu):
- Skip the Line: Impression West Lake Show Presidential Seat Ticket (From ₹ 18,339.45)
- Best of Hangzhou: A Comprehensive Tour of the City's Top Sights (From ₹ 12,785.93)
- Hangzhou Private Customized Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train (From ₹ 22,924.31)
- Hangzhou Cultural Legacies Tour for Asians and Overseas Chinese (From ₹ 13,171.06)
- Unveil the Charm of Hangzhou - Half-Day Sightseeing Tour (From ₹ 10,003.33)
- Hotels near West Lake (Xi Hu):
- (1.23 km) Shangri-La Hangzhou
- (1.98 km) Midtown Shangri-La, Hangzhou
- (2.08 km) Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale Hangzhou
- (2.03 km) Four Seasons Hangzhou at West Lake
- (1.56 km) Grand Hyatt Hangzhou
- Restaurants near West Lake (Xi Hu):
- (0.62 km) Costa Coffee(Xileng)
- (0.70 km) Häagen-Dazs (PingHu QiuYue)
- (1.88 km) Jin Sha (Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake)
- (1.55 km) 28 Hubin Road
- (1.12 km) Starbucks (XiHu TianDi)
- Attractions near West Lake (Xi Hu):
- (0.94 km) John wu Hangzhou Private Tours
- (0.76 km) Gu Shan (Solitary Hill)
- (1.04 km) Ping Hu Qiu Yue
- (0.88 km) Three Pools Mirroring the Moon
- (2.27 km) China Highlights Hangzhou