I prefer this spring flower viewing city walk to West Lake.

In Hangzhou, spring is a grand romance, a countless number of spring days with clear and bright scenery.🌸 When West Lake is crowded with tourists, I'd rather share this niche and artistic spring flower viewing city walk route with you. It's the perfect way to spend a weekend strolling with friends and enjoying the gentle spring breeze. Plus, this route is super pet-friendly, so bring your furry friends along for the fun! Route Details 🗺️ Route Plan: Liangzhu Ancient City Ruins Park ➡️ Hangzhou National Archives of Publications and Culture ➡️ Yuniaoji ➡️ Big Roof ➡️ China Courtyard Mengxi Garden 🚶 Walking Distance: Only 2 km in total, perfect for a relaxing stroll to enjoy the spring. ⌚️ Duration: One day, allowing for slow exploration and in-depth experience. 📅 Blooming Season: Late March to early April is the best time to see cherry blossoms, while late April to early May is prime time for evening primrose. Unique Charms ✔️ This route captures the essence of Hangzhou's slow-paced life and artistic atmosphere, with every frame filled with stories. ✔️ Check in at two of last year's hottest cherry blossom viewing spots and experience the limited-time romance of spring. ✔️ Admire Tadao Ando's architectural masterpiece up close and experience the art of light and shadow. ✔️ Immerse yourself in the profound cultural heritage of Liangzhu, spanning over 5,000 years. ✔️ A pet-friendly paradise where you can also participate in the 🍑 Pet "Da" Market and share joyful moments with your furry friends. Highlights 📍 China Courtyard Mengxi Garden: I thought West Lake was the most beautiful place on earth until I stepped into Mengxi Garden. During cherry blossom season, it transforms into a flowing ink painting. There are many Jiangnan gardens, but Mengxi Garden is unique, featuring cherry blossoms as the protagonist, especially breathtaking during the blue hour. 📍 Big Roof: A classic work by Tadao Ando, where the interplay of light and shadow is mesmerizing. There's an incredibly romantic cherry blossom path here. At the end of March each year, hundreds of Somei Yoshino cherry trees bloom simultaneously, creating a cherry blossom tunnel straight out of a movie. Plus, it's a popular spot for dog walking, so your furry friends can have a blast too. 📍 Liangzhu Ancient City Ruins Park: Precious relics of the 5,000-year-old Liangzhu civilization, where natural scenery and historical heritage blend seamlessly. The park is vast, with numerous ruins telling ancient stories, and adorable deer waiting for you to interact with them. At the end of April, evening primrose, cornflowers, and irises bloom one after another, creating a vibrant, oil-painting-like scene. 📍 Hangzhou National Archives of Publications and Culture: A newly built treasure trove of a museum, housing over 3 million volumes of ancient books and documents. The architecture, with its distinct Song Dynasty style, is captivating, especially the celadon screens, which are exquisite and impossible to ignore. 📍 Yuniaoji: A model of slow-paced living, with art shops, cafes, restaurants, and even a One Way Space bookstore. It's not only pet-friendly but also frequently hosts various markets and exhibitions. Don't miss the 🍑 Pet "Da" Day on March 1-2! In addition to the traditional pet market [Liuda Market], there's also a [Liuda Health Clinic]. Get your pet a health check-up, then take it to participate in fun activities like ring toss, "Da" marathon, and "Da" photo booth. Collect stamps to redeem tons of peripheral gifts 🎁 It's a paradise for pet-human socializing.