Experts' Choice Award West Lake (Xi Hu)
What the experts agree on
West Lake's willow-lined shores and classical beauty define Hangzhou's charm, with elegant causeways, pagodas, and arched bridges creating an idyllic setting for leisurely boat rides through timeless gardens.
“West Lake is the major draw here, with its elegant causeways, pavilions, gardens, and arched bridges.”
– Travel + Leisure
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The very definition of classical beauty in China, West Lake is utterly mesmerising: pagoda-topped hills rise over willow-lined waters as boats drift slowly through a idyll of leisurely charm." Full review
