Must-Stay List for a Hangzhou-Style Vacation

The happiest thing about visiting Hangzhou is staying at this stunning lakeside resort by West Lake! 🍃 A three-day slow travel experience without rushing to attractions—sipping tea and admiring the lake is the real deal~ ✨ Reasons to Recommend - 5-minute walk to West Lake - Courtyard rooms with mountain-view terraces - Dual indoor and outdoor pool experiences - Song Dynasty-style garden-themed decor 🛏️ Stay Experience Kaichen Meilu is tucked away near Yanggongdi on West Lake, offering a peaceful retreat in the heart of the city. The floor-to-ceiling windows in the room are my favorite—waking up to a full view of greenery every day 🌿 The courtyard room even comes with a private garden, perfect for brewing Longjing tea and stargazing at night! The hotel’s public areas are incredibly photogenic! The indoor heated pool features a soaring glass design 🏊 while the outdoor infinity pool faces a tea plantation—best enjoyed at dusk for a breathtaking sunset view 🌄 🍴 Food Guide Don’t miss the local breakfast specialties like Pian'erchuan noodles and Dingsheng cakes! The Dongpo pork at the Chinese restaurant is authentic—rich but not greasy, melting in your mouth. Just a right turn from the hotel leads you to the time-honored Hangzhou cuisine spot "Tea Man Village," where the drunken crab and Longjing shrimp are must-orders! 📍 Practical Tips • Opt for rooms on the 3rd floor or higher for better views • Weekend activities include guzheng performances and tea ceremonies • Just a 15-minute taxi ride to Lingyin Temple • Bring mosquito repellent—lakeside bugs can be pesky