Venture into Hangzhou's Monet Garden and encounter a sea of irises.

This spring-limited romance features irises blooming on schedule at Changqiao Stream Ecological Restoration Park. It's currently less crowded with beautiful scenery - miss it and wait another year! 📍Location: 74 Yuhuang Mountain Road, West Lake District, Hangzhou (directly at the Kuo Shiban bus stop) 🎫Tickets: Free, no reservation needed, you can go directly ⏰Blooming period: April-May, currently at peak bloom 💐Iris varieties: There are nearly 50 varieties here, including Louisiana iris, Japanese iris, variegated Siberian iris, and more. The colors are rich and diverse - red, pink, yellow, white, blue, purple and other colors intertwine like a spilled palette, each flower breathtakingly beautiful. 🌟Photo spots: 1. Waterside boardwalk: Stroll along the boardwalk as if you're in an ocean of irises. Walking through this living painting, every step offers stunning scenery with a 100% success rate for photos. 2. Danzhen Island: The island features densely blooming irises surrounded by streams, making it an excellent spot for photography. Whether taking portraits or close-ups, you'll be pleasantly surprised by the results. 3. Huanbi Pool: The clear water reflects the silhouettes of irises, with flowers and water complementing each other to create a dreamy, poetic atmosphere. Any casual shot turns out beautiful. 📌Travel tips: 1. Best to visit between 9-11am or 3-5pm when the light is soft for better photos. 2. Wear light-colored clothing to complement the colorful irises, such as white dresses or light blue shirts. 3. The park has many mosquitoes, so remember to bring insect repellent. Besides appreciating irises, Changqiao Stream Ecological Restoration Park itself is worth exploring. It's one of the four major streams in the upper reaches of West Lake that was once heavily polluted but has been transformed into a natural retreat through ecological restoration. The park features underground sewage collection pools, sedimentation tanks, and underground water treatment stations that purify the stream water through physical, chemical, and biological means. The water reaches national surface water grade I standard before flowing into West Lake. The park's primary artificial wetland area, water aeration area, and secondary artificial wetland area showcase the stream's ecological restoration process, making it educational for children about water ecology. Nearby attractions are convenient to visit. The Silk Museum is just a few dozen meters away - make a reservation in advance to experience the charm of silk culture. About 500 meters further is the edge of West Lake, where you can take photos at Changqiao Park or enjoy a boat ride on West Lake. The Zhejiang Art Museum nearby hosts periodic art exhibitions that art lovers shouldn't miss (reservation required). This spring, come to Changqiao Stream Ecological Restoration Park for a romantic date with irises and experience the beauty that nature has to offer!