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|||In Hangzhou during the next March and April, it really is the pinnacle of domestic travel❗️ Having lived here for 7 years, I sincerely believe that each year's March and April are Hangzhou's most beautiful seasons Spring is warm, everything is reviving, and the greenery is lush. If you plan to come to Hangzhou in spring I want to recommend 10 incredibly beautiful places in Hangzhou's spring: 1️⃣ Hangzhou Turtle Pond (March Spring outing + late cherry blossoms) A tranquil paradise within West Lake, where the water is clear, boats glide by, late cherry blossoms bloom just right, and it's not too crowded 2️⃣ Maojiabu (March February orchid) February orchids bloom profusely by the water 3️⃣ Prince Bay Park (March Tulips + Cherry Blossoms) Vast fields of tulips and cherry blossoms bloom, like a painting by Monet. ⚠️ Tulip season requires advance reservation through the 'Palm West Lake' app, free of charge🆓 4️⃣ Flower Harbor Viewing Fish (March Cherry Blossoms) It can be said to be the best place in Hangzhou to view cherry blossoms, and the photos are really super beautiful 👆🏻The above four spots are all part of West Lake, and you can plan a day trip according to the route I've shared before from Guo's Villa → Maojiabu → Turtle Pond → Flower Harbor Viewing Fish → Bathing Wildfowl Bay → Prince Bay Park 5️⃣ Faxi Temple (Mid-March Magnolia) Over 500 years old ancient magnolia trees + ancient temple, truly beautiful 6️⃣ Xiaoshan, Xianghu (April Hydrangea) Large hydrangeas bloom, like a pure white dream in spring 7️⃣ Yuhang, Jingshan Flower Sea (April Corn Poppy) Every year, corn poppies are planted all over the hills around the central lake, with a little train running through 8️⃣ Linping Park (April Azaleas) Azaleas bloom all over the park's hillside, especially dreamy 9️⃣ Liangzhu Archaeological Park (April Coreopsis & Evening Primrose) Evening primrose, coreopsis, iris, and cosmos, the Liangzhu Archaeological Park at the end of spring and beginning of summer is as beautiful as a fairy tale 1️⃣0️⃣ Yangbei Lake Park (Early April Colored Rapeseed Flowers) Various colors of rapeseed flowers create a sea of flowers. ⚠️The latter 678910 are a bit far from the city center, requiring a taxi or self-driving for convenience ❤️I hope you can experience the most beautiful spring in Hangzhou

March in Hangzhou is stunningly beautiful. On the weekend, take your family out for a spring outing. This time we're heading to Turtle Pool✌, named for the turtle-shaped mountain within the pool... Located near Santai Mountain, close to Yu Hu Bay, but it's even more secluded than Yu Hu Bay🌸. The lakeside pavilions are adorned with a touch of green from spring, and there are many beauties in Hanfu taking photos, which are very photogenic🥨... Now many flowers have bloomed🎶, and you can enjoy the flowers without the crowds. Just wandering around here, it feels like time slows down🥠. Spending an afternoon like this is really comfortable... After a walk, it's great to have a meal of authentic home-cooked dishes. A family outing on the weekend is so joyful...

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.

🌱 Countdown to one month, West Lake is waiting for you in spring! West Lake, the main stage of spring, the cold winter is about to leave, and the bright spring is ready to burst forth! 🌼 🚣‍♂️ Rowing boats in Turtle Pool, the prelude to spring - I'm already rubbing my hands in anticipation, ready to experience the unique rowing boat in Turtle Pool, feeling the comfort of the spring breeze on my face. 🐟 Duwu Fish Pond - The taste of spring is the freshness of Duwu Fish Pond, it is the tender green vitality by the side of West Lake. 🌷 Spring, the anticipation of West Lake - Next, what we are looking forward to is the arrival of spring, the blooming scenery by the side of West Lake, and the joyful laughter of the crowds. 🌞 Bright spring, charge!

Hangzhou's Turtle Pond, a little-known secret spot of West Lake that very few people are aware of🦜 Turtle Pond can be considered one of the most serene and beautiful places by West Lake. Because it is surrounded by mountains and forests, the water surface is very calm. Whether it's birds, small boats, or the forests, you can see clear reflections in the water. Most people crowd around the outer West Lake, but few come here. Taking a small boat, it feels like you can own the entire south. Turtle Pond also connects to another secret spot, Bathing Goose Bay. The Neon Bridge here is now considered a popular spot for internet celebrities in Hangzhou. Morning, evening, sunny or rainy, you can capture picturesque dreamscapes. If you also like cheongsam and ancient costumes, then this is where the dream of the south begins. 🗺️Route You can choose to walk or take a boat (boat is recommended): 🚶‍♂️Walking about 2 kilometers is very comfortable, from Yanggong Causeway Jingxing Bridge - Yongfu Bridge - Heze Sanchun - Yu Qian Temple Pier - Tianxiang Fayu - Yilan Pavilion - Jihong Bridge ⚠️If walking, bring mosquito repellent 🛶By boat, it takes a leisurely 1-1.5 hours, make sure to go to the Flower Harbor Viewing Fish Pier on the side of West Lake to take a boat 1️⃣Rowing boat: 150 yuan/hour, seats 6 2️⃣Paddle boat: 180 yuan/hour, seats 11 ⚠️Be sure to confirm the route and price with the boatman (some may find this area too far and may not go), you can share a boat with others; bring a fan or a small electric fan, and be prepared for sun protection 🍃Green Lake and Flowing Water The lake here is very green, and the lush vegetation is immersive; Yongfu Bridge offers views of the lake; the pavilion and flowing water of Heze Sanchun have a unique elegant charm 🚣‍♂️Boating in the South Gather friends and family, share a boat with others, each has a different experience, chatting and laughing and taking photos of each other, a small boat is the whole world, without the noisy crowds, it's really too comfortable 🌈Jihong Long Bridge Like a rainbow hanging over the water, Jihong Bridge is elegant from afar and up close, like a graceful woman, beautiful and magnificent ⛩️Famous Historical Sites There are many famous historical sites here, the elegant and grand Yu Qian Temple, Huang Gongwang's hermitage Zijiu Grass Hall, the towering Wuzhuangyuan Visit, walking and appreciating the charm 📍Location: Turtle Pond/Bathing Goose Bay 🚙Transportation: Take the bus to the 'Bathing Goose Bay' stop, the small lake to the north is Turtle Pond, and the small lake to the south is Bathing Goose Bay; for self-driving, nearby parking is 10-20 yuan/hour (if taking a boat, go to Flower Harbor Viewing Fish Pier) 🎫Tickets: Both are free of charge

"Memories of the south of the Yangtze River, most memorable is Hangzhou"🌸 This spring, take another journey to the south of the Yangtze River, and fall in love with West Lake all over again❤️. ☀️On a sunny day, take a stroll around West Lake, watch the willow trees sprout tender green buds🌿, let the spring breeze blow across the lake, and gradually relax your mood. Take a boat ride on West Lake🚣‍♀️, explore the Turtle Pond Cherry Blossoms🌸, Flower Harbor Viewing Fish, Guo's Villa, and more, experiencing the noble joy of Emperor Qianlong's tour to the south of the Yangtze River. The beauty of West Lake is not only in the brightness under the daytime sun but also in the tranquility under the moonlight in the spring night. The West Lake under the moonlight, with the gentle lake breeze on your face, accompanied by the faint scent of flowers🌺, is like an elegant ink painting, intoxicating👍. · ✅Recommended attractions: Quyuan Fenghe, Guo's Villa, Maojiabu, Turtle Pond, Santai Yunshui, Flower Harbor Viewing Fish, Yu Hu Bay, Prince Bay, and the nearby Jingci Temple, each spot is not to be missed. · ✅Food recommendations: Hangzhou's Longjing tea🍵 and West Lake vinegar fish🐟, these two delicacies represent the essence of Hangzhou's taste. · 🏡Recommended homestay near West Lake: Huazhu·Hangzhou West Lake Langyue Pavilion Tea Homestay This is a niche homestay located by West Lake, situated on the gentle slope of Manjuelong Road, just like its name, in front of you is a Langyue-like beautiful scenery🌿. When tired from playing😫, brew a pot of Longjing tea in the homestay and slowly enjoy the pleasant spring scenery of the mountains and fields.🌙At night, with a light fragrance, fall asleep in a room where you can see the night view of the mountains and forests. · Every Huazhu luxury is a unique high-value boutique, Huazhu luxury creates unforgettable travel memories with you

After living in Hangzhou for 7 years, I sincerely feel that March and April are the most beautiful seasons in Hangzhou🌸 Spring is warm and flowers bloom🌼, everything comes back to life, and the greenery is lush🌳 🤩If you plan to come to Hangzhou in spring, I want to recommend 10 incredibly beautiful places in Hangzhou during spring: 1️⃣ Turtle Pond (March Spring outing + late cherry blossoms)🎉 A tranquil paradise within West Lake, with crystal clear waters and boats gliding by🚣, the late cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and it's not too crowded😜 2️⃣ Maojiabu (March February orchids)🌷 February orchids bloom by the water, super beautiful🤩 3️⃣ Prince Bay Park (March Tulips + Cherry Blossoms)🌷 Large fields of tulips and cherry blossoms bloom, just like a painting by Monet🖼. ⚠️Tulip season requires advance reservation through the 'West Lake in Hand' app, it's free🆓 4️⃣ Flower Harbor Viewing Fish (March Cherry Blossoms)🌸 It can be said to be the best place in Hangzhou to enjoy cherry blossoms, and the photos are really super beautiful📷 👆🏻The above four spots are all part of West Lake, and you can plan a day trip according to the route I've posted before from Guo's Villa → Maojiabu → Turtle Pond → Flower Harbor Viewing Fish → Bathing Tiger Bay → Prince Bay Park🚶🚶‍♂️ 5️⃣ Faxi Temple (Mid-March Magnolia flowers)🌼 Over 500 years old ancient magnolia flowers + ancient temple, really so beautiful😍 6️⃣ Xiaoshan Xianghu (April Hydrangeas)🤩 Large hydrangea blooms, like a pure white dream in spring😴 7️⃣ Yuhang Jing Mountain Flower Sea (April Poppies)🥰 Every year, poppies are planted all over the mountains around the central lake, with a little train running through it🚂 8️⃣ Linping Park (April Azaleas)🌺 Azaleas bloom all over the park's hillside, especially dreamy🎇 9️⃣ Liangzhu Archaeological Site Park (April Coreopsis & Evening Primrose)🐔 Evening primrose, coreopsis, iris, cosmos... Liangzhu Archaeological Site Park is like a fairy tale at the end of spring and beginning of summer🤩 1️⃣0️⃣ Yangbei Lake Park (Early April Colored Rapeseed Flowers)🌼 Various colors of rapeseed flowers, forming a sea of flowers🌊 ⚠️The latter 678910 are a bit far from the city center, it's more convenient to take a taxi or drive there🚗 ❤️I hope you can experience the most beautiful spring in Hangzhou🎉🎉🎉

This year, the cherry blossoms and crabapple flowers had a short blooming period. Just a few days after they bloomed, they were scattered by the wind and rain of the workdays. By the time I got there, only a few sporadic buds were left, but fortunately, the late cherry blossoms and green peach blossoms were in full bloom. 🍵 At the Lansheng Pavilion of the West Lake State Guesthouse, the fragrance of the early spring Longjing tea On this trip along the west side of West Lake, I took the opportunity to experience the early spring Longjing tea at the Lansheng Pavilion of the West Lake State Guesthouse. The tea's fragrance is delicate and soft with a hint of sweetness, far surpassing the commercial tea rooms by the lake. The price is slightly higher, but it's worth it for the quality and the tranquil lake view. Additionally, good news is that the operating hours for the hand-rowed boats in April have been extended to 6:30 am to 6:30 pm. Due to the peak of tourists, the boatmen now eat their boxed lunches on the boat without rest at noon, and the Turtle Pool route is also accessible in the afternoon, unlike before when you could only catch the early bus. For those who want to take a boat to see Turtle Pool, don't miss out. The boarding point is at the southernmost hand-rowed boat dock on Su Causeway, where staff are present to maintain order in the queue. The price is 150 yuan per hour, and the Turtle Pool route takes about 1.5-2 hours. The large boats that can carry 10 people are not allowed into Turtle Pool, so make sure not to board the wrong one.

Imagine, in the misty rain of Hangzhou, waiting for the ink painting of Jiangnan in March. Only in the rainy season does Hangzhou reveal its true beauty of 'Ink Wash Jiangnan', like a paradise on earth. Such scenery is usually hidden in three places: ✅【Yu Hu Bay】-The charm here lies in its tranquility🍃 Step into Yu Hu Bay, and you'll be surrounded by a sea of greenery. Distant mountains, lake water, bamboo forests, and vines intertwine in various shades of green, creating an overwhelmingly beautiful scene. Apart from the occasional birds and wild ducks flying by, and the small boats cleaning the lake surface, the Ji Hong Bridge here is a famous ancient photography spot in Hangzhou. During the rainy season, the area is shrouded in mist, resembling a fairyland. Here, there is no hustle and bustle of traffic, only peace and beauty. 📍Best Route: Use navigation to 'Yu Hu Bay', follow the stone path deeper to find Ji Hong Bridge, then walk along the lakeside, and you will discover the tranquil beauty of the San Tai Mountain area. ✅【Mao Jia Bu】-The feature here is its wild charm🦆 I remember when I first started learning photography, my teacher took us here for an outdoor shoot. This place is a paradise for spring birds and a haven for squirrels, with February orchids blooming along the roadsides, as well as willows, reeds, and bulrushes. Stroll along the wooden path, wander through the sparse bamboo and reeds, and occasionally you'll find a thatched pavilion. Sit inside, daydream, this place is a springtime dreamland. 📍Best Route: Use navigation to 'Shenzhou Base', enter from the Yang Gong Causeway entrance across the road, walk along the lakeside, and the Dai Se Shen Tian Pavilion is right at the exit. ✅【Turtle Pool】-The highlight here is its beauty💦 I'm not a fan of overly artificial places, but Turtle Pool is an exception. The waters here are filled with natural aura, where water, flowers, water reflections, and tree scenes come together to form a vivid Chinese landscape painting. There are both early and late cherry blossoms, and although it's not as famous as Taizi Bay, it has a more private and romantic atmosphere. Rowboats occasionally pass under the arch bridges, bringing vitality to the calm lake surface. 📍Best Route: Use navigation to 'Turtle Pool', where you can enjoy the early cherry blossoms. For the late cherry blossoms, walk along the river to the opposite side, where there is a large area of late cherry blossom forest and weeping begonia. I hope these can meet your expectations, allowing you to find your own peace and beauty in Hangzhou's spring.

I thought Suzhou was already extremely beautiful, until I set foot in West Lake during spring.||"Memories of the south of the Yangtze River, the most memorable is Hangzhou". This spring, I once again rushed to the south of the Yangtze River, once again falling for West Lake 💓. On a sunny day, walking by West Lake, look at the willow trees sprouting bright green new buds 🌱, the spring breeze blowing, ripples forming on the pond, even the most melancholic mood will gradually unfold. Take a boat ride 🚣 on West Lake, explore the West Inner Lake, admire the cherry blossoms at Turtle Pool 🌸, the swimming fish at Flower Harbor, Guo's Villa, etc., and experience the revered joy of Emperor Qianlong's visit to the south of the Yangtze River. And the beauty of West Lake is not only in the bright sunshine of the daytime, but also in the tranquility under the moonlight of a spring night. The West Lake under the moonlight, with the gentle lake breeze brushing the cheeks, accompanied by the fragrance of flowers 💐, is like an elegant ink painting, intoxicating and delightful 👍. · ✅ Recommended attractions: Quyuan Fenghe, Guo's Villa, Maojiabu, Turtle Pool, Santai Yunshui, Flower Harbor Viewing Fish, Bathing Hu Bay, Prince Bay, and the nearby Jingci Temple, each place is not to be missed. · ✅ Food recommendations: Hangzhou's Longjing tea 🍵 and West Lake vinegar fish 🐟, these two delicacies contain the essence of Hangzhou's taste. · 🏡 Recommended homestays around West Lake: After a tiring day of sightseeing 😫, you can brew a pot of Longjing tea in the homestay, leisurely spending this pleasant mountain springtime. 🌙 At night, with a light fragrance, fall asleep peacefully in a room where you can see the night view of the mountains and forests. · Every luxury Flower Mansion is a unique high-quality boutique, Flower Mansion creates unforgettable travel memories with you~

This is happening During the springtime, I took a trip to Hangzhou I was truly amazed by the spring of Hangzhou If spring were to be personified as a city Then Hangzhou would undoubtedly be the synonym for spring. 🚶‍♂️ If you come to Hangzhou in spring And don't want to squeeze through the crowds at West Lake's Broken Bridge or Su Causeway Then you must take this less-traveled route by the West Lake With blooming flowers and green willows, the spring scenery is peaceful and healing Away from the crowds, you can fully enjoy Hangzhou's stunning spring. 🌿A quiet walking route to enjoy spring by West Lake Turtle Pool ➡️ Huiyin Gaoli Temple ➡️ Snow Yarn ➡️ Jihong Bridge ➡️ Zijiu Thatched Cottage ➡️ Xianhu Pavilion Hangzhou in April, the spring is infinitely bright The sunshine acts as a natural, perfect filter, incomparably beautiful The friend who took me here said: It's even more poetic when it rains Oh my, the people of Hangzhou really live too well! ⭐️Highly recommended must-visit spots ✅Turtle Pool Walking along the path is like being in a paradise You can choose to take a rowing boat, as if you are in the spring scenery of the Jiangnan region depicted in paintings ✅Huiyin Gaoli Temple The most surprising place of this trip is this little-known treasure temple by the West Lake It's so quiet as if no one knows about it, but it's truly a scene at every step This season also features red maple leaves, adding even more beauty. 🚶‍♂️Suggested visiting time It's recommended to set aside an afternoon to stroll around Sitting in the pavilion by Jihong Bridge, idling and enjoying the lake breeze is so comfortable Many people here quietly read on their Kindles or paper books It's really the peaceful life I've only imagined in my dreams.

Every year, March and April are the most beautiful seasons in Hangzhou. If you plan to visit Hangzhou in spring, you can go to these 10 places for a walk, where you will find beautiful scenery and flowers everywhere, and you will feel happy all over. 1️⃣ Turtle Pool (March - Spring outing + late cherry blossoms) A tranquil fairyland in West Lake, with clear water and boats passing by, the late cherry blossoms bloom just right, and it's not crowded. 2️⃣ Maojiabu (March - February orchid) The February orchids bloom by the water. 3️⃣ Prince Bay Park (March - Tulips + Cherry Blossoms) Large areas of tulips and cherry blossoms bloom, just like a painting by Monet. ⚠️ Tulip season requires advance reservation through the 'Palm West Lake' app, free of charge 🆓 4️⃣ Flower Harbor Viewing Fish (March - Cherry Blossoms) It can be said to be the best place in Hangzhou to enjoy cherry blossoms, and taking pictures is really super beautiful. 👆🏻The above four spots are all part of West Lake, and you can plan a day trip according to the route I've posted before: Guo's Villa → Maojiabu → Turtle Pool → Flower Harbor Viewing Fish → Bathing Goose Bay → Prince Bay Park. 5️⃣ Faxi Temple (Mid-March - Magnolia) Over 500 years old ancient magnolia flowers + ancient style temple, really so beautiful. 6️⃣ Xiaoshan, Xianghu (April - Hydrangea) Large hydrangeas bloom, like a pure white dream in spring. 7️⃣ Yuhang, Jingshan Flower Sea (April - Corn Poppy) Every year, corn poppies are planted all over the mountains around the central lake, and there is even a little train running through them. 8️⃣ Linping Park (April - Azaleas) Azaleas bloom all over the park's hillside, especially dreamy. 9️⃣ Liangzhu Archaeological Site Park (April - Coreopsis & Evening Primrose) Evening primrose, coreopsis, iris, and cosmos, the Liangzhu Archaeological Site Park at the end of spring and beginning of summer is as beautiful as a fairy tale. 1️⃣0️⃣ Yangbei Lake Park (Early April - Colored Rapeseed Flowers) Various colors of rapeseed flowers form a sea of flowers. . ⚠️ The last 5 are a bit far from the city center and require a taxi or self-driving, which is more convenient.