Mar 19 Live Update: Prince Bay Will Punish Anyone Who Doesn't Do Their Research

Friends! Just got back from Prince Bay in Hangzhou! This year's tulips are already more than 60% in bloom, and the weather is perfect for viewing! I've prepared this flower viewing guide for you, so please be sure to save it!! 🌷2025 Prince Bay Tulip Show Theme: Love Like Flowers 🌷Flowering Period: Mid-March to early April 🌷Flower Show Dates: Mar 7–Apr 13 🎫Free, 📱Reservation required 📱Reservation Platforms: "Hangzhou West Lake Scenic Area" and "Fenghuangshan Management Office" official WeChat public accounts, "West Lake Tourism," "Cloud West Lake" 🗓Itinerary: For those visiting for the first time, you can refer to my walking route: Prince Bay Park North Gate — Greeting Pavilion — Wangshanping Brand Area — Decorative Photo Spots — Two Early Cherry Trees — Hand-in-Hand Sculpture Tulip Field — Youran Pavilion — Fanghuai Pavilion — Daffodil Field — "Flower Eatery" Rest Area — "Vendor" NPC — Xiaoya Slope — Small Church — Rose Garden Boutique Area — Boutique Tulip Variety Area — Prince Bay Park West Gate — [Optional] Jiuxiao Mountain/Flower Harbor/Yuhu Bay ⏳Visit Duration: Walking and taking photos will take about one or two hours. If you get tired, you can grab some snacks at the "Flower Eatery." 📷Photo Spots: 1️⃣ Colorful Flower Sea: Millions of tulips form a gorgeous flower field. Stand in the middle, with the flower sea as the background, and any shot will be great. 2️⃣ Water Reflection: Walk along the stream, and the tulips and their reflections in the water create a super dreamy scene. 3️⃣ Wooden Bridge: Tulips paired with a small bridge and flowing water create a very artistic feel. 4️⃣ Windmill Lawn: Tulips🌷, cherry blossoms🌸, windmills, and blue sky in the same frame. Use a wide-angle lens and shoot upwards for an instant masterpiece. 6️⃣ Thatched Cottage Waterway: The reflection of tulips in the stream is stunning. Wearing a light-colored Hanfu will create a super atmospheric vibe. 7️⃣ Fanghuai Pavilion Stone Steps: With the windmill as the background and the flower sea in the foreground, having a person standing in the middle creates a photo with a great sense of depth. 📝Tips: Squatting down takes the best photos and also helps avoid crowds. The benches in the pavilions also offer good photo opportunities with the tulips🌷. Light-colored clothing in white, pink, or blue is recommended for better photos. The park is large, so wear comfortable shoes👟. Please protect the flowers and plants🌸🌿. Do not trample them. 🚦Transportation: 🚌Bus: Routes 4/194/197/318 Tulip Shuttle: Take the Tulip Shuttle bus from Exit A of Houchongmen Subway Station. 🚢Water Bus: Qianwangci Wharf/Hangfan Wharf (8:00 am–4:00 pm) — Flower Harbor Wharf (9:00 am–5:00 pm) Boats depart every half hour or when full. 🎫Ticket price: CNY 15, CNY 5 for Hangzhou residents. 🚇No-Traffic Option: Subway + Bicycle (Tried and tested, very convenient!) Ride a bicycle to Prince Bay from Wushang Square Station on Line 7, Ding'an Road Station on Line 1, or Shuichengqiao Station on Line 4.