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West Lake (Xi Hu), Hangzhou

Name: West Lake (Xi Hu), Hangzhou
Rating: 2

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1. West Lake (Xi Hu), Hangzhou – Jixian Pavilion loop from 龙翔桥

12.1km

03:05

40m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. View of Hangzhou and West Lake – West Lake (Xi Hu), Hangzhou loop from 竹竿巷社区

6.17km

01:42

100m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. West Lake (Xi Hu), Hangzhou loop from 凤起路

6.58km

01:40

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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jjc

April 27, 2019

The West Lake was built in the 8th century from a lagoon of the Qiantang River. All around, the landscape has been expanded and the lake is now considered a classic beauty of Chinese landscape design.

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Gordon

July 19, 2024

Throughout history the West Lake (西湖 = XiHu) has been an inspiration to painters and poets. Since 2011 it is also a World Heritage site for the influence the lake and its surrounding landscape had on gardens and garden design in China, Korea and Japan.
Today it is a hugely popular tourist destination - and I do recommend to avoid it on weekends and holidays, as it can become very crowded.

You can walk around and over the causeways. There are also electric carts that offer rides (I think they are 20RMB per person). If you want to ride around the lake, you are limited only to the ring road, the causeways are strictly off limits.

𝐺𝑖𝑙𝑏𝑒𝑟𝑡 & 𝑆𝑖𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑒 🍁🍄

September 22, 2025

A beautiful place with lotus blossoms on the lake and right by the path.

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West Lake (Xi Hu), Hangzhou

1. West Lake (Xi Hu), Hangzhou – Jixian Pavilion loop from 龙翔桥

2. View of Hangzhou and West Lake – West Lake (Xi Hu), Hangzhou loop from 竹竿巷社区

3. West Lake (Xi Hu), Hangzhou loop from 凤起路

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