Prince Bay Park

I've seen many springs, but none compare to the spring in Hangzhou🌱. March and April are when Hangzhou is at its most beautiful with the warmth of spring🌷, the revival of all things🌱, and the lush greenery🌿 🍀If you plan to come to Hangzhou in spring I want to share with you a few must-visit spots in Hangzhou during this season! 📍Turtle Pool: A niche secret spot, with both early and late double cherry blossoms. The water is clear, and the boats glide by, with the late cherry blossoms blooming just right, and not too crowded 📍Prince Bay Park, the only place where you can capture tulips and cherry blossoms in the same frame, with vast fields of tulips and cherry blossoms blooming like a painting by Monet. ⚠️Tulip🌷season requires advance reservation through the 'West Lake in Hand' app, free of charge. 📍Flower Harbor View Fish Cherry blossoms grow by the water, and the long corridor and waterside pavilion are perfect for taking photos with an ancient style. It can be said to be the best place in Hangzhou to enjoy cherry blossoms, and the photos are really super beautiful 📍Xiaoshan, Xiang Lake Large hydrangea blooms, it's like a white dream in spring Romantic Prince Bay Tranquil Flower Harbor View Fish Niche Turtle Pool ...... Every place you can think of will be surrounded by the colorful beauty of spring💐Remember to invite your best girlfriends to enjoy and photograph the flowers together📸

🔅The upcoming Hangzhou will be the ceiling of flower appreciation in China, quickly save this Hangzhou flower viewing guide 1️⃣First stop: Prince Bay Park This is the most popular flower viewing spot in Hangzhou during spring, romantic and beautiful. Here you can not only see cherry blossoms but also a colorful array of tulips. Although it's crowded, you can still find good angles for photos 🔅Travel tips for you here: ⌚️Tulip exhibition time: 2024.3.8-4.14 ⚠️8:00-17:00 entry requires reservation ⛲️Location: Hangzhou Prince Bay Park . 🚌Bus: 4 route (Longxiang Bridge, Wushan Square Subway Station) 194 route, 197 route (Huanglong Sports Center Subway Station) 318 route (Wulin Square, Huanglong Cave Subway Station) 2️⃣Second stop: Flower Harbor Like Prince Bay Park, Flower Harbor has many highlights in spring, with a super abundance of flowers, including cherry blossoms, peach blossoms, crabapples, and squills taking turns to surprise you throughout the spring. Paired with the goldfish and mandarin ducks in the lake, every shot is beautiful. It's right next to Prince Bay Park, just a walk away! 3️⃣Third stop: Quyuanfenghe Many people go to Prince Bay Park to see the tulips, but they don't know that the plum blossoms in Quyuanfenghe are in full bloom, with fewer people and beautiful scenery, perfect for taking photos. It is recommended to visit the Quyuanfenghe Stele, Zhanbi Tower, and Hou Gushan, all of which are great spots for photos. 4️⃣Fourth stop: Xixi Wetland There are various flowers, and the Flower Morning Festival will be held, mainly for appreciating plum blossoms, magnolias, and hydrangeas, etc 🔅Spring in Hangzhou is beautiful, you must come and see!

Hangzhou Prince Bay Park. 🔥After countless calls, the flower season at Prince Bay is about to arrive! In two more weeks! The most beautiful cherry blossoms🌸 and tulips🌷 will bloom! When the flowers are in full bloom, it will be like Monet's garden, full of various colors! Especially when the sunlight is sprinkled, it is like Monet's garden, with the cool morning air carrying the scent of flowers🌸, the colorful tulips and cherry blossoms, just like an oil painting, all the accumulated bad moods are healed at this moment. Just like the comfort of 'Monet's Garden', the breeze gently moves the flower branches. ❗It is expected that the tulips will bloom from mid-March to the end of April, with the best viewing period coming after late March. At the same time, cherry blossoms and tulips will bloom together, forming a dazzling and colorful scene. Admission to Prince Bay Park is free, but reservations are required during the peak blooming period. 🌸In addition to enjoying the sea of flowers, 📸it is recommended to take photos at Prince Bay during sunrise in the early morning or at dusk when the light is soft, to better capture the beauty of the flowers. In addition, the snacks near Prince Bay Park are quite expensive and of average taste, so you might consider bringing your own snacks or dining in nearby malls. Remember to wear light-colored clothes or dresses to make yourself the most dazzling scenery in the sea of flowers! The flower season is coming, let's immerse ourselves in the sea of flowers, feel the charm of nature, and enjoy this rare tranquility and beauty.

This blogger's guide to Hangzhou's cherry blossom spots is really comprehensive❗️ I'm so happy, the cherry blossoms in the parks around the West Lake are about to bloom~ It is expected that in the next two weeks, the cherry blossoms in Hangzhou will be in full bloom❗️ Summarizing my 6 years of experience in photographing flowers in Hangzhou's spring, I've organized these 30 cherry blossom spots in Hangzhou, save it and call your friends to go take some beautiful cherry blossom photos 📝Key points: Most of them are around the West Lake area, so just by walking along the West Lake you can enjoy the beautiful cherry blossoms~ 0️⃣ Hangzhou Botanical Garden, pink cherry blossoms, already blooming~ 1️⃣ Prince Bay Park, cherry blossoms and tulips bloom together, like in Monet's garden. 2️⃣ Flower Harbor, southern courtyard, small bridges and flowing water, cherry blossoms by the water 3️⃣ Turtle Pool, boats passing by, like a paradise. 4️⃣ Maojiabu, cherry blossoms, butterfly orchids, blooming by the lake, very beautiful 5️⃣ China Tea Museum (Shuangfeng Pavilion Area), Japanese-style thatched houses, as if in Kyoto 6️⃣ Yun Song Book House, cherry blossom rain, the charm of southern gardens 7️⃣ Quyuan Fenghe, cherry blossoms along the water, pretend to be in Kyoto 8️⃣ Manao Temple, cherry blossom rain, southern courtyard. 9️⃣ Children's Park, super romantic cherry blossom steps 🔟 Baita Park, green train, cherry blossom special 1️⃣1️⃣ Changqiao Creek Water Restoration Park, a secluded cherry blossom haven 1️⃣2️⃣ Lakeside Walking Street, cherry blossom avenue, beautiful night cherry blossoms 📝Outside West Lake: - 1️⃣ Liangzhu Cultural Arts Center Big Roof, hundreds of Yoshino cherry trees, cherry blossom market 2️⃣ Sige Cherry Blossom Garden, hundreds of acres of cherry blossom garden, suitable for camping 3️⃣ Binjiang Cherry Blossom Track, 8 kilometers, more than 3000 Yoshino cherry trees 4️⃣ Xinyi Fang Cherry Blossom King, Republic of China cherry trees, hundred years old, super large 5️⃣ Genshan, Hangzhou's local cherry blossom path 6️⃣ Daguan Bridge, super large cherry blossom path under the bridge 7️⃣ Shihui Dam, cherry blossom path under the bridge, few people, 8️⃣ Wulinmen Vientiane Park, one of Hangzhou's earlier blooming cherry blossoms 9️⃣ Wen'er Road Xiaoning Bridge, cherry blossoms by the water, three super large cherry trees 🔟 New World Time Park, same green train, cherry blossom path 1️⃣1️⃣ Alibaba Canteen, cherry blossom canteen 1️⃣2️⃣ China Yard Mengxi Garden, southern garden and cherry blossoms 1️⃣3️⃣ Zhejiang University Zijingang Campus, campus cherry blossoms 1️⃣4️⃣ Gongshu Canal Sports Park, lonely cherry blossom tree 1️⃣5️⃣ Vientiane City, sunken plaza, cherry blossom steps 1️⃣6️⃣ Kerry Center, cherry blossom district - In addition to these 30 frequently visited cherry blossom spots, actually, there are surprises in every corner of Hangzhou's streets and alleys, Hangzhou's cherry blossom season is also super romantic~ -

📍《Taiziwan Park》 The vibrant colors of early winter~ Romantic and warm-hearted~ In the beautiful city of Hangzhou, there is a place that intoxicates people, and it is Taiziwan Park. Located in the southwest corner of West Lake, this park is famous for its romantic feelings and brilliant flower scenes. No matter when you come, Taiziwan Park can bring you different surprises in four seasons, allowing you to immerse yourself in the embrace of nature. The most beautiful seasons in Taiziwan are undoubtedly spring and autumn. There are blooming cherry blossoms and tulips in spring, colorful forests and red leaves in autumn, and the winter in Taiziwan is also unique. From the color change of the plane trees, to the yellow ginkgo, from the red maple all over the sky, to the golden Taxodium. The fir leaves at the entrance of the park gradually fall under the breeze, and the water surface is covered with a layer of golden pine leaves, which is as beautiful as a fairy tale world. There is a combination of evergreen trees and dead trees in the park, and the color is particularly layered. Although it lacks the red and green interlacing, it is even more stunning. There is also a mountain spring from Yuhuang Mountain. The stream in winter is particularly clear, a golden reflection, just like a flowing picture scroll, vividly showing the beauty and tranquility of nature. A gust of wind blows, and the leaves dance, like a free-falling elf, enjoying the pleasure of freedom in the air. The trouble-free tree, also known as the golden tree, is not in vain. The soft afternoon light, slowly shooting between the bright red maple leaves, transparent texture, blurred light and shadow, starlight mottled! Listen to the rustling of the leaves in the wind, watch the stream slowly flowing, Occasionally, you will encounter a few bold birds, take a few light jumps on the ground and fly elsewhere. I will sit on the wooden chair, I will also lie on the grass with my head up to look at the trees and the sky, To feel that dazzling and warm light, Listen to the praise of others and yourself for the beautiful scenery! Where is the next destination? Then take your lover and set off first, come on! Feel the romance of Taiziwan Park in early winter!

Have you been enchanted by the maple leaves here in Prince Bay in autumn? I just came back from there, and I was really shocked by the beautiful scenery! About the maple leaf season, the time when the maple leaves are red to the extreme has not yet arrived, only a very few trees on the shady side are completely red. But there is no light under the tree, the color tone is too dark. I personally prefer the current maple leaves of green, yellow and orange, which are colorful under the sun. Plus, the water quality in Prince Bay is very good, it is blue-green, and there is a cool color in the warm color of the maple leaves, which is too great. Maple leaf viewing date prediction: In the recent week, the green is gradually less, and most of the maple leaves turn from yellow to orange. In the next week, the maple leaves are almost yellow, and the orange tone is enhanced. In mid-December, the maple leaves enter the orange-red stage, and they are about to be completely red. Maple leaf viewing time: 7-9 am, there will be morning mist in Prince Bay. 14-16 in the afternoon, the afternoon sun is very gentle. My pictures were taken around 3 pm. It's best to come on non-weekends. My highly recommended West Lake maple leaf viewing route: Quyuan Fenghe-Sudi (there is a colorful maple tree) or Guozhuang (park card is free)-Huagang Guanyu-Prince Bay-Hupao Park. In addition, there are Jiuxi and Meiling South Road, which are a bit far apart and not very convenient. You can go there when you have time.

When people think of traveling to Hangzhou, the first thing that comes to mind is West Lake, but there is such a hidden niche attraction near West Lake, which is the Prince Bay Park in Hangzhou. Although it is very close to West Lake, many people will ignore it~ Only when you enter here will you understand what is truly picturesque. It's really too beautiful! Especially the scenery is best at 3-4 pm. to go on the weekendniche place to go on the weekendtour tour guide Hangzhoutraveltravel guideguideBay Park Edited at

🍁 The first wave of maple leaves in Hangzhou has quietly turned red in Taiziwan Park. Don't miss this beautiful park when you come to West Lake to enjoy the autumn. 📍Location: West Lake Taiziwan Park, Hangzhou 🚶🏻Route: West Gate ➡️ Small Church ➡️ Fanghuai Pavilion ➡️ Youran Pavilion ➡️ Big Windmill ➡️ North Gate ⚠️Small tips: It takes about 1-1.5 hours to stroll and take photos. It's best to go in the morning when there are fewer tourists and the light is softer. The most beautiful tree is just a few dozen meters from the west gate, and then near the Fanghuai Pavilion, where you can also take some backlit shots of the red maples. The metasequoia near the big windmill has also turned golden.

To avoid crowds of people getting into your photo, crouch down and aim the lens up to the sky or down to the flowers, increase the foreground to cover up tourists in the background, and use a large aperture (like on a mobile phone lens) to blur peripheral objects and focus on the center. While the park is free to enter, it's advised that you book online to avoid waiting.

Listen to me Only those who have been to Hangzhou in March and April have truly been to Hangzhou The climate is warm with flowers blooming in profusion Gentle spring breezes and intoxicating spring waters The romantic Prince Bay Park, the tranquil Flower Harbor Watching Fish, the less-known Turtle Pool .... Every place you can think of Will be surrounded by the vibrant colors of spring

Day1: West Lake Day Tour 📍Three Pools Mirroring the Moon: 🎫Free 🫧It's a small island, also the background of the one yuan note, 🚇Line 1➡️Longxiang Bridge, buy 🚢tickets at West Lake Park II (70¥/person: includes round-trip to the island and entrance to Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, the route includes Park II➡️Three Pools Mirroring the Moon➡️opposite pier, there are multiple piers on the opposite side, you can choose which 🚢to take to leave the island based on your own route) 📍Prince Bay Park: 🎫Free 🫧Not far from Flower Harbor, tulips bloom in late March; 📍Leifeng Pagoda: 🎫40 🫧A new pagoda was built on the original site, with an elevator inside, you can go to the top to enjoy the panoramic view of West Lake; 📍West Lake: 🎫Free 🫧Su Causeway (in memory of Su Shi) take an electric cart (10¥)➡️Quyuan Fenghe (lotus flowers in summer), walk➡️Pinghu Qiuyue and Bai Causeway➡️Broken Bridge Remnants of Snow, you can optionally view the "Ten Scenes of West Lake"~ 📍Wulin Night Market for dinner🍚➡️19:30 West Lake Music Fountain DAY2: Temple Day Tour 📍God of Wealth Temple 🫧Take the North Peak cable car➡️The Number One God of Wealth Temple to pray for wealth (30¥ up the mountain, 20¥ down the mountain); 📍Lingyin Temple: 🎫75 (Feilai Peak 45 + Temple 30) 🫧The place where Ji Gong became a monk, Lingyin Temple is inside Feilai Peak, you need to buy a ticket for Feilai Peak to enter Lingyin Temple, you can get three incense sticks for free, 46¥ for eighteen seeds, there are vegetarian meals inside (plain noodles 20¥ and side dishes, worth a try); 📍Faxi Temple🎫10 🫧Pray for marriage, it is recommended to take a sightseeing bus from Lingyin Temple to Faxi Temple, 🚶🏻‍♂️it's quite far; 📍Evening➡️Xiaohe Straight Street, stroll around the town, have dinner~ 🥢Food Recommendations: Zhi Wei Guan Tiaotou Cake, Scallion Wrapped Hui, Hangzhou Restaurant, Green Tea Restaurant, Grandma's Home, Lou Wai Lou~

March in West Lake, as the "top" event in Hangzhou's spring flower viewing circle, many people are wondering whether the tulips in Prince Bay have bloomed. So, on the morning of March 2nd, I went to Prince Bay Park to bring everyone the latest flower forecast. Every year, Prince Bay hosts a tulip exhibition, and this year is no exception. There are still 400,000 tulips, covering an area of about 8,000 square meters. The planting areas include Wangshanping, Xiaoyao Slope, Youran Pavilion, Rose Garden, Hand-in-Hand Statue Area, and both sides of the main river bay. In addition to tulips, there are also daffodils, grape hyacinths, silver lotus flowers, and other varieties. When the cherry blossoms, magnolias, and crabapple flowers bloom, Prince Bay Park in spring will be a representative of a blooming paradise. Before eight o'clock in the morning, entering from the west gate of the park and walking along the hillside towards Xiaoyao Slope, the sunlight sprinkles on the mountain forest lawn. It's rare for the park to have such a peaceful and leisurely moment. On an open space next to the small church, where premium tulips are planted, I found that only a small patch resembling daffodils had bloomed, the rest were still lush green. After a careful search, I finally saw a few purple Ali's flower buds on the edge of the steps, adding other colors to this green area. Near the Youran Pavilion, the lake water is so clear that you can see the underwater grass. The newly sprouted willow branches hang down finely, and the reflection of the scenery also fully displays the beauty of the park. Looking towards the South Mountain Road side, the cherry blossoms by the water have not yet budded, but the metasequoias are tall and straight, and the lawn is emerald green. The scenery of spring has quietly arrived, and one can imagine how stunning the cherry blossoms will be when they bloom. Coming to Xiaoyao Slope, this is the area with the largest planting of tulips. Not only is it empty, but in the entire green area, not a hint of color can be seen. The most vivid color in the park is still a plum tree next to Qingyin Pavilion, full of red, showing joy amidst the cold. However, what surprised me was that next to the big windmill, I actually saw two pink cherry trees in bloom. The scientific name is 'Campanula Cherry'. This cherry tree is native to China and blooms in early spring. The flowers are pink and dense, known as 'Early Beauty' and 'Spring Herald Cherry'. Although it has not yet reached the peak blooming period, the romance blooming under the blue sky is also a symbol of West Lake's early spring. 👉🏾Prince Bay Flower Viewing Check-in Strategy 1⃣️This year, the temperature in Hangzhou is lower than usual, and the tulips have not yet come into season by early March. It is expected that the viewing period will start around March 10th, and the best viewing period (cherry blossoms and tulips together) will be in mid to late March, which is from March 15-25. 2⃣️Prince Bay Park is free of charge, and there is no need to make a reservation usually. However, reservations are required during the flower exhibition period, which can be made through the official WeChat account of 'Hangzhou West Lake Scenic Area'. If it's really impossible to make a reservation, you can enter before 8:00 or after 17:00. For those who wish to take photos and check in, around 7:30 in the morning is the best time. 3⃣️The nearest bus stops are 'Sudi' and 'Chishanbu'. If taking the subway, you can get off at 'Wushan Square' on Line 7 or 'Ding'an Bridge' on Line 1, and then ride a bike to get there, which takes about half an hour. It is not recommended to take the bus during the peak season, as the roads are too congested.