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🌸West Lake's willow viewing is absolutely amazing! Liulang Wenying area has fewer people but beautiful scenery, with peach blossoms, apricot flowers, and magnolias all in bloom. Changqiao Park is even more spectacular, with tall, dense willows where every casual photo looks like a professional shot! For Broken Bridge and Bai Causeway, you must go early when there are fewer people to experience the poetic charm of "white sand paths under green willow shade." The willows along Gushan Road and Xiling Bridge are incredibly elegant! Su Causeway is officially certified as a spring viewing paradise, with stunning red peach blossoms and green willows. Walking from North Mountain Road to South Mountain Road feels like strolling through a painting! Photo tips revealed! The best times with fewest people and perfect lighting are before 7:30 AM and between 12-2 PM. Shoot water scenes with backlighting from the east side of Su Causeway for amazing depth! Frame your shots with parallel willow branches, capture willows on both sides when crossing bridges, and take close-ups of tender buds for stunning results! Save these 8 free hidden photo spots! Jixian Pavilion is a hidden gem with sunset views, lotus remnants, boats, and mandarin ducks! Chuying Bridge is just a 200-meter walk away, with beautiful light and shadows on dead wood at sunset! Ancient Yongjin Gate offers gentle blue hour moments! North Mountain Street's S-curve sunset boulevard is accessible via buses 1314, bringing novel-like scenes to reality! Broken Bridge at sunset with sparkling water is breathtaking! The observation deck at Starbucks Broken Bridge store is absolutely worth it!
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📅 Itinerary Day 1: West Lake & Tea Culture • Morning: Stroll or cycle around West Lake. Meander along Su Causeway, cross Bai Causeway, and visit scenic spots like the Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, Broken Bridge, and Lotus in Quyuan Park. For the best light and fewer crowds, aim for early morning scenery . • Late Morning: Climb Leifeng Pagoda to enjoy panoramic views of the lake and learn about its romantic folklore and preserved relics . • Lunch: Dine lakeside at Lou Wai Lou, famed for West Lake Fish in Vinegar Sauce, Beggar’s Chicken, and Dongpo Pork . • Afternoon: Head to Yunqi (Meijiawu) Tea Village to observe Longjing tea cultivation on terraced hills, enjoy a tea ceremony, and sample freshly roasted brews . • Evening: Return to West Lake for sunset and board the night cruise of the famous “Impression West Lake” performance—a multimedia spectacle on the water directed by Zhang Yimou. Book tickets in advance . Day 2: Temples, Heritage & Local Culture • Morning: Explore Lingyin Temple and the adjacent Feilaifeng Peak, known for its ancient grotto carvings, serene setting, and spiritual ambiance . • Lunch: Enjoy local flavors at a neighborhood spot—Grandma’s Kitchen or a tea-village eatery featuring classics like Dongpo Pork and Beggar’s Chicken . • Afternoon: Visit Xixi National Wetland Park, China’s only national wetland in an urban area, offering waterways, traditional water villages, and lush habitat that reflects Hangzhou’s old-world Jiangnan life . • Later: Wander through Hefang Street—a restored pedestrian area with local crafts, snacks, tea houses, and calligraphy shops that echo Hangzhou’s merchant past . 🏨 Accommodation • Fuchun Resort: Upscale lakeside luxury in a picturesque garden setting . • Sofitel Westlake Hangzhou: Elegant riverside hotel with spa, fine dining, and lake views . • Hyatt Regency / Radisson Plaza: Comfortable mid‑range options with central location and quality service . • Budget/Friendly: Mingtown Hangzhou International Youth Hostel, conveniently located near West Lake with good reviews for value . 📌 Tips • Best seasons: Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–October) offer mild weather and scenic vibrance around West Lake and tea fields  . • Early start: Head to West Lake early to avoid crowds and enjoy softer morning light. Leifeng Pagoda opens early—ideal for sunrise or morning calm. • Transport: Hangzhou is well‑connected by metro and bike rentals—consider cycling around West Lake; taxis or public buses work well for Lingyin and Xixi Park . • Local culture: Pack light layers, wear comfortable shoes for walking and uneven temple pathways. Bring water; tea and snacks are widely available.

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