Impression Westlake
Impression Westlake
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Jtan8992
Melaka, Malaysia132 contributions
Nov 2019
2nd time watching this awesome show. Still as impressionable. My family and I enjoyed the experience very much. Highly recommended.
Written 7 December 2019
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Phil M
Hong Kong, China117 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
A relaxing respite after a day of heavy travel. Allowed us to slow down and soak in the local culture.
Written 22 October 2019
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Jolyn23
Singapore, Singapore42 contributions
Jun 2019 • Friends
I booked my VIP ticket (think they only have two types) via Klook. We needed to be there before the show to pick up our tickets showing our passports. Strangely we seem to need our passports for buying/collecting any tickets in China so we have to carry them everywhere we went. The show was really impressive and I think anyone visiting Hangzhou should see the show.
Written 11 August 2019
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XP-Traveler
United Kingdom1 004 contributions
Jun 2019
Highly recommend if you have time to go. The show is spectacular. We have seen the ‘Impression’ shows in Guilin and it was also very good. Only gripe was that this show was quite short at less than 1 hour. It is covered so fine to go even if raining. There is a stench in the venue and not sure if it is coming from the lake but nevertheless, the show itself was good. It may be difficult to get a ride after the show due to traffic control. Best bet to do a short walk to Shanghai-La hotel and try to get a taxi from there.
Written 22 June 2019
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phait_lee
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia537 contributions
Jun 2019 • Friends
A light show on the waters of West Lake produced by the acclaimed director Zhang Yi Mou. The show started since G20 back in 2016 and ever since then became a permanent show.
It’s a beautiful and stunning show. Zhang Yi Mou definitely is a true visionary.
Buy ahead of time. I bought through klook.com and collect the tickets at the counter before the show.
It’s a beautiful and stunning show. Zhang Yi Mou definitely is a true visionary.
Buy ahead of time. I bought through klook.com and collect the tickets at the counter before the show.
Written 22 June 2019
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Angtsuen
10 contributions
Jun 2019 • Family
There were lots of little flying insects- use insect repellent. I was regretting it 15 minutes into the show especially the Peking Opera mini performance but it got better when the little girl performed the duet, the ballet dance routine was delightful and the lady singing a variation of the Mo Li Hua song was fantastic. Loved the last song as well. Wish I could buy the songs.
Written 17 June 2019
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Julie
Hong Kong, China27 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
The best of Hangzhou is the show on West Lake "Impression of Hangzhou". The director of the show was the person in charge of the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2008 Beijing Olympic. The show is nightly on the water in the West Lake. The performance, music and lighting effect are simply stunning and spectacular and is a "MUST SEE" in Hangzhou. Walking around West Lake is also highly recommended especially in the evening.
Written 5 June 2019
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Jtan8992
Melaka, Malaysia132 contributions
Apr 2019
My guests and I was totally enthralled by the show. I would revisit Hangzhou just to see this show again.
Written 27 April 2019
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Donald F
Edinburgh, UK624 contributions
Apr 2019 • Business
This show waa designed for the G20 visit in 2016. It was designed by the guy who did the opening ceremony for Beijing Olympics. It's very good and lasts about 45 mins.
Well worth attending as a cultural event
Well worth attending as a cultural event
Written 21 April 2019
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7Makarios
Houston, TX163 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
Great light visual dance performance on water. Ok if budget is not an issue. Traffic Congestion after show.
Written 19 April 2019
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Hi. Can I know which website u book online ?
ohteoh
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia203 contributions
I tried to book thru local tour guide when I was there but it was closed for the G20 summit.
Laura H
New Jersey351 contributions
Is it necessary to go to the show with a guide on a tour? Did anyone go alone or privately? I have heard that it is difficult to catch a taxi after the show? We do not speak Chinese. I was thinking of staying at the Wyndham Royal and walking back from the show. Do-able? We don't mind walking but want to be safe while walking back along the lake after the first show.
Thank you!
mwong1307
Singapore, Singapore12 contributions
Hi
I would advise checking date of performance with agent with booking tickets online.
Shangrila in Hangzhou is very dated. Not worth the rate one pays.
lellena84
Province of Milan, Italy10 contributions
I have read it is undergoing upgrading works.
Will these be over by October 15th?
Thanks
mwong1307
Singapore, Singapore12 contributions
I would advise to email the ticket agent before booking the tickets online. System accepted my booking even though show performance was not confirmed. I had to cancel my reservations. However, cost of 5 tickets was refunded by ticketing agent.
dolly cubasso
Province of Cordoba, Argentina122 contributions
Hola Any_Azul, te escribo desde Córdoba(argentina),viajaremos en septiembre a China, me gustaría saber cuanto pagaste la entrada al espectáculo" Impressions... "del lago del Oeste en Hangzhou y si fuiste al mismo espectáculo en Yangzhou(cerca de Guilin), a cual de los 2 conviene ir, no sabes si son exactamente iguales. El problema que en Yangzhou nos queda como a unos 35km de Guilin donde nos alojaremos, y al ser un espectaculo nocturno, se complica el medio de transporte para volver a Guilin, en cuanto a costos. Muchas gracias
Limyt
Singapore, Singapore73 contributions
I will be in Hangzhou from 26 - 29 May 2016 and hope to watch the show. However, I read from
a ticketing website "GOTOHangzhou" that the show is undergoing upgrading works from
8 November 2015 till September 2016. Is this information correct, since many forumers postings
seem to imply that they watched the show recently.
Thank you
Oliaaaa
Beijing, China2 contributions
The information is correct, under upgrading works.
CarolBradyGonzalez
Boston, MA425 contributions
Impression Westlake
We are staying in Shanghai. How far out is Hangzhou from Shanghai. Do people get rides out there and then return at night or stay in Hangzhou?
KommissarKen
Portland762 contributions
I would agree with the previous responses regarding spending more than part of a day in Hangzhou. It is a beautiful city well worth exploring. I was on a tour when I was there and regretted only having part of a day and an overnight before heading out the next morning.
in0r
Los Angeles, CA238 contributions
Does anyone know how to purchase tickets for the Impressions show. I have tried to contact my hotel, and they are not responding. I found a purchase site online, but they are requiring a passport number and payment by paypal. I was not comfortable with these requirements considering it was unclear as to if they were the official site, this is a Chinese site, etc.
Thank you
Aanyaigoo
Pune, India106 contributions
You can purchase tickets through the official website of Westlake impressions which you can google under Impression West Lake Show Tickets Hangzhou tours.
It is in English and has all details of how to purchase tickets, make payment and a seating layout to decide which seats to buy. We purchased our tickets through this site and they emailed a receipt which we showed on our mobile phone at the ticket window to collect he tickets. We had also called the ticket office at the number given on the website after making the payment and spoke to a lady in English and she alloted us excellent seats in the front row of the central stand (the lowest value tickets). The tickets were ready when we went to collect. They were extremely helpful.
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