Hangzhou Hotels | When Song Dynasty Aesthetics Meets Chinese Plum Blossom Scenery

「AN YU」 | Here, the source of inspiration · Some springs only linger for those who pause to appreciate them. Spend a couple of days by the West Lake, strolling through Solitary Hill, Lingfeng, and King Qian's Temple, and you'll finally understand the poetry of Hangzhou's plum blossoms. · 🌸Recommended Plum Blossom Viewing Spots in Hangzhou (March–April) ① King Qian's Temple: Red walls and white plum blossoms, a glimpse of the Forbidden City. ② Solitary Hill Park: A blend of culture and scenery. ③ Lingfeng Plum Blossom Exploration: One of Hangzhou's top three plum blossom viewing spots. ④ Lingyin Temple: Yellow walls and red plum blossoms, amidst the lingering incense, a sense of Zen tranquility. · | Hangzhou West Lake · AN YU · 17 Rooms | A 3-Day, 2-Night Stay at AN YU✨ · The night before departure, I received a message from the AN YU butler, reserving a parking space. Driving amidst the picturesque scenery of West Lake, I arrived at AN YU at 3pm. I was greeted with tea, snacks, and drinks prepared by the butler. After a short rest, I waited to check in. · After unpacking, afternoon tea time arrived at 2:30pm. I chose a cup of black tea or white tea, paired with cakes flavored with cheese, strawberry, and orange carrot, or snacks like cheese biscuits and black forest cake. I quietly enjoyed the combination of Chinese and Western afternoon tea amidst the tranquil mountain setting. · Taking a stroll outside, to the west was the serenity of Tiger Spring, and to the east was the bustle of Prince Lake Park. Alternatively, I could ride one of the hotel's free bicycles and wander through the mountains, enjoying the fresh air. · Dinner at AN YU began at 5:30pm, with a menu of stir-fried dishes. Hangzhou specialties were paired with light Cantonese cuisine and tangy Thai dishes, satisfying the taste buds of guests from all over the world. · The morning sun slanted into the room, gently waking me up. I went to the Yue Lan Restaurant for breakfast. AN YU's breakfast was a set menu plus a semi-buffet, consisting of a main course, main dish, appetizer, and soup, as hearty as lunch. The abalone and sea cucumber remained a signature feature of AN YU's meals. · After breakfast, I set out to find the traces of Hangzhou's plum blossoms, heading west for a spring outing. I passed by King Qian's Temple, Solitary Hill, Hangzhou Botanical Garden, and Lingyin Temple, admiring the plum blossoms in different settings. · Returning to AN YU in the evening after my outing, I handed my laundry to the butler for washing and drying, saving me the trouble of doing laundry during the trip. At night, the turndown service was ready in the room. The bed was neatly made, the lighting was soft, and the woody scent of the room lulled me to sleep. · Check-out time was at 12pm on the third day. After completing the check-out procedures, the butler presented me with a delicate AN YU travel mug as a souvenir. Seeing that I liked fruit, they also handed me a small bag of fruit for the journey home. ·