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
Sweet & Sour · West Lake Vinegar Fish
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Whole grass carp poached just-set and bathed in a bright sweet-vinegar glaze. A Song-dynasty classic best eaten lakeside.
Find it in Hangzhou — worth the detour, not the queue-and-leave kind of place. Best lunch or dinner lakeside.
Good to know
- Best time — Lunch or dinner lakeside
- Go a little before peak hours
- Allow more time than you think
- Keep a few yuan in cash, just in case
Photo: Vesekskiy · CC BY-SA 4.0
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