Manmei as a couch, Botanical Garden as a painting

When the autumn breeze sweeps across the West Lake shore, Hangzhou Botanical Garden is already covered with nearly 50,000 pots of chrysanthemums, creating a golden dreamscape. The main venue of the 2025 5th Yangtze River Delta Chrysanthemum Boutique Exhibition opens here, where over 700 varieties of chrysanthemums cast their shadows from October 29 to November 23, continuing the autumn narrative of the "Ecological Homeland Chrysanthemum Art Festival".

The chrysanthemums here hold diverse romance. Among the more than 1,200 exquisite chrysanthemums in the Yuquan Fish Leap Scenic Area, there are both national treasures and overseas newcomers. Tower chrysanthemums rise like peaks, cliff chrysanthemums resemble waterfalls, poetically reflecting with the Yuquan koi. Fifteen artistic installations hold more surprises: "Gourd Child Memories" awakens childhood memories with chrysanthemums and vines; "Flowers Blooming on Hangcheng Road · Digital Blossoms" sparks technological romance with drone flower waterfalls and robot dogs; "Mandarin Fish Wave Fishing Fire," made from recycled old clothes, tells the philosophical story of circular ecology.

The newly added "Ecological Balcony" exhibition area is a treasure trove of home inspiration. Fifteen simulated balconies blend chrysanthemums with moss and rattan weaving, planting the greenery of "people’s gardens" into daily life. When tired from walking, you can enjoy chrysanthemum tea and snacks, try your hand at creative crafts, or follow the chrysanthemum fragrance to check in at the Hobbit House, filling your phone with fairy-tale-like photos.

For just 10 yuan (free with a park card), you can unlock this autumn limited experience. Take advantage of the peak bloom in mid-November and attend this rendezvous of nature and culture! Transfer from Huanglong Sports Center Station on Metro Line 3 to Qingzhiwu by bus, and step into the Jiangnan autumn scenery of "Picking Chrysanthemums by the Eastern Fence."

When Hangzhou’s vibrant life meets nature in full embrace, Manmei International Hotel, as an "urban oasis residence," unlocks the pleasure of watching the lake and forest for travelers.
The hotel hides luxury in the details: floor-to-ceiling windows in guest rooms bring daylight and street views indoors; custom mattresses paired with high-thread-count cotton bedding ensure a restful night to shed travel fatigue; by the floor-to-ceiling windows of the executive lounge, you can enjoy freshly brewed coffee with Hangzhou-style tea snacks in the morning, and a special cocktail while overlooking the city lights at dusk. For those who prefer tranquility, the rooftop terrace is a private viewing platform to cool off and stargaze on summer nights or bask in the autumn sun and clouds, enjoying undisturbed moments.

Supporting services better understand travelers’ needs: the 24-hour front desk can book West Lake boat tickets and botanical garden guided tours, eliminating planning worries; the self-service laundry room is equipped with drying machines to solve clothing issues on long trips; families with children receive a customized fun gift pack, allowing kids to enjoy the journey too.

From waking up to birdsong in the morning to falling asleep with soft music at night, Manmei International Hotel is not just a place to stay but an immersive "urban station" to experience the beauty of Hangzhou. Whether for business or family vacations, every stay here becomes a gentle encounter with Hangzhou.

Post by James*Thompson14 | Nov 4, 2025