Lingering Snow on the Broken Bridge

For a crowd-free Labor Day, this lesser-known lakeside gem shines with new splendor, free from the throngs at West Lake's Broken Bridge and Su Causeway. Here, only the spring's finest scenes of birdsong and fragrant flowers prevail, offering a tranquil and soothing escape from the fire of urban life. It's a spiritual refuge for city dwellers, where one can glide over the clear waves by boat, feeling as if they're traveling within a painting, and also witness a variety of rose species, marking the romantic spring of West Lake's stunning beauty.

The beauty of North Hill Road at this time is just like a painting! The colors are full and varied, the lotus in front of you, the plane trees, a pool of clear water, the colorful mountains and towers in the distance, and the moving people and cars are pleasing to the eye. The last two pictures were taken in the evening, and the rest were taken in the afternoon. If you have time, go for a walk before the leaves fall! 🌟Highlights: The colors are most intense at this time 🚉Travel strategy: Green travel, stop and go 🗓Itinerary: From Broken Bridge-North Hill Road-Solitary Hill Park-White Embankment-Lakeside 📝Note tips: You can also watch the beautiful sunset in the evening

In the autumn of West Lake in Hangzhou, the lake and mountains blend with the autumn mood. Standing by the lake or at the foot of the mountain, people can feel the harmony of tranquility and nature. Today, let's follow Xi Rong to take a look, if you like it, collect it. ➤Introduction to West Lake Scenic Area Located in the west of Hangzhou city, the scenic area is divided into Lakefront Area, Lake Heart Area, North Mountain Area, South Mountain Area and Qiantang Area. The beautiful lake and mountain scenery and numerous famous historical sites are well-known at home and abroad. The mountains in the scenic area are all less than 400 meters high, surrounding the south, west, and north sides of West Lake. The mountains are surrounded by strange peaks and beautiful stones, beautiful forests and springs, and a comprehensive scenic area that integrates gardens, temples, and ancient buildings. It is not only one of the most famous attractions in Hangzhou, but also one of China's famous classical gardens. It has been rated as one of the 'Top Ten Scenic Spots in the Country'. Autumn is the most beautiful season of West Lake, with clear lake water, red leaves all over the garden, like a colorful painting, known as 'paradise on earth'. West Lake is prosperous because of Hangzhou, and Hangzhou is named after West Lake. ➤Ten Scenes of West Lake Broken Bridge Remaining Snow, Leifeng Sunset, Pinghu Autumn Moon, Flower Harbor Watching Fish, Sudi Spring Dawn, Quyuan Wind Lotus, Nanping Evening Bell, Twin Peaks Piercing Clouds, Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, and Willow Waves Hearing Orioles, each with its own characteristics. ➤New Ten Scenes of West Lake Cloud Dwelling Bamboo Path, Gem Flowing Rosy Clouds, Full Ridge Osmanthus Rain, Tiger Running Dream Spring, Longjing Tea Inquiry, Nine Creeks Smoke Trees, Wushan Sky Wind, Ruan Dun Ring Jade, Yellow Dragon Spitting Green, Jade Emperor Flying Clouds, each scene is charming. ➤Best Travel Time: Spring and Autumn are the most beautiful seasons. ☛Spring: The peach blossoms, cherry blossoms, and azaleas around West Lake are in full bloom, forming a sea of flowers. ☛Autumn: The lakeside scenery is colorful, the lake is sparkling, and it has a unique flavor. The surrounding mountains are also decorated with red and yellow leaves, which are poetic and picturesque. ➤Best Autumn Viewing Time: Mid-October ~ Late November. ➤Lake Tour Route Starting from the Broken Bridge, you can tour along the lakeshore, passing famous attractions such as Leifeng Tower and Three Pools Mirroring the Moon. The whole journey takes about 3~4 hours. ➤Ways to Play Walking, cycling, and boating are all good choices. ➤Scenic Area Level: AAAAA. ➤Address: Longjing Road, West Lake District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province. ➤Delicious Food Traditional famous dishes include West Lake vinegar fish, West Lake beef soup loved by ordinary Zhejiang people for 800 years, and Longjing shrimp, which is refreshing and appetizing after eating, and has an endless aftertaste. ➤Accommodation Choose hotels or homestays near the subway line, which is convenient for travel. It is recommended to choose Home Inn Boutique Hotel, which has good environment and service, and the price is also affordable. It takes only 10 minutes to walk to the West Lake Scenic Area, and there are many places to eat nearby. ➤Transportation Hangzhou Station: It only takes 10 minutes to take a taxi from the train station to West Lake. Hangzhou East Station: Mainly high-speed trains, close to West Lake. Hangzhou South Station: Although it is far from the city, there is a direct subway. ➤Tips ❶The temperature difference between morning and evening is large, prepare warm clothes and wear comfortable shoes. ❷Autumn is dry, take sun protection and moisturizing measures. ❣️I hope this guide is useful to you!

| Take a last look at the sunset over West Lake. Do you still remember the first dawn of the New Year in 2023🌅, it's almost 2024📆, is the person who watched the sunrise with you at the beginning of the year still there at the end of the year? It's easy to start, but hard to keep going, 2023 also needs to have a beginning and an end, here are a few places to watch the sunset🌄 by West Lake to say goodbye to 2023: 1️⃣: Jixian Pavilion (p1-4) This is where the mandarin ducks gather at West Lake, feed the mandarin ducks and watch a sunset with ta at sunset, the afterglow of the setting sun makes ta's face red, leaning on your shoulder...... 2️⃣: Yongjin Gate (p5-6) You stand on the bridge to see the scenery, the person watching the scenery is watching you from behind the bridge, the setting sun shines on you, you are in someone else's album. Distant mountains, arch bridges, golden bulls, sunset, and you and me...... 3️⃣: Changqiao Park (p7) Leifeng Sunset, Sunset Long Bridge, come here to see Leifeng Tower and sunset. 4️⃣: Under the site of the Big Buddha Temple on Beishan Street (p8) Watch the 1314 bus🚌 on Sunset Boulevard, leave love❤️ on Beishan Street...... 5️⃣: Starbucks on the second floor next to the Broken Bridge on Beishan Street (p9) The setting sun lights up the street lights under the window, the setting sun shines on the lake with golden light, the plane leaves🍂 outside the window fall with the wind, the coming and going pedestrians🚶🏻‍♀️🚶🏻‍♀️, and ta enjoy this dynamic🖼️ scroll in front of the window. 6️⃣: Broken Bridge (p10) At the end of 2023, we still couldn't see the residual snow on the Broken Bridge, but the sunset on the Broken Bridge could make up for some of the regret of not seeing the snow, the sunset on the West Mountain, the residual lotus on the lakeside, and the departing wild ducks, West Lake has also become a soda with the flavor of orange🍊. ⚠️Winter sunset time: around 5 o'clock, it is recommended to arrive at the sunset viewing place around 4:30.

May Day and spring have arrived together I've organized a Hangzhou travel guide for everyone! Friends planning to visit Hangzhou will find it useful~ Travel route sharing! 1️⃣ Check into a hotel→Xizha in Wuzhen→Night tour of Wuzhen When in Hangzhou, you really must experience the Jiangnan water towns, the small bridges and flowing water are truly beautiful! Especially at night, it has a different charm 2️⃣ Fuyan Temple→Nanxun Ancient Town→Xitang Ancient Town→Misty Rain Corridor Sisters who love taking photos can really prepare a few sets of Hanfu The guzheng music is really chao photogenic, you can check the weather before setting out 3️⃣ Guangfu Zen Temple→Visit Hefang Street and West Lake→Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, When visiting West Lake, you really must take a boat! You can watch a sunset on the lake Everyone can choose a backlit angle for photos, it looks good Hangzhou Cuisine Guide Longjing Shrimp: Longjing tea leaves and shrimp are full, the overall taste is fresh and tender, refreshing and appetizing, with an endless aftertaste~ But it's not really recommended for those who prefer strong flavors Dongpo Pork: The pork is crispy and beautiful, fatty but not greasy, Those who don't eat sugar can ask the restaurant to add less sugar~ West Lake Vinegar Fish: Order with caution!! The fishy taste is a bit strong, and many people don't like sweet flavors, this kind of sour and spicy sauce poured on a fish that is both fishy and bland, just thinking about it is not appetizing~ Song Sao Fish Soup: Each restaurant has its own taste, it's a bit like water, with a sourish taste, a thicker version of chive yellow sour soup, anyway, I don't like it~ Misty Rain in Jiangnan, full of the spirit of spring I hope this guide can help friends in need~

🚗 Transportation Tips: - Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport is the main aviation hub, offering numerous domestic and international flights. ✈️ - Hangzhou Railway Station and High-Speed Rail stations (such as Hangzhou East Station) connect to various parts of the country, convenient and fast. 🚄 - Within the city, the subway, buses, and shared bicycles are all convenient modes of transportation. 🚇 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations: - Choose hotels near West Lake or subway stations for easy sightseeing and travel. 🏨 - Hotels like the All Season Hotel (Longxiangqiao Subway Station) are conveniently located with comprehensive facilities nearby. 📸 Must-Visit Attractions: - West Lake: Visit classic spots such as Broken Bridge Remaining Snow, Su Causeway at Dawn, and experience the beauty of 'Heaven on Earth'. 🏞️ - Longxiang Snack Street: Taste authentic Hangzhou snacks, such as stinky tofu and candied lotus root. 🍢 - Nanshan Road: Enjoy the night view and feel the modern urban charm of Hangzhou. 🌃 - Doufu Sanqiao: Experience Hangzhou's historical culture and learn about silk culture. 🌉 - Hangzhou Songcheng: Watch the 'Songcheng Eternal Love' performance and travel back to ancient times. 🎭 🍲 Food Recommendations: - Hangzhou cuisine: such as West Lake Fish in Vinegar Gravy, Dongpo Pork, savor the taste of Jiangnan cuisine. 🍲 - Longxiang Snack Street: Try a variety of authentic snacks and experience the local life of Hangzhou. 🍜 - Green Tea Restaurant: Enjoy creative Hangbang cuisine in this restaurant that blends tradition with modernity. 🍵 📅 Itinerary Planning: - Day 1: Arrive in Hangzhou, check into the hotel, visit West Lake in the afternoon, and stroll through Wulin Night Market in the evening. 🌉 - Day 2: Taste food at Longxiang Snack Street, view the night scene on Nanshan Road in the afternoon. 🌙 - Day 3: Experience silk culture at Doufu Sanqiao, watch a performance at Songcheng in the evening. 🚶‍♂️ - Day 4: End the trip to Hangzhou, return or head to the next destination. 🚂 Hangzhou, a city that blends classical charm with modern vitality, awaits you to explore its beauty and charm. 🎉

The first time I came to West Lake, I was discouraged by the dense crowd on the Broken Bridge. The second time, I traveled off-peak, still starting from the Broken Bridge. Blessed with clear weather, the blue lake water lifted my spirits! ►The area of West Lake is very large. If it's your first visit, I would recommend hiking this route, which takes about 4 hours. It is the most classic and scenic part of West Lake, beautiful in all four seasons: Broken Bridge - Xiling Bridge - Su Causeway - Orioles Singing in the Willows ▪Broken Bridge: Those who watched 'The Legend of the White Snake' in their childhood would definitely want to visit this fateful meeting place. You can start your hike from here. ▪Xiling Bridge: Continue along Gushan Road, enjoying the lake view, until you reach the most beautiful bend of West Lake. You can locate 'Xiling Bridge Station' and look back at the breathtaking view. The coming and going of bus 1314 is also a sight to see. ▪Su Causeway: From Xiling Bridge, head west to the most famous causeway of West Lake, Su Causeway! The 3-kilometer-long Su Causeway is a must-walk! In the fourth year of Yuanyou of the Northern Song Dynasty (1089), the poet Su Shi (Su Dongpo), while serving as the governor of Hangzhou, dredged West Lake and used the excavated silt to construct the causeway. It has evolved over time and is the only passage connecting the north and south shores, crossing the entire lake area, and offering the best views of the entire lake. ▪Orioles Singing in the Willows: If you still have energy after the Su Causeway, continue eastward to experience another beauty of West Lake at Orioles Singing in the Willows! True to its name, the willows along the lake sway in the wind, and amidst the birdsong and fragrance of flowers, it is the most precious leisure spot in the city center! ►Recommended time: Start hiking at 9 am or after 1 pm ►Transportation: Bus or ride-hailing service

The West Lake is based on the basic pattern of one mountain, two towers, three islands, three embankments, and five lakes. The famous West Lake Ten Scenic Spots are dotted among them, with nature and humanities complementing each other, and it's breathtakingly beautiful. The Three Pools Mirroring the Moon landscape, which appears on the back of the one yuan RMB banknote, also reflects the special status of West Lake among China's scenic spots. You can walk, take a boat, ride an electric car, drive or cycle to tour the West Lake. 📍Tour route: Broken Bridge and Remaining Snow - Bai Causeway - Pinghu Qiuyue - Xiling Seal Engravers' Society - Quyuan Fenghe - Su Causeway Spring Dawn (overlooking 'Twin Peaks Piercing the Clouds', Three Pools Mirroring the Moon) - Huagang Guanyu - Leifeng Pagoda at Sunset (climb Leifeng Pagoda, if you don't climb the tower you can go directly to Jingci Temple to enjoy the view) - Nanping Evening Bell (Jingci Temple) - Long Bridge - Liulang Wenying - Jixian Pavilion 🌈Attraction introduction 1. Broken Bridge: Located in the middle of the Su Causeway, it is one of the most famous attractions of West Lake. It is said that in ancient times, there was a complete bridge connected to the shore on the bridge, but it was later destroyed, leaving only a broken bridge surface. The Broken Bridge is the subject of the poem 'Lin'an Residence' by the poet Su Dongpo, so it is also called 'Broken Bridge Remnant Snow'. 2. Yue Fei Temple: The temple is divided into a temple area and a tomb area. The temple area is a group of buildings that worship Yue Fei and tell the story of Yue Fei, with the Zhonglie Shrine as the core building. The tomb area is the tomb of Yue Fei and his son. The most well-known is the kneeling statue of Qin Hui and his wife. The tomb area is for people to come here to remember the hero and spit on the criminal. 3. Quyuan Fenghe: It was a workshop for brewing official wine at Hongchun Bridge during the Southern Song Dynasty. It was famous throughout the country for making Qu wine with the stream water of Jinsha Gully. It is an ocean of maple leaves! Quyuan Fenghe is highly recommended. This is definitely a place to enjoy maple leaves. You can see the unique charm of Jiangnan gardens, which is interesting with the red maple leaves. In this quaint pavilion, it feels like being in Kyoto, feeling a strong Zen. 4. Huagang Guanyu: During the Southern Song Dynasty, the eunuch Lu Yunsheng built a private garden 'Lu Garden' in the Huagang area. In this garden, a large pool was specially dug to raise a variety of 'imported fish', attracting many literati and ink guests, so there was 'Huagang Guanyu'. 5. Three Pools Mirroring the Moon: Look at the back of the one yuan RMB banknote, and you can see the 'First Scenic Spot of West Lake' - Three Pools Mirroring the Moon. As the most standard landscape of West Lake, the specific location is now Xiaoyingzhou, the only small island in West Lake that can be visited. It is a good place to enjoy the moon on Mid-Autumn Festival. It is said that on the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, a thin paper is pasted on the hole, and the light of the candle shines through the paper, which is no different from the real moonlight. 6. Leifeng Pagoda: Located on Beishan Road on the north shore of West Lake, it is one of the landmark buildings of Hangzhou. Climbing to the top of the tower, you can overlook the magnificent scenery of the entire West Lake, and you can also enjoy the light show at night. 7. Liulang Wenying: It is the scenery of the 'Jujing Garden', the imperial garden of the Southern Song Dynasty, and now it is a small scenic spot in the lakeside area of West Lake. The park is named for its verdant willow color and melodious oriole singing. Now walking along the embankment along the lake for a kilometer, passing by weeping willows, lion willows, drunk willows and other willows along the way, you can still feel the vitality. Tour experience: The West Lake tour boats vary in size and price, usually seating 5-10 people, it's best to find people to share a boat. There are one-way and round-trip routes, it's best to ask clearly before departure. ⚠️Precautions: The roads around West Lake implement odd and even number restrictions and high-displacement vehicle restrictions from 08:30 to 17:00 on weekends and holidays. 📍Address: No. 1 Longjing Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province 🎫Ticket: Free ⌛️Opening hours: All day 🚘Travel strategy 【Subway】Take subway line 1 to Longxiangqiao Station, and walk about 400 meters from the station to West Lake. 【Bus】Take K4, Tour 2 to Sudi Station, or take 28, 15 to Yuquan Station, or 27, 7 to Yuefen Station, and walk to it.