In the scorching summer of Hangzhou, there are 8 secret places of lotus fragrance hidden! This cool guide not only unlocks a new way to enjoy lotus flowers on the "West Lake Cruise", but also takes you into the pink and white flower sea of Xianghu Lake, the poetic wetland of Xixi, and even the romantic lotus viewing tower and Yuhe Pavilion hidden in Qiandao Lake. Whether it's a weekend tour of "Hangzhou Short Trip" or a "Hangzhou Tourism Strategy" of in-depth card punching, this white and cool place will contract you the whole summer - rowing boat will break through red lotus and blue waves, and the ancient stage will hear the rhyme of picking lotus, and even the air will be filled with the sweet smell of lotus leaf Congee. If you have any questions or would like to customize your trip, please contact us!
1. West Lake Cruise for Lotus Appreciation: Through a Thousand Years of Elegance
Take a boat from Hubin Second Park Pier, and it is recommended to choose the 8-10 am flight. As the boat passed by the wind lotus in Quyuan, patches of red lotus and white lotus swayed in the ripples, and the reflection of Leifeng Pagoda in the distance complemented the lotus flowers. The rowing boat can go deep into the West Lake. The boatman will point to the shore and say, "This is Bingti Lotus, that is Bowl Lotus, and there is also a Water Lily area ahead." The whole journey takes 1.5 hours and costs 80 yuan per person. Remember to bring a parasol.
2. Guozhuang: The Lotus Rhyme Code in the Garden
The private garden next to Yanggongdi, with a ticket price of 10 yuan, hides many surprises. The lotus pond is in the shape of Tai Chi Bagua, with the reflection of white walls and black tiles faintly appearing among the pink lotus flowers. I suggest wearing Hanfu and leaning against the leaky window to take photos of the lotus flowers in the morning dew. After 9 o'clock, there will be more tourist groups, so I suggest avoiding it.
3. Xianghu Phase III: A Secret Realm with Few People and Beautiful Scenery
Navigate to the 'Xianghu Phase III Flower Sea Rowing Pier', where 300 acres of lotus marshes are hidden. Rent a black roofed boat (60 yuan/boat/hour), and the boatman will take you through the reed marshes, revealing the entire pink and white lotus sea. There is a self-service tea bar by the shore, priced at 15 yuan per cup of Longjing tea, which pairs perfectly with lotus pastries.
4. Xixi Wetland: Integration of Ecology and Poetry
Take an electric scooter from the entrance of Zhoujia Village (60 yuan) and choose the direction of Hongyuan. When the boat passed by Qiuxue Temple, white egrets grazed through the wild lotus bushes on both sides, and lotus leaves floating on the water looked like jade trays. Summer limited experience: take part in the lotus tea party at the Huoshi Yingbo Wharf, cook Congee with lotus leaves, and make desserts with lotus seeds.
5. Yuhang Lotus Base: The stunning 10000 acre lotus pond
Self driving navigation to 'Renhe Street, Yuhang, Hangzhou', with a contiguous lotus pond covering an area of 8000 acres. The best viewing spot is Dongtangyang Wooden Plank Road, where purple red water lilies and white king lotus intertwine. Children can experience lotus picking (10 yuan/stick), and nearby farmhouses offer lotus leaf chicken set meals for 60 yuan per person.
6. Jiandeliye Village: Experience of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Hetian Field
It is recommended to stay at Hetian Homestay, which is a 1.5-hour drive from Hangzhou. In the morning, I followed the villagers to pick lotus pods. At noon, I learned how to make a banquet for nine surnamed fishermen. In the afternoon, I listened to a folk opera on the ancient stage. In July, there is the Lotus Festival, where you can see thousands of lotus lanterns lit up in the Ten Mile Lotus Corridor.
7. Chun'an Qiandao Lake: A Duet of Lake Light and Lotus Colors
Drive on Hangqian Expressway, it takes 2 hours to get there directly. Recommend Longchuan Bay Wetland, take a small train across the lotus pond, and the destination is the observation tower. Serve with fish head soup and Steamed Pork with Rice Flour in Lotus Leaf with lotus leaf flour, 120 yuan per capita. Don't miss the Rain Lotus Pavilion on rainy days, listen to the sound of rain hitting lotus leaves like pearls falling on a jade plate.
8. Quyuan Fenghe: a classic among classics
As one of the ten scenic spots of West Lake, it is recommended to visit after 5 pm in the evening. The sunset dyed Cuiguang Pavilion golden, the evening breeze brought lotus fragrance, and when the Baochu Pagoda on the other side lit up, the silhouette of "Leifeng Sunset" and "Nanping Evening Bell" reflected on the water surface.
From the millennium lotus charm of West Lake to the secret flower sea of Xianghu Lake, Hangzhou interprets the colors of summer in 8 different ways. Suggest arranging 3 days and 2 nights to connect these lotus fragrance secret places with the "Hangzhou Short Trip"
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