[2025 Hangzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Linping Park - Azalea Garden (Updated May)

Help! I found Hangzhou's best-kept secret "azalea paradise"! The 30,000m² sea of flowers on Linping Mountain has exploded into a palette of colors. There are fewer people and more flowers now, so don't miss out! You'll have to wait another year! 📍Location: Linping Park, Hangzhou (direct navigation) 🎫Tickets: Free! Free! Free! Important things must be said three times ⏰Flowering period: Now - May, in full bloom 🔥Must-see highlights: ✅ 30,000m² of flowers all over the mountains: From the foot of the mountain to the hillside, layers of red, pink, purple, and white overlap, like an overturned Monet palette. Your phone's storage will be full of photos! ✅ 300+ rare species: The Azalea Garden hides rare species from all over the country. Different flower types and colors are all gathered here, a delight for plant lovers! ✅ Immersive flower viewing route: Go up along the mountain trail, with flowers welcoming you on both sides. Snapshots are all magazine covers 📸Photo spots: 1️⃣ Core area of the Azalea Garden: Dense flower walls and waterfalls, amazing for overhead and upward shots 2️⃣ Corner of the mountain trail: Take photos with the sea of flowers as the background to create a sense of depth 3️⃣ Ancient pavilions: A perfect match with Hanfu! You'll be transported into an ancient costume drama in minutes 🚗Transportation guide: ✔️ Self-driving: Navigate to "East Gate of Linping Park". There are many empty spaces in the underground parking lot ✔️ Subway: Take Line 9 to Qiushan Avenue Station, Exit B, and walk 300m to the entrance of the rotating greenway 💡Super practical tips: ▫️It is recommended to go before 9am or after 4pm, the light is soft and not backlit ▫️Wearing light-colored clothes (white/pink/light yellow) will make your photos look better. Ancient Hanfu will make you look like a goddess ▫️Bring a small stool! Low-angle shots of people make them look more charming than flowers ▫️Remember to bring mosquito repellent + sunscreen, there are many mosquitoes in the sea of flowers, but there is no shade Nearby hidden gems: Climb to the top of Linping Pavilion to overlook the city, and stop by the Millennium Pagoda of "Donglai Pavilion" along the way; after going down the mountain, walk 10 minutes to "Ideal Yintai City" for some Hangzhou cuisine + milk tea, a perfect weekend in one click! Hangzhou's spring limited romance is now online! A free and niche azalea paradise, quickly make an appointment with your besties/partner to flood your social media with beautiful photos! Summary: Linping Park Azalea Flower Sea, unlock 30,000m² of stunning flower scenery for free, with 300+ rare species gathered together. The flowering period is until May. The subway is super convenient, and it's amazing to take photos in light-colored clothes or Hanfu! Nearby attractions + food can be done in one stop. You'll regret it if you miss it!

The Hangzhou azalea paradise that everyone's been asking about is here! Thousands of azaleas are blooming in Linping Park, and you can check it out for free without the crowds. Save this now! 📍 Address: Linping Park, Hangzhou (enter through the east/south/north gate) 🎫 Tickets: Free! Free! Free! ⏰ Blooming season: Now–May, the flowers are in full bloom! 💥 Three must-see highlights: ✅ Immersive flower experience: Azaleas bloom all the way from the foot of the mountain to the hillside! The deeper you go into the azalea garden, the denser the flowers. The red, pink, and purple colors are intertwined, making you feel like you've stepped into a fairy tale world! ✅ Amazing photo spots: The stone steps on the slopes in the park are amazing! Use the azaleas as a foreground when taking photos from above. The atmosphere is perfect after the lights are turned on in the evening, and you can take great photos in minutes! ✅ Multiple routes to choose from: You can enter through any of the three gates! The east gate is recommended for those who want a shorter walk, as it is closer to the azalea garden. If you want to check out the attractions along the way, choose the south gate. The north gate is the least crowded, so you won't feel awkward taking photos. 📸 Photo tips: 1️⃣ Stone steps and slopes: Stand at a high place and shoot downwards. The composition of the flower sea + stone steps has a great sense of depth. 2️⃣ Flower path: Squat down and shoot upwards to fill the entire frame with azaleas. 3️⃣ Light and shadow moments: After the lights are turned on in the evening, the warm yellow light collides with the sea of flowers, making it incredibly romantic. 🚗 Transportation guide: ✔️ By car: Navigate to "Linping Park". There are parking lots at each gate. ✔️ By subway: Take Line 9 to Qiushan Avenue Station and exit from Exit B. Walk straight to the east gate. 💡 Super practical tips: ▫️ Wear light-colored clothes (white/light pink) to match the flowers! ▫️ It is recommended to go after 4pm, when the light is soft and you can take night shots. ▫️ Bring mosquito repellent! There are many mosquitoes in the flowers. ▫️ There is a small shop in the park, so remember to bring water and snacks. Hidden gems nearby: After checking out the sea of flowers, climb to the top of Linping Pavilion to overlook the entire city. After going down the mountain, walk to Ideal Yintai City for dinner. Hot pot, milk tea, and barbecue are all available! Hangzhou's spring romance is now online! This azalea wonderland can be accessed for free. While there are still few people, quickly invite your besties/partner to take photos that will flood your social media! Summary: The Linping Park Azalea Flower Sea is open for free. You can enter through the east/south/north gate, and the flowers will be in bloom until May! The stone steps and slopes in the park are the best spots for taking photos, and the atmosphere is perfect when the lights are turned on in the evening. It is super convenient to get there by subway, and it is absolutely beautiful to take photos while wearing light-colored clothes. You can also enjoy food and attractions nearby. You'll regret it if you miss it!

Sisters! Discover the hidden treasure of Hangzhou - Linping Donglai Pavilion! It cost 52 million to use titanium alloy + glass to reshape the Tang Dynasty building. It has a full cyberpunk style during the day and turns into the Tang Dynasty City That Never Sleeps at night. Any photo you take will look like a movie blockbuster! Organize the nanny-level strategy and follow the check-in to avoid pitfalls👇 📍【Location and Transportation】 🚇Metro Line 9, Qiushan Street Station, Exit B, ride 10 minutes/walk 15 minutes to the South Gate of Linping Park 🚗Drive to the South Gate Parking Lot, 5 yuan/hour 🚌Lazy people must choose the sightseeing bus in the park, 5 yuan/person directly to the front of the pavilion, the hiking trail has a moderate slope~ 📸【Guide to Seats of Gods】 🌟Front-on upward shot (wide-angle lens): The metal eaves cut through the sky, and you can travel through "The Legend of the Demon Cat" in one second. Wearing Hanfu/light colors is super photogenic! 🌟Side glass staircase: overhead shot of titanium alloy guardrail + transparent steps, full of futuristic technology, remember to turn on the portrait mode to blur the background~ 🌟Dusk Observation Deck: Shoot silhouettes against the light, warm light from the attic + gradual sunset glow, the atmosphere is perfect🌆 🌟Azalea sea in one frame (limited time check-in in April and May): Linping Park-Azalea Garden Songtao Liuxiao area has more than 300 varieties of azaleas in full bloom. Standing in front of the flower waterfall with the loft as the background, it is so fairy that you are at a loss for words! ✨【Hidden gameplay】 ✅The transparent elevator goes directly to the 9th floor: 360° overlooking Linping New City, the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal floats like a ribbon under your feet, and the sunset is breathtakingly beautiful! ✅Cultural Exhibition Hall on the 1st floor: 3D projection recreates the life of the Song Dynasty, and the annex building contains 80+ poems by 28 literati, where you can take photos and learn more. ✅Liangzhu element punch-in: The jade Cong sculpture in front of the pavilion is engraved with Dayu and Shen Kuo, and the base map hides the millennium cultural context of Yuhang, which will delight those who love details! 🍽️【Nearby Food Guide】 🔥Tangqi Ancient Town, 7 kilometers away: You must try the fine sand lamb tail and the rice balls with meat, and you won’t miss the sweet-scented osmanthus at the Centennial Huichang Sugar Shop! ☕ Internet celebrity wheat field coffee · windy house: drink coffee beside the golden wheat field, and you can capture the Instagram style in minutes~ 🍜Linping’s traditional delicacies: Braised lamb on the pedestrian street, shredded eels with Dingsheng cake, a shop run by a local auntie, go there with your eyes closed! 🤗 ⚠️【Tips for avoiding pitfalls】 The pavilion closes at 16:30, so it is recommended to arrive before 3:00 to take pictures of the sunset and night view! Please be safe at the internet celebrity camera position! Wear non-slip shoes, the steps are made of glass, so be careful when climbing if you are afraid of heights🥹～ The mountain wind is very strong above the 4th floor, so if you wear a hat, be careful not to be blown away by the wind. There are fewer people in the morning on weekdays, so if you want to book the place on weekends, remember to get there early! 📆【Best time to check in】 ✔️April to May is the blooming season of azaleas and wisteria in Linping Park. All the photos you take are spring limited editions. Come to Donglai Pavilion for a time-travel appointment! 📸✨