The Most Beautiful Secret Spot in West Lake|Check-in Guide for Three Pools Mirroring the Moon is Here!

Glassy water surface like glazed tiles, the boat drifts unknowingly✨
A gentle breeze brushes the lake, startling sandpipers to skim along the shore~
How can you miss Three Pools Mirroring the Moon when visiting West Lake!🤩

🌟【Attraction Guide】
📍Location: Central water area of West Lake, West Lake District
⏰Opening Hours: All day
🚢Best Visiting Season: April to October
🎫Admission: Free (but you need to take a boat to the island, boat ticket 55 RMB)

📸【Photo Tips】
1️⃣ Key point! Sunset is the most beautiful time🌅
2️⃣ Be sure to capture the reflection of the Pavilion in the Lake Center, it has a strong traditional Chinese vibe
3️⃣ Recommended to wear Hanfu or light-colored clothes for better photos
4️⃣ Remember to avoid weekends, it gets very crowded...

【Legendary Easter Egg】
It is said that when Su Shi dredged West Lake back then,
he piled the excavated silt to form the three stone pagodas🛕
At night, moonlight passes through the holes in the pagodas, casting moon reflections
That’s how the name "Three Pools Mirroring the Moon" came about~

🌿 Living in Hangzhou for the fifth year,
I am still amazed by the beauty of West Lake
Trust me, there will always be new surprises waiting for you here!💕

Post by JOSHUA HARDY | Oct 18, 2025

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