The Lotus at Quyuan Fenghe in West Lake hides half of Hangzhou's summer

Hangzhou's summer is about to leave with a wave of its sleeves. I really can't bear to let it go. Taking advantage of the cooler weather, I went to Quyuan Fenghe, Enjoying the breeze, the lotus, and the West Lake. This summer in Hangzhou has been exceptionally hot, So the lotus flowers here are blooming better than in previous years. The endless green of the lotus leaves reaches up to the sky, while the lotus flowers under the sun are a unique shade of red. It's like walking into a dream-like reality. I feel very fortunate to be living in the city of Hangzhou. Come with me, Let's catch the tail of summer and take a walk. . 🗺️Route Quyuan Fenghe is not very big, it can be toured in 1 hour, a 2-kilometer journey, quite relaxing. Dressing up in Hanfu or Qipao and holding a paper umbrella, you can take beautiful ancient-style photos. . 🪷Appreciating and Enjoying the Lotus The greatest pleasure is to find the most satisfying lotus flower in your heart and record it! I recommend three areas to look for: 🔸Zhanbi Tower: The lotus flowers are the most exquisite and elegant, and it's also the place where most people take ancient-style photos. The lotus flowers are surrounded by Liyou Pavilion, wooden houses, with Leifeng Pagoda and green mountains and blue sky in the distance. 🔸Huifeng Pavilion: The lotus flowers are the densest here, and the winding stone bridge is very elegant. It's the place where locals often gather, and there are flocks of wild ducks. 🔸Qu Crossing Qianbo: The stone path extends into the core area of the lotus flowers, with nine twists and eighteen turns, making you feel immersed in it. . 🎶Strolling and Listening to Music This place is magical. It's a bit hot under the sun, but as soon as you walk under the shade of the trees, the breeze is cool, making the walk very comfortable. Locals often gather in the pavilions to sing tunes, and it feels very fortunate to listen to them from afar, with the feeling of Jiangnan. . 🦆Feeding Wild Ducks There are many wild ducks at Huifeng Pavilion, the kind that can fly! If you have food, they will come to you in groups. At other times, they hide under the lotus leaves to cool off. . 🛶Boating on the Lake You can also choose to take a boat tour, and there are those interesting pedal boats for parents and children. 1️⃣Rowboat: 150 yuan/hour, seats 6 people 2️⃣Oar boat: 180 yuan/hour, seats 11 people ⚠️Get on at the dock south of Guozhuang, make sure to confirm the route and price with the boatman, and you can share a boat with others; 3️⃣Pedal boat: Suitable for parent-child ⚠️Get on at the electric self-driving boat station at the southernmost end of Quyuan Fenghe, only allowed in a specific area. . 📍Location: Quyuan Fenghe 🚙Transportation: It is recommended to take the subway line 3 to Huanglongdong, then ride a bicycle for ten minutes. Be mentally prepared for traffic congestion if you take a car. 🎫Admission: It's all free. ⚠️Note: Bring mosquito repellent and do good sun protection. .