Spring in the Netherlands took me by surprise!

🌷 Lisse Flower Fields Cycling Guide: Venture into the Dutch Spring Palette. As a global tulip production center, cycling through the flower fields of Lisse, Netherlands is an unmissable romantic spring experience. Here you'll find not only the dreamlike flower seas of Keukenhof Park but also wild flower fields without fences around the periphery. Cycling through them feels like stepping into a Monet painting. Here's my tried-and-tested guide 👇 . 🚴 Cycling Route Planning: Freely Explore Hidden Flower Fields . Official routes come in four colors - red, green, blue, and purple: 5KM, 10KM, 15KM, 25KM. Rent a bicycle from Keukenhof Park (about €16/day) and follow the colored signs along the roadside. . 😏 Hidden Route: Escape the Crowds at Wild Flower Fields Starting from Keukenhof's east gate, a 15-minute ride takes you to the "Zijpe flower area," where fields have no fences and fewer tourists, perfect for taking photos of flower seas without people. Recommended spot: the wooden viewing platform at the edge of the flower field, where you can capture windmills and flower fields in one frame. . 🌷 Best Viewing Time: Golden Period in Mid-to-Late April . 📸 Magical Moments at Sunrise/Sunset: The soft light between 7-9 am is ideal for backlit flower field photos; at sunset, flower fields intertwine with the evening glow for maximum atmosphere. . 🍴 Food Along the Way: Dutch Flavor Refueling Stations De Nachtegaal Restaurant: Hidden in a historic windmill, you must try the Dutch pancakes (Pannenkoeken) with cheese sauce. . Flower Field Picnic: Buy tulip-shaped sandwiches and mulled wine from the Keukenhof shop in advance, then find a lakeside lawn to enjoy a leisurely time. . ⚠️ Important Notes: Safety and Etiquette . Eco-friendly Travel: Do not enter unopened flower fields or pick flowers (you can pay for this experience in designated farm picking areas). . Safe Cycling: Dutch bicycle paths are separated from motor vehicle lanes; always wear a helmet. In rainy weather, the road surface is slippery, so prepare waterproof gear. . Transportation Connections: For standard routes, take bus 858 from the airport station or bus 852 from the RAI exhibition center.