Encountering Monet at West Lake

The water lilies of West Lake have awakened, blossoming in the lake waters in the late spring. In the waters of Maojiabu, where spring is not yet old, the blooming is like the Monet's garden in the paintings. Here lies a unique natural scenery and a rich cultural atmosphere. At the turn of spring and summer, this place becomes a lesser-known fairyland, where the beauty of Xizi, suitable for both heavy and light makeup, comes to life before your eyes, and Maojiabu's wild charm retains a genuine simplicity. And those water lilies attract countless photography enthusiasts and tourists every year, comparable to Monet's water lily garden. If you are looking for a secluded fairyland with few people, Maojiabu would definitely be the first place that comes to mind. In the green fields, there are ancient bridges, which connect to ancient paths, and at the end is a village with the color of fireworks. Taking a hand-rowed boat is even more like entering a fairyland. 🗺️Route You can choose to walk or take a boat. Walking 2-3 kilometers is very comfortable, while taking a boat leisurely for 1-1.5 hours is recommended (boat is recommended) 1️⃣Hand-rowed boat: 150 yuan/hour, seats 6 2️⃣Paddle boat: 180 yuan/hour, seats 11 🏔Green Fields and Ancient Bridges In the forest, you can hear the calls of wild ducks and waterbirds everywhere, the breeze from the lake is very cool, and the wooden bridge feels very textured underfoot. Pilgrims from afar land here. 🏔Incense-Bearing Ancient Path There is an incense-bearing ancient path that leads to Lingyin Temple. This place is full of life, with houses that are quaint and charming, making it a good place to rest and eat. 🚣‍♂️Jiangnan Boat Rowing Taking a hand-rowed boat tour of Maojiabu is the essence. Avoiding the crowds and drifting through, lazily enjoying the breeze, and also seeing the water lilies, is truly wonderful! 🏔Lake and Mountain Scenery From Maojiabu, you can see both the South and North Peaks, and the Dai-colored pavilions and Yujian Bridge are the best spots for viewing the mountains and lake. Don't miss the beautiful sunset recently. 📍Location: Maojiabu 🚙Transportation: Take the bus to 'Guozhuang' station, walk 50 meters to Wolong Bridge, near the lake is the boat point, and on the other side is the walking entrance; for self-driving, nearby parking is 10-20 yuan/hour 🎫Ticket: Free