Hangzhou starter: a clear West Lake day
- Estimated duration
- Full day
- Estimated walking
- 7 km
- Estimated budget
- CNY 100-300
Begin on the eastern shore
西湖东岸
Use a central metro or taxi drop-off and begin with the open lakeside paths. West Lake itself is a large free public scenic area; individual boats and attractions may charge separately.
Cross Bai Causeway toward Solitary Hill
白堤 / 孤山
Keep the walk flexible and use crowd information or local signs when paths are busy. Do not try to complete the full 15-kilometer lake perimeter in one visit.
Finish around Su Causeway or a lakeside garden
苏堤
Choose one final section based on weather and energy, then use public transport back rather than continuing around the whole lake after dark.