Locals have long whispered: “Sunny West Lake pales next to rainy West Lake—but misty West Lake? Pure magic.” Now, with its new “fairy mist” upgrade, the lakeshore has become an online sensation, bringing its legendary ink-painting beauty to life. 

Wander the revamped boardwalk, where a delicate haze dances over the water. Classical pavilions flicker in and out of view like strokes of a poet’s brush. Visitors pause on arched bridges, cameras poised, while photographers chase the mist’s ever-shifting swirls. 

The enchantment comes from a hidden fog system—pressurized tap water released through discreet nozzles, weaving a cooling, dreamlike veil over the scenery. And with two daily mist sessions (11 AM–1 PM and 5 PM–7 PM), the magic lingers. As summer unfolds, lotus blooms will add another layer of charm, doubling the lake’s fairy-tale allure. Don’t just see West Lake—*step into it.