Who understands! Following the trend to West Lake to admire the lotus flowers is simply breathtaking

It feels like summer vacation ended before we could really let loose 🥹, but fortunately, the summer heat is gradually fading, and the crowds by West Lake have lessened quite a bit~ For those potato friends visiting Hangzhou recently, don’t miss the stunning scene of "Endless green lotus leaves reaching the sky, lotus flowers reflecting the sun in a unique red"! Take advantage of the comfortable weather, the blooming lotus leaves and flowers, and fewer tourists to quickly catch the last glimpse of West Lake’s lotus scenery this summer~
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🗺 Super comprehensive lotus viewing route: Beishan Street ➡️ Xiling Bridge ➡️ Quyuan Fenghe ➡️ Zhanbi Pavilion ➡️ Guozhuang ➡️ Jixian Pavilion
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✅ Beishan Street
Beishan Street hides several large lotus flower areas. From east to west, these three spots are sure bets: ① Near Broken Bridge ② Manaosi Temple ③ Opposite Xinxin Restaurant~
Highly recommend watching the sunrise here 🌅! Sitting on a bench 🪑 with vast lotus flowers in front of you doubles the romantic vibe, and every snap feels like a cinematic masterpiece~
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✅ Xiling Bridge
Standing on Xiling Bridge, you can capture shots of lotus flowers 🪷 with Baoshu Pagoda in the frame, a super popular sunrise photo spot! As the sun slowly rises from the horizon, Baoshi Mountain ⛰️ in the distance is draped in a golden veil, and the lotus flowers by the bridge gently sway in the morning light, dancing a tender dance—so beautiful it feels almost unfair~
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✅ Quyuan Fenghe
As one of the Ten Scenes of West Lake, Quyuan Fenghe is famous for its summer lotus flowers and definitely can’t be missed! For lotus viewing, be sure to visit Liao Ting, Qu Du Qing Bo, and Zhanbi Pavilion—these spots have dense lotus flowers and fantastic views~
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✅ Zhanbi Pavilion
Zhanbi Pavilion just completed renovations this year, with a direct upgrade in appearance! The pavilion is built among lotus clusters, with a stone boat on the water. Standing here feels like being surrounded by layers of lush green lotus leaves and gorgeous lotus flowers~ At sunrise and sunset, water mist drifts out, giving the lotus a dreamy haze, as if stepping into a dream~
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✅ Guozhuang
The lotus viewing spot at Guozhuang is near the water by West Lake, featuring a round archway that’s perfect for photos, with the words “Zhen Hu” (Pillow Lake) inscribed on it. Looking through the arch, half the view is lake and half is lotus flowers, framing a beautiful scene~ There’s also a stone crevice photo spot near an artificial hill; curious potato friends can explore and find some little surprises~
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✅ Jixian Pavilion
This is a classic spot for sunset and dusk 🌇 shots and a gathering place for veteran photographers! The lotus flowers swaying in the wind, pink sunset clouds, warm yellow lights, plus a slowly passing tour boat and summer cumulus clouds—this scene is stunningly beautiful and will blow up your social media with every shot!