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West Lake, Hangzhou

#1 among attractions in Hangzhou

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West Lake

Facts and practical information

Local name: 西湖 Area: 2.51 mi²Length: 1.99 miWidth: 9186 ftAverage depth: 7 ftElevation: 33 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 30°14'50"N, 120°8'31"E
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Hangzhou China

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West Lake – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Leifeng Pagoda, Hangzhou Museum, Baochu Pagoda, Zhejiang Provincial Museum.

  • leifeng pagoda hangzhou0.9 miS
  • hangzhou museum1.3 miE
  • baochu pagoda hangzhou1.1 miN
  • zhejiang provincial museum hangzhou0.5 miNW
  • manao temple hangzhou1.3 miNE
  • wenlan pavilion hangzhou0.5 miNW
  • caa art museum hangzhou0.8 miE
  • west lake museum hangzhou1 miE
  • jingci temple hangzhou1.3 miS
  • hangzhou botanical garden1.3 miNW
  • tomb of yue fei hangzhou0.4 miNW

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to West Lake?

Nearby attractions include Tomb of Yue Fei, Hangzhou (12 min walk), Wenlan Pavilion, Hangzhou (12 min walk), Zhejiang Provincial Museum, Hangzhou (12 min walk), Xiling Seal Art Society, Hangzhou (15 min walk).

How to get to West Lake by public transport?

The nearest stations to West Lake:

Bus
  • 白堤 • Lines: 52 (12 min walk)
  • 西泠桥 • Lines: 52 (16 min walk)

Metro
  • Longxiangqiao • Lines: 1 (32 min walk)

Where to next? Visit zhejiang Zhejiang region page or discover the top tourist attractions in China.