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Water Activities · Hangzhou, Zhejiang

Morning Mist and Tea Leaves: A Practical Love Letter to West Lake

Float across glassy water at dawn, pick fresh tea on a terraced slope, and walk bamboo groves that smell of green leaves—West Lake is a compact, contemplative landscape where water and culture meet. Here’s how to plan a day (or two) that balances scenery, history and hands‑on experiences.

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