Forget Prince Bay Park! Here are 6 hidden flower fields I adore in Hangzhou this spring.

It's the most romantic season in Hangzhou again!🌿
Crowds at Prince Bay Park for tulips before 8 a.m.? Seriously?!
Here are 6 secret flower viewing spots from a location scouting expert,
guaranteed to make your spring Moments the envy of all your friends!!

1⃣️ CBD Park
✨Step into a white and green wonderland, like Alice in Wonderland
📍Best photo spots: Overhead shots are amazing
🎫Tickets: Free
🚇Transportation: Subway to Citizen Center Station
💡Tips: Light-colored dresses and straw bags create the perfect vibe

2⃣️ Xiang Lake Hydrangeas
🌳Like matcha mochi hanging from the branches
📆Best time to visit: Late March to around April 10
📍Best photo spots: Big Yellow Duck Park/Maya Island (Hydrangea heaven)/ Wohong Bridge
🎫Tickets: Free
💡Tips: Arrive before 9 a.m. to capture the hydrangea paths without the crowds!

3⃣️ Linping Park
🌈A feast of azaleas, like stepping into Monet's Garden
📆Best time to visit: Mid-April to May
📍Best photo spots: Spiral staircase/Stone steps flower cascade
🎫Tickets: Free
💡Tips: Navigate to the east gate, it's a 10-minute walk from there

4⃣️ Xixi Wetland
🌷A double delight of hydrangeas and corn poppies
📆Best time to visit: Late March to mid-April
📍Best photo spots: Xialongtan (Secret white hydrangea spot)/Zhoujiacun (Corn poppy fields)
🎫Tickets: 80 (Free with park card)
💡Tips: Take a traditional Chinese boat ride through the flower fields for an unforgettable experience!

5⃣️ Liangzhu Ancient City
🌼Step into Van Gogh's world of oil paintings
📆Best time to visit: Early April to mid-May (Canola flowers are blooming now)
🎫Tickets: Free before March 31‼️
📍Best photo spots: In front of the thatched houses/Zhishan Station
💡Tips: Buy deer biscuits to feed the deer, it's super healing and kids love it!

6⃣️ Hangzhou Botanical Garden
💐A hidden gem known only to locals
📆Year-round blooms: See the wisteria waterfall from now until May
📍Best photo spots: Shihua Square/Yanfang Shuixiu
🎫Tickets: Free
💡Tips: Not many tourists, perfect for photoshoots

📸Tips for stunning photos‼️
1. Shoot upwards to avoid the crowds
2. Bring a folding stool for a bird's-eye view
3. Wear light-colored clothing as a natural reflector
4. The light is softest at 4 p.m.