After leave Shaoxing , I took bus to Hangzhou, which famous by its Xihu(西湖). We watch TV and they told me how beautiful of Hangzhou , and our textbook all tell us Xihu is a great place to visit. But to be honest , when I arrived , I have a bit disappoint .
Hangzhou traffic is too crowd ,even a short distance , need spend a long time. I ever lived in Guangzhou for few years, I think Guangzhou's traffic is better than Hangzhou.
Another, I thought Xihu is overstatement by media, that just an ordinary lake. I know tell the truth maybe enrage some people, but I just wanna tell my actual feeling.
Although the famous Xihu isn't as beauty as I heard, but there is some other great places in Hangzhou which are not so famous.
For example , the Taiziwan Park , when April , there turn to a tulip garden, tulips are grows all around the park , and there is free entry . The Park stay at the opposite of Xihu , when you visit Xihu , please don't hesitate to add it to your list.
An easy way to visit Xihu is by bicycle , when I rode around Xihu , I found a beautiful wetland, a wooden trail through the wetland , when riding inside , it seems have left a modern city , to a rainforest.
I thought there should be Maojiabu Scenic Area(茅家埠), because I didn't check the map , so I am not very sure about the place name.
Arrived Hangzhou , must visit the Jiangnan Gardens , which have their unique artistic style and gardening techniques.
Near the wetland , I found a small and unique garden. When walk inside , I just know what is standing in a picture, the garden changes its aspect at every turn, I am so excited to found this place.
There is a backyard local at the side of Xihu , a stone table and a chessboard on it . I can imagine the ancient host played chess with guest here, what a leisurely and carefree life .
