Liuhe Pagoda

The peonies in front of the courtyard lack charm, and the lotuses on the pond are less pure. Only the peony is the true color of the nation, captivating the capital when it blooms. - When the peonies bloom in April, seeing the real peonies made me finally understand why they are called the 'peony of wealth and honor' haha, they are truly beautiful. For those like me who want to enjoy the flowers but don't have time to go to Luoyang, here are a few places in Hangzhou where you can see peonies~😉 📍Huagang Guanyu - Peony Garden, Huagang Guanyu is really an underestimated park by the West Lake, and one of the spots is called the Peony Garden, which has a whole area of peony flower beds. 📍Liuhe Pagoda - Peony Exhibition, Liuhe Pagoda holds a peony exhibition every year, with a relatively wide variety of peonies, including potted and ground-planted ones. Exhibition time: 3.29～4.15 Ticket price 20💰Hangzhou Park Annual Pass🆓

Visit the Qiantang River Bridge in Hangzhou | To truly experience the Qiantang River in Hangzhou, it's not just about watching the great tides, but also taking a walk across the Qiantang River Bridge to enjoy the river views and learn about history! 🗺city walk route (total about 6km) Map 12 Binjiang Zhi Jiang Greenway➡926 Craftsman Park➡Qiantang River Bridge➡Bridge Exhibition Hall➡Liuhe Pagoda Cultural Park➡Baita Park 1⃣Binjiang Zhi Jiang Greenway The cherry blossoms on the cherry blossom track are gone now, probably because they fell due to the rain 😢, but there are large patches of pink flowers 🌸 outside the Zhi Jiang Garden community, perfect for taking photos 📷 2⃣926 Craftsman Park 📍Intersection of Qiantang River Bridge and Wentao Road in Binjiang District You can camp ⛺️ in this densely vegetated park 🌲 ‼️The entrance to the bridge is behind the park, up the stone steps 3⃣Qiantang River Bridge China's first self-designed and constructed dual-purpose bridge for both rail and road 🌉 Climb the bridge to watch the rushing river waters 🌊 and feel the history 📜 It's windy on the bridge, so wear a jacket with a hood to prevent catching a cold The pedestrian and bicycle lanes are quite crowded, watch out for vehicles coming from behind 4⃣Bridge Exhibition Hall Free Located on the bridge, on the left side towards the end of the bridge Opening hours: 9 am - 4:30 pm The museum houses a large number of photos and objects, allowing you to learn about the bridge's construction history 5⃣Liuhe Pagoda Cultural Park Admission 20r, climbing the tower 10r Opening hours: 7 am - 5:30 pm The pagoda referred to in 'The king covers the earth tiger, the pagoda suppresses the river demon' is the Liuhe Pagoda, a thousand-year-old pagoda. Pagodas from the same period are no longer open for climbing, so climb it while you can, and from the top, you can watch the tides 💯 6⃣Baita Park Free (🚂30r, free for children under one meter) Opening hours: All day It's the endpoint of the cultural heritage of the Grand Canal from Beijing to Hangzhou and also the starting station of Hangzhou's first railway a century ago. In addition to the historically protected Baita, the park also retains an old-fashioned steam green-skin train 🚂, but the cherry blossoms 🌸 have already fallen ‼️ Tips📌： 【About the bridge entrance】 ❌Do not walk to the end of the bridge and then decide to cross the road; you'll have to walk back to cross ✅Walk along the riverside path to a point not far from the Qiantang River Bridge (Yake Center) and cross at the zebra crossing; you can't cross if you go any further ‼️ ✅After crossing, walk a little further to reach 926 Craftsman Park, have a quick look around, and then take the stone steps behind to go up the bridge ✅After exiting the Bridge Exhibition Hall, continue walking forward to reach Liuhe Pagoda ✅After completing the entire route, walk to the nearest subway station (Shuicheng Bridge)

In Hangzhou, without the trouble of climbing mountains, there is a 13-story pagoda by the Qiantang River, where you can overlook the Qiantang River from the top floor, and even the Qiantang River Bridge is in full view, because it's quite niche, many locals haven't climbed it either, take the chance now that the tower is open, and go check it out on a weekend✌🏻 - 📖Travel Guide 📍Address: Liuhe Pagoda Cultural Park, Xihu District, Hangzhou ⏱️Opening Hours: 7:00-16:55 🎫Ticket: Main gate ticket 20💰, tower climbing 10💰 (Hangzhou park annual pass can waive the main gate ticket) 🕰️Duration of visit: 1-2 hours 🅿️Parking: Navigate directly to the destination, there is a parking lot at the entrance. 🚌Public Transport: Take the subway line 4 to 'Shuichengqiao' station and then walk or take the bus, navigate to 'Zhijiang Road Liuhe Pagoda' or 'Liuhe Pagoda' station. - 📖Tips: 1. Liuhe Pagoda has a history of about 1000 years, the interior walls have been repaired many times, if you look carefully you can see the traces of multiple layers of repairs, the stairs inside the pagoda are uneven in height and size, be careful when going up and down the stairs, and keep to the right. 2. It is not recommended for friends with mobility issues to visit, because the interior stairs and steps are quite old, the handrails on the side are also very small, and it is not particularly convenient to go up and down the stairs, especially not elderly-friendly. 3. Although Liuhe Pagoda appears to be 13 stories from the outside, there are actually only 7 floors open to the public, with 6 floors being secret chambers, generally not open to the public, built alternately with light and dark... 4. You can also take a look at the ruins of Kaihua Temple built in the same period, although only some bricks from that time have been excavated. 5. Liuhe Pagoda has a significant status in architectural history, interested friends may want to learn about it before visiting. 6. Nearby there is also the Wushan Ming Art Museum which you can visit together, about 50 meters away from Liuhe Pagoda. 7. Be careful not to carry drones! Do not carry flammable items upstairs, there will be a security check on the first floor of Liuhe Pagoda.

Manao Temple - Beishan Street - Quyuan Fenghe - Guozhuang Taiziwan - Flower Harbor Watching Fish Yuhu Bay - Turtle Pool - Maojiabu - China National Tea Museum Shuangfeng Pavilion Baita Park - Liuhe Pagoda Ten-mile Langdang Meijiawu - Yunqi Bamboo Pathway - Jiuxi These are all walking routes deep in West Lake or in the villages nearby, perfect for a weekend stroll with family to appreciate the flowers.

Location: Liuhe Pagoda Cultural Park Cost: Park card ¥30 (includes free access to all parks within a year), separate ticket required to climb the pagoda ¥10 The evening scenery is really great, but the premise is that the weather is good, you must go when the weather is good. The main activity is climbing the pagoda to enjoy the view, and it's also great for taking photos, hehe. There are a total of 7 floors, and it should take about 40 minutes to climb up, take photos, and enjoy the scenery. The best part is that there aren't too many people, so the experience will be very good.