Crusing On the West Lake 西湖

The Mingtown Hangzhou International Youth Hostel had a very convenient location at the West Lake area, I stepped out of the hostel and onto the main road to access the numerous parks that border the lake. The West Lake is probably the most famous lake in the whole of China. So famous it is that I know a number of Chinese restaurants were named after the lake. Exploring the lake will take some time as it is actually quite large. Fortunately, the lazy can take the tourist bus that zip visitors around the West Lake area. I, being in the relaxing mood, decided to take it slowly, preferring to walk.
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