The live view of West Lake is even more stunning than photos!

Here's a super detailed travel guide to West Lake: Transportation - External transportation: You can fly to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, then take the airport bus or a taxi to the city center. You can also take a high-speed train to Hangzhou East Railway Station or Hangzhou South Railway Station, then take the subway or a taxi to the scenic area. - Internal transportation: Take Metro Line 1 to Longxiangqiao Station, Exit C, then walk about 10 minutes to West Lake. You can also take a bus to Yuefen Station, Duanqiao Station, Jingsi Station, Sudi Station, etc. You can also rent a bike. You can get a card at the Longxiang Road Bus IC Card Sales Center at the intersection of Yan'an Road and Xueshi Road. Accommodation - Hubin Business District: Hotels like Ji Hotel are close to West Lake and convenient for shopping. - Near Lingyin Temple: Experience the tranquil atmosphere and Buddhist culture at places like Lingyin Yaju Homestay. - Near Hangzhou East Railway Station: A transportation hub, convenient for travel, with hotels like Atour Hotel. Food - Hangzhou cuisine: West Lake Vinegar Fish is tender and sweet and sour; Longjing Shrimp is tender and fragrant. - Local snacks: Wushan Butter Cake is golden and crispy; Cong Bao Hui is golden and fragrant with scallions and lard. - Foodie spots: Hubin Yintai has various restaurants; Hefang Street has local snacks. Attractions - Ten Scenes of West Lake: Su Causeway in Spring, Broken Bridge in Winter, Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake, Orioles Singing in the Willows, Twin Peaks Piercing the Clouds, Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, Fish Viewing at the Flower Pond, Evening Bell Ringing at Nanping Hill, Leifeng Pagoda in the Sunset, and Lotus in the Breeze at the Crooked Courtyard. - Other attractions: Gushan Island has historical sites like Xiling Seal Engravers' Society and Wenlan Pavilion; Lingyin Temple is a famous Buddhist temple; Yue Fei Temple is dedicated to the national hero Yue Fei. Itineraries - One-day tour: Broken Bridge in Winter - Bai Causeway - Gushan Island - Xiling Seal Engravers' Society - Su Causeway - Fish Viewing at the Flower Pond - Leifeng Pagoda - Three Pools Mirroring the Moon. - Two-day tour: Day 1 is the same as the one-day tour. Day 2: Lingyin Temple - Feilai Peak - Longjing Village - Hupao Spring - Liuhe Pagoda. Best time to visit All year round. In spring (March to May), enjoy cherry blossoms and camellias; in summer (June to August), take a boat ride and enjoy the night view; in autumn (September to November), enjoy the red maple leaves; in winter (December to February), enjoy the winter scenery of West Lake. Personal opinion West Lake combines natural beauty with rich cultural heritage. Whether strolling along Su Causeway and Bai Causeway or taking a boat ride, you can feel its unique charm. There are many historical and cultural sites, such as Leifeng Pagoda and Lingyin Temple, which offer a glimpse into the past. The food is rich and satisfying. However, there are many tourists during peak season, so it's best to avoid the crowds. Book hotels and tickets in advance for a better experience.