After Suzhou, the next city I visited was Hangzhou. From the peacefulness of the West Lake to viewing the dancing lights of the city’s skyline, Hangzhou invited me to slow down and be in the present moment. Here are a spots I visited in Hangzhou during this short trip. West Lake (西湖) When people think of Hangzhou, West Lake comes to mind. It’s a central element of Hangzhou’s identity, and the inspiration for Chinese poets and artists, and source of many Chinese legends. Spanning a surface area of 6.5 square kilometres (2.5 square miles), West Lake is huge its almost endless borders are embraced by surrounding mountains. You can stroll…