Guo's Villa

The only wintersweet by the West Lake is extremely beautiful! How the plum blossoms in Guo Zhuang are blooming, unexpectedly, the wintersweet outside the wall has a great atmosphere, although it's a bit messy, but the artistic conception of seeking plum and exploring water makes people can't help tilting their heads. In addition, only a few red plums in Guo Zhuang have bloomed, need to wait a bit more. Actual shooting time: the afternoon of January 19, 2024 Address: Guo Zhuang

After falling in love with Hangzhou, I settled here without any hesitation. Time flies, and it has been seven years already. Every spring, we must visit a super beautiful and excellent route for a spring outing. For friends who visit from other places, this is also the route I recommend to them. After trying it, they all give it consistently high praise. 👇🏻This route includes almost all the beautiful scenery of West Lake: 🚏➡️Guo's Villa➡️Maojiabu➡️Turtle Pool➡️Santaiyunshui➡️Flower Harbor➡️Bathing Tiger Spring➡️Prince Bay Park ➡️Guo's Villa: A super beautiful southern garden, where you can experience the charm of the Song Dynasty. The magnolias are blooming beautifully at this time. ➡️Maojiabu: This is Hangzhou's 'Spring Warmth and Scenic Brightness,' a hidden green wonderland of West Lake, quiet and serene, where you can feel the breath of spring. ➡️Turtle Pool: Rowing through it feels like entering a fairyland, with the clear pool water rippling away, truly unique to West Lake. Near Yanggong Dike, there are many beautiful February orchids. ➡️Flower Harbor: A great place in Hangzhou to enjoy cherry blossoms, with magnolias also blooming profusely, especially suitable for Hanfu photography. ➡️Bathing Tiger Spring: The Jihong Bridge passes through the lake water, very unique, and this place is less crowded and exquisite. ➡️Prince Bay Park: This is a world of tulips, as beautiful as a Monet painting. ⏰The entire duration of this route is about 5 hours. ⚠️Before setting out, remember to prepare some snacks that children like to stave off hunger. They can eat them in the car when hungry and replenish energy when tired. ⚠️For those with less physical strength, you can take your time and still have a lot to gain by the end of the day. ⚠️During the tulip season in Prince Bay Park, it can get crowded, so remember to book in advance through the 'West Lake in Hand' app. 📢Some necessary reminders: 1️⃣Where to take a taxi to? I usually take the subway to Longxiangqiao and then take a taxi to Quyuanfenghe or Guo's Villa. Of course, you can go in the opposite direction or to any station in between. 2️⃣Is there a sightseeing bus? There is no sightseeing bus for this route; you can only rely on walking. Therefore, it is specifically mentioned in the article that those with less physical strength can consider reducing the itinerary. Walking tours can be physically demanding, so be sure to bring some food to replenish energy. I usually carry eggs, quail eggs, and roasted chicken wings with me. I keep some in the car and eat whenever I want. They are also convenient to carry during the tour. 3️⃣Is it already so beautiful recently? Yes, from late March to mid-April, you can generally see such beautiful scenery, but the feeling on sunny days and on cloudy or rainy days is different. Hangzhou has been rainy recently, so please decide whether to go or not based on your own preferences. 4️⃣Can I ride a bike around? Yes, but you cannot enter individual scenic spots with a bicycle; you have to leave it at the entrance of the spot. You can push a stroller, but the distance is quite long, so it is not recommended.

This small and exquisite ancient garden belongs to the West Lake scenic area, but few people know about it. Compared with other scenic spots in West Lake, the whole garden is quiet and leisurely, with its own unique charm. It is the classical famous garden 'Guozhuang' in Hangzhou. Guozhuang, also known as Fenyang Villa, was originally Songzhuang, built during the Xianfeng period of the Qing Dynasty (1851), and was owned by Hangzhou silk merchant Song Duanfu. During the Republic of China, the garden changed hands and was owned by Guo Shilin from Fenyang, Shanxi. Time flies and things are unpredictable. Over the past century, Guozhuang has undergone changes and was almost deserted. In October 1991, it was taken over by the state. After comprehensive renovation by Hangzhou authorities, it was opened to the public as a public garden, becoming the most classical Jiangnan-style miniature garden in West Lake. Guozhuang is located near West Lake, backed by Xishan, with mountains and water, it is a blessed place. Its east borrows 'Sudi Chunxiao', the west embraces 'Shuangfeng Chayun', the south looks at 'Nanping Youzi', and the north looks at 'Baojiao Qianying'. No wonder the former garden owner Song Duanfu recognized the 'treasure' and took it under his control. Guozhuang is not large, but it is exquisite and unique, thanks to the ingenious design of the garden owner. The garden is a typical Jiangnan front house and backyard architectural pattern, divided into 'Jingxinju' and 'Yijingtiankai' two parts. The garden is full of small bridges and flowing water, winding corridors, stacked rocks, and fragrant flowers and trees. 'Xiangxue FenChun', 'Shangxin YueMu', 'RuMu ChunFeng', 'ChengFeng YaoYue' and other garden scenes are scattered in the garden, complementing each other. Some people say that Guozhuang can be compared with the Master of the Nets Garden in Suzhou, and with the backdrop of West Lake, it may be slightly better than the Master of the Nets Garden. Every May, a rose flower exhibition is held in the garden, which has been held for ten sessions so far. The colorful roses bloom in this sunny season, attracting many tourists to watch. The whole Guozhuang has become a sea of flowers. The ancient and fragrant garden house is complemented by fresh flowers. Walking in Guozhuang, whether in front of the pavilion or by the pool, the eyes are full of colorful roses. In this colorful world of flowers, the body and mind are joyful, and the mood is sublimated. Although the rose is not as rich and noble as the peony, nor as fragrant as the rose, it is also 'tall and straight', colorful. Pink, red, yellow, purple, it is very beautiful. Some people even compare it to the 'queen of flowers.' Roses, of the Rosaceae family and the Rosa genus, are also known as monthly red. It means that flowers will bloom every month and every season, and this is indeed the case. The generosity of God, the gift of nature, May is the peak season of roses, thanks to the abundant rain and dew at the turn of spring and summer. Roses are also cold-resistant and drought-resistant, and have strong adaptability. The stubborn habit has made roses a common flower species that can be seen all year round. Zhang Xin, a poet of the Ming Dynasty, depicted the rose vividly in his poem 'Rose': 'A new flower message, half belongs to the east wind and half belongs to the dust, only this flower does not tire of blooming, always occupying the four seasons of the year.' Guozhuang was listed as a provincial cultural relics protection unit in Zhejiang Province in the late 1980s, which shows its important position in the hearts of the public in Hangzhou. It is also a model of ancient gardens in Hangzhou. I believe that more tourists will come to visit and sightsee Guozhuang in the future.

Spring in Hangzhou, all kinds of flowers are blooming, and the air is filled with a faint fragrance of flowers. How can you miss such a beautiful season~🤩🤩 Let me share with you the spring flower viewing map of Hangzhou, hurry up and collect it to check in!✨✨ 👇👇👇 1️⃣Plum blossom 📅Flowering period: February to March ⏰Last year's shooting time: 2.13 📍Viewing location: Botanical Garden, Guozhuang, Qianwang Temple, Huiyin Goryeo Temple, Solitary Hill, Lingyin Temple, Chaoshan 2️⃣Magnolia 📅Flowering period: Late February to mid-March ⏰Last year's shooting time: 3.11 📍Viewing location: Faxi Temple Vegetarian, Liugong Park Bus Station🚌, Botanical Garden, Mulan Mountain Tea Garden, West Lake State Guesthouse, Tea Museum, Manao Temple, Flower Harbor Watching Fish, Hangzhou Flower Nursery, Taiziwan Park 3️⃣Tulip 📅Flowering period: March to mid-April ⏰Last year's shooting time: 3.12 📍Viewing location: Taiziwan Park, Nanjiang Park, Jingshan Flower Sea 4️⃣Cherry blossom 📅Flowering period: March to April ⏰Last year's shooting time: 3.15 📍Viewing location: Taiziwan Park, Flower Harbor Watching Fish, White Pagoda Park, Quyuan Fenghe, Xinyi Square, Tea Museum, Manao Temple, Turtle Pond, Maojiabu, Liangzhu Big Roof, Sigong Cherry Blossom Garden 5️⃣Paulownia flower 📅Flowering period: March ⏰Last year's shooting time: 3.19 📍Viewing location: Qianjiang First Bridge, Gongchen Bridge 6️⃣Begonia flower 📅Flowering period: Late March to early April ⏰Last year's shooting time: 3.30 📍Viewing location: Turtle Pond, Yu Hu Bay, Goryeo Temple, Flower Harbor Watching Fish, White Pagoda Park 7️⃣Hydrangea 📅Flowering period: Late March to mid-April ⏰Last year's shooting time: 4.4 📍Viewing location: Xiang Lake, Xixi Wetland, Qianwang Temple, Liu Lang Wen Ying, Zhe Kiln Park, Silk Museum 8️⃣Poppy 📅Flowering period: April to May ⏰Last year's shooting time: 4.7 📍Viewing location: Xixi National Wetland Park, Jingshan Flower Sea 9️⃣Osmanthus 📅Flowering period: April ⏰Last year's shooting time: 4.9 📍Viewing location: Liugong Park, Hangzhou Flower Nursery, Canal Fertility Culture Square 🔟Rose 📅Flowering period: Mid-April to late May ⏰Last year's shooting time: 4.16 📍Viewing location: Daming Glass Co., Ltd., Hangzhou Flower Nursery, Baima Lake Park, Jinghang Kindergarten, Xiaohe Straight Street 1️⃣1️⃣Daisy/Evening Primrose 📅Flowering period: Mid-April to late May ⏰Last year's shooting time: 4.22 📍Address: Youth Forest, Xiasha Riverfront 1️⃣2️⃣Iris 📅Flowering period: March to April ⏰Last year's shooting time: 4.19 📍Address: Turtle Pond, Silk Museum, Xixi Wetland, Botanical Garden Come and feel the romance of Hangzhou!😘😘

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.

1 Taiziwan One of the mainstream West Lake scenic spots in Hangzhou, undoubtedly beautiful, but there are indeed many people, especially those taking pictures! It is recommended to arrive at 7 o'clock to appreciate the morning mist 🎫: Free P: Taiziwan West Gate Parking Lot (there are more parking spaces there) 2 Huagang Guanyu Because many scenic spots in Hangzhou can feed fish, so I didn't specifically go to the red fish pond. I quickly ate this glowing pancake when the traffic light was red. I personally love the Binhu Corridor, looking at the small South Lake and the distant mountains, each frame is like a scene in a painting 🎫: Free P: Huagang Park Parking Lot (at the entrance of Zhiweiguan Weizhuang) 3 Yu Hu Bay Compared with other scenic spots in West Lake, there are not many people here, but it is this low-key hidden in the city, if you have more time, you can go to Turtle Pond, or take a hand-rowed boat on the Turtle Pond route, which is incredibly beautiful 🎫: Free P: Chishanbu Parking Lot 4 Maojiabu There are few people here like the West Lake scenic spot, basically all are locals in Hangzhou, there are no particularly eye-catching check-in points, and no golden positions, but there is more aimless comfort 🎫: Free P: Xia Maojiabu Parking Lot 5 Guozhuang You can walk all the way from Maojiabu to Guozhuang, a small and beautiful private garden of the Qing Dynasty, to appreciate the popular Red Maple King 🎫: 10 yuan (free for park annual card) 6 Quyuan Fenghe Go for a battery boat (you have to drive it yourself) The battery boat ticket price is very conscientious, 30 yuan for half an hour, can sit 4 people, it is a different feeling to appreciate the beautiful scenery on the lake 🎫: Free P: You can walk directly from Guozhuang (Gate 4), if you enter from the north, you can park in the Yue Temple Parking Lot

If you only have half a day or one day to spend at West Lake, following this tour route will basically take you through the essential attractions of West Lake. 🍀【Tour Route】 West Lake Scenic Area Wharf → Three Pools Mirroring the Moon → Leifeng Pagoda Ruins → Flower Harbor Watching Fish → Turtle Pool → Guo's Villa → Quyuanfenghe → Xiling Bridge → Broken Bridge Remaining Snow 👀【Detailed Itinerary】 ❶Take the subway to Longxiangqiao Subway Station Exit C, walk for five minutes to West Lake Scenic Area Wharf, and take a boat from there to 【Three Pools Mirroring the Moon】 ❷At the Flower Harbor Wharf of Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, take a boat to 【Flower Harbor Watching Fish】. After disembarking, walk for about 15 minutes to the left to 【Leifeng Pagoda】, and to the right is 【Sudi Causeway】 ❸After arriving at 【Flower Harbor Watching Fish】, navigate to 【Turtle Pool】. Walk along and enjoy the various attractions of Flower Harbor. It is recommended to book a hand-rowed boat in advance for a boat tour at Turtle Pool. If walking, just follow the navigation to the bridge to enjoy the view. ❹Return to the Yuhu Bay bus stop and take bus 318 to 【Guo's Villa】, which resumes ticket sales from April 1st, 10 yuan per person ❺Walk from 【Guo's Villa】 to 【Quyuanfenghe】, which takes about 5 minutes ❻From 【Quyuanfenghe】, take bus 1314 or walk to 【Xiling Bridge】 ❼From 【Xiling Bridge】, take bus 1314 to 【Broken Bridge Remaining Snow】 🍛West Lake Surrounding Delicacies ✔Leg Daddy·Chinese-style Fried Chicken (West Lake Lakeside Store)⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ✔Zhiweiguan (Lakeside Store)⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ✔Scallion Stuffed Bun⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ❣️Warm Tips ①It takes about 5-6 hours to stroll around the entire West Lake, with transportation options including buses and boats, which is relatively less exhausting. ②It is not recommended to play just for the sake of finding photo spots, as it is time-consuming and tiring. West Lake has beautiful scenery everywhere, and you can discover different beauties by simply following your heart. ③For those planning to visit Turtle Pool, it is advised to book a hand-rowed boat in advance. It is a very suitable spot for a leisurely boat tour. ④For those who want to take a less common route, here is one recommended by local Hangzhou friends: Prince Bay Park → Yuhu Bay → Turtle Pool → Maojiabu → Guo's Villa → Quyuanfenghe, which takes about 3-4 hours in total.

If you ask where the most beautiful red leaves are, I believe you will definitely say it is the famous Xiangshan in Beijing. However, in Guozhuang, one of the four major estates of West Lake, there are also very beautiful red leaves~ As soon as you enter the gate, you will be attracted by the clusters of "fire", with their light and chic tree shapes, clear layers, and orderly arrangement. The red leaves are bright and colorful, like the sunset at the horizon, dazzling and eye-catching. The mottled sunlight sprinkles through the branches and covers the entire red leaves, like a girl wearing a red dance skirt, playful and cute. The flame-like red leaves are hidden among the pink walls and black tiles of the West Lake garden, like a poem and a painting. Sitting in traditional Chinese architecture to appreciate this most beautiful gift from nature, it is indeed a different scene in mind. Guozhuang requires a ticket of 10 yuan, and the park card is free.

Having lived in Hangzhou for 7 years, my favorite is the one-day spring tour route around West Lake.|||Because I love Hangzhou, I came here to settle down without hesitation. Time flies, and it's already been seven years. Every spring, we must go on a super beautiful and excellent spring outing route. Friends who come from other places, I also recommend this route to them. After they have experienced it, the feedback is consistently excellent. 👇🏻This route includes almost all the beautiful scenery of West Lake: 🚏➡️Guo's Villa➡️Maojiabu➡️Turtle Pool➡️Santaiyunshui➡️Flower Harbor➡️Bathing Tiger Spring➡️Prince Bay Park ➡️Guo's Villa: A super beautiful southern garden, where you can feel the ancient charm of the Song Dynasty, and the magnolias are blooming beautifully at this time. ➡️Maojiabu: This place is Hangzhou's spring and scenic beauty, a hidden green wonderland of West Lake, quiet and serene, where you can feel the breath of spring. ➡️Turtle Pool: Rowing through it feels like entering a fairyland, with the clear pool water rippling, truly unique to West Lake. Near the Yanggong Dike side, there are many February orchids, super beautiful. ➡️Flower Harbor: A great place in Hangzhou to enjoy cherry blossoms, with magnolias also blooming profusely, especially suitable for Hanfu. ➡️Bathing Tiger Spring: The Jihong Bridge passes through the lake water, very unique, and this place is less crowded and exquisite. ➡️Prince Bay Park: This is a world of tulips, beautiful like a Monet painting. . ⏰The whole duration of this route is about 5 hours. ⚠️Before setting out, remember to prepare some snacks that children like to stave off hunger, which can be eaten in the car when hungry and can also replenish energy when tired. ⚠️Those with less physical strength can take their time, and there will be a lot to gain after a whole day. ⚠️During the tulip season in Prince Bay Park, it gets more crowded, so remember to make a reservation through the West Lake app in advance. 📢Some necessary reminders: 1️⃣Where to take a taxi? I usually take the subway to Longxiangqiao, then take a taxi to Quyuanfenghe or Guo's Villa. Of course, you can go in the opposite direction or to any station in between. 2️⃣Is there a sightseeing bus? There is no sightseeing bus for this route, you can only rely on walking. Therefore, it is specifically mentioned in the article that those with less physical strength can consider reducing the itinerary. Walking tours can be physically demanding, so be sure to bring some food to replenish energy. I usually carry eggs, quail eggs, and roasted chicken wings when I go out. I always have some in the car, ready to eat whenever I want. During the tour, they are also easy to carry. 3️⃣Is it already so beautiful recently? Yes, from late March to mid-April, you can basically see such beautiful scenery, but the feeling on sunny days and on cloudy or rainy days is different. Hangzhou has been rainy recently, so please decide whether to go or not according to your own preferences. 4️⃣Can I ride a bike to visit? Yes, but you cannot enter individual scenic spots with a bicycle, you have to leave it at the entrance of the spot. You can push a stroller, but the distance is long, so it is not recommended.

|||.Having lived in Hangzhou for 7 years, my favorite is the West Lake one-day spring tour route|||Because I love Hangzhou, I came here to settle down without hesitation Time flies, and it's already been seven years Every spring, we must go on an incredibly beautiful spring outing route For friends visiting from other places, this is the route I recommend After trying it, they all give it consistently high praise · 👇🏻This route includes almost all the beautiful scenery of West Lake: 🚏➡️Guo's Villa➡️Maojiabu➡️Turtle Pool➡️Santaiyunshui➡️Flower Harbor➡️Bathing Tiger Spring➡️Prince Bay Park · ➡️Guo's Villa: A super beautiful southern garden, where you can experience the ancient charm of the Song Dynasty, and the magnolias are blooming beautifully at this time ➡️Maojiabu: This is Hangzhou's springtime beauty, a hidden green wonderland by West Lake, quiet and serene, where you can feel the breath of spring ➡️Turtle Pool: Rowing through it feels like entering a fairyland, with the clear waters rippling away, truly unique to West Lake. Near Yanggong Causeway, there are many beautiful February orchids ➡️Flower Harbor: A great place in Hangzhou to enjoy cherry blossoms, with magnolias blooming profusely, especially suitable for Hanfu ➡️Bathing Tiger Spring: The Jihong Bridge passes through the lake water, very unique, and it's less crowded here ➡️Prince Bay Park: This is a world of tulips, as beautiful as a Monet painting . ⏰The whole duration of this route is about 5 hours ⚠️Before you set off, remember to prepare some snacks that children like to stave off hunger, which can be eaten in the car when hungry, and also to replenish energy when tired ⚠️For those with less physical strength, you can stroll slowly, and you will still gain a lot from a whole day ⚠️During the tulip season in Prince Bay Park, it gets more crowded, remember to book in advance through the West Lake app 📢Some necessary reminders 1️⃣Where to take a taxi to? I usually take the subway to Longxiangqiao, then take a taxi to Quyuanfenghe or Guo's Villa. Of course, you can go in the opposite direction or to any one of the stops 2️⃣Is there a sightseeing bus? There is no sightseeing bus for this route, you can only rely on your legs. Therefore, it is specifically mentioned in the article that those with less physical strength can consider reducing the itinerary. Walking is physically demanding, so be sure to bring some food to replenish energy. I usually carry eggs, quail eggs, and roasted chicken wings. Keep some in the car, eat whenever you want. They are also convenient to carry during the trip 3️⃣Is it already so beautiful recently? Yes, from late March to mid-April, you can basically see such beautiful scenery, but the feeling on sunny days and on cloudy or rainy days is different, Hangzhou has been rainy recently, please decide whether to go or not based on your own preferences 4️⃣Can I ride a bike around? Yes, but you cannot enter individual scenic spots with a bicycle, you have to leave it at the entrance of the spot. You can push a stroller, but the distance is long, so it is not recommended ·

In the misty rain of the south of the Yangtze River, pieces of maple leaves are dancing on the bank of the West Lake, like a beautiful scroll. Along the path of Dingjia Village, all the way to Guozhuang, the scenery along the way is picturesque. The early autumn breeze blows gently, and the maple leaves are jumping on the lake, as if telling the story of autumn. The distant Guozhuang stands quietly there, blending with the surrounding scenery, giving people a sense of tranquility and peace. Walking on the small road covered with maple leaves, feeling the gentleness of the misty rain in the south of the Yangtze River, listening to the sound of maple leaves falling, it seems that time has stopped at this moment. The maple trees beside me are swaying, as if welcoming every visiting guest. Here, you can slow down, feel the breath of autumn, and taste the charm of the misty rain in the south of the Yangtze River. Whether you are strolling with friends or enjoying alone, this is a place that makes people feel relaxed and happy. The perfect combination of maple leaves and the misty rain in the south of the Yangtze River makes the West Lake a paradise for photography enthusiasts. So, if you want to find a quiet and beautiful place, why not come to Dingjia Village in West Lake. Here, you will definitely be attracted by the scenery here, and you will definitely leave a beautiful memory.

The plum blossom season in Hangzhou has arrived! I made a special trip to Xiao Xi Hu Guo Zhuang The plum blossoms are in full bloom! The pond, echoing this scene, is covered with petals of plum blossoms~ A gust of wind brings a surge of poignant beauty It's so beautiful it makes me cry😭😭😭 📍Hangzhou West Lake Guo Zhuang 💰Ticket: 10 yuan (Free with Hangzhou Park Annual Pass🆓) 📸Taken on 2024.2.18