Spring dawn
Willows, peach trees.
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A raised walkway about 2.8 km long across the western part of West Lake, running from Huagang Park in the south to Quyuan Fenghe in the north and separating the inner western lake from the outer lake; it is the best known of the lake's three causeways. The poet Su Shi, known as Su Dongpo, built it in 1089 while governor of Hangzhou, from the silt and weeds he removed when he dredged the lake, and it bears his name. Under the Southern Song it became a busy route for spring outings, and «Spring Dawn on the Su Causeway» is one of the Ten Scenes of West Lake. Walking the causeway is free at any hour; willows and peach trees line both sides, so it is loveliest in early spring when the blossoms open, and in the early morning before the crowds.
Willows, peach trees.
The poet-governor.
Open views.
West side of West Lake, from Huagang in the south to Quyuan Fenghe in the north, Hangzhou
Three Pools Mirroring the MoonOne of West Lake's most famous scenes, three small stone pagodas standing in the8 minutes walk4.6
West LakeChina's most celebrated lake, a freshwater lake west of central Hangzhou coverin11 minutes walk4.5
Quyuan Fenghe (Lotus in the Breeze)A park at the north end of the Su Causeway named after one of the Ten Scenes of 12 minutes walk
Xiling Seal Art SocietyA historic society for the art of stone seal carving on Gushan, the island hill 14 minutes walk
Huagang Park (Viewing Fish at Flower Pond)A park at the south end of the Su Causeway on West Lake, named after one of the 15 minutes walkAbout an hour for its 2.8 km with photo stops; you can also hire a bike or ride the lakeside electric carts, and walking is free.