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Besties!! Hangzhou in May is breathtakingly beautiful💓!! Warm breezes, flower seas, lakes and mountains - this city creates poetic Jiangnan scenery with every casual photo! First-time visitors to Hangzhou, save this comprehensive guide to unlock the most authentic experiences👇! 📸【Must-Visit Magical Spots】 🌊West Lake In May, willows sway along West Lake🌿, and Su Causeway and Bai Causeway are covered with small flowers🌸! You must take a rowing boat🚣, drifting leisurely on the lake, watching Three Pools Mirroring the Moon reflect double in the rippling water~ Head to Jixian Pavilion in the evening to catch the sunset🌇, with orange twilight spilling across the lake, the atmosphere is absolutely perfect! 🏯Xiaohe Street White walls, dark-tiled roofs, and waterside homes🏡! Here lies the most vibrant side of Hangzhou~ Browse vintage shops for artistic treasures🎐, order a Longjing latte☕️ at a riverside café, watch people come and go, and experience the pleasure of slow living! 🌼Prince Bay Park Prince Bay in May transforms into Monet's garden🌷!! Large patches of lupines and irises bloom in competition, plus small waterfalls and windmills🎠. Wear a cute dress for photos - every shot is Instagram-worthy📸! 🍜【Hangzhou on the Tip of Your Tongue】 🔥 Pian'er Chuan: Hangzhou locals' "favorite noodles"! Fresh preserved vegetables, bamboo shoots with chewy noodles, and super flavorful broth🍜! 🔥 Cong Bao Hui: Thin pancakes wrapped around fried dough sticks and green onions, brushed with sweet sauce, irresistibly fragrant🥢! 🔥 Dingsheng Cake: Soft pink little cakes, one bite is soft and sweet, with a hint of osmanthus fragrance~ 🔥 Oil-Exploded Shrimp: Bouncy shrimp meat, crispy shells, sweet and sour flavor that stimulates your appetite🦐! 🚇【Transportation Guide】 ✔️ Subway is super convenient! Get the "Hangzhou Metro Code" on Alipay, you can reach most attractions🚇 ✔️ Shared bikes for touring West Lake, enjoying the breeze and scenery is super comfortable🚲 ✔️ When taking taxis, avoid rush hours, otherwise you might get stuck in traffic that makes you question life😭 🏠【Accommodation Recommendations】 Want to shop and eat right outside your door👉 Stay near Hubin Yintai, surrounded by malls and food streets! Want to experience Jiangnan charm👉 Choose guesthouses around Hefang Street, open your window to bridges and flowing water~ ⚠️【Tips to Avoid Pitfalls】 1️⃣ West Lake is super crowded on weekends! Suggest visiting on weekdays or early mornings~ 2️⃣ Sunscreen! Sunscreen! Sunscreen! May sun is super strong🌞, hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen are all must-haves! 3️⃣ Remember to bargain when buying silk and tea leaves near scenic areas!! 4️⃣ Protect the environment, don't litter, keep West Lake beautiful forever🌍! Besties!! May in Hangzhou is radiating charm waiting for you to visit💕! Grab your besties/partner, take this guide and set off!! Let's go🚀!!
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Posted: May 12, 2025
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