West Lake Flower Viewing | Azaleas in Full Bloom at Gushan Park, April 17 in Hangzhou

Hangzhou is a place you must visit at least once in your lifetime. Make plans for this May Day holiday!

Heaven above, Suzhou and Hangzhou below! Hangzhou is the most beautiful place on earth! In spring, the West Lake scenic area offers a new view with every step, with vibrant flowers blooming everywhere - azaleas, jasmines, water lilies, peonies... They complement the emerald green West Lake, creating indescribable beauty. I specially went to Hangzhou's West Lake in mid-April to enjoy the flowers, and here's my fresh flower viewing guide 👇🏻

⛰【Hangzhou Flower Viewing Guide】Hangzhou West Lake | Gushan Park for Azaleas

📍Detailed address: No. 3 North Gushan Road, West Lake District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province

🚗Transportation: Take bus routes 13, 14, or West Lake Outer Ring Line to "Xiling Bridge Station," though taking a taxi is more recommended.

🕙Opening hours: All day

💰Ticket price: Free

🌟Highlights: Gushan (Solitary Hill) is the largest island in West Lake, situated between the inner and outer lakes, with many scenic spots. There are currently 30 attractions, and walking along the mountain paths gives you a forest-like feeling. In April, Gushan is surrounded by greenery, with azaleas covering the hillsides in various colors and layers, interspersed with pavilions and buildings, creating a poetic atmosphere.

📌Small Tips:

1️⃣If you love azaleas, head straight to Gushan Park, which has the most varieties and the most beautiful blooms!

2️⃣Enter through the main entrance of Gushan Park and follow the path along the West Lake shore to see layers of azaleas that look especially vibrant against the backdrop of the green lake water.

3️⃣The densest area of azaleas is at the Xiling Seal Society archway. Here, the azaleas are colorful - red, yellow, orange, as well as multi-colored and gradient varieties. This spot is perfect for taking portraits among the flowers.

4️⃣Walking along the small path to the left of the Xiling Seal Society, you'll see a large lawn and the central lake area of the park. Here, the azaleas set against small bridges, flowing water, and pavilions create a classical beauty perfect for ladies taking traditional costume photos! You can also climb the hill to view azaleas, where the hillside flowers offer a natural, wild charm.

5️⃣The entire Gushan Park along the West Lake shore has beautiful paths everywhere, perfect for stopping to take photos. With gentle breezes and blooming azaleas, it's extremely comfortable and pleasing to the eye.

6️⃣Just 300 meters from Gushan Park is the Hangzhou Museum (Gushan Branch), about a 4-minute walk. Inside the museum is the reconstructed Wentao Pavilion, a small garden-style courtyard that is exquisite and beautiful. The "Complete Library of the Four Treasuries" collected in Wentao Pavilion is worth seeing!