Zhejiang · Hangzhou｜Step into Jiangnan

West Lake 20,000 Steps Walking Tour Essential Guide! Visit 10 Attractions in One Day Without Detours 🚶‍♂️ Recommended Reasons: Top spot in Jiangnan! Perfect in both light and heavy makeup 🌿 Instantly get the look of Lady White Snake! Transportation Information: 📍West Lake Scenic Area 🚇 Take Metro Line 1 to Longxiangqiao Station, Exit C, then a 10-minute walk to the pier Ticket Booking: West Lake is free to enter, Leifeng Pagoda 40 RMB/person (half price for students) Three Pools Mirroring the Moon boat ticket 70 RMB including island access (8:30-15:30) Route Plan: 1️⃣ West Lake Pier → Three Pools Mirroring the Moon 1 RMB banknote photo spot! Choose the "Huagang Guanyu" direction pier to the island 2️⃣ Leifeng Pagoda Climb to the top for panoramic shots, the 4th-floor window framing is amazing 3️⃣ Su Causeway Spring Dawn Bike ride with lake breeze, six bridges and misty willows like a painting 4️⃣ Quyuan Fenghe (Lotus in the Breeze at the Curved Courtyard) Summer exclusive! Endless green lotus leaves reaching the sky Must-Visit Spots: Xiling Bridge’s Most Beautiful Corner: Phoenix trees + lake view + Bus 1314 Beishan Street Sunset: Republic of China era buildings with golden sunset Food Recommendations: Lou Wai Lou Beggar’s Chicken: Full ceremony smashing the clay shell when served 💯 Zhiweiguan Ding Sheng Cake: Old brand from Southern Song Imperial Street, sticky and chewy Scallion Pancake Wrap: 5 RMB each on Hefang Street, local snack around Yue Fei’s story Pitfall Tips: ❌ Don’t buy roadside "West Lake Longjing" tea (99% fake) ❌ Leifeng Pagoda elevator has queues, better to climb the stairs ❌ Weekend traffic restrictions in scenic areas, metro travel recommended