Hangzhou is one of the most beautiful city in China. A lot of student applied Hangzhou's university though CUCAS not only the good facilities and economical tuition fee provided but also they can have wonderful experience during study in Hangzhou.
Now, I would like to share the most popular attraction in Hangzhou to you all.
West Lake
“水光潋滟晴放好，
山色空蒙雨亦奇。
欲把西湖比西子，
淡妆浓墨总相宜。”
"Ripping water shimmering on sunny day,
Misty mountains shrouded the rain;
Plain or gaily decked out like Xizi;
West Lake is always alluring."
Misty mountains shrouded the rain;
Plain or gaily decked out like Xizi;
West Lake is always alluring."
These are the words composed by the famous Song Dynasty poet Su Dongpo (960-1127) when he compared the West Lake to Xi Zi, the most beautiful woman in ancient China. These poetic sentiments leave one in no doubt of the glory of the scenery that inspired them.
If you have enough time for only one lake in China, you should be consider this lake. West lake is simply so much more.
The West Lake is so entrenched into the Chinese culture that you'll see its influence everywhere, if you look closely.
Hangzhou was China's cultural capital during medieval times, and the West Lake the muse of the literati in poetry and prose. In fact two of China's great poets, Bai Juyi and Su Dongpo, built the two long causeways on the West Lake when each served as governor of Hangzhou, several hundred years apart.
To walking around the West Lake, you can book closest hotel to maximize the evening walk and diligently set out at 9.00 in the morning to discover your own favorite corners of West Lake.
Hotel - Yigongyuan Park (walk) - Three-Pools-Mirroring-the-Moon (boat) - Viewing-Fish- at-Flower-Pond (boat) - Lunch @ Xihu State Guesthouse (walk) - Guo’s Villa (walk) - Yuehu (walk) - Gushan Park (walk) - Dinner @ Lou Wai Lou - Broken Bridge - Wushan Night Market (taxi) - Hotel (walk)
This is some beautiful scenery you can enjoy while you walk through^^
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| Xiling Society of Seal Arts |
Hungry Time^^
Venue: LOU WAI LOU
Address: Gushan Lu 30, Xihu District, Hangzhou
Hours: 11:00 – 21:00Directions: It's on the shoreline of the Gushan Park along the northern shore of the West Lake. This is THE most famous restaurant in Hangzhou, so any taxi driver should know the place.
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| Mrs.Song's Fish Soup |
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| Fish Soup with Crab Caviar |
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| Guihua Tang'ou |
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| Drunken Chicken in Huadiao Wine |
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| Braised Cured-Ham in Honey Sauce |
Bill for Two Persons
| Drunken Chicken in Huadiao Wine | RMB 32 |
| West Lake Honey-Stuffed Lotus Roots | RMB 22 |
| Mrs. Song's Fish Soup | RMB 19.6 |
| Fish Soup with Crab Caviar | RMB 28 |
| Slow-Braised Cured Ham in Honey Sauce | RMB 108 |
| Rice | RMB 1 |
| Large Beer | RMB 12 |
| TOTAL | RMB 222.6 |
*There still a lot of restaurant, but beware of the popularity though
Finally, a brief review of the hotel around there!!!
Hotel Review: NEW DONGPO HOTEL (Hangzhou)
Address: Xihai Scenic Area, Huangshan, Anhui
Price: RMB 278, including breakfast
Directions: Exit the Longxiangqiao metro station and walk south for a block to Renhe Road. The hotel is almost at the corner of Renhe Road and Yan'an Road.
Address: Xihai Scenic Area, Huangshan, Anhui
Price: RMB 278, including breakfast
Directions: Exit the Longxiangqiao metro station and walk south for a block to Renhe Road. The hotel is almost at the corner of Renhe Road and Yan'an Road.
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| This is the cheapest 3-star hotel we found within a block of the West Lake. While there were a few other cheaper 1- or 2-stars (eg.Elan Inn) nearby, none seemed as convenient and well-rounded especially considering the free (and quite decent) Chinese-style buffet breakfast here. The location just can't be beat -- 1 block from the West Lake, 1 block from the metro station, and a 15 minute walk to the Wushan Night Market. |
Hope this really helpful for those who plan to go West Lake~ and wish you have a great journey!!! bye (^.^)/~~
