Bai Causeway

About

Bai Causeway crosses the northern waters of West Lake between the Broken Bridge and Solitary Hill, forming one of Hangzhou’s most recognizable lakeside compositions. The embankment is traditionally associated with Tang-dynasty poet and governor Bai Juyi, although the present causeway developed through later reconstruction and acquired his name in commemoration. Willows, peach trees, open water and the wooded profile of Baoshi Mountain frame a level promenade whose appearance changes sharply with spring blossom, summer lotus, autumn light and winter snow. Its visual importance comes from the way it divides and connects the lake at the same time. On one side lie the broad waters of the Outer Lake; on the other are the more enclosed North Inner Lake and historic shorelines around Gushan. Stone bridges and long views toward Leifeng Pagoda, the Su Causeway and distant hills turn a short crossing into a sequence of classical landscape scenes. Bai Causeway belongs to the West Lake cultural landscape shaped over centuries by poets, officials, gardeners and painters, and remains a clear expression of Hangzhou’s ideal of nature refined through human design.

Highlights

• Scenic walk across West Lake
• Famous weeping willow trees
• Views of Broken Bridge
• Historical Tang dynasty construction

Amenities

Why go

• Visit Bai Causeway to experience scenic walk across west lake.
• Spend time on famous weeping willow trees rather than treating it as a quick photo stop.
• The experience is rounded out by views of broken bridge.

Know before you go

• Allow about 45m on site, excluding transfers and queues.
• Confirm current opening hours, ticket rules, temporary closures, and entry restrictions before departure.
• Carry the local-language name and address for navigation, taxi, or entrance checks.

Tips

• Spring is the preferred season; check weather and seasonal conditions before departure.
• Group the stop with nearby places to reduce backtracking and keep a realistic transfer buffer.
• Carry water, weather protection, and the local-language place name when conditions require them.