Lost at West Lake? This Is Your Sign!
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It's a bit unnerving how, right after I decided on this route, posts about it started popping up everywhere.
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Typically, when Xiaohongshu (XHS) starts heavily promoting travel guides for a place, it's a sure sign that spot is packed with people.
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Hey, what do you think of this part of the route?
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The highlights!
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This route looks good, right? Planning to go on the 1st.
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Walking the entire way would be unbearable.
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Excuse me, roughly how long does it take to complete this route? We're planning to visit Lingyin Temple in the morning and West Lake in the afternoon.
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In that case, you're looking at at least 30,000 steps. Half a day should be roughly enough time to cover it.
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If I only have the morning, where should I get a taxi to? I'm planning to set out at 5 AM.
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Maybe just take a stroll around the Hubin (Lakeside) area.
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Any accommodation recommendations around here?
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Qingzhiwu, Manjuelong... guesthouses (B&Bs) are everywhere in those areas.
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Excuse me, where exactly is this? Thanks!
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Haha, what a coincidence! I took this exact route today. Started at 6:00 AM and I'm at Leifeng Pagoda now. The whole journey has been so refreshing and uplifting.
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So jealous!
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Take a taxi to Yu Qian Shrine, then stroll along the river by Wugui Pond towards Yuhu Bay. It's the perfect condensed, refreshing nature tour, very pleasant and even suitable for seniors.
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Good to know!
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Do you recommend walking from north to south? I'm staying near the East Railway Station, and starting from Taiziwan (Prince Bay Park) is a bit far. (Also, any suggestions on how to get there from the East Station? It might be too early for the subway. Can I cycle to Beishan Street?)
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Take a taxi to the Children's Palace, or take the subway to Fengqi Road Station.