The West Lake Cruise is a beautiful, splendid journey. Watch the shimmering waters and many passersby. Sit on the boat and enjoy the lakes and mountains. Island Tour Leisure Boats: CNY 70 per person (stops at Three Pools Mirroring the Moon / Santan Yingyue). Recommended Duration: 1 to 3 hours. Walking completely around the entire circumference of West Lake in Hangzhou takes about 3 to 4 hours of continuous walking, covering a distance of roughly 15 kilometers (9.3 miles). Hangzhou's West Lake is famous because it blends natural landscape beauty with over a thousand years of human shaping, poetry, and Chinese cultural tradition. Folklore and Legends: It is the backdrop for famous Chinese myths like the Tale of the White Snake (tied to Leifeng Pagoda).