East Lake in Shaoxing
East Lake is a famed landscape garden as well as one of the three most well-known lakes in Zhejiang Province. Small as it is, the marvelous scenery, consisted of wonder stones and caves, makes it the wonder among lakes.
Type: Scenic Spot
Chinese Name: 绍兴东湖
Opening Hours: 08:30~17:30
Admission Ticket: 40 RMB
Recommended Travel Time: 1~3 Hours
Location: Gaobu town Yundong road Shaoxing East Lake scenic spot, Yuecheng District, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province(浙江省绍兴市越城区皋埠镇云东路绍兴东湖风景区)
East Lake
The East Lake is situated six kilometers to the east of the historic Shaoxing City. With a wonderful combination of a hill, grottoes, stone bridges, it might pass for a miniature landscape. Although it is quite small, its delicacy and elegance rank it among the best resorts in Shaoxing. Nine bridges lie in the scenic area, separating the lake into three parts. By the lake, there are some pavilions including Xiangji, Yinlu and Tingqiu Pavilions, making the scenery there more fantastic.
Why is East Lake So Special?
The East Lake is regarded as a magical lake by the Chinese. The combination of cliffs, grottos, and stone bridges is the reason why the East Lake deserves its magical reputation. Taking a boat ride on the East Lake, you can discover its natural beauty from a variety of viewpoints.
How to get to East Lake
Travel with ChinaDragonTours (top recommended)
If you want to get out of the traffic and hassle of navigation, you can book a private tour package that includes visiting, dining and transfer from us. Our local guide and driver will escort you to the East Lake and most convenient way and take care of all the details. You just have to focus on the visiting.
Independent Traveler
Take bus No. 1, 29, 107, 117, 127, 137, 157, 167, 207 to get off at Donghu scenic spot station
