The Must-See "Monet's Garden" at Prince Bay Park This Spring | 2025 Tulip Show Guide

| Your complete guide to the 2025 Tulip Show. 🌷 Highlights: 400,000 tulips paint a "starry night." Spring at Prince Bay Park is a grand celebration of color. This year's flower show, themed "Love Like Flowers," features 400,000 tulips, daffodils, and grape hyacinths, creating a romantic spectacle across 8,000 square meters. • Xiaoyao Slope "Nebula Rhythm": Inspired by the Big Dipper, the main exhibition area showcases a cascade of tulips in purple, blue, and white, evoking a dreamy "West Lake at Night" scene. • Yulu Pond Floating Island Spectacle: For the first time, seven tulip floating islands, arranged according to the Big Dipper star chart, are set on the water, echoing the night sky. • Rose Garden's 100 Rare Varieties: Featuring over 100 new and premium varieties, such as the fragrant double-petal "Pink Dress" and the smoky purple "Spring Rhyme," each bloom is worth admiring. ⏰ Best Viewing Time and Reservation Guide • Dates: March 7–April 13. The current flowering rate is about 20%, with Tsubaki-kanzakura cherry blossoms and February orchids in bloom. • Reservation Rules: Reservations are required from 8:00 to 17:00, divided into five 2-hour time slots. Book one day in advance through official platforms like "Hangzhou West Lake Scenic Area" and "Cloud West Lake." One person can book for up to three people. • Off-Peak Recommendations: Weekday mornings from 5:30 to 7:00 are the least crowded. After 7:00, the lighting is ideal, but the crowds increase. Weekend reservations often fill up one day in advance, so plan accordingly. 🚌 Transportation Guide: Opt for Green Transportation to Avoid Traffic 🚇 Subway + Bus Transfer (Recommended): 1. Tulip Shuttle: Metro Line 5, Houchengmen Station, Exit A → Sudi South Entrance (direct to Prince Bay Park). 2. Cherry Blossom Shuttle: Metro Line 4, Shuichengqiao Station, Exit B, transfer to Bus 139. Other routes: Metro Line 1, Longxiangqiao Station → Bus 4; Metro Line 7, Wushan Square Station → Bus 4. 🚢 Waterway (Avoid Road Congestion): • Qianwang Temple/Hangfan Pier → Huagang Pier: Boats depart from 8:00 to 16:00. Hangzhou residents enjoy a CNY 5 discount with ID. ⚠️ Important Reminders: • On weekends, the scenic area implements odd-even license plate restrictions. If driving, transfer to a shuttle bus (Shangcheng Lixing or Shannan Yin parking lots). Taxis must transfer to a bus at Litaizu Bay. • The north gate is for entry only. Parking is available at the west gate on working days, but weekend parking is limited. 📸 Photography Tips: Capture Stunning Photos of the Flower Sea 1. Secure Your Spot Early: Arrive at the north gate by 5:30 and head straight to Xiaoyao Slope or Yulu Pond to capture the tranquil flower sea in the morning mist. 2. The Magic of Light and Shadow: From 7:00 to 9:00, sunlight filters through the petals. Backlighting highlights the tulips' translucence. 3. Avoid Crowds: Shoot from a low angle with the sky as the background, or focus on close-ups of flower clusters to avoid crowds in the background. 🌿 Additional Tips • There are three public restrooms in the park (Xiaoyao Slope, Shicui Pavilion, and Rose Garden), with additional temporary restrooms during peak hours. • Practice "Leave No Trace" flower viewing. Do not step on the flower beds. Bring water and light snacks, as there are no major dining options within the park.