The best route for a half-day tour of West Lake
West Lake, this bright pearl, with its picturesque scenery and profound cultural heritage, has attracted countless tourists to visit. So, how to enjoy the beautiful scenery of West Lake in just half a day?Here's one of the best routes I've carefully planned for you.
First of all, we can arrive at West Lake in the morning, choose to sit in the park or teahouse by the lake, and enjoy a cup of authentic Longjing tea. Not only will this help you quickly settle into the slow life of Hangzhou, but it will also allow you to enjoy the beauty of the morning mist on the lake. The Longjing tea of the West Lake is full of aroma and mellow taste, and it makes people feel refreshed and happy when they go down in a cup.
In the morning, we have the option of taking a boat trip to the island in the middle of the lake. The water here is crystal clear and the fish swim freely in the water. Where the cruise ship passes, the water ripples, forming a beautiful arc. Once you arrive at the island in the middle of the lake, you can choose to stroll around the island and feel the tranquility and beauty.
At noon we could have a delicious lunch at the specialty restaurant by the lake. Most of these restaurants offer authentic Hangzhou cuisine, such as West Lake vinegar fish, Dongpo pork, etc. Don't forget to order a West Lake Ulva soup, which is a favorite of Hangzhou people.
After lunch, we can go to Flower Port to watch the fish. It is one of the ten scenic spots of West Lake, and the climate of the four seasons like spring makes the flowers and fish here rich and colorful. You can see a variety of fish swimming in the water, and your mood will be refreshed.
In the afternoon, we headed to the Three Pools for the Moon. This is one of the most representative scenic spots of West Lake, three small stone towers stand on the surface of the lake, every full moon night, the moonlight will pass through the stone towers, projected onto the lake, forming three bright light spots. This scene is picturesque and makes ** forget to return.
Finally, we can enjoy a cup of afternoon tea at the teahouse by the lake to end this half-day trip to West Lake. You can choose some local traditional dim sum such as dragon whisker cake, mung bean cake, etc., which are served with tea.
Although this half-day trip is short, it allows you to fully appreciate the beauty of West Lake. The beauty of West Lake lies not only in its natural scenery, but also in the heavy cultural heritage it carries. Whether it's a cruise, tea tasting, flower viewing, fish watching or food, you can feel the unique charm of Hangzhou. So, if you only have half a day, why not take a walk around West Lake?