Pagoda
The golden tower of the White Snake legend, glowing over the lake's south shore at dusk — one of the classic Ten Scenes of West Lake.
Evening Glow · Leifeng Pagoda · Hangzhou
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Gateway to the Canal · Gongchen Bridge
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The high stone arch marking the southern end of the 1,400-year Grand Canal. The Qiaoxi heritage lanes glow on the water at night.
It sits in Hangzhou, and rewards going slowly rather than ticking it off. Best evening for illuminated reflections.
Good to know
- Best time — Evening for illuminated reflections
- Arrive early for the light
- Allow more time than you think
- Keep a few yuan in cash, just in case
Photo: Legolas1024 · CC BY-SA 4.0
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