December 12, 2011

Hangzhou Tour with Pictures

These are the pictures from my first trip outside of Shanghai. I visited the city of Hangzhou. The city is most famous for West Lake. My friends and I  arrived on Friday night. We went out for dinner and visited the night market. The next day it was raining but we visited the famous West Lake.  Eventually we wandered away from West Lake to explore the surrounding area. That night we returned home since the rain did not let up. Photos are out of order. Sorry about that.

Bird cage in the middle of the woods. 

There were many interesting paths that led off into the woods. 

Chinese people like to take pictures without asking for permission.

Perfect example of horrible driving. Guy tried to make a u-turn on a highway.

Woman washing clothes in the river.

Chickens in the backyard!

This was along one of the bridges that we crossed.

For some crazy price you could tour West Lake from this.


So much going on here.




First time leaving Shanghai!

Coasta Coffee right in the middle of nowhere.



West Lake

Pathway that runs through the middle of the lake.

Tea is found in most hotel rooms.

Walk along the night market.


English words on the menu! Except everything says "home style cooking." Oh well. 

Gas powered boats you could rent. Except they were closed.