Life advice: Don't leave Hangzhou until you've visited these three maple viewing routes!

When you visit Hangzhou, make sure to visit these three maple viewing routes before you leave! Honestly, the upcoming Hangzhou is so beautiful that even Kyoto pales in comparison! In early December, Hangzhou will welcome the most brilliant maple season of the year, and I've specially planned three must-see maple viewing routes for you. If you're planning to visit Hangzhou, don't miss this guide! Each route is carefully designed, approximately 6.5 km long, and takes 6-7 hours to explore, allowing you to savor the beautiful scenery for a whole day. Whether you choose to bike or walk, you'll be able to enjoy the stunning scenery along the way. 1️⃣ West Lake Romantic Maple Viewing Tour 🍁 🔸 Route: Start from Lushui Fuchu, pass through Pinghu Qiuyue, Quyuan Fenghe, Guozhuang, Huagang Guanyu, and finally reach Taiziwan. This route is a favorite among locals, known as the "Inner West Lake" tour. Sitting on a bench by the West Lake, quietly watching the maple leaves fall, is incredibly romantic! The maple leaves at Quyuan Fenghe and Huagang Guanyu are particularly dense, and other attractions have their own unique charm, offering breathtaking views. 2️⃣ Temple Tranquil Maple Viewing Tour 🍁 🔸 Route: Start from Hangzhou Botanical Garden, stroll along Lingyin Road, visit Lingyin Temple and Yongfu Temple, and finally reach Faxi Temple at Shangtianzhu. The Yiquan Fish Leap in the Botanical Garden is an excellent spot for photographing red maples. As you walk to Lingyin Temple, you'll be surrounded by a beautiful blend of red, yellow, and green. Yongfu Temple is a hidden gem for maple viewing, and the trails at Shangtianzhu are filled with stunning scenery, ending perfectly at the popular Faxi Temple. 3️⃣ Forest Adventure Maple Viewing Tour 🍁 🔸 Route: Start from Hupao Park, pass through Manjuelong and Yangmeiling, visit Lian Temple, and finally reach Jiuxi Yanshu and Bridge No. 1 at Jiuxi. This route is a bit challenging, requiring a climb of about 100 meters, but it's definitely worth it. Hupao Park is a hidden gem for locals, with its unique charm of red maples. Jiuxi Yanshu is a classic maple viewing spot in Hangzhou, and the small waterfall and water reflections at Bridge No. 1 are a paradise for photography enthusiasts. Come to Hangzhou and embark on these three maple viewing routes, making the stunning maple season an unforgettable memory for you!