Hongzhou
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Hongzhou is a lot like Jiaxing, except much much bigger. Like Jiaxing's South Lake (Nan Hu), Hongzhou has a great West Lake (Han Hu). It is absolutely beautiful!! When we went there, it was super crowded, haha whats new? :) We walked along the causeway which is a lovely path with bridges and beautiful willow tress that stretches across the middle of West lake. This is a very romantic place for couples to go and sit under the willow trees as well as families with their adorable little children. There are little lakeside cafes you can sit at and many oriental boats that you can purchase tickets for a little cruise on the river and to one of the many little islands in the lake. I felt that there was so much more to Hongzhou then I was able to see in my short time there, and I definitely plan to go back sometime and explore the beautiful city more!!