Uncle Xiao Ming's West Lake flower viewing guide.

1. Lotus overview West Lake is home to a wide variety of lotus flowers, including traditional varieties such as West Lake Red Lotus, Jiande Red Lotus, and Xuanwu Red Lotus, as well as some new varieties introduced in recent years. 2. Lotus viewing locations West Lake has many lotus viewing locations, each with its own unique charm: Pinghu Qiuyue Lotus Area: This is the largest lotus area in West Lake, with a very wide view. Standing on the Bai Causeway, you can experience the spectacular sight of "a pool full of fragrant lotus flowers, endless green lotus leaves". Broken Bridge Lotus Area: The main variety here is the West Lake Red Lotus, which has bright red flowers and stands tall and straight. It is one of the main varieties of lotus in West Lake. Quyuan Fenghe: The lotus area is rich in varieties, mainly West Lake Red Lotus and Xuanwu Red Lotus, which echo the Impression West Lake stage and offer pleasant scenery. Wuguitan Lotus Area: This is a good place to quietly admire the lotus flowers. The main variety in the lotus area is Dream of Morning, which gives people a sense of tranquility and distance. Hou Gushan Lotus Area: The lotus flowers here are set against a pool of West Lake water, offering 360-degree beauty. The variety of lotus is West Lake Red Lotus, making it a paradise for photography enthusiasts. 3. Lotus viewing season The peak flowering period of West Lake lotus is generally from mid to late July to early August. The hotter and sunnier the weather, the more beautiful the lotus flowers. Visitors can come to West Lake to admire the lotus during this season and experience the summer beauty of "endless green lotus leaves reaching the sky, lotus flowers reflecting the sun in a different red". West Lake is a good place to relax