Quick visit to Hangzhou West Lake

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Distance: 1.42 mi
Elevation gain: 3 ft
Technical difficulty: Easy
Elevation loss: 3 ft
Max elevation: 111 ft
TrailRank: 30
Min elevation: 40 ft
Trail type: Loop

Moving time: 30 minutes
Time: 46 minutes
Coordinates: 364
Uploaded: October 30, 2023
Recorded: October 2023

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near Sijiqing, Zhejiang (China)

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Itinerary description

Marco Polo described this part of old Hangzhou as undoubtedly the most noble and cultured city in the world.
Recorded during a plane change via Subway line 7 from the Int'l airport to Wushan Square terminus Station (1.5 hours from aircraft exit ramp to Wushan Sq. one way). At least half a day needed from Intl airport to include a lunch stop without feeling rushed.

Subway signage, ticket purchase, and security gates use a modern English-enabled system recently installed for the Asian games.

Waypoints

Duck ponds

After entering lakeshore park, along the main path.

Along main path to lake

Flowering trees in mid-October

Arrive at West Lake

An ancient stone bridge. Upscale lakeshore restaurant. Famous west lake boating activity enjoyed since ancient times, immortalized by Poets such as Su Tengpo of the Northern Sung Dynasty.

West Lake shoreline

Walking trails continue all around the lake. A full days hike could be done.

Hongzhou style lunch canteens

Several small cafes in this area serve local dishes, specialties include beef noodle soup, braised pork rice (卤肉饭), tofu pudding. Counter order, healthy and satisfying, quick service. A short wait for a seat.

In the subway station

Photos of subway map, signage, ticket machine (with an English switch button). Very easy to navigate.

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