If you like Tea, or History, then you need to visit this place.

The light show on the lake was spectacular, very original and a delight for the eyes. The choreography was a little low key. But this was well worth the visit. Recommended.

Being home of Baopu Temple, Baoshi mountain makes for a nice wander around, especially to the temple, which is one the 21 Key taoist temples in China. Baopu is also the only Taoist temple in Hangzhou.

Gorgeous view of the sunset, although the walk upto the top is long and can be tiresome! Bring water! Very easy to get lost and the maps on the trails are slightly confusing. If your GPS works it may be easier to use a map on your phone.

Lovely area on the lake with lots of flora to explore. The big attraction is the night show. During the day, it's a nice place to walk around. Not a lot of stuff to do. But worth an hour or so.

Here lies the tilted pagoda..competitor of pisa tower..

The carefully laid stone stairs end close to the rocky peaks. Take caution after that point, since the routes up the peaks are narrow and difficult to walk on. There are steps carved into the rock at times and other paths where it seems only suited for goats only. Very tiring, but good views on the lake below.

Make sure to attend the evening show "Impressions". I would grade it as one of the best shows across the world with a impressive musical show where the stage is lake itself. The combination of lighting, special effects and concepts of people dancing on the lake with extraordinary musical themes - will give you memories for life time.

West lakes were magical- such peace and beauty a MUST SEE area

宝石山 or Baoshi mountain. This place is free park no need to buy tickets you can walk in there and feel natural atmosphere. On the top of mountain you can sit and see all of west lake view