Parks & Gardens
Xi Lake
Hangzhou
"the finest and most splendid city in the world" (Marco Polo)
Visit at dawn for misty lake views
Watch for tea pickers in the hills
Marco Polo called Hangzhou "the finest and most splendid city in the world," and standing at misty West Lake watching tea pickers at work, you might just agree. This is where poetry meets real life.
Parks & Gardens
Xi Lake
Hangzhou
"the finest and most splendid city in the world" (Marco Polo)
Visit at dawn for misty lake views
Watch for tea pickers in the hills
Marco Polo called Hangzhou "the finest and most splendid city in the world," and standing at misty West Lake watching tea pickers at work, you might just agree. This is where poetry meets real life.
What are you into?
- Historic lake scenery
- Peaceful morning walks
- Traditional tea culture
- Pagoda viewpoints
- Hangzhou