Xiang Lake
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Xiaoshan District's 'sister lake of West Lake', with lake and mountain scenery and the Kuahu Bridge archaeological site. It attracts far fewer visitors than West Lake.
Xiang Lake lies southwest of the Xiaoshan urban area on the south bank of the Qiantang River. Construction began in the Northern Song to irrigate farmland. After its water surface was restored in recent years, it became a national tourist resort and is known as the 'sister lake' of West Lake. Around the lake are Cheng Mountain, the ruins of Yuewang City, the Kuahu Bridge Site Museum (featuring a dugout canoe from 8,000 years ago), Defeng Bridge and Hushan Square. The area is ideal for cycling around the lake, boating and camping. Most of the lake area is free, but some attractions and boat trips charge admission. Take Metro Line 1 to Xianghu Station. It is about 20 km from Xiaoshan Airport.
Opening hours
All day (some sights approx. 08:30–17:00)
Nearby sights
- Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center
- Southern Song Guan Kiln Museum
- Zhakou White Pagoda
- Liuhe Pagoda
- Qiantang River & City Balcony
- Yuhuang Hill
- Wansong Academy
- China National Silk Museum