Xianghu Lake Scenic Resort (The Ancient Water)

★ 4.6

(45000 reviews)

West Lake's sister lake in Xiaoshan, celebrated as an ancient archaeological basin holding 8,000-year-old neolithic canoe ruins.

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💰 Cost Free

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Snap' Description

Discover where the old waters meet prehistoric human history at Xianghu Lake. Serving for centuries as the pristine sister basin to West Lake, this expansive freshwater parkway features wide bluestone walkways and pine-shaded seating lines. It holds the Kuahuqiao Museum—a world-class structure preserving the oldest hand-carved wooden canoe ruins in global archaeology.

Getting There

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Metro Info

Xianghu (Line 1, Exit E) drops directly at the northern lake park gates

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Taxi Address

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💎 Insider Tips

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Visit the 'Kuahuqiao Culture Museum' inside the center island loop; entry is free with a basic real-name passport digital logging check.
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Rent a shared public bicycle at the electronic racks to enjoy a relaxing 10-kilometer cruise along the fully paved shoreline bike paths effortlessly.
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The lake features several highly photogenic traditional stone bridges that are beautifully lit by structural golden spotlights starting at 7:00 PM nightly.
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Significantly less crowded than West Lake, providing an world-class alternative for serene, unhindered landscape photography sessions.