West Lake

The West Lake is a poem, a painting, a beautiful story. It has overwhelmed both those who live by it and the travelers. The city of Hangzhou is famous for its natural scenery, and most of all, it is famous for the West Lake. The West Lake is one of the most renowned tourist attractions in China. There is also a famous saying in China that “Heaven is for the sky and Hangzhou for the earth”. From the ancient times, there have been numerous poems that praise the lake’s scenery, and people compare the lake with Xishi, reputedly the most beautiful woman in ancient China. Marco Polo visited the city during his travel and exclaimed that it was “the most beautiful and richest city in the world”. The West Lake is a must-visit if you come to China. The scenery of the West Lake is absolutely amazing. The calmness and serenity of the scene is just like a Chinese wash painting brought alive. In spring, the peach trees along the lake are all in pink blossom and the willows have sprouted; the distant mountains are verdant. The lake is as calm as a mirror and is dotted here and there with boats. If you walk along the dam, you will marvel at the intoxicating scene before your eyes. The West Lake is just as breathtaking in other seasons. In summer red, yellow and white lotuses thickly decorate the lake’s surface and make it colourful and vivid; and a cool moonlit autumn night is extremely tranquil and soothing; in winter, clusters of red plum blossoms capped in snow bring vitality to the snowy lake area. The West Lake is beautiful in many ways, and you can enjoy different scenery at different times. There are ten most famous sights on and around the West Lake. They date back to the Southern Song Dynasty and represent the essence of the lake’s beauty. If you go there, make sure you do not miss them. Besides the ten scenic spots, around the lake there are more than 90 parks of distinct features. Apart from the elegant natural scenery, the West Lake is also a place of cultural heritage. It is also a place that has inspired many enchanting legends and tales. On the whole, the West Lake is a place of natural, cultural, historical and artistic values.

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CTP08: 12 Days China Paradise		from US$1559
	Destination:Beijing-Xi'an-Hangzhou-Suzhou-Shanghai Features:Immerse yourself in China's diverse cultures as we take you to some of the best and most diverse of China's cultural heritages. >> details  Traveler Reviews and Comments

CTP39: 10 Days Forbidden City and China South Beauty		from US$1401
	Destination:Beijing-Xi'an-Hangzhou-Shanghai Features:Immerse yourself in China's diverse cultures as we take you to some of the best and most diverse of China's cultural heritages. Feast on Peking Duck, climb the Great Wall and see how the Emperors lived at the Forbidden City. The Entombed Warriors amaze in Xian while the many beautiful West Lake in Hangzhou which live up to its name of "Paradise on earth". This tour also features on hot spring and spa, which making it an absolute relaxing trip. >> details  Traveler Reviews and Comments

CTP36: 12 Days Imperial and Elegant China		from US$1940
	Destination:Beijing-Xi'an-Hangzhou-Suzhou-Shanghai Features:You will enjoy different style cuisine such as Beijing roast duck, dumpling dinner in Xian and Shanghai style dimsum. Manificant shows and activities like kungfu show, Tang Dynasty show, Impression West Lake, Night cruise on Huangpu River, are also waiting for you to enjoy. >> details  Traveler Reviews and Comments

CTP211:12 Days Tour of Classical Gardens & Ancient Water Town		from US$1940
	Destination:Shanghai-Huangshan-Suzhou-Hangzhou-Beijing Features:Besides the highlight cities, the tour also covers Mt. Huangshan, famous for its four superb excellences "strange pines, absurd stones, sea of clouds, and hot springs", the exquisite royal gardens of Suzhou and enchanting West Lake of Hangzhou. >> details  Traveler Reviews and Comments

CTP100:Master Trip of China		from US$2356
	Destination:Beijing-Xi'an-Guilin-Yangshuo-Hangzhou-Shanghai Features:Watch the Kongfu Show in Beijing, Have close access to the antique cultural relics by touching it in Xi’an. Rent a bicycle to explore the local villages in Yangshuo Visit the Meijiawu Tea Plantation and try to pick the tea leaves in Hangzhou Old small Alley visit to experience the local life of local Shanghai people. >> details  Traveler Reviews and Comments

HZCP-1: 3 Days Graceful Hangzhou		fromUS$211
	Attractions:View the beautiful scenery while cruising on the West Lake Enjoy life at “the Paradise Under Heaven” by Listening to the singing of orioles at the bank of willows and viewing the fish at the harbor of flowers Visit Lingyin Temple, the famous historical and cultural heritages in Hanghzou Features:Memorable tour in the natural beauty >> details  Traveler Reviews and Comments

HZCP-2: 3 Days Hangzhou and Ancient Water Village		fromUS$284
	Attractions:View the beautiful scenery while cruising on the West Lake and enjoy life at “the Paradise Under Heaven” Visit Huqingyu Tang and get close to Chinese traditional Medicine Stroll through the typical Water Village of Wuzhen to get in touch with local way of life Features:Exploring the beautiful scenery along the fabulous West Lake and peaceful ancient water village- Wuzhen. >> details  Traveler Reviews and Comments

HZCP-3: 2 Days Hangzhou and Its Breathtaking West Lake		fromUS$244
	Attractions:View the fish at the harbor of flowers and enjoy life at “the Paradise Under Heaven” Visit Lingyin Temple, the famous historical and cultural heritages in Hanghzou Visit Tea Plantation at Meijiawu to know the history of this famous Chinese drink Features:Cruising the West Lake, Lingyin Temple >> details  Traveler Reviews and Comments

HZPD-1:Heavenly Hangzhou Day Tour		from US$104
	Features:This day tour brings you the best of Hangzhou - the prcturesque West Lake which regarded as the symbol of Hangzhou and the Lingyin Temple, plus a tea plantation, where you can taste a nice cup of tea and learn the history and processing procedure of tea. >> details  Traveler Reviews and Comments