Spring in Hangzhou is like a spilled color palette. From the gentle waves of West Lake to the Zen music of ancient temples, from the emerald green of tea fields to the brilliant flower sea, every place hides the poetry of Jiangnan. This flower viewing guide takes you to unlock 18 stunning flower viewing spots in Hangzhou and its surrounding areas, collecting the romance of the entire spring season. If you have any questions or would like to customize your trip, please contact us! 

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1. The Secret Realm of West Lake: The Dance of Begonia, Cherry Blossoms, and Tulips

Route design:

Maojiabu → Turtle Pond → Taizi Bay → Flower Harbor Fish Watching → Quyuan Wind Lotus

Experience highlights:

● Maojiabu: In mid to late March, cherry blossoms and February orchids intertwined on a pink purple carpet next to the Daise Tiantian Pavilion. Wearing Hanfu for photos comes with a built-in filter.

● Turtle Pond: Positioned as "Yu Zhonggong Temple", the flower petals rain down under the Haitang Corridor, and the rowing boat sails across the water, startling the white egrets.

● Taizi Bay: Under the windmill, the sea of tulips looks like a Monet oil painting. Remember to make an appointment at the "Hangzhou West Lake Scenic Area" one day in advance.

● Cold knowledge: The cherry blossoms and red fish at the Flower Harbor fish watching are framed together, and a telephoto lens can capture the spectacular scene of "fish leaping over flower branches".

2. Faxi Temple+Agate Temple: Zen Spring Colors in Ancient Temples

Self driving guide:

Navigate to the "Faxi Temple Parking Lot" and there are only parking spaces available before 8am.

Experience highlights:

● Faxi Temple: 500 year old magnolia blooms in mid March, with a wide-angle lens to capture the eaves and flower shadows.

● Agate Temple: A niche temple hides huge cherry blossom trees, and the Zen rooms have deep flowers and trees, suitable for shooting ancient style videos.

● Tip for avoiding pitfalls: The entrance ticket to Lingyin Temple includes Feilaifeng, but an additional 30 yuan incense and flower voucher is required to enter the temple.

3. Xixi Wetland+Xianghu Lake: Collision of Ecology and Ancient Charm

Gameplay comparison:

● Xixi Wetland: Take a boat at Zhoujiacun Pier, where cherry blossoms, peach blossoms, and pear blossoms bloom in succession from March to April. Feed the egrets with bread.

● Xianghu: Dahuang Duck Amusement Park: In April, the wooden embroidered balls bloom. Rent a small yellow duck boat to go boating, and wear a white long dress to shine.

● Data control: The concentration of negative oxygen ions in Xixi Wetland exceeds 2000/cm ³, making it a natural oxygen bar.

4. Liangzhu Ancient City+Jingshan Flower Sea: Spring Dreams in Fairy Tales

Self driving route:

Hangzhou Ring Expressway → Hangchang Expressway → Liangzhu Exit → Navigation "Liangzhu Ancient City Ruins Park P2 Parking Lot"

Experience highlights:

● Liangzhu Ancient City: In April, golden rooster chrysanthemums and evening primrose cover the mountain slopes, and deer in the deer garden lick your palms.

● Jingshan Flower Sea: In April, Yu Meiren blooms, taking a small train to cross the flower sea and wearing light colored clothes.

● Easter egg: There will be a night cherry blossom light show on the roof of Liangzhu in March, and the weekend ticket is 39 yuan.

5. Canal Xinyi Fang+White Pagoda Park: Symphony of Market and Art

Hidden gameplay:

● Xinyi Fang: The century old cherry blossom king covers the sky and the sun, and when the wind passes, cherry blossom rain falls. Take photos with a transparent umbrella.

● White Tower Park: Green skinned train framed with cherry blossoms, wearing JK uniform to take Japanese style photos.

● Food radar: drunken shrimp and Fried Shrimps with Longjing Tea in the courtyard restaurant beside the canal are served with cocktails in cherry blossom cups.

6. Longjing Village+Jiuxi Smoke Tree: A Hiking Journey in the Fragrance of Tea

Route recommendation:

Longjing Village → Jiuxi Smoke Tree → Li'an Temple → Yangmeiling

Experience highlights:

● Longjing Village: Tea picking experience before Qingming Festival, tea farmers teach you the "one bud, one leaf" picking method.

● Jiuxi Smoke Tree: Hike at 7am, listen to the birds chirping in the misty stream, wear non slip shoes.

● Cold knowledge: The "stream" of Jiuxi and Eighteen Streams refers to the flowing water between two mountains, and it takes 2 hours to count the eighteen streams.

Spring in Hangzhou is a dialogue between cherry blossoms and ancient temples, a lingering fragrance of tea and a sea of flowers. From the beauty of West Lake to the vastness of Liangzhu, from the bustling streets of the canal to the tranquility of Xianghu Lake, there is always a scenery that can touch your heart. Suggest collecting this flower viewing map and adjusting your itinerary according to the flowering period: chasing cherry blossoms in March, admiring azaleas in April, and admiring wooden embroidered balls in May. Remember to bring mosquito repellent and wear comfortable shoes, making Hangzhou's spring the most brilliant chapter in your memory.