An island landscape and three stone towers form one of West Lake’s best-known scenes.
A garden within the lake
The setting associated with Xiaoyingzhou, or Lesser Yingzhou, combines paths, pavilions and water enclosed within the island landscape. The experience is as much about looking across the water as walking through the garden.
The moonlit scene
The three towers rising from the lake give the traditional scene its name. The scene celebrates the interplay of moonlight, illuminated towers and reflections on the water.
Arriving by boat
Confirm the current boat route, island access and return arrangement with the operator. A daytime visit offers a different perspective from the moonlit image celebrated in the name.
