Spring in West Lake: Chase a Pink Romance! Save This Cherry Blossom Photo Guide

Spring in Hangzhou is gentle and romantic. Come to West Lake to admire cherry blossoms and encounter a feast of pink flowers! Please check out this guide 👇 📍Viewing Locations • Su Causeway: The cherry blossoms on Su Causeway have a long history, dating back to the Tang Dynasty. Here, "a willow tree for every cherry tree" creates an interplay of green and pink, looking like a pink ribbon tied around West Lake from a distance. Walking along Su Causeway, cherry blossoms bloom by the lake with mountains undulating in the distance and turquoise waves rippling on the water—every shot looks amazing. • Bai Causeway: Near the Broken Bridge on Bai Causeway, cherry blossoms complement the ancient stone bridge, creating a wonderful atmosphere. You can also frame them with Baoshi Pagoda in the distance—don't miss this classic photo spot! • Orioles Singing in the Willows: Here, cherry blossoms intertwine with willow trees and pavilions. Standing among the flowers with ancient pavilions as a backdrop, you can capture beautiful traditional-style photos. • Huguang Pavilion: A hidden gem where upturned eaves and vermilion pillars are surrounded by strawberry-colored cherry blossoms. Against the backdrop of blue water and sky, it's as beautiful as spilled strawberry jam. 🕙Viewing Time Cherry blossom season generally runs from mid-March to early April, with the best viewing period in mid-to-late March. Remember to check real-time blossom information before your trip! 🚗Transportation Guide • Driving: Navigate to parking lots around West Lake, but parking spaces are limited on weekends and holidays, so plan your trip time in advance. • Public Transportation: Take Subway Line 1 to Longxiang Bridge Station, exit from Gate C or D, and walk to reach West Lake. You can also take buses, as many routes reach the vicinity of West Lake. • Cycling: Hangzhou's public bicycles or shared bikes are also good options. Cycling along West Lake is picturesque, and you can stop anytime to take photos. 📸Photography Tips • Outfits: Light-colored clothes photograph better—cream white, light pink, and pale purple all complement cherry blossoms well. You can also add matching accessories. If you like traditional style, wear Hanfu and pin a faux cherry blossom in your hair for maximum atmosphere! • Shooting Angles: Use a low angle looking up with the sky as background to avoid crowds and highlight the vibrant blossoms; take close-ups of flowers and stamens to showcase the detailed beauty; or use foreground composition with cherry blossoms in front and people standing under the trees for a more artistic scene. • Best Times: Before 9am and after 4pm, when the light is soft, photos will have softer colors and more dimension. Before 10am, dewdrops still hang on petals; after 4pm, you can capture pink sunsets. 🍜Food Recommendations • Zhiweiguan: A time-honored Hangzhou restaurant with rich specialty snacks—Longjing shrimp and Dongpo pork are must-orders. • New White Deer Restaurant: Great value for money, with popular dishes like egg yolk chicken wings and grandma's braised pork. 💡Travel Tips • Weekends are crowded for flower viewing; choose working days for a better experience. • Protect the flowers when taking photos; don't break branches. • Bring a portable small stool to avoid tired legs at popular photo spots. • The stone paths by the lake can be slippery when wet, so wear non-slip shoes. Spring is brief, and the blossom season waits for no one. Hurry and catch the tail of spring—come to Hangzhou for a date with cherry blossoms!