Day 1: Eat: Louwailou Stay: Hanting Express Tour: Bai Causeway, Su Causeway, Liu Lang Wen Ying Day 2: Eat: Qinghefang, Zhiweiguan Stay: Hanting Express Tour: West Lake Paradise, Yanggong Causeway, Longjing Road
I. Transportation
Hangzhou's transportation, alas, "traffic jams, crowded buses, and few taxis," especially along the West Lake area, which is truly terrifying. I suggest that friends who are in good physical condition immediately apply for a bicycle rental card upon arriving in Hangzhou. Not only is cycling a very convenient mode of transportation, but touring Hangzhou by bike also has its own unique charm.
At the Hangzhou municipal government-sponsored bicycle rental points (with unified bike shed designs, public bicycles are all orange-red), you just need to swipe your card to rent a bike. The first hour is free, and after that, it costs either 1 or 3 yuan per additional hour, but it's very affordable. Moreover, this bike rental system allows borrowing from one station and returning at any other station, making it extremely convenient. These bicycle rental stations are basically available along the West Lake area and Hangzhou's tourist attractions, with quite a number of them, and their locations are relatively obvious and easy to find. Additionally, since Hangzhou's greenery is well-maintained, even when the sun is intense, there are usually large trees shading the roads, so girls don't have to worry too much.
Hangzhou's transportation, alas, "traffic jams, crowded buses, and few taxis," especially along the West Lake area, which is truly terrifying. I suggest that friends who are in good physical condition immediately apply for a bicycle rental card upon arriving in Hangzhou. Not only is cycling a very convenient mode of transportation, but touring Hangzhou by bike also has its own unique charm.
1. In Hangzhou, bicycles and motor vehicles mostly share the same lane, and the lanes are quite narrow, so be careful while riding.
2. Don't forget to protect your hands from the sun or wear gloves while cycling. After riding for two days, I found my hands turned into black charcoal, which was quite frustrating!