Lingfeng Plum Blossom Viewing, one of the best places to appreciate plum blossoms in Hangzhou!

Lingfeng Plum Blossom Viewing is located to the west of West Lake, at the foot of Lingfeng Mountain in Qingzhiwu. Lingfeng Temple was built during the Kaiyun period of the Later Jin Dynasty. There are Cuivei Pavilion, Mianyun Hall, Miaogao Terrace, Washing Bowl Pool, etc. In the early Wanli period, the temple was ruined and the monks scattered, leaving only the temple buildings. During the Jiaqing period of the Qing Dynasty, Lianxi, the commander of Zhejiang Province, rebuilt Lingfeng Temple and planted more than a hundred plum trees around it. In the first year of Xuantong, Zhou Mengpo planted another 300 plum trees, making it a good place to appreciate plum blossoms, hence the name "Lingfeng Plum Blossom Viewing". The Hangzhou Botanical Garden has always been a classic place to appreciate plum blossoms! There are more than 40 different varieties of wax plums in the garden, a total of more than 1,200 trees, most of which are concentrated around the Lingfeng Scenic Area. The Wax Plum Garden, Longyue Tower, and the entrance to Lingfeng are the three most densely planted areas, and there are also a few scattered plantings in other areas of the garden. Location: No. 1 Taoyuanling, West Lake District, Botanical Garden (Enter from the Qingzhiwu ticket check point, and you can reach the Plum Garden in about 5 minutes on foot) There is a short mountain road to Lingfeng Plum Blossom Viewing, and it takes about 10 minutes to climb. Ticket: 15 yuan

Autumn Monet Garden 🫧 Botanical Garden Chrysanthemum Exhibition 2023 latest strategy

· 😜Just came back from the Botanical Garden Chrysanthemum Exhibition, to tell the truth: Although there are many people, but I feel 🙅🏻‍♀️ not as many people as last year, and this year's few exhibition layouts look good, the kind that young people also like!!! Very atmospheric Zen, there is also a real version of Monet's garden!!! And it's easy to take pictures, don't worry about the crowd!!! · 🌟Exclusive photo location: I dug up with my friends after walking around several times, there was no one before we took the pictures, and friends who also want to take portraits hurry up 🌟 hurry up~ ➊The big road next to Yuquan Fish Leap, position 7, this place has chrysanthemums scattered in the middle of the small road stones and no fence, you can take a picture of being in the sea of flowers, and because everyone is directly into Yuquan Fish Leap from the chrysanthemum arch, basically no one walks this road, so no one takes pictures; ➋Continue to walk forward on this big road, passing by a small chrysanthemum station after 'Autumn Hua Yuan', which is on the lawn, there are two clusters of very tall chrysanthemums and a small sea of chrysanthemums, you can walk to the back and take a picture with the chrysanthemums, a perfect Monet garden feeling; · 🙌🏻Viewing tips: Although every year the chrysanthemum exhibition is mostly visited by old grandpas and grandmas, but I feel that this year's 'Picking Chrysanthemums at the East Fence' and 'Autumn Hua Yuan' are just the kind of exhibitions that young people love to see, one is the autumn Zen atmosphere, imagine drinking tea and tasting tea in it is simply divine, one is the Monet garden atmosphere, casually taking pictures is super dreamy, although they are all fenced up, but this makes it easier to take pictures of the scenery!!! · 🏃🏻‍♂️Tour strategy: ➊Enter from the north gate, do not drive, if there is a traffic jam 300m away from the gate, get off and walk, I have tested that I have walked and the car has not moved; ➋No need to make an appointment, just come, why not come to see the top chrysanthemum exhibition for 10r, like us with a park card is simply free to visit; ➌Chrysanthemum lovers can come again next week, after all, the exhibition period is a month, so now some are still flower buds, not fully bloomed; ·

Hangzhou’s Botanical Garden 🌸

After several recommendations, I took myself to the botanical garden for spring blossoms. I was a bit disappointed as there were very few blossoms and some of them were already dry. Nevertheless, if you’re looking for a rejuvenating place or somewhere for a picnic, that’s spot on! My favourite was the potted plants garden with beautifully displayed bonsaï plants. If you wander in the little forest with the wooden pathway running through it, you’ll witness a tranquil atmosphere with fresh air and a light breeze 🍃. On a sunny Saturday afternoon, the crowd was there, but fortunately, nothing overwhelming. The garden is so wide that you can easily find a corner to be with your friends or by yourself. How to go ➡️ I took a taxi 🚕 from Wulin Square metro station 🚇 (武林广场地铁站). The ride was about 30-40 mins. (The roads around the botanical garden were congested especially on the weekends) Entrance 🎟 ➡️ 10¥ #garden#botanicgardens#naturescapes#naturetheraphy#naturewonders#springblossoms#flowers#zhejiang#hangzhou

Hangzhou Botanical Garden

First evening in Hangzhou, I decided to start my sights with this delightful garden... That turned out to be such a bad idea since I arrived at 4pm (spent about 30mins walking in circles) and they close at 5pm. I was only able to see a fraction of its attractions but it was worth it.. Getting There - I took a cab to the location but there is a bus stop right by the garden entrance, so that's an option. Attractions - Nature at its best.. Food & Restaurants - There were a few buildings in the park that looked like they offered restaurants but never had the opportunity to enter any..

You can come all year. It is very big. If you want to walk around, it takes 3-4 hours. On mid March, you have chance to see blossom. On mid November, trees change to yellow and green.

Address - china-hangzhou-botanical garden Ambiance/Facilities - Highlights - Avg. Price per Person - 10¥ Rating - 8.1

Hangzhou Botanical Garden | A serene fairyland so beautiful it's surreal

Visiting the botanical garden is a must when you come to Hangzhou. The scenery in the botanical garden is really stunning and gorgeous, like a secret haven on earth🍃 Time⏰: 7:00-17:30 Money💰: Free with a citizen card🆓 Adults 10💰/per person Address🧭: Hangzhou Botanical Garden Transportation🚗: 1 kilometer from Exit C of Huanglong Sports Center Station on Metro Line 3 The first attraction you encounter after entering the north gate is super beautiful, a full pond of blooming water lilies🪷 looking splendid. A small pavilion stands on the lake, reflecting its image on the water, and on the shore, there are blooming Endless Summer hydrangeas in full glory. The second photogenic spot is the Yiquan Fish Leaping, with pavilions, terraces, and towers, as well as the sparkling lake surface. Walking on the bluestone slabs is really photogenic. Warm tips⚠️ Those who are prone to mosquito bites should take precautions. Bring mosquito repellent and other protective gear.

Locals from Hangzhou recommend this treasure trove of early summer hiking trails

I just love Hangzhou in the early summer The city is like a green fairyland The breeze is gentle, perfect for outdoor hiking . Sharing 9 beautiful hiking routes There are mountain trails, as well as city walks around West Lake . 1 Longwu 'Guangming Temple Reservoir' 🚗: Starting point 'Longwu' bus station Thousands of acres of tea mountains, suitable for cycling and hiking, truly a green fairyland in early summer, but the tea mountains might not look as good after the harvest. 2 Majiawu - Beigaofeng 🚗: Navigate to 'Majiawu' The route is quite long, you can overlook West Lake from the 'Majiawu' viewing platform, then head to Beigaofeng 3 Shiwukuixiang - Chenghuang Pavilion - Jianghui Guanting 🚗: Navigate to 'Shiwukuixiang' An old street full of life, from Jianghui Guanting you can overlook Chenghuang Pavilion and West Lake 4 Shili Langdang - Yunqi Bamboo Pathway 🚗: Navigate to 'Shili Langdang' The whole way is through tea mountains, and you can go down to Yunqi Bamboo Pathway without buying a ticket, the pathway is very green this season 5 Hangzhou Botanical Garden - Yunsong Book Residence - Hangzhou Nursery 🚗: Navigate to 'Hangzhou Botanical Garden North Gate' The whole way is lush with greenery, especially Hangzhou Nursery, which is a park I really like, and there are roses to see at the beginning of May. 6 Liuhe Pagoda - Guiren Pavilion - Hupao Park 🚗: Navigate to 'Liuhe Pagoda' From Guiren Pavilion you can overlook West Lake and Qiantang River. You can walk through Hupao Park when descending, a very beautiful park. 7 Yuhu Bay - Santai Mountain - Maojiabu 🚗: Navigate to 'Yuhu Bay' When friends come to Hangzhou, I always take them here, it's not crowded and the scenery is as good as West Lake's Broken Bridge. 8 Yuhuang Mountain - Bagua Fields - Jiangyangfan Ecological Park 🚗: Navigate to 'Yuhuang Mountain' main entrance From Zilai Cave you can overlook Bagua Fields, from the top of Yuhuang Mountain you can overlook West Lake, and after descending you can go to Jiangyangfan Ecological Park 9 Liulang Wenying - Changqiao Creek Water Ecology Restoration Park - Silk Museum - Wansong Academy 🚗: Starting point 'Qingbo Gate' Walk along West Lake, towards the Silk Museum the crowd thins out, beautiful scenery all the way

Beauty of the Weighing Hammer Tree 🌸

#cherryblossom2024 It's disappointing that this year's flowering season for the weighing hammer tree ended with the rain, leaving behind only a few wet pictures. I missed the chance to see the Davidia involucrata flowers at Hangzhou Botanical Garden, as they seem to have bloomed just two days ago—a trip I look forward to every year, almost like a festival. Interestingly, I have a weighing hammer tree planted in a corner for several years. I thought it hadn't blossomed, but upon closer inspection, I found a fresh flower. Unfortunately, I missed its bloom. 🌿🌸 The weighing hammer tree's fruit rate is high, with branches covered in small, hard seeds. However, these lignified fruits lack appeal to animals due to their lack of flesh or skin, making them unappetizing. Consequently, the seeds are difficult to spread in the wild. Eventually, the weighing hammer tree became distributed in a very small area of Nanjing Shofu Mountain. The tree's flowers are beautiful, but its overall plant shape is ordinary and requires pruning. 🌳🍃 Plant Planet has sold several Libra trees, but this year's flowering period has passed. Currently, the seedlings do not bloom. However, if necessary, there are a few trees still available for purchase. Additionally, there are original seedlings of Davidia involucrata (pigeon flower) available for purchase, even if they don't bloom for several years. 🌸🌱

Step into the vibrant Hangzhou Botanical Garden: a feast for the eyes and soul

Hangzhou Botanical Garden is home to a wide variety of plants, ranging from the tall trees of tropical rainforests to the flowers and grasses of cold regions, from water lilies to terrestrial pines and cypresses. With each change of season, the garden turns into a sea of flowers, with colors that vary and resemble beautiful oil paintings. Attraction Information: Address: No.1 Taoyuanling, Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province Ticket: 10 yuan, free with a park card Opening Hours: 07:00-17:00 Transportation: Take Metro Line 10 to Huanglong Sports Center, then walk about ten minutes to reach the north gate. Direct bus route 278 to Yuquan (Qingzhiwu) Station, walk 100 meters. Travel Tips: 1. Forest Market As soon as you enter the north gate and walk to the left, there is a large lawn where the market is located. The Forest Market is currently being held, so there are many different kinds of green plants. There are also many market activities usually. 2. Azalea Flower Show Coming out of the market, go straight and on the right is the Azalea Flower Show. It is the season for azaleas, and it's as beautiful as a fairyland inside. There are many varieties that are not commonly seen, great for taking photos. 3. Yuquan Fish Viewing If you want to eat fish, you can first visit Yuquan to see the plump bighead carp. They are really big, and the ecological environment of the botanical garden is so good that even the goldfish grow very large. 4. Economic Botanical Garden Walking along this road, you will come to the Economic Botanical Garden. The crape myrtle trees that have not bloomed have smooth trunks and look like high-quality wood. 5. Mulan Mountain Tea Garden If you are tired of walking, head towards the south gate, and right opposite is the Mulan Mountain Tea Garden. Inside, there are red and white camellias, as well as magnolias and broad magnolias. There are few people inside, so you can avoid the weekend crowds. Experience Review: As you stroll through the botanical garden, you will find that shrubs and ground cover every inch of the land here. The greenery is so lush that it makes one feel cool and calm. You can relax your body and mind here and enjoy the beauty of nature. Journey Feelings: Here, you can admire the beauty of nature up close while feeling the tranquil and harmonious atmosphere. Whether it's exercising in the morning, walking at noon, or enjoying the scenery in the evening, Hangzhou Botanical Garden is an excellent choice.

Not just cherry blossoms | Hangzhou's treasure spots for spring flower viewing~

Hangzhou's flower season From March to April, don't just know about cherry blossoms Compiled a detailed guide for spring flower viewing🌸 Bring your friends, and let's enjoy the spring flowers together‼️ - 1⃣️Hangzhou Botanical Garden & Magnolia denudata These days are the peak blooming period, you can rush over! 2⃣️Faxi Temple & Magnolia 500-year-old trees, temple's yellow walls, great for photography. 3⃣️Prince Bay Park & Tulips When the tulips are in full bloom, it's like Monet's garden, with daffodils and cherry blossoms blooming together 4⃣️Quyuanfenghe & Cherry Blossoms Located at 'Qu Crossing Clear Waves', a popular spot for sunrise and cherry blossoms 5⃣️Flower Harbor & Cherry Blossoms Mainly distributed near 'Happy on the Canal', pavilions, water kiosks, and cherry blossoms together 6⃣️China National Tea Museum & Cherry Blossoms Located at 'Fig Tea Art', thatched cottages and cherry blossoms, very Japanese style for photos. 7⃣️Manao Temple Site & Cherry Blossoms A niche spot, with a huge cherry blossom tree inside. 8⃣️Baita Park & Cherry Blossoms Green trains and cherry blossoms, suitable for Japanese-style portraits. 9⃣️Liangzhu Mansion Roof & Cherry Blossoms A good place in Hangzhou for night cherry blossom viewing, very dense cherry blossoms, the place is not big, and it's quite crowded. 1⃣️0⃣️Turtle Pool & Begonia Located at 'Yu Zhongsu Shrine', there is a long corridor of begonia flowers, not many people know about it. 1⃣️1⃣️Yaoshan Site Park & Peach Blossoms Compared to Liangzhu Site Park, there are almost no people here. There's a large area of peach blossoms, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery alone. 1⃣️2⃣️Maojiabu Scenic Area & Orychophragmus The beauty of West Lake, plus Orychophragmus, is a place I really like. 1⃣️3⃣️Xianghu Lake & Hydrangea Mainly distributed in 4 places, Wohong Bridge, Siting Bridge, Meishan Road, Maya Island, with Meishan Road being more concentrated. 1⃣️4⃣️Turtle Pool & Late Cherry Blossoms Distributed along the West Lake waterfront, like pink clouds, picturesque as the boats pass by. 1⃣️5⃣️Hangzhou Botanical Garden & Azaleas Distributed in 'Landscape Garden', 'Yuquan Mountain', 'Herb Garden', very niche. 1⃣️6⃣️Xiasha Youth Forest & Daisies Lawns, forests, here you can picnic and camp. 1⃣️7⃣️Yuhangtang Road & Roses There are two places, ✅Bogang Lane✅Intersection of Yuhangtang Road and Wuchanggang Road, a flower wall stretching for hundreds of meters, very stunning. 1⃣️8⃣️Hangzhou Nursery & Roses Many varieties of roses, yet few people, with a French flair. -

A Must-Visit for Weekend Family Trips | Hangzhou Botanical Garden Family Fun Route

Weekend Family Trip Recommendation | Hangzhou Botanical Garden🎈 This weekend, I went to the City Forest Market and unexpectedly found that the Hangzhou Botanical Garden truly lives up to its name as a 'city forest'. Laying out a camping blanket here, you can feel the forest made up of large trees in the botanical garden, the falling leaves, and the branches on the ground, all giving you the sensation of being in the middle of a forest. It's perfect for taking the kids out for a relaxing weekend outing. Flying kites or sitting on the ground to paint a picture, both are very enjoyable. Especially for those who are always sitting in an office, this place without a ceiling really helps you and your family relax. 1️⃣Tickets and Time: No reservation needed🤩, the ticket is 10 yuan💰, open from 7:00-17:30😃. 2️⃣Tour Route: Enter from the north gate of the Botanical Garden👣→ Landscape Garden → Plant Resources Pavilion → Herb Garden → Han Meilin Art Gallery → Yiquan Fish Leaping → South Gate. ✨Yiquan Fish Leaping: You must take the kids here👶, there are green fish🐟 bigger than 3 or 4-year-old children, bring some bread🥯, feed the big fish, both adults and children will like it💕. 📸Han Meilin Art Gallery: There is a popular photo spot right at the entrance, the Buddha head🙏, many young ladies come here to check in and take photos🤳, it's very close to the south gate. 3️⃣Nearby Attractions: 🌳Bamboo forest opposite the north gate: Highly recommended photo spot🤩, beautiful scenery, few tourists, a great place to quietly enjoy the beauty of the bamboo forest. 🤓Zhejiang University Yuquan Campus: Make a reservation in advance through Zhejiang University's system🎫, enter with your ID card or reservation code, the international student canteen inside the campus is delicious and affordable😋, recommended to try. 💐Qingzhiwu: Located on Yugu Road, it is a village adjacent to Zhejiang University Yuquan Campus. It has restaurants, hostels, cafes, and tea houses all in one place, many shops are full of personality👏. 4️⃣Transportation Recommendation: Take the subway line 3 to Huanglong Sports Center Station, exit B🚇, walk about 1.5 kilometers, or take the 1003m bus to Qingzhiwu Station🚌. Hangzhou Weekend Trip | Hangzhou Weekend Outing with Kids | Where to Go in Hangzhou on the Weekend | Hangzhou Family Trip | Great Places to Take Kids Out

After waiting for a year, the magnolia flowers at Faxi Temple have finally bloomed

🌸 Magnolia flowers at Faxi Temple, a romantic invitation of Hangzhou's spring After an entire year of waiting, the magnolia flowers at Faxi Temple have bloomed as expected. In this spring, the encounter between the ancient temple and the magnolia flowers seems to herald a lifetime of good fortune. The 500-year-old trees, hidden in front of the Wuguan Hall of the temple, unfold their white magnolia blossoms like pure messengers, quietly telling the stories of the years. 🌅 Magnolia Flower Viewing Guide at Faxi Temple - Time: The blooming period lasts 10-15 days, miss it and wait another year. - Location: Tianzhu Road, West Lake Scenic Area, Hangzhou City. - Tickets: 10 yuan, Hangzhou Temple Card is applicable, free entry. - Transportation: - Bus: Take routes 103, 1314, or 121 and get off at 'Shang Tianzhu' station. - Subway: Line 3 to 'Huanglongdong' station, there is a direct shuttle bus to Faxi Temple from the station. - Self-driving: Faxi Temple parking lot P, 10 yuan/hour. 🍃 Magnolia Flower Viewing Experience at Faxi Temple - Early Morning: The early bird catches the worm, and at Faxi Temple in the early morning, the magnolia flowers are in full bloom, with petals falling all over the ground, like a white rain. - Vegetarian Meal: If you go early in the morning, you can also catch the monks having their vegetarian meal, experiencing the tranquility and harmony of the temple. - Queuing: Queue up and walk under the magnolia trees, feeling the solemnity and sanctity.

Hangzhou Hangzhou Botanical Garden | Encounter the beautiful secret realm of nature

📍Check-in this time👉Hangzhou Botanical Garden, located in Taoyuanling of Xihu District, was established in the 1950s. It is the first city botanical garden in New China. The scenery here in early autumn is charming. With numerous plants and spacious grounds, there are few visitors, making it a great place for plant viewing and 'lung-nourishing' strolls. 💫Features: 1⃣️The Big Buddha Head🙏 2⃣️The Big Green Fish 3⃣️Red Spider Lily (Lycoris radiata), Wintersweet, Plum Blossom, Azalea, Autumn Osmanthus 4⃣️The lush trees in the garden are great for photography and oxygen intake ✨Tips: 1⃣️Yiquan Fish Leaping - Close to the North Gate: The sight of nearly 100-pound big green fish is exciting. The current big green fish were released during the reconstruction of Yiquan after the founding of New China. There are more than 100 of them, the longest being 1.5 meters and the heaviest around 100 pounds. Yiquan, dating back to the Southern Song Dynasty, is famous for viewing big fish and is one of the three famous springs of West Lake in Hangzhou. The spring water is crystal clear. It used to be a temple, known as Yiquan Temple or Qinglian Temple. 2⃣️Han Meilin Art Museum - Where the Buddha Head is located 3⃣️Red Spider Lily (scientific name: Lycoris radiata): Closer to the South Gate, there is a large area of red spider lilies with colors of yellow, red, and pink. The flowering period is from July to September 4⃣️Landscape Garden: Features pavilions, spring water, lotus, and koi. 5⃣️Lingfeng Plum Exploration: The wintersweet garden is planted with wintersweet, summer wintersweet, and shiny-leaf wintersweet. The flowering period of wintersweet is from the end of November to February of the following year, summer wintersweet blooms in May, and shiny-leaf wintersweet blooms from October to December. 6⃣️Maple Azalea Garden: Located next to the Herb Garden, it has 25 species and more than 70 varieties of azaleas, including spring azalea, summer azalea, and Japanese azalea. 'View azaleas in spring and maple red leaves in autumn.' The flowers bloom in a riot of colors during the flowering season, which is from February to March 📍Address: No.1 Taoyuanling, Xihu District, Hangzhou 🚗Transportation Tips: There are entrances and exits such as the South Gate, North Gate, West Gate, Qingzhiwu, and Hongchun Bridge. The 'Botanical Garden' bus stop on Lingyin Road is served by bus routes 7, 27, 87, 103, 197, 505, 510, etc. Enter from the main gate to view the bamboo forest, from the South Gate to admire the red spider lilies, and from the North Gate to visit Yiquan Fish Leaping. 🕙Opening Hours: 7:00-17:00 💰Ticket Price: 10 yuan, free for Hangzhou Citizen Card annual pass

Whoever comes to Hangzhou and doesn't visit this bamboo forest secret spot, I will really be sad

I will really be sad. 👀 Ever since 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' was released, Hangzhou's bamboo forests have become famous, especially the 'Yunqi Bamboo Path'. In recent years, it has slowly become a niche spot for checking in. And the bamboo forest secret spot recommended today is even more off the beaten path! More secluded! And it even has a stream alongside. Walking here in the evening of a summer day is so comfortable that it's beyond words! This is: Hangzhou Botanical Garden - Bamboo Plant Area 📍Opposite the north gate of Hangzhou Botanical Garden 🎫Free admission 🆓 🕰️Open 24 hours 🚌Bus routes 15/28/82 to 'Yuquan Station' or 'Botanical Garden Station' or 7/27/87/103/197/505 to 'Botanical Garden (Yuquan) Station' ⭐Most people would buy a ticket to visit the botanical garden, but this bamboo forest is free! You can come at any time to feel the freshness of the flowing stream and the long bamboo path. Suddenly, you get the feeling of traveling through ancient times～ ❤️Recommended tour route Lin Fengmian's Former Residence (to receive artistic influence) → Bitaoyuan Teahouse (super popular tree🌲 great for photos) → Bamboo Garden (vast bamboo sea) → Pavilion (thatched roof appearance, resembling Dai style) → Renshou Mountain Trail (bamboo forests on both sides, like a secret realm)

The plum blossoms in Hangzhou are in bloom, sharing 8 great places to enjoy the plum blossoms

Another year of plum blossoms has arrived, and it is expected that the best time to enjoy them will be around the Spring Festival, with the peak bloom in mid-February. Here are a few treasured spots for plum blossom appreciation that I'd like to recommend in advance. ❤️Nothing compares to the beauty of the south of the Yangtze River, I offer you a branch of spring as a token of this beauty🌸 📍Small yet beautiful Qianwang Temple, Huiyin Gaoli Temple, Guozhuang, Zhanbi Tower 📍Grand and spectacular Xixi Wetland, Hongcun Plum Valley, Lingfeng Plum Exploration ✅Qianwang Temple I would like to call it the poetic 'ceiling' of plum appreciation by the West Lake. Following Qian Mu's words 'When the flowers bloom on the roadside, one can return slowly', one can see the red walls and white plum blossoms, reminiscent of the deep Forbidden City ✅Xixi Wetland Meandering through the water to find plum blossoms, with ten miles of fragrance, it is elegant to explore the plum blossoms by rowing boat. Recommended spots include Zhoujiacun Plum Forest Road and Xixi Plum Villa ✅Hongcun Plum Valley Hidden in the valley, the sea of plum blossoms is stunningly unique, and the aerial view is breathtaking. It is recommended to drive there, and you can also visit Jingshan Temple along the way ✅Huiyin Gaoli Temple A place 99% of people will miss, a serene Song dynasty temple with yellow walls and black tiles, though there are only 4 red plum trees, they are no less impressive than the others ✅Lingfeng Plum Exploration Here, the number of plum blossoms is large and dense, a top destination every year, with more than 1200 trees in full bloom, including the Wax Plum Garden, Longyue Tower, and the entrance to Lingfeng ✅Guozhuang A private garden by the West Lake, where the plum blossoms are not numerous, but the beauty lies in the combination with ancient architecture, picturesque ✅Zhanbi Tower Plum blossoms bloom by the ancient architecture near the water, petals fall into the water, it is the epitome of the southern spring where flowers naturally fall and water flows ✅Maojiabu Also a less-known spot for plum appreciation, the Wax Plum King in front of Du Jinsheng's former residence has a very Chinese style, absolutely beautiful ❗️Tips1 The photos above were taken last year, and the peak bloom is expected to be around the New Year, so plan your time accordingly ❗️Tips2 If you are short on time and can only choose one area to enjoy the plum blossoms, I would recommend the West Lake plum appreciation route, as the spots are relatively close to each other, and you can enjoy the essence of plum appreciation in 2 days and 1 night ❗️Tips3 There will be many people enjoying the plum blossoms, so remember to start early! 🚗

I thought cherry blossoms were beautiful enough, until I captured the magnolias

Having lived in Hangzhou for six years, there's a superb spring outing route I must visit every year: 🚏➡️Quyuan Fenghe➡️Guo's Villa➡️Maojiabu➡️Turtle Pool➡️Santai Yunshui➡️Flower Harbor Watching Fish➡️Yu Huiwan➡️Prince Bay Park After visiting Prince Bay Park, if there's spare time, you can also visit the 【Jingci Temple】 about 600 meters ahead. ⏰The whole duration is about 4 hours, those who like taking photos and walk slowly may reserve more time. ⚠️For those with poor physical strength, it is suggested to adjust the itinerary according to your own situation. ➡️Guo's Villa: A super beautiful, less-known garden. In spring, magnolias bloom splendidly (🎫10 yuan, free until the end of March 2023). ➡️Maojiabu: Can be described as Hangzhou's hidden green fairyland. In March every year, large patches of February orchids bloom by the water, accompanied by vast greenery, extremely pleasing to the eye. ➡️Turtle Pool: Like entering a tranquil fairyland, the pool water is super clear, with few pedestrians on the road, and various flowers in full bloom. ➡️Flower Harbor Watching Fish: A great place in Hangzhou to enjoy cherry blossoms, also incredibly beautiful for ancient-style photography. ➡️Yu Huiwan: Right at the entrance, you can see the famous Jihong Bridge, a very distinctive long bridge design. The place is not crowded even on weekends, making it a serene secret spot of West Lake. ➡️Prince Bay Park: Large fields of tulips bloom in March, resembling a garden from Monet's paintings (During the tulip season, it is necessary to book

Hangzhou Botanical Garden is located to the northwest of West Lake, and can be divided into different functional areas: ornamental plant area (specialized gardens), plant classification area, economic plant area, and forest park Day1 • Winter Sweet Garden: Located on the southwest side of Lingfeng Scenic Area, covering more than 20 acres, it is planted with over 2,200 clusters of winter sweet, summer winter sweet, and shiny-leaf winter sweet, among which there are more than 2,000 clusters of winter sweet, with over 30 varieties. • Lingfeng Plum Exploration: One of the three famous plum viewing spots in West Lake, Hangzhou. After the temple was built, plum trees were planted. In the main scenic area of Lingfeng Plum Garden, there are still 6 clusters of ancient winter sweet over a hundred years old, which are relics of the former temple. The rebuilt Lingfeng Scenic Area covers 150 acres, with more than 5,000 newly planted plum trees, including both fruit and flower plums. • Yuchuan Fish Leaping: Located on the north side of the botanical garden, covering 21 acres, it is one of Hangzhou's three famous springs along with Hupao Spring and Longjing Spring. It is famous for viewing large fish. In the Yuchuan Fish Leaping scenic area, there is a lawn with a pond in the middle, and a small island in the center of the pond, surrounded by pavilions and towers. • Hundred Herbs Garden: Located on the east side of the botanical garden's office building, the garden gathers more than 1,000 kinds of medicinal plants, including the famous Chinese medicine 'Zhe Eight Flavors'. It is a base for popular science and teaching practice of medicinal plants, receiving a large number of students for visits and learning each year. • Featured Plants: • Magnolia: Has a long cultivation history in China, generally referring to plants of the Magnolia genus in the Magnoliaceae family. The flowers of the Spring-watching Magnolia are slightly smaller and bloom early, being the earliest blooming variety in the Hangzhou area. Its bark is light gray and smooth. The twigs are slender and gray-green. The leaves are narrow and elongated ovals. The base of the outside is usually light purple-red. The flower shape is more horizontally open when in full bloom, with a diameter of about 8 to 10 centimeters. • Tianmu Magnolia: Has a very narrow distribution area and is listed in the Zhejiang Province Key Protected Wild Plant Directory. In 2014, the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species listed it as Vulnerable (VU). • Recommended Photography Spots: • Han Meilin Art Museum: The total building area is 4,207 square meters, of which the main building area is 3,677 square meters. It was completed on September 30, 2005, and officially opened on October 19 of the same year. It is an art space related to the famous artist Mr. Han Meilin, integrating collection, exhibition, research, public education, and international exchange. • Buddha Head: At the entrance of the art museum, there is a super large Buddha head, kind and benevolent, hidden in the bamboo forest, very solemn and artistic, suitable for taking photos with the theme of 'facing the Buddha'. • Mother and Child Series: A favorite creative theme of Han Meilin, featuring a graceful young woman and a cute little child, forming a variety of shapes that are endearing and distinctly characteristic of Han Meilin. Day2 Yuewang Temple is located at the northwest corner of West Lake, opposite to Quyuan Fenghe, and is a place to commemorate the national hero Yue Fei • Route: Main Gate - Zhonglie Shrine - Lie Wenhou Shrine - Fu Wenhou Shrine - Yue Fei Memorial Hall - East Porch - West Porch - Zhengqi Pavilion - Tomb Garden - Iron Statues of Kneeling Figures (Four People) - West Gate. • Scenic Spot Introduction: • Heart Shines to the Sky: Comes from Yue Fei's final words 'The sky and sun shine brightly', inscribed by Marshal Ye Jianying in 1979. • Spirit as Majestic as Mountains and Rivers: Inscribed by the famous Song dynasty historian and author of Yue Fei's biography, Mr. Deng Guangming. • Return My Rivers and Mountains: Above the head of the statue of King Yue hangs 'Return My Rivers and Mountains', which is composed of characters from Yue Fei's calligraphy works. • Couplet in front of the tomb: 'The green mountains are fortunate to bury loyal bones' refers to Yue Fei, 'The white iron innocently casts treacherous officials' refers to the four kneeling sinners in front of the tomb. • Stele Corridor: The stele corridors on both sides of the tomb garden are also a gathering of famous works, worth exploring in detail. In addition, the exhibition hall also displays historical materials about Yue Fei's life, where one can learn about General Yue's life of 'loyal service to the country'.

Hangzhou | Botanical Garden | A good place to enjoy plum blossoms in February

2024 Hangzhou Plum Blossom Viewing Season, 9 beautiful spots recommended!||2024 Hangzhou Plum Blossom Viewing Season, 9 beautiful spots recommended Every February in Hangzhou The plum blossom season will arrive on time The scene of 'Ten miles of plum blossoms and snowy sea' Is particularly attractive! I have specially compiled 10 plum blossom viewing spots in Hangzhou Start planning and collecting quickly! 1, Hangzhou Botanical Garden Lingfeng Explore Plum ⭐There are more than 40 different varieties of wax plums in the garden, a total of more than 1200 plants, most of which are concentrated around the Lingfeng Scenic Area, among which the wax plum garden, Longyue Tower, and the entrance of Lingfeng are the three most dense areas, and there are also scattered plantings in other areas of the garden. Location: No. 1 Taoyuanling Botanical Garden, Xihu District (Enter from Qingzhiwu ticket gate, about 5 minutes walk to Pinmei Garden) There is a short mountain road to Lingfeng Explore Plum, and it takes about 10 minutes to climb the mountain. Hangzhou February Plum Blossom 🌷 Season | Beautiful Flower Viewing Ceiling Sharing | || February is the best time to enjoy plum blossoms 🌸 'Jiangnan has nothing, give a branch of spring' 🔅Hangzhou 10 plum blossom 🌷 viewing spots guide has been released (see my previous notes) A few plum blossom viewing spots around Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai Share it, you can collect it first 🌷 Rush after the holiday! ✅ 📍 Hangzhou West Lake Quyuan Fenghe Zhanbi Building The most beautiful plum blossom in Hangzhou It amazed me all winter ❄️ Thriving by the water 💦 The color is bright and moving 🌷 Paired with flying eaves and black tiles Even more outstanding 📍Navigation 'Quyuan Fenghe Zhanbi Building' ▫️ Enter from the third door of Quyuan Fenghe, turn right inside and walk about 500 meters to see Zhanbi Building 🚌Students who take the bus can get off at 'Hangzhou Flower Nursery' station ✅📍Jiangxi Wunvzhou The fireworks show 🎆 here in January Is the spark created by human wisdom and chemical reactions ✨ The scene is still a whole flax stay! Shocked by beauty! 😍 So the plum blossoms here in February - drooping plum blossoms 🌸 Branches like green willow 🍃 Pink like fan peach blossom 🌸 Shape like cherry blossom 🌸, There is only one place in the country‼️ 📍: No. 8, Wengong North Road, Wuyuan County, Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province 🚗: Self-driving directly navigates to Wunvzhou 🚇: High-speed rail 'Wuyuan' station, take a taxi for 10 minutes. ✅📍: Huzhou Tiefo Temple The combination of plum blossoms 🌸 and yellow walls is very artistic The water tank in front of the Buddha 📿️ hall is an excellent position for shooting reflections Wind 🌬 blows flowers fall 🌸 You can capture the scene of petals falling It should be considered the most Zen-like place to enjoy plum blossoms 🚗: Self-driving positioning 'Huzhou Tiefo Temple', 1.5 hours from Hangzhou, there is a parking lot next to it 🚄: High-speed rail to 'Huzhou' station, then taking a taxi is also very convenient 🕙: 8:00-16:00 🎫: 0 yuan ✅📍 Huangshan City, Shexian County, Selling Flower Fishing Village Hangzhou high-speed rail 1⃣️ hour can reach this hidden fairyland for plum blossom viewing The whole village is in a valley Plum blossoms are planted all over the mountain Overlooking from a high place, the clouds are misty Like a mysterious village where immortals live As if I had stumbled into the Peach Blossom Source 🌸 The white walls and black tiles of the Huizhou style Hidden in the pink all over the mountains It also has a nice name, called Selling Flower Fishing Village 🚗Self-driving positioning 'Selling Flower Fishing Village', (when there are many people on weekends, the village entrance will be blocked, when there are few people, you can drive directly in, stop at the parking lot at the village entrance, the mountain road is a bit difficult, self-driving needs to be careful) 🚄High-speed rail to 'Shexian North Station', take a taxi 30 kilometers to go. ❤️It is recommended to drive by yourself. The Spring Festival 🏮 holiday is about to start This winter ❄️ the most prosperous and best plum blossom 🌸 blooming season Don't miss it 🌷 Miss it for a year 💗 Ticket: 15 yuan 2 Linping Chaoshan Enjoy Plum ⭐Chaoshan plum blossom is located in Chaoshan Scenic Area, Linping District, known as one of the three major plum blossom viewing spots in Jiangnan. Chaoshan plum blossom is famous for its three unique features: ancient, wide, and strange. There are five ancient plums in China, and Chaoshan accounts for two of them, Tang plum and Song plum. Location: Chaoshan Scenic Area, Tangqi Town, Linping District Ticket: 50 3, West Lake Solitary Mountain ⭐The nearest plum forest to West Lake! You can go directly to the Broken Bridge! The red plums in pieces are super beautiful. The legend of the plum wife and crane son was staged here, with a romantic background, the plum of Solitary Mountain has more ancient charm. Location: No. 3 Gushan North Road, West Lake District (Fanghe Pavilion) Ticket: None 4, Xixi Wetland ⭐The best place to enjoy plum blossoms in Xixi is Zhoujiacun: 1. The plum forest road from Gaojiazhuang to Zhoujiacun. 2. Xixi Plum Villa 3. Meizhu Mountain Villa, these three areas are the best places to enjoy plum blossoms. Charging area adult ticket: 80 yuan/person Both free and charging areas can enjoy plum blossoms 5, Huiyin Goryeo Temple ⭐The plum blossoms under the yellow wall are particularly eye-catching. The yellow wall in the temple, coupled with the red spots of plum blossoms, feels quite like a costume drama. In addition, there are fewer people coming here to enjoy plum blossoms, and the environment is relatively quiet, so you can take some artistic photos. Location: No. 149-1, Santai Mountain Road, West Lake District Ticket: None 6, Qianwang Temple ⭐A white plum and a red wall, it's so beautiful! The ancient temple and high wall of Qianwang Temple are quite high for photography enthusiasts. Because the red wall is simple and solemn, it is also called by some citizens and tourists as the 'Little Forbidden City' by the West Lake. Location: No. 11 Qianwang Temple Road, Shangcheng District Ticket: 15 yuan Park card is free! 7, Quyuan Fenghe Zhanbi Building ⭐The giant plum tree of Quyuan Fenghe Zhanbi Building, a beautiful shooting holy place! The round door hole of Zhanbi Building, Taihu Stone and the surrounding buildings all provide an excellent background for photo punching. 8, Xianghu Between 'Zhenmen Hall' and 'Cross Lake Bridge', there is a group of plum forests by the lake, which is absolutely beautiful for taking pictures. Address: No. 2758 Fengqing Avenue, Xiaoshan District 9, Lingyin Temple The plum of Lingyin, get a 'Ling' character, the Sanskrit sound lingers, the fragrance floats, and the Buddha rhyme blooms. One flower, one world, one leaf, one bodhi. Worshiping Buddha and admiring flowers, in this place far away from the world, it seems that you can calm down more and realize the quietness and beauty in ordinary life.

The plum blossoms in Hangzhou are like poetry and painting, dreamlike and fantastical, and they are the most beautiful scenery at the end of February

🌸 Now is the best time to appreciate the plum blossoms, everything is just right, neither early nor late. Today, I will unveil the top ten plum blossom viewing spots in Hangzhou for you, allowing you to swim in the ocean of plum blossoms and experience the unparalleled beauty. 🌳 Hangzhou Botanical Garden: The plum blossoms are in full bloom, like a fairyland. The 'Lingfeng Plum Exploration' in Zone 10 is a paradise for photography enthusiasts, with 80% of the plum blossoms already in bloom. The plum blossom forests on the mountain, patch by patch, are like natural scrolls, breathtakingly beautiful. 💦 Xixi Wetland: There are three major plum blossom spots here—Meishu, Meilin Villa, and Bo'an. The variety of plum blossoms here is rich, including white plum, cinnabar, red plum, green calyx, etc., like a touching ink painting. 👉 Chaoshan: As a paradise of plum blossoms, the more than fifty varieties of plum blossoms here bloom over a dozen miles, forming a spectacular sight. Whether it's aerial photography or an overlook, you can appreciate the stunning beauty of Chaoshan's plum blossoms. ⛩️ Qianwang Temple: Located by the West Lake, Qianwang Temple's plum blossoms are not numerous, but they complement the red walls and tiles, giving an ancient and charming flavor. 🌊 Xianghu: I recommend you to visit Yuefeng Tower on Xianghu Road, where the variety and area of plum blossoms are the most abundant. You can find the most beautiful plum blossoms here and feel the charm of nature. 🍵 Zhanbi Tower: This is a teahouse hidden on the side of Yanggong Causeway by the West Lake, where the plum tree in the corridor on the first floor is large and flourishing, attracting photographers to come and take pictures. You can enjoy tea and plum blossoms here, feeling that unique tranquility and beauty. Maojiabu: The huge plum tree at the former residence of Du Jinsheng is a beautiful scene you can't miss. This year its flowers are blooming just right, bringing you a different kind of surprise. 🏞️ Gushan: There are many plum blossoms here, especially near Xiling Bridge, where you can see patches of plum groves. About 60% of them are now in bloom, and there are green plums waiting for you to admire. 🪷 Gaoli Temple: The plum blossoms here are all in full bloom, with a wide variety. The temple's yellow walls and red and white plum blossoms complement each other, adding a unique flavor to your plum blossom viewing trip. ⛰️ Lin'an Plum Blossom Valley: This is a relatively niche spot for plum blossom appreciation, not very accessible, but worth a visit. There are a huge number of plum blossoms here, almost 100% in bloom, and you can also camp! The above are the top ten plum blossom viewing spots in Hangzhou, each with its unique charm. Whether you are a photography enthusiast or a friend who likes natural scenery, you can find your own beauty in these places. Go to these places now, and let your soul immerse in the fragrance of the plum blossoms.

The only downside: it's only available in Hangzhou

The only downside: it's only available in Hangzhou | West Lake Cherry Blossom Viewing Route~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 🌸🌸🌸 The cherry blossoms at Moshan in Hangzhou are about to bloom! After photographing cherry blossoms for 5 years, I've organized a cherry blossom viewing route around West Lake for everyone. Let's enjoy the beauty of spring together! 🌸🌸🌸 1⃣️ Manao Temple (Image 4) A niche temple with hardly any tourists, there are several large cherry blossom trees in the courtyard, offering a unique Zen vibe! 🌸 2⃣️ Su Causeway (Image 5) The cherry trees along Su Causeway are close to the water surface, and you can also capture mandarin ducks playing in the water, which is extremely romantic! 💕 3⃣️ Quyuan Fenghe (Image 1) A classic spot, where ancient architecture is surrounded by cherry blossoms, dreamy and fantastic! ✨ 4⃣️ Yunsong Book Residence (Image 6) A private garden built by Mr. Jin Yong, now open to the public, with beautiful reflections on the water surface. Don't miss it! 🌸 5⃣️ Daisei Sentian (Image 2) Apart from the cherry blossoms near the bridge tunnel, there are two large cherry trees next to the pavilion, a sight too beautiful to miss! 😍 6⃣️ China Tea Museum (Image 7) There are many cherry trees here, and the thatched cottages add a unique feature, offering a different flavor! 🍵 7⃣️ Turtle Pool (Image 8) Turtle Pool also has many cherry trees, and there's a platform near Yanggong Dike that's great for taking photos. Be sure to leave a memory! 📸 8⃣️ Flower Harbor Park (Image 9) There are also quite a few cherry trees here, and it's crowded with tourists, but don't forget to bring your camera! 🌸 9⃣️ Prince Bay Park (Image 10) Cherry blossoms and tulips bloom together, and there's a big windmill, just like a fairy tale world! 🎡 1⃣️0⃣️ Hangzhou Children's Park (Image 11) The most beautiful cherry blossom staircase, with few people and beautiful scenery, is definitely a great place for photography! 📷 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 🌸 Photography & Travel Tips 1⃣️ The cherry blossom season usually occurs in late March, and the blooming period is short, so plan your trip in advance if you want to see the cherry blossoms! 🗓️ 2⃣️ These cherry blossom spots are basically around West Lake (Image 3), you can choose a few that interest you and visit them together, fully enjoying the spring scenery! 🌸 3⃣️ Except for the Hangzhou Children's Park, which has an admission fee of 10 yuan, the other places do not require tickets. Enjoy roaming around West Lake and appreciating the beauty freely! 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️

Not just cherry blossoms! 18 hidden gem spots for flower viewing in Hangzhou await your exploration this spring

🌸 The flower season in Hangzhou is about to arrive, from March to April, don't miss these beautiful scenes! Here is a carefully organized guide for spring flower viewing📒, with past blooming periods for your reference. Grab your friends and embark on a flower viewing journey!🚶🚶‍♂️ 1. 🌳 Hangzhou Botanical Garden & Magnolia denudata (Blooming period 3.7) The peak blooming period is in these few days, hurry up and experience it! 😜 2. 🏯 Upper Tianzhu Faxi Temple & Magnolia (Blooming period 3.12) 500-year-old trees and the yellow walls of the temple complement each other beautifully, making for great photos. 🤳 3. 🌷 Prince Bay Park & Tulips (Blooming period 3.15) Tulips in full bloom, like Monet's garden, accompanied by daffodils and cherry blossoms. 🌸 4. 🌸 Quyuanfenghe & Cherry blossoms (Blooming period 3.15) Located at 'Qu Crossing Clear Waves', enjoy the cherry blossoms under the sunrise, a popular spot for social media check-ins. 📸 5. 🐠 Flower Harbor Viewing Fish & Cherry blossoms (Blooming period 3.15) Mainly distributed near 'Happy on the Moat', cherry blossoms and pavilions form a beautiful picture. 🖼 6. 🍵 China Tea Museum & Cherry blossoms (Blooming period 3.15) At 'Fig Tea Art', the combination of thatched cottages and cherry blossoms allows you to take photos with a Japanese style. 🎏 7. 🌸 Agate Temple & Cherry blossoms (Blooming period 3.15) A lesser-known spot with a huge cherry blossom tree waiting for you to discover. 🤫 8. 🚂 White Pagoda Park & Cherry blossoms (Blooming period 3.15) The green train and cherry blossoms are a perfect choice for Japanese-style portrait photography. 📷 9. 🌺 Liangzhu Overhead & Cherry blossoms (Blooming period 3.15) A great place in Hangzhou to view cherry blossoms at night, crowded but dense with blossoms, worth a visit. 😍 10. 🌸 Turtle Pool & Begonia flowers (Blooming period 3.25) Located at 'Yu Zhongsu Memorial', a corridor of begonia flowers, not many people know about it. 🤭 11. 🦁 Yaoshan Ruins Park & Peach blossoms (Blooming period 3.23) Compared to Liangzhu Ruins Park, this place has fewer people and beautiful scenery, enjoy a large area of peach blossoms to yourself. 🌺 12. 🌾 Maojiabu & Ophiopogon japonicus (Blooming period 3.15) The beauty of West Lake plus Ophiopogon japonicus makes you linger. 😘 13. 🌳 Xiang Lake & Hydrangea (Blooming period 3.30) Distributed around Wohong Bridge, Siting Bridge, Meishan Road, and Maya Island, with a denser concentration on Meishan Road. 🤩 14. 🌸 Turtle Pool & Late cherry blossoms (Blooming period 4.02) Spread along the waterside of West Lake, like pink clouds, the passing boats make it picturesque. 🤗 15. 🏞 Hangzhou Botanical Garden & Azaleas (Blooming period 4.12) Distributed in 'Landscape Garden', 'Yuquan Mountain', and 'Herb Garden', offering a unique charm. 🌳 16. 🌱 Xiasha Youth Forest & Daisies (Blooming period 4.15) Lawns, forests, suitable for picnics and camping, enjoy the beauty of nature. 🥰 17. 🌸 Yuhangtang Road & Roses (Blooming period 4.25) Two spots for flower viewing: Bogang Lane and the intersection of Yuhangtang Road and Wuchanggang Road, hundreds of meters of flower walls are stunning. 😆 18. 🌺 Hangzhou Flower Nursery & Roses (Blooming period 4.30) A variety of roses, fewer people and beautiful scenery, full of French style. 🤩 📝 Flower Viewing Tips: 🕙 The flowering period may change, remember to check before you go. 👗 Wearing white or light-colored clothes will make your photos stand out, complete with a straw hat for full atmosphere. 🚶 Choose early morning for flower viewing to avoid crowds and get good lighting.

Life advice to finish these 9 places before leaving Hangzhou

Hangzhou is not just about West Lake There are many places worth visiting If you come to Hangzhou Be sure to finish these places before you leave ❶Manjuelong During the Mid-Autumn Festival, the fragrance of osmanthus fills the city of Hangzhou, which is really romantic. And Manjuelong is definitely the most classic place to appreciate osmanthus in Hangzhou, famous for its osmanthus since the Ming Dynasty. Here is the same soup house as in 'Spirited Away', and osmanthus flowers falling all over the mountains, forming a 'full ridge osmanthus rain' 📍Location: No. 75, Xia Manjuelong, West Lake District ❷Hangzhou Botanical Garden A hidden treasure of Hangzhou, especially quiet after the rain. Walking through the forest, the 6-meter Buddha head amazed me! 📍Location: Han Meilin Art Museum 🎫Ticket: 10 yuan ❸Changqiao Park Classic spot of West Lake, overlooking the Leifeng Tower, it is recommended to come early in the morning when there are fewer tourists 📍Location: Changqiao Park 🎫Ticket: Free🆓 ❹Prince Bay Park The most suitable park in Hangzhou for taking French-style photos, be sure to go to the bench next to the church, which will make your friends circle explode with likes 📍Location: Prince Bay West Gate Parking Lot 🎫Ticket: Free🆓 ❺Xiling Bridge The most beautiful corner of West Lake, the end of the road is West Lake, wait for a 1314 bus here 📍Location: Xiling Bridge 🎫Ticket: Free🆓 ❻Yunsong Bookstore A small Jiangnan garden by the West Lake, a book tower funded and built by Mr. Jin Yong. The winding path leads to a secluded place, with white walls and black tiles, every step is a view. 📍Location: No. 13, Lingyin Road, West Lake District 🎫Ticket: Free🆓 🕐Time: 09:00-16:30, closed on Mondays ❼Wansong Academy·Sky Corridor The S-shaped bend in the forest, the name of the bridge is Love Poem Road·White Snake Bridge 📍Location: Wansong Academy Parking Lot, downhill is 🎫Ticket: Free🆓 ❽Jingci Temple The Shakyamuni Hall on the top of the mountain is an excellent spot for photographing the Leifeng Tower, and it is quiet with few people 📍Location: No. 56, Nanshan Road, West Lake District 🎫Ticket: 10 yuan 🕐Time: 06:30-17:00 ❾Shi Wu Kui Lane A small alley with a lot of life, quiet with few people, those who pass by are local uncles and aunts, you can check in the ancient temple here 📍Location: Xiaoxia Lane, Shi Wu Kui Lane 🎫Ticket: Free🆓

Hangzhou's top destination for plum blossom appreciation! The most romantic plum blossoms are in Xixi Wetland

In ancient Hangzhou, Xixi, Lingfeng, and Gushan were known as the three major spots for plum blossom viewing. The plum blossoms in Xixi can rival the 'Fragrant Snow Sea' of Dengwei in Suzhou in both scale and duration. The plum trees here are often planted along the streams and are famous for their weeping branches. Like willows by the lake, they can 'bend down' to touch the water surface, thus creating the unique Xixi way of enjoying plum blossoms—exploring plum blossoms on the water, and rowing boats to view them. Attraction Information: Location: Xixi Wetland, Hangzhou Ticket: 80 RMB per person (free with a park card or cultural tourism card) Transportation: 1. Take the bus to Zhoujiacun bus station, walk about 153 meters to arrive. 2. Drive to 'Zhoujiacun Parking Lot' 3. Take Metro Line 3 to Xixi Wetland South Exit A, which leads directly to Zhoujiacun entrance Travel Tips: 1. Walking tour No-return route: Xixi Wetland South Metro Station Exit A👉Zhoujiacun Entrance👉Meizhu Mountain Villa👉Xixi Plum Villa👉Xixi Shuige👉Gaozhuang Exit👉Huawu Metro Station Exit A. The plum blossoms in Xixi Wetland are concentrated around Xixi Plum Villa. The whole journey on foot actually takes only about 30 minutes, and with some playing and photo-taking, around 2 hours. 2. Rowing boat tour Xixi Wetland South Metro Station Exit A👉Xixi Wetland Zhoujiacun Entrance👉Zhoujiacun Fisherman's Journey Pier👉Xixi Plum Villa👉Then disembark and walk👉Gaozhuang Exit👉Huawu Metro Station Exit A. 100 RMB/boat/hour, one hour is enough, can seat 6 people Experience Review: Currently, some of the plum blossoms have bloomed, and it is expected that more will open in the coming period. The area near Xixi Plum Villa is the best viewing spot, but the plum blossoms along the way are very beautiful. Journey Feelings: A few plum trees planted by the river together resemble a huge broccoli, with the water reflecting red and white. The drizzling rain scatters the plum blossoms along the riverbank, and there are also many bamboo groves nearby the plum blossoms, with the two 'gentlemen' complementing each other interestingly.

After 33 trips to Hangzhou, I've found an awesome spring hiking trail

I've lived in Hangzhou for 10 years Every year when March comes, with the spring in full bloom Hangzhou turns into a world of greenery🍃 I really like the weather at this time It's perfect for a weekend short hike - Here are 9⃣️ off-the-beaten-path hiking routes suitable for spring There are mountain climbing routes, as well as relaxed city walks around West Lake. - 1⃣️ Maojiabu Yu Hu Bay - Santai Mountain - Meiling North Road 🚗: Navigate to 'Yu Hu Bay' bus station This hiking trail near West Lake is just as good as the crowded Duanqiao Gu Shan, but the key is that there are few people, with beautiful Jiangnan scenery and passing boats, it's my secret treasure route. - 2⃣️ Hangzhou Botanical Garden - Yun Song Book House - Hangzhou Flower Nursery 🚗: Navigate to 'Hangzhou Botanical Garden North Gate' First, visit the botanical garden to see the Magnolia denudata, pass through the bamboo garden, Yun Song Book House is very niche with few people, Hangzhou Flower Nursery is blooming with flowers, it's big so take your time. - 3⃣️ Gushan Road - Xiling Seal Engravers' Society - Green Cloud Path 🚗: Navigate to 'Xiling Seal Engravers' Society' Even in the crowded West Lake, this place is still very serene, walk through the Xiling Seal Engravers' Society and go up, the mountain is not high and there are few people. - 4⃣️ Yuhuang Mountain - Bagua Fields - Jiangyangfan Ecological Park 🚗: Navigate to 'Yuhuang Mountain' ticket office Halfway up the mountain, Zilai Cave overlooks the Bagua Fields, and from the top, you can overlook West Lake, and on the way down, stop by Jiangyangfan. - 5⃣️ Longwu 'Guangming Temple Reservoir' 🚗: Starting point 'Longwu' bus station Thousands of acres of tea mountains, few people and quiet, ✅ camping ✅ mountain biking ✅ picnicking and there are also large lawns, spring is really a green wonderland. - 6⃣️ Ten-mile Langdang - Yunqi Bamboo Path 🚗: Navigate to 'Ten-mile Langdang' Before Qingming Festival, you can watch tea picking in Longjing Village, the whole way is tea mountains, from the top you can overlook West Lake, and on the way down you can walk the Yunqi Bamboo Path. - 7⃣️ Liuhe Pagoda - Guiren Pavilion - Hupao Park 🚗: Starting point 'Liuhe Pagoda' All the way to the mountaintop Guiren Pavilion, you can overlook West Lake and Qiantang River. Walking down towards Hupao Park, the park is full of greenery and frequented by locals. - 8⃣️ Fifteen Kui Alley - Drum Tower - Chenghuang Pavilion - Jianghu Hui Guan Pavilion 🚗: Navigate to 'Fifteen Kui Alley' This place hides half of old Hangzhou's history, follow the old streets uphill, pass by Chenghuang Pavilion, and from the top you can overlook West Lake. - 9⃣️ Liulang Wenying - Changqiao Creek Water Ecological Restoration Park - Silk Museum - Wansong Academy 🚗: Starting point 'Qingbo Gate' Walk along West Lake, not many people here, then head towards the Silk Museum, the whole way is scenic. -

Not just cherry blossoms! Hangzhou's 18 treasure spots for spring flower viewing are waiting for you~

Hangzhou's flower season🌸 is about to begin, don't just know about cherry blossoms😜! From March to April, quickly save this super detailed guide to spring flower viewing📒, with past blooming periods for your reference~ Call up your friends and go experience the beauty of spring together🤩! 1. Hangzhou Botanical Garden & Magnolia denudata (Blooming period 3.7) These two days are the peak blooming period, hurry up🎈! 2. Upper Tianzhu Faxi Temple & Magnolia (Blooming period 3.12) The 500-year-old trees and the yellow walls of the temple complement each other, making every shot a masterpiece📷~ 3. Taiziwan Park & Tulips (Blooming period 3.15) When the tulips are in full bloom, it's as beautiful as Monet's garden, with daffodils and cherry blossoms blooming together🌷~ 4. Quyuan Fenghe & Cherry Blossoms (Blooming period 3.15) Navigate to 'Qu Crossing Clear Waves', and enjoy the cherry blossoms at sunrise here, beautiful like a painting🤗! 5. Flower Harbor Viewing Fish & Cherry Blossoms (Blooming period 3.15) Mainly distributed near 'Happy on the Moat', where cherry blossoms and pavilions complement each other😍~ 6. China Tea Museum & Cherry Blossoms (Blooming period 3.15) Locate 'Fig Tea Art', the combination of thatched cottages and cherry blossoms has a super Japanese atmosphere🎏~ 7. Agate Temple Site - Southeast Gate & Cherry Blossoms (Blooming period 3.15) There is a huge cherry blossom tree here, a less-known spot for cherry blossom viewing🤫~ 8. White Pagoda Park & Cherry Blossoms (Blooming period 3.15) The combination of the green-skinned train and cherry blossoms is super suitable for Japanese-style photo shoots📸! 9. Liangzhu Mansion Roof & Cherry Blossoms (Blooming period 3.15) A great place in Hangzhou for night cherry blossom viewing, the cherry blossoms are dense, but there are quite a lot of people😝~ 10. Turtle Pool & Begonia Flowers (Blooming period 3.25) Locate 'Yu Zhongsu's Shrine', there is a long corridor of begonia flowers, not many people know about it😜~ 11. Yaoshan Site Park & Peach Blossoms (Blooming period 3.23) Compared to Liangzhu Site Park, there are fewer people here. A large area of peach blossoms awaits you to enjoy alone😆~ 12. Maojiabu & Orychophragmus (Blooming period 3.15) The beauty of West Lake plus Orychophragmus, really makes people fall in love🥰~ 13. Xianghu & Hydrangea (Blooming period 3.30) Hydrangea is mainly distributed in 4 places: Wohong Bridge, Siting Bridge, Meishan Road, and Maya Island, among which Meishan Road is more concentrated👀~ 14. Turtle Pool & Late Cherry Blossoms (Blooming period 4.02) The late cherry blossoms distributed along the West Lake are as beautiful as pink clouds, and the passing boats make it picturesque😍~ 15. Hangzhou Botanical Garden & Azaleas (Blooming period 4.12) Distributed in 'Landscape Garden', 'Yuquan Mountain', and 'Herb Garden', it's a less-known spot for flower viewing😉~ 16. Xiasha Youth Forest & Daisies (Blooming period 4.15) Here you can have a picnic on the lawn, camp in the forest, and enjoy the good times😝~ 17. Yuhangtang Road & Roses (Blooming period 4.25) There are two spots for flower viewing, Bogang Lane and the intersection of Yuhangtang Road and Wuchanggang Road, with a few hundred meters of stunning flower walls🤩! 18. Hangzhou Flower Nursery & Roses (Blooming period 4.30) There is a rich variety of roses, and not many people, quite French in style😘~ ❗Flower Viewing Tips❗ ✅The blooming period may change, remember to confirm before you set off, so as not to miss it~ ✅Try to go shooting in the early morning, the light is good, and there are fewer people~ ✅Wearing white clothes will make your photos stand out, paired with a straw hat🎩 for a full atmosphere~

Magnolia blossoms in Hangzhou in March 2024

The spring in Hangzhou is adorned with the pure and elegant magnolias, making the city a unique landscape. 1. **Faxi Temple**: Located on Tianzhu Road in the West Lake District, the 500-year-old magnolia tree complements the temple's yellow walls, creating a Zen-like atmosphere. 2. **West Lake State Guesthouse**: Known for the most beautiful 'King of Magnolias', the pink magnolias face the Leifeng Pagoda, while rowboats gently sway on the lake, forming a picturesque scene. 3. **Xiaoshan District's Xihe Road**: Home to 160 magnolia trees, it is the most concentrated magnolia avenue in Hangzhou, resembling a floating sea of clouds and snowy mountains. 4. **Hangzhou Botanical Garden**: The magnolia avenue here is like clouds, snow, and mist; simply strolling down the road can make one feel endless beauty. 5. **Manao Temple**: In this serene and low-profile temple amidst the hustle, there are two Tianmu magnolias, blooming and falling at will, with a peaceful Zen spirit. 6. **Jinghu Hall**: With its green lawns and 3-4 white Yulan magnolias, it boasts a 100% blooming rate and is a great spot for photography. 7. **China Tea Museum**: The Yulan thatched cottage gives off a feeling of 'Little Kyoto' in Hangzhou, an excellent place for taking fresh Japanese-style photos. 8. **Flower Harbor Watching Fish**: There is a white magnolia scenic path here, not well-known, making it a holy place for photography. 9. **Zhejiang University Zijingang Campus**: The campus has two rows of white magnolias, which bloom with full trees in spring, creating beautiful memories of campus life. Additionally, places like Prince Bay Park, Yunqi Bamboo Pathway, Huanglong Cave, and Gushan also have patches of magnolia flowers, all of which are must-visit spots for flower viewing. The bustling and prosperous spring of Hangzhou is about to begin, and these magnolia viewing spots are definitely the places to go in spring. Thank you for sharing, and I hope everyone can find their own little piece of beauty in Hangzhou's spring.

Spring is busy with flowers

❤️ The early cherry blossoms in Hangzhou Botanical Garden are in full bloom. ❤️【Warm Tips】 1️⃣ The early cherry blossoms, plum blossoms, and magnolias in the botanical garden are almost in bloom now, and this weekend is a good time to visit. 2️⃣ The location of each area is in the second picture. 3️⃣ In the cherry blossom area, there are currently 2-3 Kawazu cherry trees in full bloom, the rest are wild Fukushima cherries and plum blossoms, and the Tianmu magnolias have small buds now, while the plum blossoms are still in their blooming period. ❤️【Flower Viewing Route】 👉Route: Qingzhiwu Entrance - Plum Blossom Garden - Early Cherry Blossom Area - Tianmu Magnolia - Han Meilin Art Museum - Shanwai Shan - North Gate Exit 👉Total distance: 2-3 kilometers 👉Duration: 2-3 hours ❤️【About Transportation】 📍Location: Qingzhiwu Entrance of Hangzhou Botanical Garden 🚎Bus: Take routes 15/28/82/278 and get off at 'Yuquan Qingzhiwu' stop 🎫Ticket: 10 (free with Hangzhou Park Card)

March 8th Snapshot | The famous Tianmu Magnolia in the botanical garden is so beautiful~

During the season when the spring breeze is getting warmer, I stepped into the Hangzhou Botanical Garden, full of anticipation for that 'great beauty of the plant world'—Tianmu Magnolia. The name Tianmu Magnolia itself carries a mysterious and noble aura; it is not only because it is rare and endangered, but also because of its extraordinary appearance. The flowers of Tianmu Magnolia stand upright, resembling a tall and slender beauty, with narrow petals that are charming and delicate. It is the earliest blooming species in the Magnolia genus, and it knows exactly when to pick its time, choosing to bloom when other flowers have not yet opened in spring, not competing for attention, enjoying the warmth of the spring and the admiration of onlookers all by itself. Ticket🎫: 10 yuan (free with a park card) Navigation🧭: Tianmu Magnolia, it's more convenient to enter from the west gate~ 🌸🌸🌸 Flower Viewing Tips The best time to photograph Tianmu Magnolia is in sunny weather, with the blue sky as the background, which can better highlight the delicacy and beauty of the flowers. If you also want to witness this beauty, why not take advantage of the peak of Tianmu Magnolia's beauty and go to Hangzhou Botanical Garden to enjoy the flowers~

The magnolias in Hangzhou are in full bloom | Sharing 9 beautiful spots for flower viewing

March in Hangzhou, the pure white and elegant magnolia flowers bloom, like heart-fluttering white doves, filling the branches with their clear and beautiful presence. The sunlight sprinkles down, the spring breeze blows, and those quietly falling petals, lively and animated, seem like the romantic prelude of early spring in Hangzhou. May these bits of romance also become the little beauties in your life. Here are several magnolia viewing spots to share and enjoy with you. Faxi Temple: There is a 500-year-old magnolia tree here, located at the super efficacious marriage-praying Faxi Temple. One flower, one world; yellow walls and white flowers, full of Zen and Faxi. Navigate to 'Faxi Temple' at 338 Tianzhu Road, Xihu District. West Lake State Guesthouse: Home to the most beautiful Magnolia King!! The pink magnolias by the West Lake, full of girlish hearts, and the distant Leifeng Pagoda, the hand-rowed boats on the lake, standing under the tree right now makes one feel joy and beauty. Navigate to 'West Lake State Guesthouse', walk towards the West Lake, and there you'll find the most enchanting pink!!! Xiaoshan District Xihelu: Here are 160 magnolia trees! The most numerous, concentrated, and spectacular magnolia avenue in all of Hangzhou! It's like a floating sea of clouds and snowy mountains. Hangzhou Botanical Garden: The magnolia avenue is like clouds, snow, and fog; just walking down the road is beautiful. A whole tree of purity, is this Angel's Avenue?! When the wind blows, flowers fall like snow on the ground. Manao Temple: In a low-key temple by the West Lake, away from the hustle and bustle, there are 2 Tianmu magnolias, blooming and falling, at ease and with a serene Zen spirit. Jinghu Hall: On the green lawn, there are 3-4 white Magnolia grandiflora trees, with a 100% blooming rate! Go for it! China National Tea Museum: Magnolia grandiflora and thatched cottages, Hangzhou's little Kyoto feel, photo shoots with a Japanese-style freshness, full of spring and Zen. Flower Harbor Viewing Fish: Inside there is a white magnolia scenic path, known by very few, also a photography holy land, super photogenic. Zhejiang University Zijingang Campus: Between the Baisha and Qingxi dormitories in the campus canteen living area, there are two rows of white magnolias. Come spring, the trees are full of blooming flowers, like white shirts under the campus sunlight. The pink magnolia in front of the library is also the most radiant youth of the students by the window. In addition, Taiziwan Park, Yunqi Bamboo Pathway, Huanglong Cave, Gushan, and other places also have patches of magnolia flowers! Hangzhou's springtime prosperity is about to begin, save this first, don't miss out, or you'll have to wait another year!