Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake

Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake is one of the top ten views of the West Lake in Hangzhou. It is located in the western end of Baiti Causeway, near to the Isolated Hill. It is closed to the outer West Lake. At the edge of the lake, overlooking the Moon on high site can make you acquire the sense of quiet in the West Lake, washing irritable mood. It cover an area of over 6000 square meters.

Why Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake is famous
There is a scientific reason for why Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake is famous. Hangzhou is located in the subtropical area. According to the earth and the sun operating laws, four seasons in this city is distinct clearly; according to the relation of the earth and the moon, chord circle hook does have a pattern. in autumn, the moon from is closer to the northern hemisphere in earth. Because of Hangzhou's geographical location, the angle between the moon and the earth does not exceed 60 degrees. What’s more, the weather is mainly sunny in autumn evening in Hangzhou and the temperature is about 20 degrees Celsius. The relative humidity is 80%, wind speed three meters to four meters per second. There are little particulates in the air. The pleasant climate at this time makes the moon seem to be particularly large, bright and especially round.

Travel tips
Visitors can take Tour Bus 1 or 2 or and get off at Xileng bridge or Broken bridge, and then get there by walk or take the boat. Or visitors can take J6, K7, 27, Y3, K850, 81, Y4, Y9 Buses to directly get to Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake.

Standing at Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake, you can enjoy panoramic views of the West Lake. On Chinese Lunar August 14 -16 every year, Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake will hold a mooncake party. At that time, a lot of native residents and visitors from other place will appreciate the bright and round moon together here. 

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