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From mid-April to mid-October each year, Hangzhou’s West Lake cruise is an important source of entertainment. A boat trip on the West Lake will fill you with excitement. The West Lake night cruise route starts from the five parks and ends back at the terminal. One trip around the lake takes about 50 minutes.

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There are various kinds of boats. The largest are Fang Song (from the Song Dynasty) boats, which can seat 70 to 80 people. On board, you can enjoy the charming lake at night and enjoy performances as you leisurely sip a cup of tea. Boarding begins at 6:30 pm and from 7 pm onward a ship departs every hour. Your private tour guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel at 6pm. You will then be escorted to the Five Park Wharf. After finishing the cruise tour, we'll go to see the music fountain show near the west lake.

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Coordinated music and water fountains create entertaining and inspiring water patterns. Many local people gather in groups and sing traditional local songs. You can feel the real leisurely life that Hangzhou offers visitors. You can then walk along Hubin Road, which is one of the most famous roads in Hangzhou. Here, in this street, you can find the world’s top brands such as Rolex, Ferrari, Giorgio Armani, and Hermes. There are also lots of fancy restaurants located in this area, serving tasty cuisines. We'll take you back to your hotel at around 9 pm.