🐟🌸 花港观鱼 Flower Pond & Swimming Fish – A West Lake Classic

Among the Ten Scenes of West Lake, one that always delights visitors is 花港观鱼 (Viewing Fish at Flower Pond).

✨ Why it’s special:
• Built in the Southern Song Dynasty, this scenic spot blends lush gardens, colorful flowers, and clear ponds filled with koi. The sight of fish weaving through reflections of blossoms has inspired poets and painters for centuries.
• The area is divided into five sections — Red Fish Pond, Peony Garden, Lawn Garden, Flower Garden, and Woods — making it a place that feels different in every season.
• It’s not just about koi-watching; it’s a place to enjoy leisurely strolls, calm waterside pavilions, and seasonal flowers in bloom.

📍 Location: South of Su Causeway, West Lake, Hangzhou
💡 Tip: Visit in the afternoon when the koi are most active, and don’t miss the stone stele inscribed with “花港观鱼,” marking the site’s cultural importance.

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Post by NatDiscoversAsia | Sep 24, 2025