West Lake Cruise
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The West Lake in Hangzhou is associated with bewitching beauty and legendary romance. It is likened to Xi Zi, one of the Four Beauties in ancient China. Cruising on the lake, you will marvel at its beauty, and perhaps feel as if you have stepped into a land of magic and fantasy.
Scenery on the West Lake
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Cruise Information
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West Lake Cruise Map |
Daytime Cruise
Boats | Wharves to Take the Boat | Price | Time | Destinations |
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Leisure Boats | No. 1 Lakeside Park Wharf; Children's Palace Wharf; Zhongshan Park Wharf; Temple of General Yue Fei Wharf; Hangzhou Restaurant Wharf; Viewing Fish at Flower Harbor Park Wharf; Qianwang Temple Wharf | CNY 55 per person (including entry ticket of the Three Pools Mirroring the Moon) | 8:00- 16:00 | Three Pools Mirroring the Moon; Mid-lake Pavilion |
Painted Boats | No. 2 Lakeside Park Wharf; No. 5 Lakeside Park Wharf | CNY 70 per person (including entry ticket of the Three Pools Mirroring the Moon) | 8:00- 16:00 | Three Pools Mirroring the Moon; Mid-lake Pavilion |
Self-rowing Boats | No. 6 Lakeside Park Wharf | CNY 30 per hour (with a largest capacity of six passengers) | 8:00-15:00 | On your own |
Self-drive Boats | Broken Bridge Wharf | Four-seat boats: CNY 20 every half an hour; Six-seat boats: CNY 25 every half an hour | 8:30-16:00 | On your own |
Rowing Boats | No. 1 Lakeside Park Wharf; No. 2 Lakeside Park Wharf; No. 5 Lakeside Park Wharf; Broken Bridge Wharf, etc. | CNY 150 per hour (with a largest capacity of six passengers) | 9:00-15:30 | Around the lake |
Foreign Affairs Boats | Foreign Affairs Wharf | CNY 35 per person | 8:00-16:30 | Around the lake |
Evening Cruise
Boats | Wharves to Take the Boat | Price | Route |
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Painted Boats | No. 1 Lakeside Park Wharf; No. 2 Lakeside Park Wharf; Children's Palace Wharf | CNY 50 per person | Broken Bridge- Bai Causeway- Moon over the Peaceful Lake in Autumn- Su Causeway- Three Pools Mirroring the Moon- Orioles Singing in the Willows- Lakeside Music Fountain- back to the wharf |
Dragon Boats | No. 5 Lakeside Park Wharf | CNY 90 per person (including fruit, musical instrument performance; Dragon Well Tea or drinks) | Bai Causeway- Moon over the Peaceful Lake in Autumn- Su Causeway- Three Pools Mirroring the Moon- Orioles Singing in the Willows- Lakeside Music Fountain- back to the wharf |
Coffee Boats | No. 6 Lakeside Park Wharf | ||
Self-drive Boats | Broken Bridge Wharf | CNY 40 per hour for four-seat boats; CNY 50 per hour for six-seat boats | On your own |
Rowing Boats | No. 1 Lakeside Park Wharf; No. 5 Lakeside Park Wharf; Broken Bridge Wharf | CNY 150 per hour (with a largest capacity of six passengers) | Around the lake |

1. Children who stand 3.9 feet (1.2 meters) to 4.9 feet (1.5 meters) in height pay half price; children under 3.9 feet (1.2 meters) in height ride free.
2. The evening cruise boats are for hire from 18:30 to 21:30 during May to August, and from 18:30 to 21:00 during September to November.
3. The boats don't run when it is foggy or rainy.
Wharves along West Lake
Wharves | Boats | Location |
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No. 1 Lakeside Park Wharf | Leisure boats | Crossing of Jiefang Road and Nanshan Road |
No. 2 Lakeside Park Wharf | Painted boats | Crossing of Hubin Road and Renhe Road |
No. 5 Lakeside Park Wharf | Painted boats | Crossing of Hubin Road and Changsheng Road |
No. 6 Lakeside Park Wharf | Self-rowing boats | Crossing of Hubin Road and Jiaochang Road |
Children's Palace Wharf | Leisure boats; painted boats | In front of the Children's Palace |
Broken Bridge Wharf | Self-drive boats | At the Broken Bridge on the Bai Causeway |
Zhongshan Park Wharf | Leisure boats | At the south foot of the Solitary Hill |
Temple of General Yue Fei Wharf | Leisure boats to the Yang Causeway | In front of the Temple of General Yue Fei |
Hangzhou Restaurant Wharf | Leisure Boats | At the Crossing Rainbow Bridge on the Su Causeway |
Viewing Fish at Flower Harbor Park Wharf | Large yachts; leisure Boats | At the east gate of the Viewing Fish at Flower Harbor Park |
Qianwang Temple Wharf | Leisure boats | In front of the Qianwang Temple |
Foreign Affairs Wharf | Large yachts | Beside the east gate of the Viewing Fish at Flower Harbor Park |
- Last updated on Aug. 02, 2022 -
Questions & Answers on West Lake Cruise
Asked by Susmitha from INDIA | Dec. 24, 2019 18:24
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Which is better to tour around Hangzhou West Lake?
Self rowing boats or rowing boats ??
Also , is there a 10 people boat ?? The what is the timing of that and from where should I take it ?
Also , is there a 10 people boat ?? The what is the timing of that and from where should I take it ?
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Answered by Hazel from AUSTRALIA | Dec. 24, 2019 22:47
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As I know, both boats are nice ways to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the West Lake. In addition, there is a 10 people boat. Don't worry. The operating hours 08:00 to 16:00 (Mar.16-Nov.15) and 10:00 to 15:30 (Nov.16-Mar.15 next year). You can take the cruise boat at Waishi Port, Huagangguanyu, South Gate of Sudi.
Asked by Tamryn from SOUTH AFRICA | Dec. 14, 2019 19:43
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Evening trips of Hangzhou West Lake
Hi i would like to book a boat trip for me and my 3 friends for the evening of the 31st. Are their any trips between 4pm and 8pm ?
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Answered by Verna from UKRAINE | Dec. 16, 2019 22:10
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Well, I am afraid that there is no cruise boat after 16:00. Thus you are suggested to walk around the lake and enjoy the scenery.
Asked by Ninik from INDONESIA | Jul. 26, 2019 15:52
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can we hop in and off the boats like hop-in tour bus at Hangzhou West Lake?
or it only goes one circle?
can we hop in and off the boats like hop-in tour bus? or it only goes one circle, and have 1 stop of 40 min at the 3 pools mirroring the moon?
can we hop in and off the boats like hop-in tour bus? or it only goes one circle, and have 1 stop of 40 min at the 3 pools mirroring the moon?
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Answered by Kylie from SINGAPORE | Jul. 30, 2019 23:23
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No, as I know, it only goes one circle. But you can have a stop at 3 Pools Mirroring the Moon.
Asked by Lee from MALAYSIA | Apr. 24, 2019 02:02
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Ticket price about Hangzhou West Lake Cruise
Are the ticket prices listed here 'over-the-counter' prices ?
We purchase tickets at the counter with the same price ?
We purchase tickets at the counter with the same price ?
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Answered by Jone from USA | Apr. 24, 2019 19:38
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Hi, this is the official price.
Asked by Ekkarat L. from THAILAND | Apr. 19, 2019 06:10
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How different between rowing boat and leisure boat at Hangzhou West Lake?
Can you advise how different between rowing boat and leisure boat? If we decided to join rowing boat, it will go around on the same route or not? Thank you very much.
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Answered by Alice from USA | Apr. 22, 2019 00:54
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The leisure boat is larger and it can contain more passengers. The rowing boat is handled by a fisherman and you can have a close contact with the West Lake. In fact, they have different routes.