West Lake

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For anyone staying more than a week, there are many more sights to see, such as Precious Stone Hill Floating in Rosy Cloud, Heavenly Wind over Wushan Hill, Clouds Scurrying over Jade Emperor Hill, Dreaming of Tiger Spring at Hupao Valley, Nice Creek Meandering through a Misty Forest, Inquiring about Tea at Dragon Well, Yellow Dragon Dressed in Green, and Lord Ruan's Mound Covered in Greenery. There is Hangzhou’s best summer resort and hiking trail, a bamboo-lined path at Yunqi, with bamboo forests dissected by zigzagging paths and studded with pavilions, pagodas, giant trees and rare flowers, as well. Then there is Sweet Osmanthus Rain at Manjuelong Village, a place to enjoy with friends or children.

Tea enthusiasts will surely like Dragon Well which serves China's most authentic, palatable, impeccably delicious and haunting green tea, thanks to its magical spring. Or, for bird watchers, there is the unspoiled Lord Ruan's Mound Covered in Greenery, one of three islands in West Lake, which is a haven for birds and urbanites alike.

If you want to learn more about silk and tea, there are the China Silk Museum and Hangzhou National Tea Museum with a tea exhibition and interactive tea ceremony. That's why West Lake joined China's first group of national scenic spots in 1982, China's Top 10 scenic spots in 1985, and China's first 5A scenic spots in 2006 thanks to its remarkable history, culture and tourist attractions. On June 24, 2011, West Lake joined the World Cultural Heritage list.

Scenic spot level: AAAAA

Ideal sightseeing season: March to October

Opening hours: Different spots open at different times.

Ticket price: Free for entrance.

Address: Downtown Hangzhou, Zhejiang province

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If you want to learn more about silk and tea, there are the China Silk Museum and Hangzhou National Tea Museum with a tea exhibition and interactive tea ceremony.