Hangzhou’s Disneyland of Beishan Street

At West Lake, there is a place called “Disneyland of Beishan Street”. It is Hangzhou Youth Palace, which holds many childhood memories for the people there. People love it for its rich activities and amusement park. The Youth Palace has recently become a hotspot for young adults. Its affordable rides, such as the 4-yuan bumper cars and 5-yuan pirate ship, offer a day of fun for just 50 yuan. It has also become a popular dating spot for many young couples in Hangzhou.

Even on a weekday afternoon, the Ferris wheel at the Youth Palace had a
very long queue in Hangzhou, Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. (Jin Yizhu) 2023/12/13.

        The amusement park is not just for children; adults with a childlike heart also choose to come here. Since it moved to the West Lake in 1963, the Youth Palace has been a part of the childhood of Hangzhou residents, accompanying generation after generation as they grow up. It holds nostalgic memories for Hangzhou locals, who reminisce about their childhood here, and many adults come to relive their youth.

        During my visit to the Youth Palace last month, I observed that it wasn’t crowded, but most visitors were young adults. The pirate ship ride was quite popular, with some parents accompanying their kids.

        The 4-yuan Ferris wheel inside the amusement park is particularly noteworthy. The wheel turns very slowly, taking 10 minutes to complete a circle. The view from the highest point is excellent, and visitors can overlook the beautiful scenery of the West Lake. Especially when it comes to sunset, there are opportunities to enjoy the West Lake bathed in the setting sun.

        This place is very close to the West Lake. If visitors remain energetic after playing, they can stroll to the West Lake and watch the sunset for a few minutes.

        Are you also excited about Disneyland in Hangzhou? Please share your thoughts in the comments below.


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  1. IreneDecember 19, 2023 at 6:23 PM

    Wow! It looks amazing!! I want to go there!

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  2. Tan Shuyang (Iris)December 19, 2023 at 6:29 PM

    For such historic and cultural attractions, it is a regional treasure. Nowadays, more and more areas lack the protection of traditional scenic spots, but blindly build modern tourist attractions. I think there should be a balance between history and modernity, traditional and new things, only in this way, the city is not only bright and beautiful on the outside, but also rich in cultural heritage.

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