There's more to West Lake than Broken Bridge and Lingyin Temple!

🌸There's more to West Lake than Broken Bridge and Lingyin Temple! These lesser-known spots are great for photos and are less crowded 🍃

The hidden gems around West Lake are perfect for spring photos! With fewer crowds and beautiful scenery, every step is like walking through a Jiangnan painting. Save this guide and experience a different side of Hangzhou!

🚶🏻‍♂️Recommended one-day Hangzhou itinerary:

1️⃣ Hupao Spring - Jiangyangfan Ecological Park - Yuhuang Mountain
🌿 Towering trees, the perfect place to start your oxygen boost
📸 Photo spots: Entrance path, waterside metasequoia pond

2️⃣ Taiziwan Park - Fish Viewing at Flower Harbor - Yuhu Bay - Maojiabu - Turtle Pond
🌿 Benches by the pond, enjoy the greenery and spring sunshine
📸 Photo spots: Large lawn by the pavilion, boats on the Sanyuntai Bridge

3️⃣ Wansong Academy - White Snake Flying Over Bridge - Willows Rippling in the Breeze
🌿 The S-shaped bridge blends with the greenery, the vitality of maple trees and bridge arches
📸 Photo spots: Bridge from the hillside, Xinheng River bridge arch

4️⃣ Gushan - Green Cloud Path - Beishan Street - Manao Temple
🌿 Mossy greenery, feel the charm of Jiangnan
📸 Photo spots: Crooked-neck tree

5️⃣ Nine Streams in Misty Trees - Nine Streams and Eighteen Gullies - Longjing Village
🌿 Light hiking route, a spring painting of streams and stone steps
📸 Photo spots: Stone steps over the stream

🧳 Hangzhou Spring Travel Guide:
1️⃣ Weather: Warm and pleasant, cherry blossoms and tulips in full bloom, perfect for wearing skirts!
2️⃣ Drinks: Waima fruit beer, the perfect sweet drink to pair with a stroll around West Lake!
🍺 Recommendations: Green Grape Jasmine, Olive Jasmine, bursting with fruity aromas, low alcohol content, perfect for outings!

🍲 Hangzhou Food Recommendations:
Laotouer Fried Shrimp
Green Tea Restaurant
Qingchun Pumen