[2024 Hangzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Orioles Singing in the Willows (Updated Dec)

Orioles Singing in the Willows is one of the Ten Scenes of West Lake.

Located on the south line of West Lake, north of the Qianwang Temple, the scenic area is lined with willows along the outer lake. It was once the imperial garden of the emperor in the Southern Song Dynasty, where you can enjoy the willows and listen to the orioles singing. Now, there is a royal stele pavilion in the scenic area with the four characters "Orioles Singing in the Willows" written by Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty. Although you may not hear the birds singing today, you can still enjoy the beautiful scenery while strolling along the West Lake, with a gentle breeze blowing and the willow branches swaying. 📍Address: No. 4, Under Qingbo Bridge, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province 🎟️Tickets: Free all day 💗Other tips: There is a pier by the lake where you can take a boat to enjoy the beautiful scenery of West Lake.

Hangzhou one-day itinerary. Follow the route and check in!

I really love Hangzhou, especially in autumn when the weather is cool and crisp. It's a great time to take a stroll around the city. Here's a one-day itinerary for Hangzhou. Morning: Take a stroll along the lake from Orioles Singing in the Willows to Qianwang Temple Wharf, and take a boat to Three Pools Mirroring the Moon (round-trip boat ticket included). This is the location of the scene on the back of the one-yuan note, so be sure to take a photo. Then take a boat from Three Pools Mirroring the Moon to Viewing Fish at Flower Harbor Wharf. If you have the energy, you can also visit Viewing Fish at Flower Harbor. Noon: Enjoy Hangzhou cuisine at a nearby restaurant, such as West Lake vinegar fish and Dongpo pork. Afternoon: Walk to Leifeng Pagoda. You can take the elevator to the top of the pagoda and enjoy a panoramic view of West Lake. You can also visit Jingci Temple on the opposite side of the road to experience the tranquility of the temple, ring the Nanping Evening Bell, bathe the Buddha and pray for blessings, and take a photo with Leifeng Pagoda at the popular photo spot. After leaving Jingci Temple, take a sightseeing bus or public bus across Su Causeway to Quyuan Garden. In midsummer, the lotus flowers are in full bloom, and you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of "endless green lotus leaves stretching to the horizon, and lotus flowers bathed in sunlight a unique shade of red." Evening: Walk to Xiling Bridge, the "most beautiful corner" of Gushan Road in Hangzhou, and wait for Bus 1314 to enjoy the beautiful lotus flowers along the way. Alternatively, you can take a bus or ride a bike across Bai Causeway to Broken Bridge. Enjoy the sunset over West Lake at Broken Bridge or Jixian Pavilion and watch the rosy clouds over Gemstone Hill.

West Lake is truly stunning! The Ten Scenes of West Lake can be completed in one day

West Lake is truly stunning❗️ The Ten Scenes of West Lake can be completed in one day|||First time visiting Hangzhou in summer, I knew West Lake was beautiful but didn't realize it was this beautiful in summer!! In one day, I checked off nine of the ten scenes of West Lake, except for 'Broken Bridge Remnant Snow'. 🗺️ Total distance: about 16 kilometers by walking, cycling, boating, and taking an electric car, relatively easy❗️ Not tiring for the legs❗️ ⏰ Time: 7-8 hours . 📍 Route planning Exit from Longxiangqiao C exit ➡️ West Lake Park Pier ➡️ Three Pools Mirroring the Moon ➡️ Viewing Fish at Flower Pond ➡️ Prince Bay Park ➡️ Leifeng Pagoda/Jingci Temple ➡️ Quyuan Garden ➡️ Xiling Bridge ➡️ Beishan Street ➡️ Broken Bridge ➡️ Wulin Night Market ➡️ Fengqi Road Subway Station . 🏞️ Ten Scenes of West Lake 🔺 Starting point: Orioles Singing in the Willows (I didn't have time to visit due to time constraints) 🚇 Subway: Walk 600 meters from Wushan Square C exit of Metro Line 7. The No.1 imperial garden of the capital in the Southern Song Dynasty, every shot can be a wallpaper. 🔺 Three Pools Mirroring the Moon Take a boat from West Lake Park Pier, buy a ticket to Three Pools Mirroring the Moon Island. The largest island in the center of West Lake, the same scenery as on the '1 yuan' note. 🔺 Viewing Fish at Flower Pond Choose the return trip to Flower Pond Pier on Three Pools Mirroring the Moon Island. By the fish pond, leaning on the railing and overlooking thousands of golden-scaled red fish playing in groups, it truly matches the saying 'Fish swim in spring water, moistening each other, playing with green pearls in the waves.' The ancestors did not deceive me! 🔺 Leifeng Sunset Ticket 🎫: 40r Walk ten minutes from Viewing Fish at Flower Pond to Leifeng Pagoda. The sunset over the pagoda, the Leifeng Pagoda under the sunset and West Lake complement each other, breathtakingly beautiful! The elevator can go directly to the top of the pagoda! As a childhood memory for those born in the 80s, this money is worth spending! 🔺 Evening Bell Ringing at Nanping Hill Ticket 🎫: 10r Walk five minutes to Jingci Temple, the bell on Nanping Hill rings, echoing through the mountains, resounding through the valleys, wishing peace and smoothness to all! 🔺 Dawn on the Su Causeway in Spring Sightseeing car 🎫: 10r Take the sightseeing car from the Leifeng Pagoda sightseeing car stop through the entire Su Causeway, which is three kilometers long, with weeping willows, peach blossoms, crabapple, and hibiscus on both sides, a scene at every step. The Su Causeway in the Summer Palace is a replica, the original is even more beautiful! 🔺 Lotus in the Breeze at the Crooked Courtyard Get off at Yuewang Temple Station, opposite is Lotus in the Breeze at the Crooked Courtyard, the lotus flowers bloom in June, truly 'The endless green lotus leaves stretch to the sky, the lotus flowers are a different kind of red under the sun.' 🔺 Twin Peaks Piercing the Clouds At the entrance of Lotus in the Breeze at the Crooked Courtyard, find a spot with a wide view, look at the South and North High Peaks from a distance, if the weather is good, a casual shot is a landscape painting. 🔺 Moon over the Peaceful Lake in Autumn Walk ten minutes from Lotus in the Breeze at the Crooked Courtyard to Moon over the Peaceful Lake in Autumn, it's not a garden but better than a garden, intoxicating. 🔺 Ending point: Broken Bridge Remnant Snow Walk to Xiling Bridge, walk 15 minutes to Broken Bridge, a must-visit place for those born in the 80s! My lady～ My lord～ . Dinner is settled at Wulin Night Market! Comment below with frequently disappointing snacks in Hangzhou 🤡 I'll try them～ ㊗️ Have fun, friends!! More Citywalk routes on the homepage❗️

Liulang Wenying, the most poetic scenic spot among the Ten Scenes of West Lake

Liulang Wenying is the least conspicuous scenic spot among the Ten Scenes of West Lake. Compared with other West Lake attractions such as Su Causeway in Spring Dawn, Broken Bridge in Remnant Snow, Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, and Viewing Fish at Flower Harbor, it has relatively fewer tourists and simpler scenery. However, it is the most romantic and poetic scenic spot in the West Lake Scenic Area family and an excellent place to appreciate the light and heavy makeup of Xizi Lake. Its park name is full of rhythmic beauty. Reading the name feels like being there, giving people infinite reverie and a sweet aftertaste. Every March is the most beautiful season of Liulang Wenying Park and the first place in the West Lake Scenic Area to welcome spring. When other scenic spots are still in the cold spring, spring has quietly arrived here. Overnight, the originally smooth and silky willow branches by the lake sprouted green buds, dressing the entire scenic area in a green outfit. The author sighs, 'The willows on the shore sway gracefully, the green waves beat the shore like drums. The orioles sing and show their throats, Liulang Wenying is a good place to go.' There are many varieties of willows in Liulang Wenying Park, including weeping willows, drunken willows, lion willows, and washing silk willows, making it a base camp for willows. When the spring breeze blows and the willow branches sway, it is like the waist of a beautiful woman dancing. Entering it, it feels like a drizzle of willow rain, intoxicating people. Whenever people mention the poetic term 'smoke and rain in Jiangnan,' it is believed that the swaying willow branches and the misty scenery are the best interpretations of this perceptual image. A poem says, 'The sky is high, the clouds are light, and the blue sky is clear. The shimmering lake light attracts guests. The embankment sways in the wind, appreciating the willows. The misty waves play with shadows, intoxicated by the orioles.' Liulang Wenying, a scenic spot with a plain face and light makeup, is a place of tranquility and leisure!

I really like Hangzhou!!

I really like Hangzhou!!~ I took a break for the Dragon Boat Festival and came to Hangzhou to relax. I've been to Hangzhou many times, but this secret path of West Lake is truly a place I love from the bottom of my heart Strolling in the greenery as if in a fairy tale, feeling the mystery and beauty of nature. Every green leaf, every flower seems to tell a story about life and hope. Liulang Wenying → Leifeng Pagoda → Flower Harbor → Prince Bay Park → Bathing Tiger Bay → Turtle Pool → Guo's Villa → Maojiabu → Quyuan Fenghe I love the vibe of life here, I love walking on these shaded paths, I love riding my bike with earphones in, leisurely circling around West Lake on my own. I've walked this route several times already, and each time I come, I feel the need to record the beautiful scenery along the way~ Every step feels like walking in a painting~ Hangzhou·Zhejiang

Hangzhou!! A stunningly beautiful citywalk route around West Lake for a day!!

Spending three days in Hangzhou, I'm surrounded by greenery even with my eyes closed🍃 Truly the springtime ceiling, it's really beautiful! 🌳Sharing day1 itinerary spots: Liulang Wenying → Flower Harbor → Yanggong Dike → Maojiabu → Guozhuang → Quyuan Fenghe → Botanical Garden 🌿Liulang Wenying Home to the Xin Henghe Bridge from the fifth year of Emperor Guangxu's reign, a real-life version of the Emerald City! So beautiful it leaves you speechless! To get those jujuju shots, you have to get up early. 🌿Yanggong Dike After shooting at Liulang Wenying, walk towards West Lake for about 5 minutes. There's a lake-side bus boat every half hour, 15r for people from out of town, get off at Flower Harbor. 🌿Maojiabu From Yanggong Dike to Maojiabu, just follow along the lake. The whole way is incredibly picturesque, not an exaggeration to say there's a view at every step! 🌿Quyuan Fenghe This was the end of our route for the day, the light at Quyuan Fenghe in the afternoon is great! You can capture the blue of the lake. 🌿Botanical Garden The Botanical Garden is very close to West Lake, just the starting taxi fare from Quyuan. The entrance fee for the Botanical Garden is 10r/person, recently they have hydrangeas, and you can also check out the Han Meilin Art Gallery~ This section of the route can be said to be the essence of West Lake, green and lush all the way, with few people and great for taking photos! The Broken Bridge area was overcrowded and combined with the physical exertion, so we didn't go there.

The early summer scenery of West Lake

The weather in Hangzhou is also impressive. In the past few days, it was either raining or cloudy, but as soon as the holiday 'mode' kicked in, sunshine and blue skies with white clouds 'reported for duty'. To make the most of this fine weather, I really pushed myself. Starting from Hubin Park III, I walked and checked in at various attractions along the southern route of West Lake in less than 5 hours. From Jixian Pavilion to Liulang Wenying, passing through Changqiao Park and Leifeng Pagoda, and finally from Huagang Guanyu to Prince Bay, I walked more than 20,000 steps in total, experiencing the lively atmosphere of West Lake on the first day of the extended holiday. The first-hand news about the lotus flowers in West Lake, the lotus flowers by Jixian Pavilion have bloomed. Although not many, they are quite eye-catching under the sun. I found that the lotus viewing period at West Lake is getting longer and longer, which can last from early June to mid-September. The stinky peonies in Huagang Guanyu Park were a pleasant surprise. It was the first time I discovered that these pink flowers, clustered together, are also very beautiful. The color of these flowers is similar to that of verbena, but they are not single; it's like many 'verbenas' growing together. In fact, stinky peonies are fragrant, but they emit a foul smell if the leaves are damaged. These flowers have strong reproductive abilities and are easy to keep alive. In Huagang Guanyu, besides a large area in the peony garden, there are also many blooming along the roadside.

Stroll from Liulang Wenying to the West Lake to enjoy the spring

Stroll from Liulang Wenying Park to the West Lake to enjoy the spring. March sunshine A walk by the lake Flowers bloom and willows are green It's the most relaxing Location: Liulang Wenying Park, West Lake, Hangzhou Check-in: West Lake, Qianwang Temple, etc. Admission: Free TIPS: 1. The entire West Lake is suitable for a spring outing, and you can choose to start from one section; 2. Walking from Liulang Wenying to Chang Bridge, Leifeng Pagoda, or Prince Bay Park, you'll be greeted with beautiful scenery all the way; 3. Liulang Wenying is one of the Ten Scenes of West Lake, and during the Southern Song Dynasty, it was the largest imperial garden in the capital, known as Jujing Garden!

Liu Lang Wen Ying | I call it the real-life version of the Emerald City

I call it the real-life version of the Emerald City. The Jiangnan region is truly at its best this season. The temperature is very comfortable Hangzhou is really a lush green A natural oxygen bar It's the best place for oxygen intake, eye nourishment, and lung purification Liu Lang Wen Ying is one of the Ten Scenes of West Lake Adhering to the twenty-minute park rule Walking in the park, surrounded by greenery, you really feel an energy boost Sitting on a bench, reading or daydreaming, is truly comfortable I've arrived at the most famous Wen Ying Pavilion The arch under the Xinheng River Bridge is the most popular check-in spot Green leaves adorn the surroundings of the arch Reflecting in the water Looking over, it's like a set of verdant paintings Next to the park is the Qian Wang Temple Wharf And there's also the Imperial Wharf Several generations of emperors who visited West Lake started their tours from this wharf!

Accidentally arriving at the true Jiangnan, you'll regret not visiting the paradise by West Lake

Among the many beautiful sights of West Lake, Liulang Wenying is a secluded and elegant spot that many people miss. There is an ancient bridge here, which is particularly charming in spring and a great place for taking photos. 📍Detailed address: West Lake Liulang Wenying Navigation🧭Hangzhou West Lake Scenic Area - Xinheng River Bridge 📝Note tips: After entering from the archway entrance of Liulang Wenying, walk towards the right-hand side. The area under Xinheng River Bridge is very narrow, and it gets crowded with people taking photos, so be sure to stay safe⚠️

The Hong's Guild Hall by the West Lake

The Hong's Guild Hall is a scenic spot on the southern route of West Lake, originally located in Shexian County, Anhui Province. It was built in the late Qing Dynasty and served as a gathering place for Huizhou merchants. The building has two sections, with a hip-and-gable roof structure, a facade width of 9.2 meters, a depth of 12.62 meters, and covers an area of 116.1 square meters. This ancient residence is a typical example of Huizhou architectural style, with its brick-carved gatehouse, interior wood carvings, and high walls with firewalls, all of which demonstrate the craftsmanship level and unique architectural charm of Huizhou residential buildings. The guild hall was relocated and restored to its original state, becoming a quaint cultural landscape and a leisure spot for visitors.

Discover a lesser-known yet picturesque photo spot in Hangzhou

Travel photographers who have spent 2 years in Hangzhou recommend 9 niche, quiet, and beautiful photo spots in Hangzhou Let's explore Hangzhou without falling into tourist traps🍃 · Hello everyone, I am Whale Not Eaten🐳, a female photographer📷 who is always on the move · 1⃣️Jingci Temple 📍Location: No. 56 Nanshan Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou 🚌Transport: Get off at the 'Leifeng Pagoda Station' bus stop ✨Tips: Very few people, you can take photos with Leifeng Pagoda in the same frame 2⃣️Liulang Wenying (Orioles Singing in the Willows) 📍Location: Liulang Wenying Scenic Area 'Xin Henghe Bridge' 🚌Transport: Get off at the 'Qingbo Men Bridge Station' bus stop ✨Tips: Navigate to Xin Henghe Bridge and walk along the path to the bridge 3⃣️Hangzhou Botanical Garden 📍Location: Han Meilin Art Museum in Hangzhou Botanical Garden 🚌Transport: Take the subway to 'Huanglong Sports Center', then take a taxi ✨Tips: Hangzhou's popular Buddha head, you can take photos with the Buddha head 4⃣️China National Tea Museum 📍Location: Tea Museum at Meijiawu Longjing 🚌Transport: It is recommended to drive there ✨Tips: Need to book in advance, the tea museum is also very photogenic 5⃣️Gem Mountain 📍Location: Gem Mountain Toad Peak 🚌Transport: Drive to 'Baojiao Pagoda Front Mountain Road' ✨Tips: A treasure spot for sunrise and sunset, few people, you can see West Lake 6⃣️Faxi Temple 📍Location: Tianzhu Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou 🚌Transport: Take bus 1314 to 'Shang Tianzhu Station' ✨Tips: Need to book in advance, you can walk to the top to photograph the full view of the temple 7⃣️Banyan Tree Resort 📍Location: Banyan Tree Resort Hangzhou 🚌Transport: It is recommended to drive there ✨Tips: Chinese garden arch bridge, lights and smoke are on at night 8⃣️Yunqi Bamboo Pathway 📍Location: Opposite the entrance of Yunqi Bamboo Pathway Scenic Area, in the tea fields 🚌Transport: Take the bus to 'Yunqi Bamboo Pathway Station' ✨Tips: This is the loneliest tree, surrounded by tea fields on both sides 9⃣️Lonely Subway Station 📍Location: Subway station 'Fengbei Station' Exit D 🚌Transport: Take the subway to Fengbei Station ✨Tips: The loneliest subway station in Hangzhou, located near the Asian Games Village, surrounded by rice fields, and you can see the lights of the Asian Games Village behind the subway station🚉

Hangzhou West Lake｜Accidentally arrived at the "Real Jiangnan"

📍This check-in👉West Lake West Lake Scenic Area, located in downtown Hangzhou, is one of the first batch of national 5A tourist attractions in China and was included in the World Heritage List in 2011. With one mountain, two pagodas, three islands, three embankments and five lakes as the basic layout, the famous ten sceneries of the West Lake are dotted among them. Nature and humanity complement each other, making it extremely beautiful. 💫Attractions: 1⃣Liulang Wenying Park: Lakeside Park, the famous Qianwang Temple is located in the park. 2⃣Three Pools Reflecting the Moon: It is the largest island in the West Lake. The picture on the back of the one-yuan note is here. You can prepare a one-yuan note to take a photo and check in! 3⃣ Fish watching in Huagang: An excellent viewing spot with less crowds and beautiful scenery. Under the bridge between the "Peony Garden" and the "Peony Garden" is an internet celebrity attraction. 4⃣Jingci Temple (Nanping Evening Bell): Jingci Temple, an ancient temple in the Song Dynasty with few people and quiet, is as famous as Lingyin Temple 5⃣Leifeng Pagoda: In the Leifeng Pagoda, there are boxwood carvings of the story of the White Snake and Xu Xian, as well as the Buddha’s Jataka stories. You can see the entire West Lake from afar when you climb to the top of the tower! 6⃣Su Causeway: A 3-kilometer-long tree-lined embankment that runs through the north and south of West Lake. It is recommended to take a sightseeing bus to visit. The peach trees and willow trees are super beautiful. 7⃣ Quyuan Fenghe: This is the check-in spot for "the endless green lotus leaves that touch the sky" in summer! 8⃣Broken Bridge with Remaining Snow: It is said that the White Snake and Xu Xian met here. The Broken Bridge in winter has a unique flavor. ✨Travel route: 1⃣Bicycle Tour: Broken Bridge with Remaining Snow - Bai Causeway - Su Causeway - Leifeng Pagoda - Singing the Orioles in the Willow Waves - Broken Bridge with Remaining Snow 2⃣: Cruise ship (Three Pools Reflecting the Moon, Xili Lake, Maojiabu) - Yanggongdi Scenic Area (Guozhuang, Zhaogongdi, Hangzhou Flower Garden) - Quyuan Fenghe Route 3: Fish watching in Huagang—Maojiabu—Lingyin Temple 🚇Transportation: Metro Line 1 [Longxiangqiao] Station or [Ding'an Road] Station or Line 7 [Wushan Square] Exit C

My goodness, who would have thought such a hidden paradise could be found by the West Lake?

🌸 Looking forward to it, the spring has come! Let's go to the West Lake and take a look Enjoy the orioles singing among the willows ⛰【Travel Guide】 📍Detailed address: 87 Nanshan Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 🚗Transportation strategy: Recommend self-driving and directly navigate to "Enjoy the orioles singing among the willows" 🕙Opening hours: Open all day, recommended to go when the weather is good 💰Ticket price: Free 🌟Highlights: You can also capture "mandarin ducks playing in the water" at Enjoy the orioles singing among the willows! And the pond is very small, you can watch the mandarin ducks up close~ The atmosphere of the sunset shining on the mandarin ducks is so beautiful! The mandarin ducks always look so cute and silly, they are really adorable! 📌Little Tips: A blooming magnolia was found in the Money King Temple, against the red walls and white magnolias, pavilions, terraces, and towers offer a different kind of charm. At first glance, it looks quite like cherry blossoms. From the willows by the West Lake to the Enjoy the orioles singing among the willows, you can see a lot of scattered magnolias, but now the white magnolias have started to fade, replaced by purple magnolias. The few by the lake, set against the budding willow branches, herald a thicker sense of spring. It might be because you have to buy a ticket to enter the Money King Temple, so not many people know about it. You can enjoy the view without squeezing through crowds~

Thousands of willow branches droop down, adorned with green tassels

Why are the willow trees in Hangzhou so beautiful? I used to think that the vibrant pinks and greens of peach and willow trees were rather tacky... how foolish I was. I was quite disappointed that the early cherry blossoms and tulips had fallen (even said I didn't want to go to Hangzhou anymore), but on the last morning, a visit to Liulang Wenying to see the willows turned my mood around for the entire day. In hindsight, I regret getting up early to go to Taiziwan; I should have headed straight to Liulang Wenying. However, the overcast sky and the crowds really didn't do justice to the ethereal beauty of the willows that I saw with my own eyes.

Hangzhou is filled with the greenery of Liu Lang Wen Ying

Hangzhou is filled with the greenery of Liu Lang Wen Ying. I've started sending out resumes to Guangzhou again, and the thought that I might receive an offer from Guangzhou first, not being able to fully experience the spring in Hangzhou, makes me a bit sad. Hangzhou, you really make me feel both love and hate. When I first stubbornly came to Hangzhou from Guangzhou alone, it was almost entirely for the scenery here. Yet now, I might have to leave before even experiencing a full cycle of seasons. How could this be

Leisure of Spring | Hangzhou Spring Off-the-Beaten-Path Exploration

| Hangzhou Spring Off-the-Beaten-Path Exploration. Leisure of Spring | Hangzhou Spring Off-the-Beaten-Path Exploration 🌸 1. Liulang Wenying 🎶 At the end of April and the beginning of May, when spring is in full swing, a stroll through Liulang Wenying feels like being in a sea of flowers. 🌼 The flowers here bloom competitively, and as the breeze passes, the birdsong is melodious, making one feel as if they are in the midst of a poetic painting. 🍃 2. Wushan Dongyue Temple 🏯 Around mid-April, Wushan Dongyue Temple is picturesque, with petals fluttering and the ancient temple lush and dripping with greenery. 🌺 It's a spot that seems like a fairyland, as if you are in the mysterious world of ancient legends. ⛩ 3. Xiling Seal Engravers' Society 🖌 In early May, walking through the Xiling Seal Engravers' Society is like entering an ink painting. 🎨 The tranquility and elegance here are refreshing to the soul, savoring art while also enjoying the peacefulness of spring. 🍵 4. Quyuan Fenghe's Little Bridge and Tunnel 🌿 In early May, at the third gate of Quyuan Fenghe, the little bridge and tunnel seem to be a secret path to a fairyland. 🌈 The light lotus leaves and the clear water surface create a delightful reflection, bringing a refreshing breeze to the heart. 💧 5. Maojiabu Wolong Bridge Double Tunnel 🐉 From April to May, visit Maojiabu Wolong Bridge to find the Double Tunnel. 🌉 Crossing this bridge feels like entering another mysterious time and space, full of surprises. 🌟 6. Rainy Day Solitary Hill Road Internet-Famous Corner ☔ When it pours, go to Solitary Hill Road and discover this internet-famous corner. 🌧 The rain accumulates on the ground, wetting the path, as if it were a watercolor painting. 🎨 7. Taiziwan 🚣 In June, Taiziwan is like a fairyland descended to earth. 🌅 The lake is crystal clear to the bottom, and boats ripple on the surface, as if it's a waterborne art exhibition. 🚤 8. Yunsong Book House 📚 In May, step into Yunsong Book House and feel the elegant literary atmosphere. 🌲 Wander among the fragrance of books, as if conversing with the ancients, intoxicated by a session of tea. 🍵 9. Maojiabu Water Lilies 🌸 In May at Maojiabu, the water lilies bloom poetically and picturesquely. 🌺 Walking among the sea of flowers, it's like entering a dreamy fairyland. ✨ 10. What the Ghost 👻 From April to May, come to the mysterious 'What the Ghost' place and explore this enigmatic spot. 👽 Perhaps unexpected surprises await you. 🕵‍♂ 11. The White Snake's Flight 🐍 One day in May, experience the mysterious atmosphere of the White Snake's Flight. 🌊 In this legendary scene, it feels like being in the world of ancient myths. 🐉

16 classic photography spots in Hangzhou

These 16 classic spots will let you capture the unique beauty of Hangzhou, making anyone look good in photos! 🅿️1⃣️: Navigate to 'Qu Diao Qing Bo' One of the best places in Hangzhou to photograph cherry blossoms🌸, with a hint of Kyoto scenery! 🅿️2⃣️: Navigate to 'Liu Lang Wen Ying - Xin Heng River Bridge' A real-life version of the Emerald City from the Wizard of Oz🍃 🅿️3⃣️: Navigate to 'Chang Bridge Park' A spot to enjoy the evening and night views of West Lake, and also capture the reflection of Leifeng Pagoda 🅿️4⃣️: Navigate to 'Jingci Zen Temple' One of the classic photography spots in Hangzhou, where you can frame Leifeng Pagoda through the temple gate, entrance fee 10🎫 🅿️5⃣️: Navigate to 'Xia Man Jue Long Tang House' A real-life version of the bathhouse from Spirited Away🏠 🅿️6⃣️: Navigate to 'Gushan Park·Green Cloud Path' A winding green path with a wildly growing big tree🌲 🅿️7⃣️: Navigate to 'Turtle Pool Scenic Area' 🅿️8⃣️: Navigate to 'Dai Se Shen Tian' One of the cherry blossom photography spots in Hangzhou, where the round bridge arch and cherry blossoms🌸 are in the same frame 🅿️9⃣️: Navigate to 'Fu Xing Guan' The best spot to overlook West Lake, entrance fee 10🎫 🅿️🔟: Navigate to 'Old Jade Emperor Palace' 🅿️1⃣️1⃣️: Navigate to 'Yu Shui Ting' An ancient courtyard with a lotus breeze🪷 🅿️1⃣️2⃣️: Navigate to 'Qing Feng Ting' One of the photography spots near Turtle Pond Scenic Area 🅿️1⃣️3⃣️: Navigate to 'Cui Guang Ting' Lanterns at the central stage of Yasaka Shrine🏮 🅿️1⃣️4⃣️: Navigate to 'The intersection of Qiantang River and Wen Tao Road' Wait for the train🚄 to pass by with the Six Harmonies Pagoda in the same frame 🅿️1⃣️5⃣️: Navigate to '15 Kui Alley - Balkan Inn' A historical and cultural district of Hangzhou 🅿️1⃣️6⃣️: Navigate to 'Broken Bridge Remnant Snow' One of the ten scenes of West Lake, a great place to view lotuses in summer

Hangzhou | Please check out this citywalk route

🚏 Qianwang Temple - 🌿 Liulang Wenying (Listening to Orioles in the Willows) - 🏯 Leifeng Pagoda - 🕉️ Jingci Temple - 🐟 Huagang Guanyu (Viewing Fish at Flower Pond) Jiangzhuang At Qianwang Temple, the wintersweet and white plum blossoms are in full bloom, and the flower market is bustling. Step out and enjoy the beauty of West Lake along 🌿 Liulang Wenying, passing by 🏯 Leifeng Pagoda and 🕉️ Jingci Temple, where you can ring the evening bell at Nanping Hill and admire the red plum blossoms. If you have enough time, don't forget to visit Jiangzhuang, where there is a super large plum blossom king. For parents with less physical strength, you can also choose to take a sightseeing car. 🛶 Grand Canal citywalk New Year flavor route 🛶 🚏 Water Bus Line 1 - 🌉 Gongchen Bridge - 🏛️ Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal Museum - 🏘️ Qiaoxi Straight Street - 🌳 Xiaohe Park - 🏠 Xiaohe Straight Street - 🛍️ Dadou Road - 🛐 Xiangji Temple Stroll along the Grand Canal, explore 🏘️ Hangzhou's old streets and interesting museums, with various New Year decorations along the way, full of festive atmosphere. In the evening at 🛍️ Dadou Road, you can also enjoy the poetry lights. Each attraction is about a seven to eight-minute walk apart, not far from each other. 🙏 Temple blessing route 🙏 🚏 Faxi Temple - 🕍 Fajing Temple - 🔮 Fajing Temple - 🏞️ Lingyin Temple - 🍃 Yongfu Temple - 🌸 Taoguang Temple - 💰 The First Wealth God Temple in the World The annual New Year blessing route, especially 🍃 Yongfu Temple and 🌸 Taoguang Temple, are tranquil and secluded, with plum and camellia blossoms in full bloom. If you have limited energy, you can choose to visit in sections, such as choosing a segment between Faxi Temple - Fajing Temple - Fajing Temple / Lingyin Temple - Yongfu Temple - Taoguang Temple - Wealth God Temple. 🏮 Pinyao Old Street Lantern Viewing Route 🏮 This year's lanterns are themed "Celebrating the Dragon Year," with trees hung with lanterns, especially two super large giant dragon lanterns, which are very cute. The riverside is also decorated with lotus and fish lanterns, and the market is bustling, filled with a strong festive atmosphere. ❤️ May everyone enjoy their own "beautiful spring" slowly in Hangzhou ❤️

Spring Festival Leisure | Hangzhou, there's more than just the West Lake

|Hangzhou, there's more than just the West Lake. Step into Hangzhou, explore every corner of the city, combined with the enthusiastic recommendations of local friends and our personal experience, we have carefully planned four characteristic citywalk routes for friends who come to Hangzhou for the Spring Festival. Each route has its own charm, enough to arrange a whole day's itinerary, full of festive atmosphere, very suitable for play during the Spring Festival. We stroll together on these routes, enjoying the different scenery, the Spring Festival spent with friends and family is more precious than usual. 🌸 West Lake Plum Blossom Spring Route Qianwang Temple—Liulang Wenying—Leifeng Tower—Jingci Temple—Huagang Guanyu—Jiangzhuang At Qianwang Temple, appreciate the wax plum and white plum that have bloomed one after another, and feel the lively atmosphere of the Spring Flower Market. Then, stroll along Liulang Wenying, with the beautiful scenery of West Lake in sight. Next, we go to Leifeng Tower and Jingci Temple, listen to the melodious Nanping Evening Bell, and appreciate the charming red plum. If time permits, you can also go to Jiangzhuang, where a huge king of plum blossoms is waiting for us. 🚌 Grand Canal CityWalk New Year Route Water Bus No.1 Line—Gongchen Bridge—Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal Museum—Qiaoxi Straight Street—Xiaohe Park—Xiaohe Straight Street—Dadou Road—Xiangji Temple Along the route of the Grand Canal, we visited the characteristic old streets of Hangzhou and many interesting museums. Along the way, various New Year installations are dotted, and the New Year's atmosphere is coming. At night, there are poetry lights on Dadou Road to light our way. The distance between each attraction is not far, and it can be reached in seven or eight minutes on foot. 🧧 Temple Blessing Route Faxi Temple—Fajing Temple—Fajing Temple—Lingyin Temple—Yongfu Temple—Taoguang Temple—The First Wealth God Temple in the World The New Year's blessing route that must be visited every year, especially Yongfu Temple and Taoguang Temple, are small and quiet, and the plum blossoms and camellias are particularly brilliant. If physical strength is limited, it is recommended to choose between Faxi Temple—Fajing Temple—Fajing Temple and Lingyin Temple—Yongfu Temple—Taoguang Temple—Wealth God Temple as two separate routes. 🏮 Pingyao Old Street Lantern Viewing Route This year's lantern theme is 'Celebrating the Dragon Year', the old street is full of various lanterns, among which two huge dragon lanterns are particularly eye-catching. Lotus lanterns and fish lanterns are also arranged by the river, and there is a lively market, making the whole old street full of strong New Year atmosphere. May every friend who comes to Hangzhou be able to slowly taste your 'beautiful Spring Festival' here.🎉🧧🏮🌸🚌🧧🏮

Liu Lang Wen Ying: A poetic dwelling place by the West Lake in Hangzhou

Attraction Introduction: 🌸 **Liu Lang Wen Ying**, one of the ten scenic spots of West Lake, is located in Qingbo Street, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou City, covering an area of about 21 hectares. This is the location of the historic imperial garden - Jujing Garden, once the playground of the emperors of the Southern Song Dynasty, and has now become an ideal leisure place for citizens and tourists. The garden is full of swaying willow trees and clusters of famous flowers, making it the best place to enjoy the beautiful scenery of West Lake and the competing singing of orioles in spring. Tickets and Opening Hours: 🎫 Free admission, open to tourists all day throughout the year. 📍Detailed Address: No. 87, Nanshan Road, Qingbo Street, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province. 🚉Transportation Guide: 🚌 Bus route: You can take bus No. 4, 12, 102, 308, 504 to Liu Lang Wen Ying Station. 🚗 Taxi or shared bicycle: It is also very convenient to take a taxi or use a shared bicycle directly from the nearby West Lake District. Accommodation Guide: 🏨 As a tourist hotspot, Hangzhou has many hotels and homestays to choose from, ranging from economical to luxurious. It is recommended to book in advance, especially during the tourist season. Tour Route: 🌄 Starting from West Lake Park, walk along Nanshan Road to Liu Lang Wen Ying, continue forward to Changqiao, Leifeng Pagoda Scenic Area and Taiziwan Park. Every step of the way is full of poetry. Highlights and Experience: 🌹 In spring, Liu Lang Wen Ying is full of green willows and peach blossoms, and the singing of orioles, as if walking into a vivid landscape painting. 🍃 In summer, the greenery is lush, you can sit in the shade of the trees and enjoy the cool lake breeze. 🍂 In autumn, the falling leaves add a sense of tranquility and distance. 🌨️ Although winter is cold, there are still many tourists coming to enjoy the snow and experience the unique winter scenery of West Lake. 📝Attention tips: ⚠️ There are many scenic spots around West Lake, it is recommended to plan your route and time to avoid a tight schedule. ⚠️ Please pay attention to the opening hours of the scenic area to avoid affecting your visit due to time issues. ⚠️ Protect the environment and do not litter in the scenic area. In Liu Lang Wen Ying, you can put down the hustle and bustle of the city, quietly enjoy the tranquility of nature, feel the heaviness of history, and experience a unique Jiangnan style. This is a paradise for photography enthusiasts and a place for literati to find inspiration. No matter spring, summer, autumn or winter, there are different beautiful sceneries waiting for you to discover.

Experience the green tour of Hangzhou

Hangzhou's green fairyland tour, feel the beauty of nature✨ 🌸Hangzhou, a city known as 'paradise on earth', its natural beauty is like an ink painting, fresh and charming. This time I bring you a travel guide to nine green fairyland attractions, come and appreciate the natural beauty of Hangzhou with me!🌿 1️⃣Tea Museum🍵 📍Located at 'New Henghe Bridge', there is a green tunnel, you can go to Huagang Guanyu to feed fish along the West Lake, and watch the sunset on the bench of Sudi in the evening. 💰Price: Free! 2️⃣Liu Lang Wen Ying🍃 📍Also along the West Lake, come to Liu Lang Wen Ying, the greenery is refreshing. 💰Price: Free! 3️⃣Gushan - Green Cloud Path🚵‍♂️ 📍From Xiling Yinshe up the mountain, moss is dense, full of greenery, few people know. 💰Price: Free! (There may be other expenses, such as renting a car, etc.) 4️⃣Longwu🍵 📍The ten thousand acres of tea mountains in Longwu will give you the pleasure of overlooking. Camping and cycling here are excellent choices, and the feeling of close contact with nature is unparalleled. 💰Price: Free! (There may be other expenses, such as renting a car, etc.) 5️⃣Hu Pao Park🐅 📍A small park full of greenery, there is free Hu Pao spring water available. The Guiren Pavilion on the top of the mountain overlooks the beautiful scenery of West Lake and Qiantang River. 💰Price: Free! (There may be other expenses, such as buying drinks, etc.) 6️⃣Maojiabu🌿 📍Belongs to Li West Lake, not inferior to Duanqiao Gushan, the area is large, close to Wufeng Caotang, you can play with water. 💰Price: Free! (There may be other expenses, such as renting a boat, etc.) 7️⃣Jiuxi Eighteen Stream🌳 📍A small forest route in the city, a classic summer resort, you can play with water in summer. 💰Price: Free! (There may be other expenses, such as buying drinks, etc.) 8️⃣Qingshan Lake Water Forest🍃 📍Accessible by subway, when there is duckweed, you can feel the beauty of the matcha forest. 💰Price: Free! (There may be other expenses, such as renting a boat, etc.) 9️⃣Yunqi Bamboo Path🎋 📍The filming location of 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon', the beautiful scenery of the lush bamboo forest in summer is unforgettable. You can also go up the mountain to Wuyun Mountain Zhenji Temple and Shili Langdang. 💰Price: Free! (There may be other expenses, such as buying drinks, etc.)

It's like stepping into a Hayao Miyazaki animation

The beauty of Hangzhou is beyond words. Walking from Jixian Pavilion and Yongjin Gate to Liulang Wenying, the azure sky merges with the water. The moonlight penetrates the clouds and shines on the lake, as if stepping into a large piece of clear sapphire. At the entrance of the Qianwang Temple, there are still clusters of lotus leaves from the end of summer in the pond. A few steps further is the Cuiguang Pavilion, which used to be the dock for the imperial boat tour, and countless literati have written poems here. This is my second visit to Hangzhou after a decade. Hangzhou was born around the lake, and the entire city is full of romance and aura because of the lake. It once belonged to Bai Juyi, Su Shi, Yue Fei, and also to Su Xiaoxiao, Zhu Yingtai, Bai Niangzi... and my lover also grew up here. I love this city because he exists. On the return journey, looking at the passing lights and shadows outside the window, I gave my heart to it.

A paradise on earth

Hangzhou is a heaven, with beautiful scenery everywhere and the autumn color is getting thicker, it's a paradise on earth. The above photo was taken at the garden landscape of Liuying Hotel next to Liulang Wenying, which is the 'Jujing Garden' of the Southern Song Dynasty Imperial Garden, and it is also the best place to enjoy the lake in Hangzhou. Liulang Wenying

Hangzhou Liulang Wenyi 10,000 square meters of large lawns open to visitors, sit in the shade of the trees, fake water on the lake, small dolls. Chinese tourists who have been accustomed to not to step into the lawn for many years have the virtue of gentle tolerance and contentment. The days of the West Lake South Line tourists burst, but probably because the lawn is large enough, so tourists have brought moisture pads and hot water, porcelain cups to prepare for afternoon tea time. This shows how attractive it is to tourists since it was opened.