Gushan Park Lotus – Hangzhou’s Summer Watercolor Painting

#chinatravel Floating like a jade inkstone in West Lake’s northwest corner, Gushan (Solitary Hill) is Hangzhou’s cultural heart. Every summer, Gushan Park’s lakeside terraces transform into a Monet-worthy scene, where lotus leaves ("he ye") stretch like emerald parasols and pink blooms rise like delicate brushes dipped in paint. This is where Hangzhou’s literati once composed poetry under willow shadows. 📍 Access: Enter from Beishan Road (near Linyin Road intersection). ⏰ Peak Hours: 6–8 AM for soft light and fewer crowds. 🎫 Admission: Free