Autumn Stroll at West Lake｜Step into a Healing Movie Scene Dyed Yellow by Phoenix Tree Leaves

Autumn has truly arrived in Hangzhou! Got up early to have a solo date with West Lake. On a weekday morning, West Lake is free from the usual hustle and bustle, leaving only the breeze, sunshine, and a full view of autumn colors. It’s truly healing～ 📸 My autumn wandering route: ➊ 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐩 · Broken Bridge and Withered Lotus There’s almost no one at Broken Bridge early in the morning. The lake breeze brings a chill, and my heart instantly quiets. The summer lotus flowers have turned into withered lotus in the water. Ochre and brown intertwine, and the stems draw gentle lines in the water. This kind of fading beauty has an indescribable stubbornness and poetry🪷 ➋ 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐩 · Bai Causeway Phoenix Trees Walking onto Bai Causeway was stunning!! The London plane trees on both sides have all turned yellow, like a golden tunnel. Sunlight filters through the leaves, casting dappled shadows. The fallen leaves rustle underfoot. Every snapshot looks like a cinematic scene🎬 Occasionally, a leaf brushes past, and time slows down here. ➌ 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐩 · Quiet Gushan Turning into Gushan, the world instantly quiets. The colors here are richer—deep green, bright yellow, and light ochre layered. I found a bench by the lake to sit on, watching the light dance on the water as boats break the reflections. The autumn mood blends with the scenery—it’s truly beautiful🎵 💭 Some autumn feelings: West Lake in autumn is like a beauty washed clean of makeup, shedding the noise and revealing a calm core. Not as dazzling as spring, but more flavorful. You need to slow down and feel it with your heart. 📌 Practical tips: ▫ Recommended to visit early morning or after 3 PM when the light is softest. ▫ Be sure to wear comfortable shoes—walking is the right way to enjoy it. ▫ Bring a light jacket; the autumn breeze by the lake is already cool. ▫ Weekdays are better for fewer crowds and a better experience.