Most Beautiful Check-in Spot in West Lake – Climbing the Lu He Tower to View the Qiantang River
Lu He Tower was built during the Northern Song Dynasty for controlling the tides of the Qiantang River. Located on Yue Lun Mountain on the bank of the Qiantang River, the tower has seven faces and eight levels, reaching a height of 59.89 meters. Viewing the scenery from the tower, the mountains and rivers are boundless, and the Qiantang River scenery is all within sight, magnificent and spectacular.
You can climb inside Lu He Tower, and the scenery on the tower is very good, allowing you to overlook the Qiantang River. If the weather is good, you can also witness a spectacular sunset!!
The Qianlong Emperor once ascended this place and left seven plaques inscribed with his brush. Lu He Tower is near the Chinese Ancient Pagoda Garden, which gathers over 100 ancient pagodas from various dynasties and regions, showcasing a brilliant and magnificent collection.
You can climb Lu He Tower, and as you go up the stairs, the floor becomes narrower. Each level can be exited to view the scenery, observing the distant views from different heights.
While standing before Lu He Tower, you might encounter a cat dozing. It's like the tower's guardian, watching the tides rise and fall. A tree with a few small flowers blooms beside the red wall surrounding Lu He Tower, a beautiful sight.
Upon reaching the tower's interior, looking down, a small corner of the courtyard has fallen leaves and yellowing ground.
When you reach the top of the tower, you can see the rolling Qiantang River below, with the Qiantang River Bridge spanning both banks, and the buildings and greenery on both sides of the river are all within sight.
Lu He Tower is like an old man, standing on the bank of the Qiantang River, watching the rise and fall of Hangzhou's tides. Here, it's like hitting a pause button.
If you happen to be on the Qiantang River bank, you should definitely come to see it.
