China · Boating

Hangzhou West Lake Cruise and West Lake Scenic Spots Tour

6 Hours Round trip from Hangzhou Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Climb Leifeng Pagoda for panoramic views over West Lake
  • 02 Hear the legendary White Snake story from your guide
  • 03 Walk along the scenic, willow-lined Su Causeway
  • 04 Cruise across UNESCO-listed West Lake by boat
  • 05 Visit Santan Yinyue (Three Pools Mirroring the Moon)
  • 06 Choose between a morning or afternoon session
  • 07 Entrance tickets and West Lake cruise included

Discover some of Hangzhou’s most iconic West Lake sights on a guided cultural tour that combines history, scenery, and a relaxing cruise. Visit Leifeng Pagoda for sweeping views over the UNESCO-listed lake, hear the legend of the White Snake, and enjoy a walk along the willow-lined Su Causeway.

Then board a West Lake cruise to Santan Yinyue, also known as Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, one of the lake’s most celebrated scenic spots. With entrance tickets and the boat ride included, this experience offers an easy way to explore the beauty and stories of West Lake in either a morning or afternoon session.

Discover some of Hangzhou’s most iconic West Lake sights on a guided cultural tour that combines history, scenery, and a relaxing cruise.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Hangzhou
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Morning session

08:30 Climb Leifeng Pagoda09:30 Walk along Su Causeway 

10:00 Take West Lake cruise to Santan Yinyue Island

10:10 Visit Santan Yinyue 

11:10 Take West Lake cruise to West Lake Lakeside Pier 

11:20 End of explanation

Afternoon session

13:30 Climb Leifeng Pagoda

14:30 Walk along Su Causeway 

15:00 Take West Lake cruise to Santan Yinyue Island

15:10 Visit Santan Yinyue 

16:10 Take West Lake cruise to West Lake Lakeside Pier

16:20 End of explanation

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Hangzhou 1 city · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Leifeng Pagoda Ticket + West Lake Cruise Ticket + Three Pools Mirroring the Moon Island Ticket

What's Not Included

Other personal expenses are not included

Know before you go

  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Please book in advance and confirm with customer service before placing an order. After the booking is successful, the tour guide will contact you by phone before 21:00 the night before departure.
  • Meeting place: Go to the Leifeng Pagoda ticket gate at No. 15 Nanshan Road to meet up
  • Disbanding place: Near the West Lake Pier
  • Note: The above time is for reference only. The specific time will be coordinated with the tour guide Not all included. Please select morning session/afternoon session when placing an order

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hangzhou, CN
Tour start
Hangzhou, CN
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 hours finish where they began, in Hangzhou.

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