Viewing Fish at Flower Harbor

🔅The upcoming Hangzhou will be the ceiling of flower appreciation in China, quickly save this Hangzhou flower viewing guide 1️⃣First stop: Prince Bay Park This is the most popular flower viewing spot in Hangzhou during spring, romantic and beautiful. Here you can not only see cherry blossoms but also a colorful array of tulips. Although it's crowded, you can still find good angles for photos 🔅Travel tips for you here: ⌚️Tulip exhibition time: 2024.3.8-4.14 ⚠️8:00-17:00 entry requires reservation ⛲️Location: Hangzhou Prince Bay Park . 🚌Bus: 4 route (Longxiang Bridge, Wushan Square Subway Station) 194 route, 197 route (Huanglong Sports Center Subway Station) 318 route (Wulin Square, Huanglong Cave Subway Station) 2️⃣Second stop: Flower Harbor Like Prince Bay Park, Flower Harbor has many highlights in spring, with a super abundance of flowers, including cherry blossoms, peach blossoms, crabapples, and squills taking turns to surprise you throughout the spring. Paired with the goldfish and mandarin ducks in the lake, every shot is beautiful. It's right next to Prince Bay Park, just a walk away! 3️⃣Third stop: Quyuanfenghe Many people go to Prince Bay Park to see the tulips, but they don't know that the plum blossoms in Quyuanfenghe are in full bloom, with fewer people and beautiful scenery, perfect for taking photos. It is recommended to visit the Quyuanfenghe Stele, Zhanbi Tower, and Hou Gushan, all of which are great spots for photos. 4️⃣Fourth stop: Xixi Wetland There are various flowers, and the Flower Morning Festival will be held, mainly for appreciating plum blossoms, magnolias, and hydrangeas, etc 🔅Spring in Hangzhou is beautiful, you must come and see!

Step into a world like an oil painting, feel the charm of the morning light of West Lake. 📍Come to West Lake Flower Harbor to watch fish, this beautiful place is waiting for your exploration. The morning sun is the most brilliant between 7-8 o'clock. At this time, the sun has just risen, and the golden light is sprinkled on the lake, making West Lake look like a poem and painting. The lake water under the morning light is sparkling, shining like a gem. The birds are singing happily on the branches by the lake, reflecting each other with the morning light, forming a moving picture. The lotus leaves in the lake look even greener in the morning light, and the dew shines in the sun, as beautiful as pearls. And the lotus flowers sway slightly in the morning light, exuding a fresh fragrance. The surrounding mountains are more beautiful in the morning light, with clouds and mists, like a poem and painting. And the small bridges and flowing water of the Flower Harbor watching fish add a bit of poetry, making people linger.

Hangzhou's autumn is too beautiful! Regret not going early otherwise you can shoot for a few more days The red maple of Huagang Guanyu in West Lake is beautiful It's simply a paradise for maple viewing in Hangzhou! Location: Huagang Guanyu, West Lake, Hangzhou 🚌Transportation: Take bus 194 to Yu Hu Bay bus stop 🎫Free 🎈Tour route: Enter from the west gate→Yin Ying Pavilion→Red Fish Pool→Long Corridor→Lakeside Residence→Exit from the south gate

1 Taiziwan One of the mainstream West Lake scenic spots in Hangzhou, undoubtedly beautiful, but there are indeed many people, especially those taking pictures! It is recommended to arrive at 7 o'clock to appreciate the morning mist 🎫: Free P: Taiziwan West Gate Parking Lot (there are more parking spaces there) 2 Huagang Guanyu Because many scenic spots in Hangzhou can feed fish, so I didn't specifically go to the red fish pond. I quickly ate this glowing pancake when the traffic light was red. I personally love the Binhu Corridor, looking at the small South Lake and the distant mountains, each frame is like a scene in a painting 🎫: Free P: Huagang Park Parking Lot (at the entrance of Zhiweiguan Weizhuang) 3 Yu Hu Bay Compared with other scenic spots in West Lake, there are not many people here, but it is this low-key hidden in the city, if you have more time, you can go to Turtle Pond, or take a hand-rowed boat on the Turtle Pond route, which is incredibly beautiful 🎫: Free P: Chishanbu Parking Lot 4 Maojiabu There are few people here like the West Lake scenic spot, basically all are locals in Hangzhou, there are no particularly eye-catching check-in points, and no golden positions, but there is more aimless comfort 🎫: Free P: Xia Maojiabu Parking Lot 5 Guozhuang You can walk all the way from Maojiabu to Guozhuang, a small and beautiful private garden of the Qing Dynasty, to appreciate the popular Red Maple King 🎫: 10 yuan (free for park annual card) 6 Quyuan Fenghe Go for a battery boat (you have to drive it yourself) The battery boat ticket price is very conscientious, 30 yuan for half an hour, can sit 4 people, it is a different feeling to appreciate the beautiful scenery on the lake 🎫: Free P: You can walk directly from Guozhuang (Gate 4), if you enter from the north, you can park in the Yue Temple Parking Lot

Huagang Guanyu is one of the ten scenic spots at the West Lake. It is located on the west side of the south section of Sudi and features flowers, harbours and fish. After the second phase of the expansion project was started in 1964, the area expanded to cover 20 hectares. The park is divided into five scenic spots: Red Fish Pond, Peony Garden, Huagang, Large Lawn and Jungle Land. It is opposite Leifeng Pagoda and Jingci Temple. The red fish pond is located in the south of the centre of the park and is the central area for the whole park. The shores of the lake twists and turns and has a curved bridge over it. There are thousands of gold-streaked red fish that swim in this pond. 

After arriving in Hangzhou, I realized how much I truly love trees😭 The trees in Hangzhou grow so well! They seem to have such energy💚🚶🏻‍♀️🌲 Here are a few of my favorite spots to walk and feel the forest's greenery️‍🤫 for those who, like me, feel that trees can 'rejuvenate'🙋🏻‍♀️ - 1️⃣ Bao Shi Mountain: I suggest entering from the North Gate 1🔺 The hiking trails here offer more beautiful scenery than other routes!🥺 It's all dense jungle, full of greenery🌿 Very comfortable! There's also a large bamboo forest 2️⃣ Hu Pao Park: How beautiful is Hu Pao dddd💁🏻‍♀️ A huge natural oxygen bar, and you can even take spring water home to make tea🍵 3️⃣ Yang Gong Causeway: Biking along Yang Gong Causeway is absolutely fantastic! Although there are many slopes which can be tiring hhh🚴🏻‍♀️ Not to mention the parks along the way are relatively less crowded treasures by the West Lake🤭 4️⃣ Flower Harbor Watching Fish: Although it's one of the Ten Scenes of West Lake, if you go deeper, you'll find it's much less crowded than Su Causeway🤫 The trees and flowers have more layers, and there are bridges and pavilions where you can rest🌿🌸 5️⃣ Liu Lang Wen Ying: Also one of the Ten Scenes of West Lake, you can walk directly to the lakeside, but it's much less crowded than places like Hubin❗️ The park is small, dominated by willow trees, and in spring the budding willows swaying in the breeze are truly beautiful💚🥺 I really like it here 6️⃣ Xixi Wetland: Xixi Wetland is just too big, I haven't fully explored it after several visits😅 The variety of plants is rich, and I particularly like the large cedar forest near the Lotus Pool Bird Watching Area, which feels like walking in a forest🌲 7️⃣ White Snake's Flight (next to Wansong Academy): There's a beautiful jungle corridor here, but it's more suitable for photography📷 compared to the leisurely atmosphere of other places 8️⃣ Yunqi Bamboo Pathway: For those who love bamboo forests, this is the place! Every time I enter, I start to feel like I'm in a martial arts drama hhhhh🎋 9️⃣ Hangzhou Botanical Garden: You can imagine the diversity of plant species, it's actually more suitable for flower viewing🌸 but there are also many trees, I prefer to sit for a while in the pavilion at Yu Quan Fish Leaping, it's very comfortable 🔟 Nine Creeks and Eighteen Gullies: 🚶🏻‍♀️ Suitable for light hiking~ The climb is on a slope, not stairs, and you can walk all the way to Man Jue Long, with trees and water, many people also like to come here for camping in spring and autumn~🏕

After seeing so many springs, none compare to Hangzhou in March. From well-known scenic spots to street corners, romantic cherry blossoms can be found in every nook and cranny. This explorer has exhausted their inventory, to inventory the cherry blossom viewing spots photographed in previous years, creating a super comprehensive guide to share with everyone! - 🕛Estimated blooming period: Mid-March to early April 🎫All! Free! Of! Charge! - 🌸West Lake Section Recommended Route 1️⃣Prince Bay Park—Flower Harbor—Quyuan Fenghe—Solitary Hill—Manao Temple Recommended Route 2️⃣Botanical Garden—Yun Song Book House—Maojiabu—Turtle Pool—Tea Museum—Children's Park ✴️Prince Bay Park: The only place where you can take photos of tulips and cherry blossoms together ✴️Flower Harbor: Cherry blossoms grow by the water, and the long corridor and waterside pavilion are suitable for taking ancient-style photos ✴️Maojiabu: Secluded and serene, the best spot for photos is at the dark green towering pavilion ✴️Turtle Pool: A lesser-known secret spot, with both early and late double-petal cherry blossoms ✴️Tea Museum (Shuangfeng): Features thatched cottages, flowing water, and large grassy slopes ✴️Quyuan Fenghe: One of the top cherry blossom photography spots ✴️Botanical Garden: The place where cherry blossoms bloom the earliest each year, currently the Kawazu cherry trees are growing well ✴️Manao Temple: Although there are not many cherry trees here, they are particularly tall, a local favorite ✴️Yun Song Book House: Just a wall away from the Botanical Garden but exceptionally tranquil ✴️Children's Park: Disney on Hupao Road, the cherry blossom staircase is stunning - 🌸Canal Section Recommended Route: Xinyi Fang—Xiangji Temple—Daguan Bridge (Big Loop Road)—Liushui Garden (for viewing cherry blossoms at night) 🟠Liushui Garden: The perfect blend of the worldly atmosphere and the ethereal beauty of cherry blossoms 🟠Xinyi Fang: When the 'King of Cherry Blossoms' blooms, it can cover the sky and a breeze brings a shower of cherry blossoms 🟠Daguan Bridge: Three cherry trees grow in succession on a small slope next to the steps, quite impressive when in full bloom 🟠Shihui Dam: Several tall cherry trees by the river form a beautiful arch - 🌸Liangzhu Section 🔶Si Ge Cherry Blossom Garden: So large that it can't be fully captured by drone, the cherry trees are low and dense, suitable for portrait photography 🔶Big Roof Bookstore: Over 100 Yoshino cherry trees line up in two rows to form a cherry blossom path, suitable for night cherry blossom photography - 🌸Other Sections 🟧White Pagoda Park: Rail tracks, trains, and cherry blossoms, the overall vibe is very fresh, suitable for JK style photography 🟧Xintiandi Time Park: A mini version of White Pagoda Park 🟧Binjiang Cherry Blossom Track: 8 kilometers long, suitable for running and cycling - 📕Travel tips ❶Get up early, take the bus, the cherry blossoms are worth it! ❷In the sunny days of March, wear a sweater in the morning and short sleeves in the afternoon, apply sunscreen and wear sunglasses. -

📍The spring in Hangzhou has really reached the next level, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and the cherry blossoms at Quyuanfenghe are nearing their end. 📍P2-P5 are Quyuanfenghe, P6-P8 are Huagang Guanyu, these two places are definitely the top 2 cherry blossom spots in Hangzhou, of course, there are also a lot of tourists, it is recommended to go early in the morning to avoid the crowds and the light is better.

During the Southern Song Dynasty, a small stream flowed from Huajia Mountain through this area into the West Lake, and this stream was called Huaxi. At that time, an imperial attendant named Lu Yunsheng built a thatched cottage by the side of Huaxi, which he called 'Lu Garden'. The garden was tranquil and attracted an endless stream of visitors, literati composed poems about it, and it later became known as 'Flower Harbor Watching Fish'. A gentle breeze would scatter petals from the trees and flowers along the pond's edge, creating a captivating scene where 'flowers cling to the fish, and the fish kiss the flowers'. Nowadays, a variety of flowers and trees are planted here. In the sunny days of March, cherry blossoms, peach blossoms, magnolias, and crabapple flowers all bloom in competition, creating an overwhelmingly beautiful sight that draws countless tourists.

The spring in Hangzhou is adorned with the pure and elegant magnolias, making the city a unique landscape. 1. **Faxi Temple**: Located on Tianzhu Road in the West Lake District, the 500-year-old magnolia tree complements the temple's yellow walls, creating a Zen-like atmosphere. 2. **West Lake State Guesthouse**: Known for the most beautiful 'King of Magnolias', the pink magnolias face the Leifeng Pagoda, while rowboats gently sway on the lake, forming a picturesque scene. 3. **Xiaoshan District's Xihe Road**: Home to 160 magnolia trees, it is the most concentrated magnolia avenue in Hangzhou, resembling a floating sea of clouds and snowy mountains. 4. **Hangzhou Botanical Garden**: The magnolia avenue here is like clouds, snow, and mist; simply strolling down the road can make one feel endless beauty. 5. **Manao Temple**: In this serene and low-profile temple amidst the hustle, there are two Tianmu magnolias, blooming and falling at will, with a peaceful Zen spirit. 6. **Jinghu Hall**: With its green lawns and 3-4 white Yulan magnolias, it boasts a 100% blooming rate and is a great spot for photography. 7. **China Tea Museum**: The Yulan thatched cottage gives off a feeling of 'Little Kyoto' in Hangzhou, an excellent place for taking fresh Japanese-style photos. 8. **Flower Harbor Watching Fish**: There is a white magnolia scenic path here, not well-known, making it a holy place for photography. 9. **Zhejiang University Zijingang Campus**: The campus has two rows of white magnolias, which bloom with full trees in spring, creating beautiful memories of campus life. Additionally, places like Prince Bay Park, Yunqi Bamboo Pathway, Huanglong Cave, and Gushan also have patches of magnolia flowers, all of which are must-visit spots for flower viewing. The bustling and prosperous spring of Hangzhou is about to begin, and these magnolia viewing spots are definitely the places to go in spring. Thank you for sharing, and I hope everyone can find their own little piece of beauty in Hangzhou's spring.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cherry blossoms in Moshan, Hangzhou are about to bloom. After photographing cherry blossoms for 5 years, I've organized a cherry blossom viewing route around West Lake for everyone. There are 10 places, all around West Lake, and each has its own charm. 1️⃣ Manao Temple A niche temple with hardly any tourists, there are several large cherry trees in the courtyard, very Zen. 2️⃣ Sudi The cherry trees on Sudi are close to the water, and you can also capture mandarin ducks playing in the water. 3️⃣ Quyuan Fenghe A classic spot, with ancient architecture surrounded by cherry blossoms. 4️⃣ Yunsong Book Residence A private garden built by Mr. Jin Yong, now open to the public, with beautiful reflections on the water. 5️⃣ Daise Siantian Besides the cherry blossoms near the bridge tunnel, there are also two large cherry trees next to the pavilion. 6️⃣ China Tea Museum There are many cherry trees here, and the thatched cottages are very distinctive. 7️⃣ Turtle Pool There are also many cherry trees at Turtle Pool, and there is a platform near Yanggong Dike that is great for taking photos. 8️⃣ Flower Harbor Park There are also quite a few cherry trees here, and it's more crowded with tourists. 9️⃣ Taiziwan Park Cherry blossoms and tulips bloom together, and there is also a large windmill. 1️⃣0️⃣ Hangzhou Children's Park The most beautiful cherry blossom staircase, with few people and beautiful scenery. 🌸 Photography & Travel Tips 1️⃣ The cherry blossom season is generally in late March, and the blooming period is short, so if you want to see the cherry blossoms, plan your trip in advance. 2️⃣ These cherry blossom spots are basically around West Lake, you can choose a few that interest you and visit them together. 3️⃣ Except for the Children's Park, which has an admission fee of 10 yuan, the other places do not require an admission fee. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

The West Lake is truly beautiful, with different scenery in each season-!!!! ✅Route: Longxiangqiao Subway Station - Park·Pier - Three Pools Mirroring the Moon - Flower Harbor - Leifeng Pagoda - Prince Bay Park - Quyuan Garden - Xiling Bridge - Pinghu Autumn Moon - Broken Bridge Remnant Snow . It takes about 6~6.5h for the whole journey . ✅Detailed Itinerary: 1️⃣Exit from Longxiangqiao Station Exit C Walk for 10 minutes to Buy a boat ticket that includes access to Three Pools Mirroring the Moon Island ❣️Tips: The price of the boat ticket🎟️ is 70 yuan . 2️⃣Take the boat from the pier to Prepare a 1 yuan banknote in advance to match the pattern on the back of the banknote . 3️⃣Get off the boat at Three Pools Mirroring the Moon Flower Harbor Fish Viewing Pier, where you can take photos of the Flower Harbor Fish Viewing with the golden light piercing through the Double Bridges Mirroring the Moon You can also stroll around Flower Harbor Fish Viewing, and from there - 100m ahead by the lakeside dwelling is a stone bridge; this perspective is also super photogenic for Leifeng Pagoda . 4️⃣You can walk to Then walk 5min to Jingci Temple, and next to the Mahavira Hall of Jingci Temple, you can take amazing photos of Leifeng Pagoda👍🏻 . 5️⃣After taking photos at Jingci Temple, you can choose to take the West Lake Inner Ring bus at Su Causeway to , which takes about 30min to reach You can choose to take photos under the circular arch📸, super photogenic~ . 6️⃣Walk or take bus 1314 from Quyuan Garden, both are very popular spots, and you can take the same style of photos at the check-in point~~~ . 7⃣️After finishing at Xiling Bridge, go from Bai Causeway to , the scenery is nice, and finally walk to Broken Bridge Remnant Snow to end the day!!!!