Sunday, March 8, 2015

Hangzhou, China: West Lake

I actually date new posts now by checking on Flickr's 'this picture was taken on...' otherwise I won't even remember when. It was my first trip to China and we went to Hangzhou - Huangshan - Shanghai, and went on to Beijing then back to Hangzhou for the return flight. I was a tad disappointed that China was not as cheap as I imagined. :/ Otherwise, it was as beautiful as I imagined it to be. Thanks to my travel companion for her tolerance and company, I appreciate it lots!

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Such an inspiration

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Bus to town

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I swear it's more comfy than it looks! Took a while to find this place

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Along the old (tourist) street

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Commercialization

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Winter Worm, Summer Grass

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We love asking hostels for advice on food establishments - New White Deer

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There were only 2 of us. But we still don't waste food, unlike ...

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Enroute to THE West Lake. The West Lake is HUGE, there are highlights to cover along different parts of the lake (grab a brochure), you can choose to cycle or take a bus round it alternatively.

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The highlight with the willow trees

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Toss a coin in and make a wish

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Lotus

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Creepy

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Squirrel Feeding

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Took very long to find this discrete place (it was right in front of our eyes), had trouble making reservations, had to share a table (an experience, I must say), more importantly, the food wasn't worth the time looking for and queuing. You are greeted by an automatic voice 'Granny asks you to eat!' in Mandarin no less

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High wastage from our collective table. Is the food bad or did we over order as a show of growing affluence?

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Dessert around the corner (popular dessert chain also at Bugis)

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All these adventures, in one day~!

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