The city is filled with the fragrance of osmanthus! Complete guide to enjoying osmanthus in Hangzhou this autumn, with a 2-yuan bus line taking you to a romantic encounter

The city is filled with the fragrance of osmanthus! Complete guide to enjoying osmanthus in Hangzhou this autumn, with a 2-yuan bus line taking you to a romantic encounter

🍁 Hangzhou’s autumn is scented with osmanthus 🍂
🍁 With the refreshing autumn breeze, the familiar sweet fragrance begins to waft through the streets and alleys of Hangzhou. The most anticipated seasonal romance for locals—the osmanthus season—has arrived! The air is filled with the scent of happiness, and the "Osmanthus Viewing Special Line" bus, which best understands this beauty, has arrived on schedule to take you on the most affordable journey to enjoy the city’s osmanthus rain.

🚌 Osmanthus Viewing Special Line: Unlock Hangzhou’s autumn romance for just 2️⃣ yuan
✅ Operating period: September 15 to November 10
✅ Thoughtful fare: Only 💰2️⃣ yuan for the entire route
✅ Route features: Connects major osmanthus viewing spots around West Lake, accompanied by floral fragrance all the way
💡 On weekdays, the bus runs its original route; on weekends and holidays, it splits into three special routes👇👇👇
📍 North Line: Huanglong Bus Terminal ↔ Siyanjing
Connects to Metro Line 3 Huanglongdong Station
First bus at 7:15, last bus at 18:00
📍 South Line: Sanlangmiao Bus Terminal ↔ Shiwudong
Connects to Metro Line 4 Shuichengqiao Station
First bus at 7:00, last bus at 18:00
📍 West Line: Huanglong Bus Terminal ↔ Yangmeiling
Connects to Metro Line 3 Huanglongdong Station
First bus at 7:15, last bus at 18:00

🌸 Four major osmanthus viewing routes: Encounter different styles of osmanthus beauty
1️⃣ Manjuelong Classic Route: Shiwudong → Miyazaki Hayao Bathhouse → Yangmeiling → Jiuxi
🔸 The top choice for osmanthus viewing in Hangzhou! Get off at "Shiwudong" station to experience the classic "Manlong Osmanthus Rain." Osmanthus flowers fall like fine rain, and the stone carvings inside the cave are simple and elegant—an excellent spot for photos. Along the way, you can also admire the popular "Miyazaki Hayao Bathhouse" and check in at No. 98 Manjuelong Road, where a trendy persimmon tree is laden with bright yellow fruit.
2️⃣ West Lake Osmanthus Viewing Route: Jingci Temple → Changqiao Park → Gushan → Botanical Garden
🔸 Want to enjoy West Lake while smelling osmanthus? This route is perfect! The osmanthus at Jingci Temple complements the ancient temple beautifully, the trees at Changqiao Park stand by the water, the osmanthus at Gushan blends with cultural heritage, and the Botanical Garden offers the most complete variety of osmanthus viewing spots.

3️⃣ Popular Check-in Route: Hangzhou Osmanthus Botanical Garden
🔸 Home to over 8,000 giant spherical osmanthus trees, the scene is breathtaking! Vast canopies of osmanthus trees resemble clouds, and the rich fragrance is intoxicating—paradise for photography enthusiasts.
4️⃣ Hidden Gem Route: Binjiang Chenjia Village
🔸 Want to avoid the crowds? Here’s a local secret osmanthus avenue. It’s relatively quiet, perfect for those who want to quietly enjoy the osmanthus and take photos at a leisurely pace.

💫 Osmanthus Viewing Tips
🔖 Best time: Early morning or after rain, when the fragrance is strongest
🔖 Photo tip: Light-colored clothes pair best with golden osmanthus
🔖 Essentials: Camera, sunscreen, drinking water
🔖 Special reminder: Osmanthus blooming is weather-dependent; check flower conditions and plan your visit accordingly

🛍 Nearby recommendation: Asia-Olympic Vientiane City
💥 Newly opened on September 26, Asia-Olympic Vientiane City is directly accessible via Metro Line 6! Featuring the same "strolling-style commercial" concept as Shanghai Qiantan Taikoo Li, you can shop and also check in at the autumn wheat field for stunning urban and rural fusion photos.

🍁 This autumn, take the 2️⃣-yuan Osmanthus Viewing Special Line and let the fragrance of osmanthus accompany your Hangzhou journey, capturing a whole season of romance and beauty!