There is an urban legend in Hangzhou that West Lake’s decision to offer free admission helped inspire the success of the city’s best-known businessman, Jack Ma. When Ma, a former tour guide at West ...

Serene pavilions, ponds, rockeries and colorful flora pervade Hangzhou’s West Lake. The Song Dynasty Village is home to an indoor theater that can seat over 3,000 spectators.

Away from West Lake, the bustle of Hangzhou takes over. Dip your toe in with a stroll along Zhongshan Zhonglu to the southern end’s pedestrian thoroughfare: Qinghefang Ancient Street. There, you ...

Xī Hú (literally West Lake) is a famous fresh water lake located in the historic center of Hangzhou, in eastern China’s Zhejiang province.Yue-Wang Temple, the tomb and memorial hall to Yue Fei ...

The West Lake Cultural Landscape of Hangzhou, comprising the West Lake and the hills surrounding its three sides, has inspired famous poets, scholars and artists since the 9th century. It comprises ...

Take a flight of discovery high above the enchanting beauty of Hangzhou with this stunning drone footage capturing the tranquil West Lake, lush tea fields, and vibrant cityscape. Experience the ...

Photo taken on Feb. 17, 2020 shows the flowers by the West Lake scenic area in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. The West Lake Cultural Landscape of Hangzhou, embraced by cloud-capped ...

A comprehensive environmental protection project aimed at restoring the ecological balance of West Lake, a well-known scenic spot located in Hangzhou in East China's Zhejiang Province, is planned ...

One of three official World Heritage Sites in around Hangzhou, West Lake is undoubtedly the city's most celebrated water feature. TRAVEL; Discover Hangzhou, China’s enchanting eastern city ...

An aerial drone photo taken on March 20, 2025 shows Wengjiashan Mountains, the first-class protected area of West Lake Longjing tea base, in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. (Photo: Xinhua) ...