When visiting Hangzhou, you must take photos of the lotuses! Sharing guest shots

It's lotus season again~ Take advantage of August's beautiful weather to check out West Lake's most stunning lotuses. Don't miss this romantic lotus-filled guide!

🌺 Best Lotus Viewing Route Recommendations:
First Stop: Breeze-ruffled Lotus at Quyuan Garden (One of West Lake's Ten Scenes)
This lotus pond area is huge with numerous varieties, including rare twin lotuses and water lilies. Best visited at 6-7 AM for the softest light~

Second Stop: Gushan Park
Just a short walk along Beishan Road brings you to Gushan! The lotus ponds here are less crowded yet exquisite, with perfect reflections of Baochu Pagoda!

Third Stop: Lakeside Section of Nanshan Road
A must-visit at dusk! The lotus ponds under sunset glow look gilded, creating oil-painting-worthy shots everywhere!

📸 Photography Tips:
1️⃣ Wear light-colored Hanfu or qipao for better photos
2️⃣ Bring small props like round fans or oil-paper umbrellas for perfect pairings
3️⃣ If possible, use a telephoto lens for stunning lotus close-ups

🍵 Must-try Lotus-themed Delicacies:
Lotus Leaf Steamed Pork at Louwailou (30 Gushan Road)
Lotus Seed Paste Pastry and Lotus Tea at Hubinju (67 Nanshan Road)
West Lake Lotus Root Starch at Sands West Lake

⚠️ Important Notes:
✅ Best shooting times: 6:30-9:00 AM or 4:00-6:00 PM
✅ Apply mosquito repellent! Ponds have many mosquitoes
✅ Please admire flowers responsibly - no picking!

Post by ScarlettKing | Aug 9, 2025