You definitely shouldn't miss the sunset at Hangzhou's West Lake; I was truly amazed

🔔 'Above there is heaven, below there are Suzhou and Hangzhou,' speaks of the outstanding people and beautiful scenery of Hangzhou. And when it comes to the most dazzling jewel of Hangzhou, that has to be West Lake. 👉 The most beautiful time of the day at West Lake is undoubtedly the sunset. You'll fall in love with it every time you see it 🏜️ 'The sunset is particularly romantic' 'It's worth wasting time with interesting people' 'When you visit Hangzhou, you must go see the sunset at West Lake 🌇 at least once! ‼️‼️ (Key point) Sunset viewing spots— 1. Solitary Hill. The most popular spot is undoubtedly Solitary Hill. 2. Leifeng Pagoda — How can you miss Leifeng Pagoda when watching the sunset? It's one of the ten scenic views of West Lake, known as 'Leifeng Pagoda in the Sunset Glow.' Climb to the top of the pagoda to enjoy a panoramic view of West Lake! 3. Su Causeway 'Wangshan Bridge → Suliang Bridge' section! The benches on both sides of this stretch and the surrounding vegetation make for a great view! 4. There are many spots around West Lake to watch the sunset, such as the musical fountain, Broken Bridge, Chang Bridge Park, Xiling Bridge, Cuiguang Pavilion... 👉 About the cost 🎫 West Lake is free, but some surrounding attractions have separate admission fees. 👉 (Three Pools Mirroring the Moon 20, Leifeng Pagoda over 50 I think, you can buy a combined ticket online, Yuewang Temple 30, Jingci Temple 10, etc.) 👉 Boat trips 🛶 are roughly divided into three categories: electric boats are about 55~70 yuan, it's recommended to buy online, you can take a lake tour or visit the islands; rowboats 180/hour, limited to 6 people, you can share a boat. 🚉 Transportation ⛩️ Airport: Xiaoshan International Airport 🚅 Train stations: Hangzhou Station (City Train Station), Hangzhou East Station (High-Speed Train Station), both accessible by subway 🚇 Subway & Bus: Hangzhou currently has 5 subway lines, with popular attractions concentrated along Subway Line 1. You can use a QR code to ride both the subway and buses, no need to carry cash (super convenient). 🗓 Itinerary: Classic West Lake Route: Broken Bridge Remnants of Snow → Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake → Solitary Hill → Su Causeway → Viewing Fish at Flower Harbor → Three Pools Mirroring the Moon → Leifeng Pagoda → Orioles Singing in the Willows 📝 Tips: 1. It takes about 5-6 hours to walk around the entire West Lake, with buses and boats available for transportation in between, which is relatively less exhausting. 2. It's not recommended to play just for the sake of finding photo spots, as it's time-consuming and tiring. West Lake has beautiful scenery everywhere, and you can find different beautiful views just by wandering. 3. If you plan to visit Turtle Pool, it's advisable to book a rowboat in advance. It's a great spot to enjoy a leisurely boat ride.