The city is filled with the fragrance of sweet osmanthus, and if you miss it, you'll have to wait another year

The sweet osmanthus in Hangzhou seems to have bloomed earlier this year, as if to welcome the Asian Games, adding charm to those traveling during the National Day holiday. The saying 'Three autumns for osmanthus seeds, ten miles of lotus flowers' signifies that the osmanthus trees and their fragrance are half the emblem of Hangzhou. However, each wave of osmanthus bloom is not long, so those who want to see it should hurry. 🌟The most famous route for enjoying osmanthus in Hangzhou is none other than 'Manjuelong'. Known for osmanthus viewing since the Ming dynasty, 'Manjuelong Osmanthus Rain' is one of the top ten scenic spots of West Lake and the most famous spot for enjoying osmanthus in Hangzhou. 📷Must-visit spots: 1⃣️ Shiwu Cave: Visiting Shiwu Cave is truly astonishing. The ancient stone carvings are incredible, and there are many osmanthus trees in the courtyard. When the flowers bloom, the whole yard is filled with fragrance. 2⃣️ 'Spirited Away Bathhouse': In autumn, this place is really top-notch. The uniquely shaped wooden house brings you back to Spirited Away, and there are many osmanthus trees beside the wooden house, making for great photos on a sunny day. 3⃣️ Miqiu Wild cafe: After visiting Shiwu Cave and the bathhouse, if you're feeling thirsty, have a cup of osmanthus black tea here. The small courtyard also has osmanthus trees, and with its Song dynasty ambiance, it's great for photos. Order an afternoon tea and spend a super chill day. 4⃣️ Shuile Cave: It's super cool inside, and you can go into the stone cave to have a look. 5⃣️ Yangmeiling Village: Standing in Yangmeiling Village and looking down the mountain is spectacular. Going down from here is the most effortless way to reach Jiuxi. 6⃣️ Li'an Temple: I highly recommend arriving here on a rainy early morning. With the lights on, the mist and haze create an illusion of a path to a miracle. 7⃣️ Jiuxi: No one can resist Jiuxi! With towering trees and lush greenery, it's a place to escape the tail end of the heat. The red maples here in autumn are also exceptional! 📝Tips: Street osmanthus markets have started operating. There are various dried osmanthus, osmanthus cakes, osmanthus coffee, and more. You can buy some to endlessly extend the romantic autumn~~