I flew to Hangzhou just for these 8 photo sets—was it worth it?

Sharing some super photogenic spots in Hangzhou Each with its unique charm Don't miss these when visiting Hangzhou! 4-day 3-night treasure itinerary for Hangzhou: DAY1: West Lake tour Morning: Watch sunrise at Quyuan Garden (Lotus in the Breeze at Crooked Courtyard), then take a citywalk along Su Causeway to Xiling Bridge and Solitary Hill Park. Afternoon: Orioles Singing in Willows - Long Bridge Park - Prince Bay Park - Jingci Temple Evening: Experience a West Lake boat ride DAY2: Temple blessings & park visits Morning: Lingyin Temple + Yongfu Temple (adjacent to each other) Afternoon: Hupao Park DAY3: Qiandao Lake scenic tour Morning trip to Qiandao Lake (Thousand Island Lake). Huangshanjian, lighthouses, and Tianyushan Viewing Platform are perfect for photos. Shangjiangbu Bridge is the best cycling viewpoint. DAY4: Tea mountain hike Return to downtown at noon. Afternoon hike at Nine Creeks and Misty Trees—Hangzhou's ultimate hiking spot! Recommended route: Longjing Village - Shili Langdang - Nine Creeks and Misty Trees Quyuan Garden (Lotus in the Breeze) Visit at sunrise to capture a golden moon reflection in water with morning mist—pure poetry Xiling Bridge Where the road ends at West Lake, lined with golden old sycamores—romantic when wind blows Prince Bay Park Vast green lawns surrounded by recently multicolored trees—like stepping into a French film Hupao Park Located in Daci Mountain's Dinghui Temple south of West Lake. Ultra-Chinese style park with perfect photo windows Qiandao Lake One of "World's Three Great Thousand Island Lakes". Scenic lake with thousands of islets, just 1-hour high-speed train from downtown! Su Causeway The tree-lined embankment connecting West Lake's north-south scenic areas—a must-visit and top of West Lake Ten Scenes Yongjinmen Underpass In summer: steps to The Garden of Words. In autumn: golden sycamores—both seasons breathtaking Nine Creeks and Misty Trees + Shili Langdang Tea Mountains Perfect for oxygen-rich hikes and autumn daydreaming