In 2023, I was fortunate enough to catch the most beautiful maple viewing spot, Hangzhou Botanical Garden

Hangzhou Botanical Garden is a local botanical garden located in Taoyuan Ridge, West Lake District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, covering an area of 248.46 hectares. It is one of the first three botanical gardens established since the founding of the People's Republic of China. Hangzhou Botanical Garden was established in 1956. In January 2015, Hangzhou Botanical Garden added the sign of Hangzhou Garden Science Research Institute. In June 2020, it was renamed Hangzhou Botanical Garden (Hangzhou West Lake Garden Science Research Institute). The garden has built plant classification area, economic plant area, ornamental plant area, bamboo plant area, rose garden, rare and endangered plant area and other garden areas. Geographical location Northwest of West Lake in Hangzhou Ticket price 10.00 yuan Opening hours 07:00~17:30 Recommended tour duration 2-3 hours