Visit Hangzhou's "Tulip Garden" during the 2025 Spring Festival!

When it comes to Hangzhou's most anticipated park, Taiziwan Park is undoubtedly at the top of the list. Every year in March and April, a sea of tulips emerges, resembling a real-life Monet's Garden, and becomes the most romantic spot in Hangzhou during springtime. Hence, Taiziwan Park is also known as the "Tulip Garden"! Looking back at history, we find that Taiziwan Park was originally named "Hubay," meaning "lake bay." It got its current name because two princes of the Southern Song Dynasty, Prince Zhuangwen and Prince Jingxian, were buried there. In modern times, the park's construction began in July 1988, and it opened to the public on National Day in 1989. It was the first wedding-themed park in Hangzhou. Its ingenious design, which follows the natural terrain with artfully dug ponds and constructed slopes, creates a dynamic landscape with varying heights and a distinct "natural and simple" character, which is often praised! In recent years, Taiziwan Park has been divided into three main areas: the "Windmill Area," the "Thatched Cottage Area," and the "Small Church Area." Coupled with the "Tulip Show," it has become a top attraction in Hangzhou! After the 2025 Spring Festival, Taiziwan Park will be revitalized with spring's return. The lawns will turn green, and newly planted tulip varieties like Algarve, Denmark, and Mysterious Changan will begin to emerge, with a few even blooming. These small flowers create a beautiful scene, gradually attracting visitors! For those with free time, you can follow this route: Greeting Pavilion (Nanshan Road Entrance) > Wangshanping > Windmill > Qingwan Pavilion > Shicui Pavilion > Big Lake > Youran Pavilion > Fanghuai Pavilion [Thatched Cottage] > Jiuyue Feiying > Small Church > Rose Garden > Taiziwan Park West Gate > Yuhu Bay [optional]. Currently, the Windmill Area is experiencing the return of spring, with many tulips and cherry blossoms preparing to bloom, and some have already started to emerge! The Thatched Cottage Area is located in the center of the park. Waterways sometimes run alongside paths, sometimes curve around hills, and sometimes spread out like a lake, creating a winding and dynamic landscape. Especially by the stream, clusters of tulips create a vibrant scene! The Small Church Area has a Western atmosphere. Nearby is the "Rose Garden," where many special tulip varieties are planted beneath the rose bushes. When the tulips are in full bloom, this area becomes part of the spring market, offering a variety of beautiful scenes to explore! Yuhu Bay is located a short distance from the west gate of Taiziwan Park. Unlike Taiziwan, Yuhu Bay has an antique charm, filled with the ambiance of Jiangnan. Numerous plum blossoms bloom even in the cold rain, conveying a sense of resilience. Visiting both areas together is a delightful experience! Talking with fellow tourists, everyone agrees that the spring scenery in Taiziwan Park is worth seeing. With fewer crowds, beautiful flowers, and a tranquil atmosphere, you can capture the feeling of "searching for tulips." It's truly a place to visit in early spring. It's expected that after the temperature rises next week, the tulips in Taiziwan will bloom in large numbers! There are three ways to visit: 1. By bus: Take bus No. 4 to the "Sudi" stop. You'll see the sign for "Taiziwan Park" after getting off. 2. By car: Navigate to "Taiziwan Park - Ground Parking Lot." After parking, you can start your visit. 3. On foot: Around Taiziwan, there are attractions like "Yuhu Bay," "Hangzhou Celebrity Memorial Hall," "Hangzhou Su Dongpo Memorial Hall," "Su Causeway," "Flower Harbor," and "Jingci Temple," which can be visited together on foot. Whichever way you choose, you're in for a treat! Practical information about Taiziwan Park: Free admission, open all day, located at 5-1 Nanshan Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou. You can take bus No. 4; No. 4 Express; No. 4 Night Interval; No. 510; No. 1314; No. 1314 Interval; Big Red Bean Digital Tourism Line; Litai Bay to Taiziwan Shuttle; West Lake Metro Shuttle Line 4/139; or the West Lake Inner Loop Line to the "Sudi" stop. Driving or hiring a car is recommended. So, are you interested in Taiziwan Park? Feel free to leave a comment and discuss!