Youth Hostel: Cui Yun Youth Hostel, Youke Youth Hostel and herring Inn.
Both will do. Convenient transportation. It takes about 10 minutes to walk to the West Lake. Eating and shopping nearby is also convenient and economical. Book in advance on Ctrip, Meituan, Qunar and other apps. The room is very good, with a computer and broadband. The surrounding environment is also good, only one stop away from Yuemiao and West Lake, and there is also a taste view at the alley mouth, which can solve the breakfast problem.
The following strategies are for reference only:
Line 1: Bicycle Tour: Broken Bridge Canxue-Bai Causeway-Su Causeway-Leifeng Tower-Liulang Wenying-Broken Bridge Canxue
Line 2: Cruise (Santan Yin Yue-Xili Lake-Maojiabu)-Yang Gongdi Scenic Area (Guo Zhuang, Zhaogongdi and Hangjiayuan)-Quyuan Fenghe.
Line 3: Fish Watching in Huagang-Maojiabu-Lingyin Temple
Line 4: Pagoda of Six Harmonies-Shopping
Rent a bike
Of course, you have to ride a bike to feel leisure, but only Su Causeway and Bai Causeway are allowed to enter the West Lake, and bicycles are not allowed to enter the rest point. However, there are security guards at the entrance of the scenic spots, so parking bicycles is safer and more secure. However, if you leave your bike at the gate of the scenic spot, you have to turn back and pick it up after visiting the scenic spot. This is inconvenient. I take my own route. I think it's better to ride a bike or take a walk in those scenic spots. The advertised price of the rented bicycles is per 300 yuan, per hour 10 yuan. If you want to buy a day, you have to waste your breath to see your bargaining skills.
I rode my bike for two days, because Hangzhou is one of those small bicycles with small seats, and my ass hurts like hell the next day. So I rode my bike for a day and visited the West Lake. I think it is better to take the 1 line every day. It's time to return the car. If it is out of date, it will be another clock.
Before I went there, I saw on the Internet that there were bicycle rental houses that could be returned at all points in the West Lake, but we couldn't find them anywhere. Later, I didn't know it was closed until I asked, so I had to return it from the place where I borrowed it. The donkey friends should pay attention.
Ride a bike around the West Lake.
The West Lake is divided into several lines and is a circle. See if you can start there yourself. You can swim around. I rented a bicycle near Bai Causeway Broken Bridge and started cycling in Bai Causeway. Ride all the way along Bai Causeway, pass the autumn moon scenic spot in Pinghu, and stop at the place you like. It is safe to put the car there. It's a short walk out of Bai Causeway, and then enter the Su Causeway Scenic Area. Personally, I feel that Su Causeway is very beautiful, with willow trees on both sides, and full of green. There are people fishing there, which is very relaxing. Stay where you like. On the Su Causeway, you can see Santan Yinyue and Leifeng Pagoda, but they are all long jumps. On the Su Causeway, we also passed the fish-watching scenic spot in Huagang. As cars were not allowed to enter, we went in to have a look and went out. If you don't ride a bike and cross this scenic spot, you can get off at Yang Gongdi Road. This scenic spot is big and beautiful. As a matter of fact, it is also a part of Yang Gongdi Scenic Area, so there is no need to go there in a hurry. We went there on purpose the other day. It was really good. Out of Su Causeway, there are two choices, left or right. Because we walked to Bai Causeway from the east, we chose to go to Yang Gongdi Road. If you haven't crossed the East Line, you can turn left and start heading for the East Line and Nanshan Road. After the Leifeng Tower, you can park your car at the door and go in and have a look. The admission fee in 50 yuan is quite expensive. However, after entering the door, there are elevators to go up, and there are elevators to go up and down when entering Leifeng Tower. No wonder it is so expensive. But to tell the truth, except for the-1 and -2 floors of Leifeng Tower, which were originally dumped, the above floors are all newly built and there is nothing to see. Just go up and look at the West Lake and see Bai Causeway and Su Causeway that have just passed. You will find that the West Lake is really big! Leave Leifeng Tower, go on, and pass a park, and you can see the sunset and water-sky scenery of the famous Leifeng Mountain. Keep walking, and you will hear the warblers in the willow waves. If you come here in the morning, many locals will do morning exercises and have morning tea here. There are many willows and the grass is open, so you should really hear warblers. Go on, you can also pass by Xintiandi of West Lake and see the characteristic buildings on both sides of Nanshan Road. So we can go back to the starting point of renting a car. This tour around the lake can basically see the scenery of the West Lake, which takes about 4-5 hours. If you have a special liking, you can come back at night or during the day. Anyway, there are scenery everywhere, and I really feel the artistic conception of people painting in the middle reaches.
Visit the West Lake by boat.
I haven't visited the West Lake by boat for several days. Looks like I came for nothing. There are public electric boats and manual boatmen. Gongzhong just made a trip to Zhou Xiaoying, and came back after seeing the Three Ponds and the Moon. Types of boatmen swim in and out of the West Lake. And it's a four-person boat. You can stay there as long as you want. I began to think that the boatman's style was to swing wherever I told him to, but it was also a route. I landed at a fixed point, so I have to ask before boarding, and I agree to go to those places, and different boarding points are estimated to be different, because there are many stalls for boat trips by the West Lake, and the estimated routes are different. Hahaha, the most important thing is to reach an agreement on the price.
I got on the boat between the Overseas Chinese Hotel and Broken Bridge Canxue, where there are the most cruise ships. There are already two people on board, plus the four of us, 200 yuan. The original offer seems to be from 280 yuan. I think it's ok, but it depends on my mouth.
When the boat leaves for Zhou Xiaoying, you can see the scenery on both sides. On the left is Lu Cheng, which was once the honeymoon place of Chiang Kai-shek Song Meiling, but it has been used for other purposes, and there is no introduction in front of the building. I also saw the willow waves passing by by by bike and the sunset photos of Lei Feng. I came to the three beaches in Yin Yue, and I could observe it up close. You can also board Zhou Xiao Ying, but you have to pick up the ticket. We didn't do it. Then we crossed the Wangshan Bridge in Su Causeway and came to Xili Lake. Look at Liu Zhuang on the left, which is actually the West Lake King Hotel. Across the street is Guo Zhuang. Then cross Wolong Bridge. Is to enter the waters of Maojiabu. At this time, when you enter the wide West Lake, the waterway becomes narrower, and the sparse bamboo forests and reeds in the high forests on both sides of the river, the wild bamboo trees by the lake, the paths in the waterfront forest, the arch bridges across the lake, and the pavilions and pavilions at the corner of the lake are fascinating. The boatman told us that on the right is the ancient incense road, and the ancient pilgrims walked to burn incense. There is a grass pavilion in the middle of the road for passers-by to rest. The environment here is particularly quiet, in sharp contrast to the lively West Lake. At this time, a lot of things from Mao Mao, dandelion, blew in! It's so romantic, as if welcoming you to Maojiabu. It's too poetic to describe the feeling at this time. No wonder this remote place also watches new people taking wedding photos. At the end of the lake is the Maojiabu memorial archway (introduced later) that we saw by land, and we landed at Du Jinsheng's former residence. However, the boatman turned around before we reached the dock. You can try to ask the boatman to shake it to the memorial arch of Maojiabu. Then you don't have to go by car. Netizens say Maojiabu is beautiful, and I feel it is the most beautiful here. Then get off the Yin Xiu Bridge and land in Guo Zhuang.
The time is about 1.5-3 hours, depending on how long you want the boatman to stay.
It is estimated that the routes of ships in different places are different, so I swam this line. I don't know about the others.
Yang Gongdi scenic spot
I got on the boat in Guo Zhuang, which is Yang Gongdi Road. Guo Zhuang tickets also need 20 yuan, but we didn't go in. On the Internet, some netizens said that they would ride bicycles to visit the scenic spots in Yang Gongdi. I just rode my bike, but the scenic spot was closed to cars, so I had to stop at the door. Moreover, the scenic spots are all colluded. After entering, you can take a bus from another exit, so you don't have to turn back the same way, so you don't have to ride a bike. Moreover, there are many buses at the entrance of the scenic spot, so it is convenient to take you to the next scenic spot. Many scenic spots on Yang Gongdi Road: Wuguitan, Hangzhou Garden, Zhao Gong levee, Gai Jiaotian's former residence, Guo Zhuang and so on. Anyway, it's on both sides of Yang Gongdi Road. Go there if you like. When I went to Zhao Gong levee and Hangjiayuan, I generally felt a little worse than the West Lake, and it was not as beautiful as netizens said. If time doesn't allow, I think we can give up the scenery there. When you visit Yang Gongdi, you can go to Quyuan Fenghe again. If you go at the right time, you can see lotus flowers everywhere in the pond. When we went there, Zhang Yimou's Impression of the West Lake was staged on the lake. Tickets over 300 were too expensive, so I didn't see them. Opposite Qu Yuan's Fenglian is the ticket for 20 yuan of Yue Temple. I didn't go in, but I looked at the door.
Huagang Guanyu-Maojiabu-Lingyin Temple
You must go to Huagang Scenic Area to see the fish. You can't miss it. Is the essence. In Su Causeway, near the entrance of Nanshan Road, not far to the west, there is an entrance, but nothing is written at the door. It looks like a park. Go inside. There are many scenic spots here: Peony Garden, Lu Wei and so on. If the season is good, you can see peonies in the garden. Another feature is that you are not afraid of people when you see peacocks running around here. You can also see a rare white peacock, where there are many tourists. It just refused to close the screen. Typical Jiangnan gardens can also be seen in the scenic area. After reading these, the ordinary tour group left. But the further you go, the more you find the smell. There are weeping willows along the long road, intertwined with street lamps, and several pigeons are strolling on the grass. We sat there facing the West Lake and had a good rest. It is really comfortable. Then we walked along the road near Yang Gongdi. Because I found a plank road when I passed Yang Gongdi Road two days ago, I really want to go down for a walk. This time we finally found the direction. Walk along the plank road and watch. There are few tourists and few people there. There are quiet flowers and plants on one side and busy roads on the other.
After going out, you can get on the bus and go to Lingyin Temple (is this a tourist bus, a tour guide or a wooden stool, which is very old). When passing through Maojiabu, get off in front of a former residence called Du Jinsheng. It is also a free scenic spot. It is the former residence of patriotic entrepreneur Jin Sheng and his silk factory. At one end of his former residence is Maojiabu Wharf. It was also mentioned in the previous boat trip. There is also a memorial arch in Maojiabu. This is where pilgrims used to land. Compared with the prosperity of the past, it seems a little deserted now. Behind the archway is a lake, which is connected with the West Lake. There is also a bronze sculpture on the dock, and a boat carrying a woman and a man makes it look like a port. This is the epitome of people's life at that time. Netizens said that the scenery in Maojiabu is beautiful, and the feeling from this pier is average. It's not as good as the Maojiabu waters I passed by boat before. We went by bike, but we felt it was too far, and it was very tiring to ride a bike. Therefore, it is recommended that the donkey friends take the bus.
Get on the bus where you get off and leave for Lingyin Temple. You have to buy a ticket to Feilaifeng to enter the advanced gate. 35 yuan, when you go in, you will see some grottoes and some Buddha statues. We don't have any research, just looking. You have to buy another 30 tickets to enter Lingyin Temple, which is very expensive. Take a walk in the temple. It feels like the biggest temple I have ever seen. Lingyin Temple is famous for helping others. We almost missed the Jigong Hall. The time to play here depends on personal preference. We are all holding the mentality of visiting here, hee hee!
Liuhe pagoda
Visitors can see the allowed time of the day and go to Pagoda of Six Harmonies Scenic Area. Tickets to 20 yuan. Going to the tower requires 10 yuan. The tower was originally made of wood, but cement was added when it was repaired. You can overlook the Qiantang River from the tower. There are tower models from all over the world on the hill behind Pagoda of Six Harmonies. On the one hand, we are not interested, on the other hand, we have to go up the mountain, which is very tiring. I can't believe a foreign group went up the mountain. I admire it. I also saw several bronze statues of legends. I also heard "Six Bells", which were rung by the staff to attract tourists, and cost 10 yuan.
I didn't expect there to be so many noodle restaurants in Hangzhou. We have eaten the famous 900 bowls and Yuan Kui restaurant, and the taste is not bad. We ate at grandma's house twice, which was delicious and the price was flat. And the decoration style of each grandmother's house is different. Donkey friends must try. There is a kind of chicken that is particularly delicious. Red mud is also a famous restaurant. Not far from the entrance of Nanshan Road in Su Causeway. The interior decoration is very special, a bit like Shanghai in the 1960s. Another feature is that there is no menu. All the food has samples, so you can order it after reading it. It tastes good. It seems that many tour groups order food there. There are also groups of foreigners. The charge is more expensive than grandma's, and the chicken is delicious. I also had dinner at Zhiwei Restaurant in Yang Gongdi (near an exit west of Guan Yu in Huagang), where I ate Dongpo meat and several other restaurants. I feel that Dongpo meat in Zhiwei restaurant is the best, and it is highly recommended.
We have been to Xintiandi of the West Lake during the day and at night, which is very different from that in Shanghai. West Lake Xintiandi is a "garden flavor" and fashionable. Xintiandi in Shanghai has an "ancient" taste and is very elegant. West Lake Xintiandi is quiet during the day and lively at night. The shops here are all glass buildings. Surrounded by gardens, it is very emotional. Have a drink or tea at night and look at the stars. Don't have a flavor. I ate Haagen-Dazs in Xintiandi because I didn't want to drink. It's more expensive than the dinner we had.
go shopping
Hangzhou's silk is the most famous, so there is no reason not to buy it. There is a silk market on Sports Road, and those buildings are antique commercial streets. They all sell silk. However, to test your eyes, you can tell the truth. You can go and see it without buying it. Hangzhou department store and Hangzhou building also sell silk, but the price is more expensive. But it should be of better quality. The American standard silk pajamas I saw sold by American standard also have a 20% discount, but not every mall has the same discount. Although we also have American standard silk pajamas here, the styles are not as many as those in Hangzhou. If you like MM, don't miss it.
There is a Qinghe Square near Wu Shan Square, which is an ancient trade center. Nowadays, all the buildings have retained their original style and do some small commodity transactions. What impressed me deeply was a teahouse, in which the second children were all dressed in ancient costumes and the small benches were nostalgic. The two young people at the door are still performing tea making, and one is performing fried tea. There is also an old-fashioned pharmacy, or a Chinese medicine bureau. People still see Chinese medicine there, and everything is very old. I found some red silver bracelets in an alley. I always keep a souvenir. When I saw something, I remembered that I had been here.
There is also the famous Wulin Road Women's Street, where you can visit the scenic spots in the time gap every day. Don't go shopping too late, the shop will close at 9 o'clock.
Closing remarks
This is Hangzhou. With plenty of time, I went downstream for a few days. You can choose your itinerary according to your own time. I hope my information is useful to you.