Cherry Blossom Viewing Guide at Quyuan Fenghe: Encounter the Secret Cherry Blossom Land by the West Lake

[Best Season] The cherry blossoms at Quyuan Fenghe are mainly "Somei Yoshino", supplemented by varieties such as weeping cherry and double cherry. The flowering period is concentrated from March 20 to April 5. Among them, the "Cherry Blossom Rain" at the end of March is the most amazing, with petals falling on the lake with the wind, forming a beautiful picture with ancient buildings and pavilions. [Transportation Guide] • Subway + Bus: Take Metro Line 3 to "Huanglong Cave" Station, transfer to the West Lake Inner Ring Bus to "Yuemiao" Station, and walk for 5 minutes. • Self-driving positioning: Navigate to "Quyuan Fenghe Gate 3", there is a "West Lake Expo Museum" parking lot nearby, it is recommended to arrive early on weekends. • Direct boat access: Take a hand-rowed boat from Guozhuang Wharf, slowly rock along Yanggong Dike to Quyuan Fenghe, and experience the artistic conception of "the boat is swimming in the flowers". [Core cherry blossom viewing route] 1. Zhanbi Tower: The two-story teahouse built by the water is an excellent location for photographing "cherry blossoms reflecting ancient buildings". The second-floor terrace overlooks the entire sea of ​​flowers and the reflection on the lake. 2. Yudai Bridge: Cherry blossoms line the arch bridge on both sides. When the petals fall in a riot of colour, it feels like walking through a "cherry blossom tunnel". It is even more fairy-like in the morning mist. 3. Fenghe Imperial Wine Shop: In the ancient courtyard, cherry blossoms and carved porches are in the same frame. Wearing Hanfu can take pictures in seconds. 4. Hidden corner: Go deep into the path next to the stone tablet of "Fukui Hangzhou Friendship Park" to find a quiet cherry blossom path with few people and dense flowers. [Photo shooting skills] • Time selection: 7-8 in the morning or 4-5 in the evening, the light is soft and there are few tourists. • Composition skills: Shoot from a low angle, with cherry blossoms as the foreground and ancient buildings as the background; shoot after rain, the petals are covered with water droplets and look more crystal clear. • Props bonus: Ancient props such as oil-paper umbrellas, round fans, bamboo books, etc., perfectly match the scene. [Notes] 1. No reservation is required for the park, but it is recommended to arrive before 9 o'clock on weekends to avoid crowds. 2. Enjoy the flowers in a civilized manner, do not climb or break branches or shake off petals. 3. There is no food and beverage in the park, you can bring your own water and snacks, and please take the garbage with you. 4. Tour along the way: After leaving the park, you can walk 10 minutes to "Hangzhou Flower Garden" to enjoy the crabapple, or take the bus to "Maojiabu" to explore the secret tea garden. The cherry blossoms in Quyuan Fenghe are the most poetic footnotes to the spring scenery in the south of the Yangtze River. Avoid the hustle and bustle to appreciate the elegance of "ink cherry blossoms blowing snow". #Register for tripbest July Hotel Test Sleeper