Hangzhou, China West Lake Boat Ride

Photo & story by: Debbie Stock

Hangzhou's popular West Lake offers many types of boat rides delighting tourists primarily from China, though international tourism is growing. Boats range from oriental-styled craft carrying large groups to personal kayaks and row boat rentals. At night there's a ticketed light show called Impression West Lake featuring dancing, music and a staged show which gives the appearance of actors dancing on water.

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