Jiangnan in May is truly divine, offering a travel guide that avoids the crowds

🌸 With the phrase 'Spring is not late,' I flew to the picturesque Jiangnan. May here is still the golden season for tourism. If you plan to come to Jiangnan, then you can't miss this guide! ⏰D1: Arrive in Hangzhou Head straight to a characteristic hotel by the West Lake. In the evening, you can stroll along the lake, enjoy the stunning 'Impression West Lake' show or the night view of Gem Hill, and take in the breathtaking beauty of West Lake. 😍 ⏰D2: One-day tour of West Lake 🌊The beauty of West Lake is different in each season and always intoxicating. Take five hours to circle the lake, starting from Quyuan Fenghe, take a boat to explore the wild charm of Maojiabu, or visit Flower Harbor to watch the fish, and gaze at Leifeng Pagoda and Three Pools Mirroring the Moon from afar. Along the way, watch mandarin ducks, squirrels, and fish, then walk to Su Causeway, take a sightseeing car to enjoy the sunset at Gushan, a feast for the eyes! 🌟 ⏰D3: Lingyin Temple - Wuzhen 🕌At nine in the morning, head to Lingyin Temple to pray for peace. After visiting, go down the mountain to enjoy delicious food, and then set off for Wuzhen. By evening, you will arrive at this bustling place with a brilliant night scene. 🏮 ⏰D4: Wuzhen - Suzhou - Lion Grove Garden 🏞️Stay overnight in the scenic area, and continue to explore every corner of Wuzhen the next day. Every moment here is gentle and peaceful. Then head to Lion Grove Garden, one of the four famous gardens in Suzhou, where the labyrinth-like rockeries are fascinating. Don't forget to stroll along Pingjiang Road to experience the ancient charm and culture of Suzhou. 🏰

A trip to Hangzhou, finally understood the West Lake in Su Shi's writing

📍The most beautiful corner of Gushan Road The sunrise here in the morning makes the lake look particularly beautiful, with layers of orange shimmering on the water. Because of the morning fog, you can take these ink painting-like pictures of Leifeng Pagoda as you walk along the West Lake. 📍Suilu After shooting Quyuan Fenghe, you can go to the intersection of Beishan Street and Yanggong Causeway on the opposite side. There is a staircase that can go up the mountain to Suilu to shoot the Leifeng Pagoda at a long distance. You need a telephoto lens to shoot here. I used 70-200 to crop the picture when I came back. The camera I used was Sony r4a with over 60 million pixels, which is very useful after retouching. 📍Sudi Stele I took these pictures around 7 o'clock in the morning. There were no cars and people. These two pictures are the road in front and the road behind. I just snapped them together. 📍Quyuan Fenghe Find the round door hole 'Liaoting', a classic shooting spot. Go to the opposite side of the lake, there are red maples on the left and right of the pavilion, with the reflection of the lake, which is also very photogenic. You can see this stone bridge as you go along, and the sunrise in the morning is also very photogenic. 📍Changqiao Park There are several places where you can shoot standing on the bridge, and you can also shoot on the shore. I took pictures in several directions in the original picture, just share one, friends who go can look at more angles.

The Prince Bay in West Lake during autumn, how can it be ten times more beautiful than spring?

Have you been enchanted by the maple leaves here in Prince Bay in autumn? I just came back from there, and I was really shocked by the beautiful scenery! About the maple leaf season, the time when the maple leaves are red to the extreme has not yet arrived, only a very few trees on the shady side are completely red. But there is no light under the tree, the color tone is too dark. I personally prefer the current maple leaves of green, yellow and orange, which are colorful under the sun. Plus, the water quality in Prince Bay is very good, it is blue-green, and there is a cool color in the warm color of the maple leaves, which is too great. Maple leaf viewing date prediction: In the recent week, the green is gradually less, and most of the maple leaves turn from yellow to orange. In the next week, the maple leaves are almost yellow, and the orange tone is enhanced. In mid-December, the maple leaves enter the orange-red stage, and they are about to be completely red. Maple leaf viewing time: 7-9 am, there will be morning mist in Prince Bay. 14-16 in the afternoon, the afternoon sun is very gentle. My pictures were taken around 3 pm. It's best to come on non-weekends. My highly recommended West Lake maple leaf viewing route: Quyuan Fenghe-Sudi (there is a colorful maple tree) or Guozhuang (park card is free)-Huagang Guanyu-Prince Bay-Hupao Park. In addition, there are Jiuxi and Meiling South Road, which are a bit far apart and not very convenient. You can go there when you have time.

Sudi of West Lake

Many people are familiar with Sudi, formerly known as Suli Causeway, which is a shaded causeway that runs through the north and south scenic areas of West Lake. It was constructed by the Northern Song Dynasty poet Su Shi (Su Dongpo) when he served as the governor of Hangzhou, using the silt dredged from West Lake, and has evolved over time. Later, the people of Hangzhou named it 'Sudi' in honor of Su Dongpo's achievements in managing West Lake. Now, as time has passed, Sudi has become a stunningly beautiful landscape strip, featuring six single-arched half-circle stone bridges built during the Northern Song Dynasty. From south to north, they are named Yingbo, Suolan, Wangshan, Yadi, Dong (Shu) Pu, and Kuahong. The spring scenery here is especially renowned, with the willows turning green and peach blossoms blooming, known as 'Sudi in the Spring Dawn,' which brings immense joy. Visitors are often captivated by the enchanting atmosphere of the spring breeze and the harmonious chirping of birds, prompting them to stop and take photos to commemorate their visit.

The spring breeze greens the Su Causeway again; the spring scenery of West Lake intoxicates the heart

The spring breeze greens the banks of the Su Causeway, and the spring scenery of West Lake is as poetic and picturesque as ever, inspiring longing in the heart. The lake's surface shimmers with sparkling waves, reflecting the blue sky and white clouds, as if all the beauty of heaven and earth has gathered here. Birds fly and soar freely over the lake and sky, resting and frolicking, their carefree appearance truly delightful. Strolling on the Su Causeway, feeling the gentle touch of the spring breeze on one's face, is like being in a fairyland on earth. The beauty of West Lake lies not only in its scenic waters and mountains but also in its tranquility and serenity. Here, you can let go of your worries and enjoy a rare peace and comfort. Whether it's the morning mist or the evening sunset, West Lake has its unique charm. Every scene is captivating, making one linger and become intoxicated. For a fairyland on earth, one must see West Lake! Come to West Lake and feel its purity and beauty, allowing your soul to be thoroughly relaxed and cleansed.

Hangzhou

Hangzhou ✅✅ The Ten Scenes of West Lake, everyone who has seen them raves about them‼️💯 For your first trip to Hangzhou, save this travel guide to enjoy the Ten Scenes of West Lake 📍 1⃣ Su Causeway in Spring The foremost of the Ten Scenes of West Lake, who wouldn't love the romance of Su Causeway in spring? The causeway is shaded by green willows, and the banks are lined with peach and willow trees, as if walking into a landscape painting. Admission💰: Free 2⃣ Lotus in the Breeze at Crooked Courtyard In the Southern Song Dynasty, there was an official winery that used the stream water from Jinsha Stream to make qu wine. There were lotus plants in the nearby ponds, and when the summer breeze blew, the fragrance of wine and lotus was refreshing, hence the name 'Lotus in the Breeze at Crooked Courtyard'. Admission💰: Free 3⃣ Remnant Snow on the Bridge in Winter The only winter scene among the Ten Scenes of West Lake. After snowfall, the snow melts on the sunny side of the bridge, while the shady side is still covered with remnant snow. From a high vantage point, the bridge appears broken but is not, hence the name 'Remnant Snow on the Bridge in Winter'. Admission💰: Free 4⃣ Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake Located at the junction of Bai Causeway and Solitary Hill, it is a lakeside garden. With water on three sides and a broad view, it is one of the best places to enjoy West Lake and also the best spot for moon viewing over the lake. Admission💰: Free 5⃣ Three Pools Mirroring the Moon Located in the middle of West Lake, it is the largest island among the three islands of West Lake. The island features beautiful gardens of the Jiangnan style. On the island, you can see three stone pagodas on the vast lake, which are also the pattern on the 1 RMB note. Admission💰: Deluxe cruise🚢70 RMB/person, Regular cruise⛴️55 RMB/person, Student ticket👶 can be reduced by 10 RMB each (including the island cruise fee + admission) ‼️This is also the only scene among the Ten Scenes of West Lake that requires a fee to see 6⃣ Leifeng Pagoda in the Sunset Originally built by King Qian Hongchu of the Wuyue Kingdom to celebrate the birth of a son to Empress Huang, but it is widely known because of the Legend of the White Snake. The pagoda is bathed in the evening glow, similar to the Buddha's light, hence the name 'Leifeng Pagoda in the Sunset'. Admission💰: The best viewing spot is not inside the Leifeng Pagoda scenic area, but 500 meters east of the pagoda at Changqiao Park, which is free) ‼️💰Admission to the pagoda: 55 RMB/person 7⃣ Orioles Singing in the Willows Located on Nanshan Road, the garden is full of willow trees. In spring, the willow branches sway with the wind, and the birds chirp, as if walking into a poetic painting. Admission💰: Free 8⃣ Twin Peaks Piercing the Clouds The Twin Peaks refer to the Southern Peak and the Northern Peak. When viewed from West Lake, after the rain clears, the tops of the two peaks appear amidst the mist. Admission💰: Free 9⃣ Viewing Fish at Flower Harbor Located on the west side at the southern end of Su Causeway, it was originally a private residence. Because the stream water from Huajia Mountain passed through here, it was named 'Flower Harbor'. The garden breeds groups of red carp, and during the flowering season, the peonies, cherry blossoms, and crabapples in the garden are very beautiful. Admission💰: Free 1⃣0⃣ Evening Bell at Nanping Hill Located in Jingci Temple, 'Nanping' refers to Nanping Hill behind Jingci Temple. Every evening, when the bell rings, the sound of Buddha surrounds and purifies the soul. Jingci Temple holds a very high status in Chinese Buddhism and is a thousand-year-old royal temple, worth visiting✅✅ Admission: Free to listen to the bell outside the temple ‼️💰Admission to the temple: 10 RMB/person

Two-day Hangzhou Travel Guide

Day1: West Lake Day Tour 📍Three Pools Mirroring the Moon: 🎫Free 🫧It's a small island, also the background of the one yuan note, 🚇Line 1➡️Longxiang Bridge, buy 🚢tickets at West Lake Park II (70¥/person: includes round-trip to the island and entrance to Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, the route includes Park II➡️Three Pools Mirroring the Moon➡️opposite pier, there are multiple piers on the opposite side, you can choose which 🚢to take to leave the island based on your own route) 📍Prince Bay Park: 🎫Free 🫧Not far from Flower Harbor, tulips bloom in late March; 📍Leifeng Pagoda: 🎫40 🫧A new pagoda was built on the original site, with an elevator inside, you can go to the top to enjoy the panoramic view of West Lake; 📍West Lake: 🎫Free 🫧Su Causeway (in memory of Su Shi) take an electric cart (10¥)➡️Quyuan Fenghe (lotus flowers in summer), walk➡️Pinghu Qiuyue and Bai Causeway➡️Broken Bridge Remnants of Snow, you can optionally view the "Ten Scenes of West Lake"~ 📍Wulin Night Market for dinner🍚➡️19:30 West Lake Music Fountain DAY2: Temple Day Tour 📍God of Wealth Temple 🫧Take the North Peak cable car➡️The Number One God of Wealth Temple to pray for wealth (30¥ up the mountain, 20¥ down the mountain); 📍Lingyin Temple: 🎫75 (Feilai Peak 45 + Temple 30) 🫧The place where Ji Gong became a monk, Lingyin Temple is inside Feilai Peak, you need to buy a ticket for Feilai Peak to enter Lingyin Temple, you can get three incense sticks for free, 46¥ for eighteen seeds, there are vegetarian meals inside (plain noodles 20¥ and side dishes, worth a try); 📍Faxi Temple🎫10 🫧Pray for marriage, it is recommended to take a sightseeing bus from Lingyin Temple to Faxi Temple, 🚶🏻‍♂️it's quite far; 📍Evening➡️Xiaohe Straight Street, stroll around the town, have dinner~ 🥢Food Recommendations: Zhi Wei Guan Tiaotou Cake, Scallion Wrapped Hui, Hangzhou Restaurant, Green Tea Restaurant, Grandma's Home, Lou Wai Lou~

Always believe in Su Shi's aesthetics | The beauty of Su Causeway in West Lake in spring dawn is so beautiful that it makes you cry

| The beauty of Su Causeway in West Lake in spring dawn is so beautiful that it makes you cry. Who among the family understands? The beauty of Su Causeway in West Lake is so beautiful that it makes you cry! 😭😭 Any casual shot is a masterpiece, there's no need to find an angle at all! ❗ Writer Zhu Yong said: Almost every Chinese person will encounter Su Dongpo. 👻 In some inadvertent moment in your life, you may resonate with his life experience. 😭😭 As a fellow Sichuanese of Su Dongpo, I really like him so much! ❗ Su Shi's life, if not being demoted, is on the way to being demoted, but he has always been very happy 🥰 He would sigh 'Life is but a big dream, how many times has autumn been cool' But he would also say 'Who's afraid? A straw raincoat can withstand a lifetime of rain and fog!' ⛰️ 👉🏻If you can't go to Sichuan Meishan Su Shi San Su Temple, then you can come to Hangzhou West Lake Su Causeway for a walk 👉🏻Because in one's life, at least once, you should meet Su Shi in the world 👉🏻Feel his boldness and spirit, inherit his openness and optimism ✍🏻About 【West Lake Su Causeway】✍🏻 🌳Su Causeway, formerly known as Su Gong Causeway, is a tree-lined causeway that runs through the West Lake Scenic Area. Su Causeway was built in 1089 during the Northern Song Dynasty, when the poet Su Shi (Su Dongpo) was the governor of Hangzhou. He dredged West Lake and used the dredged silt to build it, and it has evolved over the generations. The people of Hangzhou named it 'Su Causeway' in memory of Su Dongpo's contribution to the management of West Lake. 🌳'Willows fill the long causeway, flowers light the way', Su Causeway in spring dawn is one of the ten scenes of West Lake, three kilometers long, north to North Mountain Road, south to South Mountain Road and Leifeng Tower, embracing West Lake. ✍🏻Tips for visiting Su Causeway✍🏻 👉🏻Recommended mode of travel🛶: walking, cycling, electric car, sightseeing car 👉🏻Photo location🤳: The whole way of Su Causeway is shaded by green willows, but near the Flower Harbor Watching Fish, it is closer to Leifeng Tower, you can take a photo directly to Leifeng Tower here 👉🏻West Lake Ice Cream🍧: There are small shops selling West Lake ice cream all the way along Su Causeway, with shapes of Leifeng Tower and Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, all of which are very delicious and good-looking, you must try them when you come to Su Causeway 💚Other West Lake Ten Scenic Spots around Su Causeway💚 🥂Leifeng Sunset: From Su Causeway to Leifeng Tower is 1.6km, walking along Su Causeway for about 40min to 1h can reach Leifeng Tower 🥂Quyuan Fenghe: Quyuan Fenghe is on the north side of Su Causeway, usually go to Quyuan Fenghe before visiting Su Causeway 🥂Flower Harbor Watching Fish: On the way from Su Causeway to Leifeng Tower, under the bridge near Yanggong Causeway, you can see the Golden Light Piercing the Hole 🥂Broken Bridge Remnant Snow: From Quyuan Fenghe to Broken Bridge takes about an hour and a half, it is recommended to take a bus along the way ✔Travel time: October 2023 ✔Number of travelers: 2 people ✔Tour time: 2h ✔Ticket: Free ✔Travel location: Su Causeway, West Lake Scenic Area, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province ✔Transportation choice: 514/K514 section, 514, 822/K822, K315, K4

Hangzhou West Lake Tour

Hotel accommodations range from luxurious to economical, with the first image showing the Radisson Hotel. There are also many other hotels nearby, such as Vienna and the like. The sixth floor of the Shengda Radisson has a footpath, which is quite decent, located in the Sky Garden. Take a taxi to the Leifeng Pagoda at West Lake, and you'll find it's quite congested, probably because it's the weekend. Then at the entrance, you can buy a combo ticket for 90 yuan, which includes the Leifeng Pagoda and a lake cruise. The Leifeng Pagoda is the only attraction I've seen that isn't tall but has an elevator. Taking a lake cruise is essential; otherwise, walking can be really painful because the area is too large. Image eight shows the Su Causeway, which is a must-visit and very picturesque. As for dining, I can only say that the local Hangzhou cuisine leaves me at a loss for words

The only downside: Only available in Hangzhou | West Lake Cherry Blossom Viewing Route

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cherry blossoms in Moshan, 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. There are 10 places, all around West Lake, and each has its own charm. 1️⃣ Manao Temple A niche temple with hardly any tourists, there are several large cherry trees in the courtyard, very Zen. 2️⃣ Sudi The cherry trees on Sudi are close to the water, and you can also capture mandarin ducks playing in the water. 3️⃣ Quyuan Fenghe A classic spot, with ancient architecture surrounded by cherry blossoms. 4️⃣ Yunsong Book Residence A private garden built by Mr. Jin Yong, now open to the public, with beautiful reflections on the water. 5️⃣ Daise Siantian Besides the cherry blossoms near the bridge tunnel, there are also two large cherry trees next to the pavilion. 6️⃣ China Tea Museum There are many cherry trees here, and the thatched cottages are very distinctive. 7️⃣ Turtle Pool There are also many cherry trees at Turtle Pool, and there is a platform near Yanggong Dike that is great for taking photos. 8️⃣ Flower Harbor Park There are also quite a few cherry trees here, and it's more crowded with tourists. 9️⃣ Taiziwan Park Cherry blossoms and tulips bloom together, and there is also a large windmill. 1️⃣0️⃣ Hangzhou Children's Park The most beautiful cherry blossom staircase, with few people and beautiful scenery. 🌸 Photography & Travel Tips 1️⃣ The cherry blossom season is generally in late March, and the blooming period is short, so if you want to see the cherry blossoms, plan your trip in advance. 2️⃣ These cherry blossom spots are basically around West Lake, you can choose a few that interest you and visit them together. 3️⃣ Except for the Children's Park, which has an admission fee of 10 yuan, the other places do not require an admission fee. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Sudi and Huagang Welcome Spring

The spring breeze is slightly cold But it warms the face. Who is it That graces March so charmingly, Who is it That intoxicates the passing years. The day after Hangzhou officially announced the arrival of spring, I went to capture the essence of spring again. Of course, I went to 'Sudi' and 'Huagang', because among the old ten scenic spots of West Lake, they best represent the spring scenery. Since the Southern Song dynasty, 'Sudi Chunxiao' has always been at the top of the 'Ten Scenes of West Lake'. Spring comes early here, and the spring flowers bloom early too. Here, the early cherry blossoms are like a cloud of pink; Here, the willows sway gracefully in the wind; Here, Hangzhou's 'Wangchun' flowers—magnolias are as white as snow and as red as fire in their bloom; Here, 'when the water is warm, the ducks know first', Here, the oriental white-eye birds are the messengers of spring, the most beautiful dancers. In this world, all that is beautiful begins with spring. When there is a hint of spring in the air, the outside world also gradually takes on the air of spring. A touch of light green astonishes time, a blooming flower tenderizes the years. The sun speaks not, warming the heart, the flowers bloom silently, scenting the world. Quietly observing the impermanence of life, one's heart gains a sense of ease and leisure.

Strolling around West Lake, one can experience the charm of the Jiangnan region as described by ancient poets

The scenery of West Lake is indeed picturesque, especially during the cherry blossom season in late March, which is simply breathtaking. Taking a boat tour of West Lake, from Su Causeway to Quyuan Fenghe, one can enjoy the seamless beauty of the sky and water. The cherry blossoms reflecting on the lake create a series of stunningly beautiful scenes. At places like Yun Song Book House and Dai Se Shen Tian, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, exuding fragrance and forming classic cherry blossom viewing scenes that intoxicate visitors, making it seem impossible to stop. Here, you can feel a strong cultural atmosphere while also enjoying the beauty and tranquility brought by the cherry blossoms. The sunshine sprinkles on West Lake, the lake surface sparkles, willow branches sway gently in the breeze, and cherry blossom petals fall like snow, lingering in the air. Boating on West Lake, with the cherry blossoms and the lake reflecting each other, creates an enchanting scene. Pavilions and towers are reflected in the lake, complementing the beautiful scenery of the blooming cherry blossoms, creating a fairy-tale-like charm. Such scenery is refreshing and captivating, immersing one in its beauty, making it unforgettable. The beauty of West Lake always brings tranquility and comfort, providing a pleasurable experience for both body and mind.

Sudi Chunxiao | Spring arrives and the river turns a greenish blue, how can one not reminisce about the South of the Yangtze?

Spring arrives and the river turns a greenish blue, how can one not reminisce about the South of the Yangtze? The South of the Yangtze is wonderful, with landscapes I've long been familiar with. The sunrise makes the river's flowers redder than fire, spring arrives and the river turns a greenish blue. How can one not reminisce about the South of the Yangtze? The lag in education was closed after I came to Hangzhou, Bai Juyi's 'Remembering the South of the Yangtze' becomes embodied at this moment. If not in a hurry, I think Chinese language and literature would be the most beautiful subject. 😭-📍

Hangzhou is a place suitable for solitude, where one can spend an entire afternoon alone

One of the most overlooked among the Ten Scenes of West Lake, Su Causeway in spring morning stretches across West Lake, the boundless West Lake, Graceful branches of willows swaying, crabapple trees, cherry blossoms, peach blossoms... Su Causeway, heading north, you reach Beishan Street and Quyuan Fenghe, heading south, Hua Gang Guan Yu, Prince Bay A spring day's walk, a great place in Hangzhou to enjoy the flowers and the spring A full three kilometers, walking + photography + rest, everyone treats it as a passageway to West Lake, but the boundless chairs by the lake are the true love Sometimes under the big camphor trees, sometimes under the branches, sometimes with waterbirds playing alongside Opposite are Xiling Bridge, Hubin, Leifeng Pagoda, Chenghuang Pavilion ... When the weather is good, the rippling blue waves are like the sea, with waves lapping the shore Sunset is super healing with golden water, and the evening glow is also super romantic~ .. Now sunset is around 4:30 pm, go early, leisurely take photos of the chairs by West Lake and bask in the sun Watching the waves of West Lake is so healing~ .. 📍Su Causeway 🧭Entrance at Beishan Street or Hua Gang Guan Yu

Visiting West Lake in the New Year, Su Causeway is crowded with people, and the plum blossoms on Solitary Hill are blooming

The beautiful scenery of West Lake in Hangzhou in the Year of the Dragon, the weather in Hangzhou these days is really good, everywhere is filled with the festive spirit of spring warmth and dragon horse spirit, the New Year in Hangzhou is another warm and sunny day, and the air visibility is very good, so I started walking from Bathing Goose Bay, passed through Rainbow Bridge to Yanggong Causeway, from Flower Harbor to Su Causeway, checked in at the six bridges of Su Causeway, walked to Beishan Street, and finally returned after tasting the plum blossoms of West Lake on Solitary Hill, the whole journey is about 5 kilometers, lasting 4.5 hours. The feeling along the way, first of all, the quietness of Bathing Goose Bay and the bustle of Su Causeway form a sharp contrast, I often come to West Lake, but like the second day of the lunar new year, the few people in Bathing Goose Bay still make me happy, as for Su Causeway, the crowded scene of cars and people, and the scene of people full on the bridge, can also be foreseen, because this is a must-visit place for tour groups. For the first time, I checked in at Weilu in Flower Harbor Park. This group of 'scenic waterfront garden buildings' centered on irregular pools is really photogenic, but because it was noon, the light and shadow were difficult to grasp, and a plum tree by the pavilion had also begun to bloom. In addition, a few red flowers had bloomed on an old plum tree next to the peony pavilion in the park, but a large-scale bloom is expected to take another week or two. The most beautiful place for plum blossoms is still Solitary Hill. As one of the three traditional places to appreciate plum blossoms in Hangzhou, the plums on Solitary Hill have always been full of literature and aesthetics. After checking in, I found that the current opening rate of plum blossoms on Solitary Hill is about 20%, and it is expected that it will enter the peak season in another week. The colors of the plum blossoms here are very rich, with yellow wintersweet, as well as red and pink plums. In addition, several green plums also have flower buds. Paired with the landscape of West Lake and the story of 'plum wife and crane son', it is worth recommending to visit Hangzhou in the New Year and appreciate the plums on Solitary Hill. TourismHangzhou·Zhejiang

Unveiling the Paradise on Earth: A Three-Day Tour in Hangzhou

Dear travelers, I am your travel Dreamer, today I am going to take you into a city full of poetry - Hangzhou. Here, the ancient charm intertwines with the modern, the natural scenery complements the cultural landscape. In three days, let's stroll along the Su Causeway of West Lake, listen to the bells of Lingyin Temple, taste the fragrance of Longjing tea, and feel the unique charm of this city. 【Itinerary】 📅 Day 1: Su Causeway - Leifeng Pagoda - Xiaoyingzhou (Three Pools Mirroring the Moon) 📅 Day 2: Lingyin Temple - Yongfu Zen Temple - Bai Causeway - Hefang Street 📅 Day 3: Nine Creeks in Misty Forest - Longjing Tea Plantation 【Must-see attractions】 🌉 Su Causeway: The essence of West Lake, strolling here is like traveling back to the era of Su Dongpo. 🗼 Leifeng Pagoda: The origin of the 'Legend of the White Snake', the shadow of the pagoda at sunset is a paradise for photography enthusiasts. 🏝️ Xiaoyingzhou: The pearl in West Lake, the beauty of Three Pools Mirroring the Moon is unforgettable. 🏛️ Lingyin Temple: A thousand-year-old ancient temple, feel the solemnity and tranquility of Buddhist culture. 🌲 Yongfu Zen Temple: Hidden in the bamboo forest, experience the Zen life. 🌳 Bai Causeway: Willow trees lining the path, the most beautiful walking route in West Lake in spring. 🏮 Hefang Street: Antique, taste the market life of the Southern Song Dynasty. 🌲 Nine Creeks in Misty Forest: The misty scenery after the rain, a dreamlike natural landscape. 🍃 Longjing Tea Plantation: Taste Longjing tea, feel the profoundness of tea culture. 【Must-try foods】 🍜 West Lake Vinegar Fish: Tender fish meat, sweet and sour soup, a signature dish of Hangzhou. 🍚 Dongpo Pork: Fat but not greasy, melts in your mouth, Su Dongpo's favorite. 🍵 Longjing Shrimp: Fresh shrimp paired with the fragrance of Longjing tea, a unique flavor. 🍰 Hangzhou Xiaolongbao: Thin skin, large filling, rich soup, an excellent choice for breakfast. 【Accommodation Guide】 🏨 Boutique hotels by West Lake: Enjoy the lake view room, you can enjoy the night view of West Lake at night. 🏡 Homestays near Hefang Street: Experience local life, feel the market culture of Hangzhou. 【Transportation Guide】 🚌 Bus: Hangzhou's city bus system is well developed and can directly reach major attractions. 🚇 Subway: The subway line covers the main areas, convenient and fast. 🚖 Taxi/Online car-hailing: Suitable for night or emergency situations, but be aware of congestion during peak hours. 【tips】 🌦️ Weather: Hangzhou is rainy, please bring rain gear when you go out. 📸 Photography: The beauty of West Lake is suitable for shooting in the morning and evening, with soft light. 💰 Budget: Arrange consumption reasonably, Hangzhou's prices are moderate, but prices will rise during the tourist season. 📱 APP: Download the Hangzhou Tourism APP to get real-time information and discounts. 🌈 Hangzhou, a city that blends classical and modern, is waiting for you to explore. Take this guide and let's start this dream journey together!

Chongqing is too cold | Spend a warm winter in Hangzhou and take a walk by the West Lake in winter

| Spend a warm winter in Hangzhou and take a walk by the West Lake in winter. The beauty of West Lake is not only the surface natural scenery, but also the profound history and cultural heritage. Walking on the Su Causeway, imagine how the ancients composed poetry and painted here, leaving behind timeless stories. Looking at the clear and clean lake, it seems to purify the soul and forget the troubles of the world. Don't look at the online one-day tour of the whole West Lake, the assembly line tour is meaningless, and one day is far from enough. Now the Leifeng Tower was rebuilt in 2002 on the original site, after entering, the escalator goes directly to the foot of the Leifeng Tower, and you can see the ruins of the Leifeng Tower collapsed in 1924 from the south gate. The most famous thing about Leifeng Tower is not the building itself, but the associated love story, which is well-known (Bai Niangzi and Xu Xian). When you go to Leifeng Tower, you must go to the top of the tower, where you can overlook the beautiful scenery of the entire West Lake. When the weather is clear, the lake is like a mirror, reflecting the blue sky and white clouds, the green trees by the lake are shaded, and the boats are interlaced like weaving. The most impressive thing about West Lake is the one yuan background picture, Leifeng Tower, and the ten scenes of West Lake. Each of the ten scenes is full of poetic and picturesque meanings, such as Nanping Evening Bell, Broken Bridge Remnant Snow, etc. Among the ten scenes of West Lake, Leifeng Sunset, the Leifeng Tower under the sunset looks particularly solemn and mysterious. And Nanping Evening Bell is another kind of quiet beauty. Perhaps in the evening, the bell is melodious, echoing in the valley, the artistic conception is even deeper. 📝Note tips: ①The most out-of-the-picture check-in place in West Lake, the east coast area of West Lake, Juxian Pavilion, Yongjin Park Viewing Platform, Yongjin Bridge, Three Pools Mirroring the Moon. ②Most of the attractions in West Lake are free, but there are paid attractions around, such as Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, Leifeng Tower, Yuewang Temple, Guozhuang Scenic Spot. ③It is recommended to take the subway line 1 to Longxiangqiao Station to go to West Lake, cross the luxury street and start playing in the direction of West Lake Tiandi. ④If you want to avoid the crowd, go straight to the West Lake scenic area. You can get off at Wushan Square Station on Subway Line 7.

Guide | Who says Hangzhou is a food desert?!

| Who says Hangzhou is a food desert?! .⭐Record daily bits and pieces, share life stories⭐ 📆Itinerary: D1: After arriving in Hangzhou, put your luggage in the hotel, go to West Lake for a tour (Bai Di-Su Di), take a boat on West Lake in the evening (watch the sunset), go to He Fang Street for dinner, stroll around Nan Song Yu Street after dinner, and return to the hotel for rest D2: After breakfast, go to Lingyin Temple and Feilai Peak, visit Leifeng Tower Scenic Area after lunch, go to Hubin Yintai 77 for dinner, stroll around Yintai Business Circle after dinner, and return to the hotel for rest D3: After breakfast, go to Liuhe Tower for a visit, have lunch near Vientiane City, stroll around the nearby business circle, go to the city balcony to see the night view after dinner (there used to be a light show, I don't know if it is still open) D4: You can choose a day trip to Huzhou or cycling around Hangzhou (Beishan Street, Wulin Square, Kerry Center, Hubin Yintai, He Fang Street, Drum Tower) Find a coffee shop or tea house in the afternoon, you can find a bar to listen to songs at night. Return to the hotel for rest after a day of leisure D5: Stroll around the nearby business circle to buy some souvenirs, eat some snacks, and prepare to return home 🚗Transportation Guide: Subway: Hangzhou subway is very convenient, there are direct subways from the airport and railway station Cycling: Cycling is more convenient, there are uphill sections on the West Lake Ring Road Bus: Main attractions can be reached (look at the navigation, some routes will not stop on weekends!) 🌟Highlights of the trip: 1. Water: Qiantang River and West Lake (many surrounding attractions) 2. Mountain: Longjing Mountain, Wushan, Baoshishan, Lingshan 3. Eat: Hangzhou is not a food desert! (Xiaolongbao, Zhiweiguan pastries, Hangbang dishes) 📌Small Tips: 1. Almost the entire Hangzhou city is next to West Lake, just choose a place near the subway to stay 2. Many bun (baozi) shops only open in the morning, if you want to eat, get up early! 3. Authentic Hangbang dishes are still very sweet, be prepared!

Take your loved one on a boat trip, watch the sunrise and sunset, and share a wonderful life

🚗🚗Depart from Shenzhen to visit Wuzhen, the itinerary for the four-day trip is arranged as follows : 🏕️Day1: 🚙Depart from Shenzhen in the morning, choose to go to Hangzhou by plane or high-speed rail, you can book a private car to the station, and book a hotel in advance. After arriving in Hangzhou in the afternoon, go to the hotel for check-in, have dinner at a restaurant near the hotel in the evening, then stroll around and familiarize yourself with the surrounding environment. 😋Day2: 🍭Morning: Take a private car to Lingyin Temple, after the tour, go to the Broken Bridge of West Lake, and visit along the Su Causeway and Yuewang Temple. 🍒Lunch: Have lunch at a restaurant by the West Lake. 🤓Afternoon: Take a boat tour of West Lake and visit Hefang Street. 🏠Evening: Return to the hotel for rest. Day3: 🍇Morning: Take a private car to the Six Harmonies Pagoda, after the tour, go to Songcheng Eternal Love. 🥰Lunch: Have lunch at a restaurant near Songcheng. 😋Afternoon: Go to Wuzhen Xizha, check in and visit the night view of Wuzhen Xizha. 🤡Evening: Have dinner at a restaurant near Xizha, then return to the homestay for rest. 🥥Day4: 🤓Morning: Take a private car to Wuzhen Dongzha, after the tour, take a private car back to Hangzhou High-speed Railway Station or Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport, then return to Shenzhen.

Beautiful Hangzhou

【22 Things to Do in Hangzhou】Experience the perfect journey of nature, culture, religion, and humanities!🔥 🌸Hangzhou, a city known as 'paradise on earth', boasts rich natural scenery and cultural landscapes. Here, you can feel the strong historical and cultural atmosphere, taste the authentic Hangzhou cuisine, and experience the tranquil rural life in beautiful villages. Here are 22 things I did on my trip to Hangzhou, hope it helps you!😊 Watch the sunrise by the West Lake, feel the tranquility and beauty of the early morning.🌅 Stroll along the Su Causeway, admire the willows on both sides and the lake and mountain scenery.🚶‍♀️ Visit the Lakeside Pedestrian Street, taste local delicacies and buy special souvenirs.🛍️ Admire the beautiful scenery of West Lake on the Xiling Bridge, feel the poetic and picturesque atmosphere.🌉 Visit the Prince Bay Park, admire the blooming spring flowers or the green fields in summer.🌸🌿 Visit the Jingci Temple, feel the solemnity and mystery of Buddhist culture.🛕 Climb the Gem Mountain, overlook the panoramic view of West Lake and the scenery of Hangzhou.⛰️ Climb the Chenghuang Pavilion, feel the Wushan Tianfeng and the beauty of West Lake.🛕 Take the most beautiful angle of Chenghuang Pavilion at the Jianghu Hui Pavilion.📸 Visit the Lingyin Temple, feel the atmosphere of Buddhist culture and prayer.🛕 Go to the Faxi Temple to seek marriage, experience the mysterious process of drawing lots. The Marriage Hall is on the fourth floor🔔🔔🔔 Climb the North Peak, overlook West Lake and the cityscape of Hangzhou.⛰️ Visit the Jade Emperor Mountain, overlook the scenery of both banks of the Qiantang River and the full view of the Bagua Field.🛕 Experience rural life in Meijiawu, taste farm dishes and tea culture.🍵🫓 Visit Longjing Village, experience the fun of tea picking and tea tasting.🍵🌱 Enjoy the streams and waterfalls in Jiuxi, feel the cool summer.💦🍃 Step into Yunqi Bamboo Path, experience the unique atmosphere of the summer secret realm.🎋🍃 Visit the Yunsong Book House, feel the strong cultural atmosphere.📚🛕 Visit the Xixi Wetland, admire the natural landscape and ecological experience projects. The Wetland Park is very large, you can walk or take a rowing boat to tour the wetland~🛶🌿 Experience tea picking and tea tasting in Longwu Tea Garden.🍵🌱 Take a water bus from Gongchen Bridge Wharf along the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal to Wulin Square.🌉🚤 Taste Hangzhou cuisine, such as onion stew, Pian Er Chuan and other special snacks.😋🎉 🌸The Hangzhou travel experience shared this time includes 22 things such as natural scenery, cultural landscapes, religious activities, and humanistic experiences, hoping to help you plan an unforgettable trip to Hangzhou!✨🎉

Sudi Spring Dawn, Su Dongpo created the first of the Ten Scenes of West Lake

There are three famous dikes on West Lake, and the one that divides West Lake into two at the core position is the three-kilometer-long Sudi, which was also known as Sugongdi in ancient times. It was built by the famous great literati Su Shi during his tenure as the governor of Hangzhou in the Northern Song Dynasty in order to dredge the canal and clear the silt of West Lake, and then built the silt into a long dike and reinforced both sides with large stones, finally connecting the mountain ranges on the north and south sides, forming the core landscape of West Lake. In memory of Su Dongpo, later generations named it 'Sudi' and it has been so called to this day. In spring, whether walking on the road in the middle of Sudi and observing the West Lake on both sides, or watching the tender green scenery of Sudi in spring from the outside, it is very beautiful and moving. This has also become the first of the 'Ten Scenes of West Lake', 'Sudi Spring Dawn'. The Summer Palace in Beijing also has a slender dike, dividing Kunming Lake into two, and in spring, countless weeping willows form a beautiful scene on the shore. The landscaping technique of the Summer Palace is completely learned from Sudi. In order to ensure that the West Lake waters on the left and right sides divided by Sudi are connected, there are six arch bridges built on Sudi, from south to north, they are Yingbo, Suolan, Wangshan, Yadi, Dongpu, and Kua Hong. In the Yuan Dynasty, there were also six bridges and willows in the Ten Scenes of Qiantang River rated by people. There has been a folk rhyme since ancient times: 'Six bridges in the scenery of West Lake, a willow and a peach.' Another saying is: 'Ten miles of long embankment across six bridges, a willow and a peach.' In the Southern Song Dynasty, Sudi Spring Dawn was listed as the first of the Ten Scenes of West Lake, and in the Yuan Dynasty, it was also called 'Six Bridges and Willows' and included in the Ten Scenes of Qiantang River, which shows that it has been loved by people since ancient times.

I'm glad I didn't miss the autumn in Hangzhou

On the second day in Hangzhou, after eating noodles, I thought about strolling around. I was supposed to go to Taiziwan, but the Didi driver didn't know the way and dropped me off at Huagang Guanyu. I had to make the best of it and took a tour. The weather wasn't good, but it didn't affect the scenery. In fact, I could only comfort myself in this way. I kept walking past Yanggong Dike, Maojiabu, turned into Quyuan Fenghe, walked a section of Sudi, came out of Beishan Street, thinking that it was not far from Four Seasons, so I went for afternoon tea. Beijing is already bare, but Hangzhou still has the remnants of autumn, such as Metasequoia, maple leaves, plane trees, wax trees, ginkgo... The next day I found out that I really like today's route, to be continued...

There is a world-class tourist attraction in China because of Su Dongpo. This is the Sudi located in the core landscape area of West Lake in Hangzhou. As everyone knows, Su Di was very beautiful on the whole embankment when the spring arrived. It was considered by the United Nations Educational and Cultural Organization to be the most poetic spring scene in the world. At the same time, the scenery here was also named "Su Di Chun Xiao" because of the beauty of the spring scenery, and it is one of the top ten scenic spots in the West Lake. So, why is Su Di related to Su Dongpo? During the Northern Song Dynasty, when Su Dongpo was appointed as the prefect of Hangzhou, he found that the scenery of the West Lake was very beautiful at the time, but every year there was a serious flood. Therefore, Su Dongpo decided to use 200,000 labor to renovate the lake, and decided to build a long embankment at the southeast corner of the West Lake. On the one hand, it can block flooding, and on the other hand, it can be used for sightseeing in ordinary times. To use. This long levee took almost four years, and Su Dongpo was concerned about the project almost every day for four years. In order to help the migrant workers, they personally developed a meat food for the workers to eat, which is the famous Dongpo meat. This riverbank with a length of nearly 2,800 meters brought a great gospel to the West Lake and made the people of Hangzhou more fortune. In order to commemorate the merits of Su Dongpo, the people named the long embankment as the Sugong embankment, which was later referred to as Su Di. Today's Sudi is already a world-class famous scenic spot. Every day, visitors from all over the world come to this place for sightseeing. Everyone is attracted by such a fairyland-like scenery.

Su Di Nan starts from Nanping Mountain and goes north to Qixia Ridge. It is nearly three kilometers long. When he was in Hangzhou Zhizhou, Su Dongpo dredged the West Lake and built it with excavated mud. In order to commemorate the achievements of Su Dongpo in controlling the West Lake, the descendants named him Su Di. The West Lake is a famous tourist attraction in China. It is also known as the paradise on earth and is one of the top ten scenic spots in the country. It has been included in the World Heritage. Directory. The ancient lake called "Qiantang Lake", also known as "Xizi Lake", is located in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, with a water surface area of about 4.37 square kilometers and a lakeshore circumference of 15 kilometers. The West Lake has a large number of historical sites, with cultural relics protection points of national key cultural relics protection units and various special museums to embellish them.

West Lake, located in the west of Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, is one of the first national key scenic spots in China and one of China's top ten scenic spots. It is one of the main ornamental freshwater lakes in mainland China, and is one of the few World Heritage Sites and the only lake cultural heritage in China. The lake is separated by Gushan, Baidi, Sudi and Yanggong Dikes. According to the size of the area, there are five water faces, namely, West Lake, Xili Lake, Beili Lake, Xiaonan Lake and Yuehu Lake. Su Di and Bai Dike cross the lake, Xiao Wei Chau The three small islands of Huxin Pavilion and Gonggongdun stand in the heart of the West Lake. The Leifeng Pagoda in Xizhao Mountain and the Baoding Tower in the Gem Mountain are separated by the lake, thus forming One Mountain, Two Towers, Three Islands, The basic pattern of the Three Dykes and Five Lakes. The sunset of the West Lake is very beautiful. You can use the UAV to take pictures of the sky. You can admire the distant peaks of the mountains and the mountains. The willow trees in front of the shore are graceful and windy, and the sails of the boat are competing, and the pavilions are on the lake. The antiques of the Taiwanese are very charming and patchy. With aerial photography, all the beautiful scenery can be seen in the eye. Everything in the underground is as charming as in the ink painting.

The West Lake is like a pearl, set in the city of Hangzhou, surrounded by greenery, a lake and mountains make people feel beautiful. When I first came to the West Lake, I was full of pride, because I wanted to measure the entire West Lake by my own feet. I wanted to walk along the entire West Lake shore and surround the West Lake. The ten scenes are all over. At the beginning, I walked fairly easily. In the distance, there was a clear water color. Several swallows swept past the water. Although it was not yet in the lotus pond, it was able to see the water. Already set up a small green umbrella, a piece of lotus leaves will be covered with water near the shore, although I did not see "Yingri lotus is not red", but it really made me see "the sky The beauty of the lotus leaves is infinite. The fog on the water rose and made the mountains in the distance appear looming.