March only! A detailed guide to a one-day trip to Lou Wai Lou, Hangzhou, for peach blossom viewing

🌸 March only! A detailed guide to a one-day trip to Lou Wai Lou, Hangzhou, for peach blossom viewing 🌸 🚶♀️ Itinerary 🌞 Morning: A feast of peach blossoms at Gushan 📍 08:30 Meet at the entrance of Gushan Road 🚇 Transportation: Take Subway Line 1 to Longxiangqiao Station, then transfer to bus WE1314 to Xiling Bridge 👉 Cycling recommended! Ride a shared bike along Beishan Street and enjoy the picturesque scenery of the lake and mountains (🚲Peach groves along the way) 📍 09:00 The secret peach blossom wonderland in front of Lou Wai Lou 📸 Photo spots: 1️⃣ "Lakeside Peach Corridor" on the left side of the main entrance of Lou Wai Lou (🌸Branches hanging over the lake!) 2️⃣ "Peach Blossoms and Rocks Reflected in the Waves" by Xiling Bridge (🌉Bridge + peach grove + Three Pools Mirroring the Moon in one frame) 💡 Photography tips: Shoot from a low angle looking up to avoid crowds, and use the lake reflection for composition! 📍 10:30 Exploring Gushan ✔️ Climb up Zhongshan Park for a panoramic view of the peach blossoms (⛩️Red walls and pink flowers are a perfect match) ✔️ The ancient stone steps of "Hongxue Path" at Xiling Seal Society (🎋Moss-covered stone steps + fallen petals create a great atmosphere) 🍜 Lunch: Spring flavors of West Lake 📍 12:00 Classic Hangzhou cuisine at Lou Wai Lou 🍽️ Must-try dishes: ▫️ Longjing shrimp (🍤Fragrant tea leaves + springy shrimp) ▫️ Songsao fish soup (🥘Warm and savory, spring-limited edition with bamboo shoots!) ▫️ Peach blossom Dingsheng cake (🌸Soft and glutinous, Lou Wai Lou exclusive) 🚤 Afternoon: A tour by land and water 📍 13:30 Rowing across the peach blossom lake 🚤 Take a boat from Xiling Bridge Pier (💰150 yuan/hour, can be shared by 4 people) 🌊 Route: Xiling Bridge → Jindui Bridge → Bai Causeway (🛶Row through the "water flower corridor" with low-hanging peach branches) 💡 Hidden service: The boatman will stop in the middle of the lake for you to take photos of the "peach blossom reflection"! 📍 15:00 Stroll along Bai Causeway and enjoy the flowers ✔️ "Double Wonder of Peach Blossoms and Moon" at Pinghu Qiuyue (🌙Pavilions and towers + scattered peach groves) ✔️ Zhejiang Provincial Museum (Gushan Branch) to see the "Peach Blossom Themed Cultural Relics Exhibition" 🖼️ (March special exhibition!) 🌆 Evening: Romance of sunset and night cherry blossoms 📍 17:00 Viewing platform at Xiling Seal Society 🌅 Capture the silhouette of Leifeng Pagoda + golden-edged peach blossoms (📱Filter: Qingtu "Twilight") 📍 18:30 Night cherry blossom experience 🎑 Lanterns light up in the backyard of Lou Wai Lou, transforming the peach grove into a pink starry sky (✨Open every Friday/Saturday evening) 📌 Practical tips 🌸 Blooming forecast: Peak bloom from March 10-25 (Rainy days with fallen petals covering the lake are breathtaking!) 👗 Outfit suggestions: Light-colored Hanfu/New Chinese style + pearl hair accessories, bring a reflector for fill light! 🚫 Things to avoid: ❗ Window seats for afternoon tea at Lou Wai Lou are only available after 14:00 ❗ Don't touch the peach blossoms floating on the lake! There might be water spiders 🎁 Souvenirs: "Peach Blossom Stationery" from Xiling Seal Society, Lou Wai Lou peach blossom pastry gift box 🚗 Return transportation 🚌 The last boat departs at 18:00. It is recommended to take bus No. 7/Wulin Night Market Express from Yue Temple 🚖 Taxi pick-up location: "Gushan Park parking lot" to avoid traffic jams at Xiling Bridge Come to Hangzhou in March and experience the timeless romance of "faces and peach blossoms reflecting red" at Lou Wai Lou!