West Lake is truly beautiful. Just imagine your breeze blowing over West Lake, and suddenly feeling inexplicably sad

🎈Hello, I’m your cyber fun buddy, just in time! Summer at West Lake means lotus flowers are absolutely the highlight! Isn’t it fair to say “life is worth it”? 🌞 July is about to enter peak bloom season, so if you want to capture stunning lotus photos, be sure to keep this lotus viewing guide! 🚶‍♀ Lazy-friendly route: Broken Bridge ➡ Bai Causeway ➡ Beishan Street ➡ Broken Bridge 📸 Lotus photo hotspots ✅ Broken Bridge: The lotus blooms early here, so you can catch them now! The background looks like an ink painting of distant mountains! A must-visit iconic photo spot! ✅ Bai Causeway: A large lotus pond right next to Mingjian Tower, perfect for close-up shots! Visit in the evening, and if you’re lucky, you might capture pink lotus flowers edged with gold (gem-like glow!), absolutely stunning! I’m speechless! ✅ Gushan Park - Rear Gushan (near the archway): Go find West Lake’s specialty — red lotus! The flowers are huge, full, and bright red 🔥, blooming passionately! A unique variety rarely seen elsewhere! ✅ Beishan Street cycling: Riding while sightseeing is so refreshing! On one side are vintage Republic of China-era buildings 🏛, on the other side are West Lake’s lotus ponds, with the breeze carrying their fragrance~ If you have the energy, head to Quyuan Fenghe for even denser lotus flowers! ✨ Surprises along the way: ✅ Pinghu Qiuyue Stele: Snap a classic shot! ✅ Zhejiang Provincial Museum: Stop by for a cool and educational visit (easy to book on weekdays!) ✅ Xiling Seal Art Society: Climb up for an amazing view! Overlooking West Lake with green tiles and white walls, it feels like a mini Kyoto! Perfect for photos! ✅ Beishan Street popular corner: The background is Broken Bridge lotus pond, birthplace of atmospheric photos! ✅ Baoshi Mountain / Agate Temple / Great Buddha Temple ruins: Walk and pause to feel the charm of old Hangzhou~ 🚌 Transportation tips: Move smart like a local Subway direct access: Exit C at Longxiangqiao Station on Line 1, 5-minute walk to Hubin Music Fountain; Wushan Square Station on Line 7 is close to Liulang Wenying. Bus line: WE1314 (Love Bus) circles the lake, with vintage interior decorations and West Lake poetry projections inside, making the bus itself a photo spot. Water bus: 8 RMB circular route (Qianwang Temple — Huagang Guanyu), window seats offer views of the three islands in the lake like a fairyland. Avoid pitfalls: Weekend odd-even license plate restrictions apply in scenic areas; shared bikes are faster than taxis! 📷 Photo tips This West Lake route covers all the main spots and hides little surprises everywhere. You can first get a Hangzhou scenic stamp at the nearest Jiangsu bank, and collecting stamps at attractions adds meaning to your visits. This isn’t just in Hangzhou; many cities in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai have this too. Check if your city offers it! Finally, have a wonderful trip!