Daily rhythm
Transfer morning followed by a scenic lake circuit and souvenir evening
Day 7 | Suzhou to Hangzhou
West Lake Circular Tour
Rail to Hangzhou, Broken Bridge, Bai Causeway, Su Causeway, Flower Harbor, Three Pools and Hefang Street.
Main focusSuzhou to Hangzhou, West Lake circular route and Hefang Street
Stay patternJI Hotel near Lakeside, Hangzhou with connecting family rooms
Meal directionRailway breakfast, Louwailou and Zhiweiguan snacks
Transportation
Taxi 30 minutes from Tongli to Suzhou North; high-speed train to Hangzhou East in about 55 minutes; Metro Line 1 to Lakeside in about 28 minutes.
Hotel
JI Hotel near Lakeside, Hangzhou with connecting family rooms
Best for
A scenic first impression of Hangzhou built around West Lake's most readable route
Morning
Suzhou to Hangzhou
Travel from Tongli to Suzhou North, take the high-speed train to Hangzhou East and check in near Lakeside.
Afternoon
West Lake circular route
Visit Broken Bridge, Bai Causeway, Su Causeway, Viewing Fish at Flower Harbor and Three Pools Mirroring the Moon.
Evening
Hefang Street and Southern Song Imperial Street
Buy Hangzhou specialties and try Zhiweiguan snacks.
Suzhou to Hangzhou, West Lake circular route and Hefang Street
Rail to Hangzhou, Broken Bridge, Bai Causeway, Su Causeway, Flower Harbor, Three Pools and Hefang Street.
Railway breakfast, Louwailou and Zhiweiguan snacks
Dining is matched to each day's location and family rhythm.
JI Hotel near Lakeside, Hangzhou with connecting family rooms
Taxi 30 minutes from Tongli to Suzhou North; high-speed train to Hangzhou East in about 55 minutes; Metro Line 1 to Lakeside in about 28 minutes.
What to keep in mind
- Taxi 30 minutes from Tongli to Suzhou North; high-speed train to Hangzhou East in about 55 minutes; Metro Line 1 to Lakeside in about 28 minutes.
- A scenic first impression of Hangzhou built around West Lake's most readable route
- This page follows the detailed Word itinerary for Japanese family tourists.
Japanese family-friendly details
- The route is written for a 5-member Japanese family, including parents, children, elders or relatives.
- Meals include light local dishes or nearby Japanese alternatives where the Word itinerary mentions them.
- Transit choices combine metro, taxi and high-speed rail so the schedule stays manageable for mixed ages.