West Lake in April: When spring water is bluer than the sky

🌸Your guide to exploring West Lake in Hangzhou this April! Avoid the crowds and enjoy the limited-time romance of spring! ✨"West Lake in April: When spring water is bluer than the sky" Who says Hangzhou is only about the crowded Broken Bridge? Follow this guide to avoid 90% of the tourists and take amazing photos to wow your friends～ 📍【Itinerary】 ⏰7:00–9:00 | Sunrise Ritual on Gushan Road ➡️Navigate to "Xiling Bridge" and unlock the "most beautiful corner of Hangzhou" 🌅The West Lake at dawn resembles an ink painting, with the Wutong Avenue and the misty lake surface. A chance encounter with bus No. 1314 adds a touch of romance! ⏰9:30–11:30 | Hiking in the Secret Realm of Maojiabu 🍃Walk along the boardwalk through the wetlands, where fields of Orychophragmus violaceus bloom into a purple sea. The Daise Hill and Cantian Pavilion are perfect for taking photos with an ancient vibe～ ⏰14:00–16:00 | Wu Gui Tan Yulu Boat Ride 🚣Highly recommend the route from Guozhuang Wharf → Yuhu Bay! Drift through a hidden waterway under nine bridges, with cherry blossom petals falling onto the bow of the boat. This is the epitome of Jiangnan charm (remember to book a boatman in advance!). ⏰17:00–19:00 | Chasing the Leifeng Pagoda Sunset at Changqiao Park 🌇A hidden gem for sunset viewing! Capture the reflection of Leifeng Pagoda and the silhouette of the sunset. Your phone can take photos that look like stills from "The Legend of White Snake." 🍜【Food Recommendations】 ▪️Breakfast: Bao Mei Sheng Jian (traditional scallion pan-fried buns) ▪️Afternoon Tea: Lakeside Pavilion (Longjing tea + lotus root starch) ▪️Dinner: Tea People Village (the house special sweet and sour mandarin fish is a must-try) 📸【Photo Ops】 1️⃣ "Shenzhou Base" on Yanggong Causeway for water lilies 2️⃣ Red Fish Pond at Huagang Park with cherry blossoms 3️⃣ China Academy of Art, Xiangshan Campus (worth a visit if you're in the area) 💡Tips： ✔️Early April is the blooming season for late cherry blossoms and bigleaf hydrangeas ✔️Shared bikes + walking are recommended. Taking a taxi will make you question your life choices due to traffic. ✔️Wear Hanfu or modern Chinese clothing! You'll look like you've stepped out of a painting. "You say spring is not yet over, and I've already arrived in the real Jiangnan" This spring, you must visit Jiangnan💐