West Lake
1 min readWest Lake or Xi Hu is a freshwater lake located in the historic area of Hangzhou，the capital of Zhejiang Province in eastern China.The lake is divided by the causeways of Su Di，Bai Di，and Yanggong Di.There are numerous temples，pagodas，gardens，and artificial islands within the lake.West Lake has influenced poets and painters for its natural beauty and historical relics，and it has been among the most important sources of inspiration for Chinese garden designers，as evidenced by the impact it had on various Chinese classical gardens.It was made a UNESCO WorldHeritage Site in 2011，and was described as having“influenced garden design in the rest of China as well as Japan and Korea over the centuries”and as reflecting“an idealized fusion between humans and nature”.
Location
West lake located in Hangzhou，Zhejiang Province.
Admission Fee
Free
Opening hour
9：00a.m.～9：00p.m.
Transportation
From ChengZhan Railway Station:Take bus No.K7 to Children’s Palace Station.
From bus east station:Take bus No.K55 to Yan’an New Town，then change to take bus No.Y1（Tour Line 1），to Children’s Palace Station.
From bus west station:Take bus No.K194 to Zoological Garden or Viewing Fish at Flower Harbor.
From bus south station:Take bus No.60 to No.1 Park or West Lake Avenue.
From bus north station:Take bus No.15 to Yuquan Station.
