Xiang Lake

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||In addition to Maojiabu's water lilies The water lilies on the side of Xianghu Lake are also blooming very well 📍Dingshan Square (there are also some at Xianren Bridge but not many) Transportation: Subway🚇 Line 2 to Panshui, then change to 745B to Xiangye Farm and walk 700 meters 🚗If you are driving, there are also many parking lots nearby where you can park Photography guide📷: 1️⃣The water lilies on the side of Xianghu Lake are quite suitable for portraits, and you can get good shots even with a mobile phone 2️⃣Water lilies🪷 are known as the 'civil servants of flowers', blooming during the day and sleeping at night, and they bloom better on sunny days than on cloudy days 🔖tips: ✅Suitable for walking with children, picnicking, there are many snack stalls here, as well as a convenience store ✅Lotus flowers are expected to bloom in June, you can take a ride on a rowing boat ✅Stroll by the lake or take a boat to enjoy the lake scenery ✅Nearby attractions: Xianghu Flower Sea Xiangtian, Xianghu Karting, Xianghu Cross-border, etc

For Hangzhou's West Lake, many people are very familiar with it. It is a national 5A-level scenic spot, one of the three famous lakes in the south of the Yangtze River, also known as Qiantang Lake, and enjoys a high reputation both at home and abroad! Being there, what people most look forward to are the Ten Scenes of West Lake, which include Spring Dawn at Su Causeway, Lotus in the Breeze at Crooked Courtyard, Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake, Melting Snow at Broken Bridge, Viewing Fish at Flower Pond, Orioles Singing in the Willows, Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, Twin Peaks Piercing the Clouds, Leifeng Pagoda in the Sunset, and Evening Bell at Nanping Hill. These reflect the organic integration of poetry, painting, and scenery in ancient Chinese culture and art at the aesthetic and philosophical levels, embodying the harmony between humans and nature, with unique charm! What many people do not know is that Hangzhou's West Lake also has a sister lake, which is Hangzhou's Xiang Lake, a national AAAA-level scenic spot with its own Ten Scenes of Xiang Lake, along with many ancient city wall ruins, known as the 'sister lake' of Hangzhou's West Lake. After years of continuous construction, it has become a national-level tourist resort area, with twenty scenic spots such as Xiang Causeway Lying Waves, Xiangpu Viewing Fish, Remembering Yang Sixian, Green Island Picking Stars, Lake Heart Cloud Shadows, Chengshan Embracing Antiquity, Lake Bridge Picking Dreams, Yue Causeway Evening Glow, Qian Path Ancient Style, Yue Building Tea Tasting, Crossing Lake Asking History, as well as well-known amusement parks such as Hangzhou Paradise and Hangzhou Polar Ocean Park surrounding it! Now in spring, the entire Xiang Lake is reviving the earth, filled with the beauty of time, with gentle and romantic cherry blossoms, delicate and fragrant peach blossoms, starry and blooming flowers, as well as the sophisticated and elegant magnolias! Especially the magnolias, unlike the 500-year-old magnolias at Hangzhou Faxi Temple and the white magnolias blooming in the streets, Xiang Lake actually has a 'purple magnolia sea', with more than 20 magnolia trees blooming in spring, looking from afar like an umbrella, with purple petals on the outside and white on the inside. Interestingly, next to this 'purple magnolia sea', there is also a 'Bird Island', where you can see egrets such as the great egret, grey heron, purple heron, night heron, pond heron, cattle egret, and green heron. They nest and reproduce here, and with the naked eye, you can see some of the young egrets have grown beautiful breeding plumage (feathers during the breeding season), which is a beautiful sight, truly stunning the spring! Those who want to come and see can go to the Swan Pool area of Xiang Lake, where there are highlights such as , , , , and so on. The reason it is called Swan Pool is that it 'houses' black swans, and there are now nearly 50 of them. The nearby 'Bird Island' is not far away, but for now, you can only watch from the shore! Friends who drive here can navigate to , where you can get off and enjoy the view in one step! Additionally, the mountain cherry blossoms of Xiang Lake in spring have also welcomed their first bloom, hanging sparsely on the branches, one pressing over another, one layer upon another, with spring breeze sweeping and bees and butterflies dancing, also a joyous occasion, scattered along the roads, don't forget to visit! Travel Tips for Hangzhou Xiang Lake: Admission is free, located in the Swan Pool of Xiang Lake Tourist Resort Area, Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou. Take bus routes 707; 716; 775; 777 branch line; 797H; Xiang Lake Circular Sightseeing Line to and walk for about 30 minutes, or it is recommended to drive to . In spring, Hangzhou Xiang Lake is already blooming with flowers. Come to Xiang Lake Swan Pool, enjoy the 'purple magnolia sea', and watch the 'egrets playing'! This article is originally created by the author 'Cricket Uncle Loves Traveling', and unauthorized reproduction is not allowed. For more fun, free, and novel sightseeing tips for eating, drinking, and playing, please follow 'Cricket Uncle Loves Traveling'! If you like what you see, don't forget to like at the end of the article, it can help with planning your travel! Have you been to this scenic spot? Welcome to leave a message and discuss!

A mountain suitable for beginners to climb! A great place to take kids out on weekends!. It's adventure time again this week🏞️! My little treasure and I picked a sunny Saturday and set off to conquer a new peak—Shiyan Mountain! Let me tell you, this mountain is simply paradise for beginners and children🌈! 📍First, let's locate our adventure base: Shiyan Mountain! Entrance fee: Surprisingly, it's completely free! Playtime: We spent a total of 3 hours (perfect for little explorers over 2 years old). 🚗How to get there? Now let me share my strategy~ Shiyan Mountain has an altitude of 213 meters, and from its heights, you can take in the view of three rivers and a lake. The trails are super family-friendly, and watching the sunset at night is simply stunning! Depending on the difficulty of the route, I've found three ways to play: 1️⃣The easiest route, drive straight up the mountain. 🚗 Drive towards 'Yilan Pavilion', from the side road next to Kaiyuan Senbo (about 8 minutes to reach the top). 🅿️ Parking: Free parking at the mountain top! 2️⃣Suitable for hiking 👣 Set the navigation to 'Yilan Pavilion' as well, then we hike up. There are no steps, so even if you're carrying a baby, it's an easy walk (about 35 minutes). 3️⃣For those who like a challenge🥾 🛤️ Start at the Xianghu Wahaha Hotel—take the resting steps to the viewing platform, then follow the stone path to 'Yilan Pavilion'—finally, descend along Kaiyuan Senbo (prepare for a 4-hour adventure). 🅿️ Parking: Free parking at Wahaha Hotel! If you have a cute little one, I recommend route 2; if your child is over 5 years old, route 3 is thrilling! After descending the mountain, we head straight to the Flora Park in Senbo, which is completely free and super fun! Feeding little animals, sliding down slides, exploring wooden houses, and even a simulated waterfall rockery, so fun that you won't want to go home (open from 8:30 to 20:00). 💡Tips: Be sure to pick a sunny day to play, watching the sunset from the viewing platform is truly breathtaking! I want to come back next time~😍

The hydrangeas at Xianghu Lake have blossomed , and now you can still catch them in the same frame as the cherry blossoms . Hangzhou sets the standard for admiring hydrangea flowers. Main viewing spots: Maya Island at Xianghu Lake and the Xianghu Giant Yellow Duck Park, with another patch outside the parking lot of the Xianghu Camping Site. 🅿️ You can navigate to: Giant Yellow Duck Park, there are several parking lots nearby, 5r/h 🚩 Recommended route Zhenghe Bridge — Giant Yellow Duck Park — Maya Island 🔸 Giant Yellow Duck Park: Mostly hydrangea flowers 🔸 Maya Island: Mostly late cherry blossoms, and there are steps with both late cherry blossoms and hydrangea flowers for photo ops, as well as large sloping lawns for watching the sunset 🔸 Zhenghe Bridge: Suitable for camping and city walks

It's not that Erhai Lake is unaffordable, but that Xianghu Lake in Hangzhou is more cost-effective. The Metasequoia forest of Xianghu Lake in Hangzhou has turned red!! The fiery red 'burns' on the azure blue water. This is the autumn of Xianghu Lake. Vibrant and splendid, it's the energetic autumn scenery. December is the most beautiful time here. If you ask where to enjoy autumn in Hangzhou, Xianghu Lake is definitely on the list. Large grasslands are available for you to camp and picnic for free. Bring a folding stool and sit by the lake to enjoy the autumn. The atmosphere is just too good. The key point is that there are far fewer people here than at popular tourist spots like West Lake, making it very suitable for autumn picnic check-ins. Best viewing period: Mid to early December. Free admission. Self-driving: Location: Xianghu Lake Scenic Beauty/Hushan Square. Metro: Xianghu Station Exit C on Metro Line 1; Bus: Route 777, Xianghu Bus Station→Hulifang Bus Station. Tips √Xianghu Lake is very suitable for camping and picnicking. At present, most of the lawns can set up tents, and picnic mats by the lake are also very suitable. √Xianghu Lake is quite natural, you can take photos and check in anywhere, and you can also cycle. It is recommended to go out on sunny weekends, which is very comfortable. √The autumn sunset is also very beautiful. It is suggested that you can arrive in the morning, picnic at noon, and see the sunset after four o'clock. The light at that time is most suitable for taking pictures.

Navigation: Xianghu Lake Mountain Square parking lot or Luo Jiawu parking lot No tickets required Parking is very convenient, 5 yuan per hour. Take the subway line 1 to Xianghu and take 707, 706, 716, 755 to Lake Mountain Square Station. Best viewing period: early December. You can camp with tents! There is a suspension bridge next to the redwood forest, which is very suitable for taking pictures! You can also take your children and pets for a walk on weekends. There are not many shops in this area, it is recommended to bring more snacks and drinks. Now the sun is setting at more than 4 o'clock in the afternoon, it is recommended to go early, and you can take pictures of the sunset at more than 4 o'clock. The fiery red redwood forest, the super beautiful lake view, plus the literary suspension bridge and the reeds taller than people, the autumn atmosphere is full! Sisters can rush this weekend!

After the first sentence, there is a line break. During the Dragon Boat Festival and summer vacation, the beauty and popularity of West Lake are beyond doubt. If you prefer not to be in a crowded place and enjoy the quiet and comfortable scenery of Jiangnan, then this‼️ century-old Huizhou-style ancient village "Chenjiabu" by the side of Xianghu Lake, which has been transformed into a historical and cultural district, is even more worth visiting. - After all, with white walls and black tiles, small bridges over flowing water, ancient towns and villages undisturbed, it combines the classical elegance of a Jiangnan lady and modern aesthetics... It's a view that West Lake does not have.😌 - 📝｜Quickly take note, at your sisters and friends, and come to play together. I really don't want to know that it's getting crowded, and then have to wait for a photo spot again.😭 - 📍｜Hangzhou Xianghu Lake Crossing 🚘｜Direct navigation, there is a parking lot at the entrance, 5r/h 🚇｜Subway Line 1 Xianghu, Line 5 Jucai Road Then take a taxi for about 15 minutes, Line 5 is closer. ⏰｜Open 24h all day, lights on from 17-18:00 depending on the season 🎫｜Free to visit - Relying on the landscape of Xianghu Lake, surrounded by the lake on three sides, the buildings stand by the water. Two round stone arch bridges and one covered bridge encapsulate the essence of Jiangnan's water towns. - Walking on the stone-paved streets, I would like to call it Hangzhou's version of "Little Wuzhen," but quieter, without the bustling noise. It's also a great place to take photos in ancient Hanfu costumes.😍 - After 5 pm (the time varies with the season, but generally when it gets dark), the lanterns along the river corridor and the scenery on the bridge light up, and the poetic atmosphere of the entire street becomes even more beautiful.✅ - 📷｜【These few photo spots are stunning】 Stand at the entrance on the first bridge with a telephoto lens to shoot "Swimming Moon Bridge" Stand at the entrance on the first bridge with a telephoto lens to shoot "The Dock" On the right bank, use the door as a foreground to shoot the stage In the evening, you can shoot the reflection of "Welcoming Concubine Bridge" on the water from Swimming Moon Bridge Others: Sit on the stone steps by the bank to take intimate water photos⚠️Be careful of safety The water houses on Muxin Island glow golden in the sunset If you have a drone, you can shoot the ancient street and the landscape of Xianghu Lake... - ⚠️｜【tips】 ▪️The entire district is not large, but you can tour it together with Xianghu Lake Half a day to a full day, get the mountains, waters, ancient streets, and towns all at once ▪️It is recommended to stay until evening when the lights are on and the sky turns a shade of blue At this time, the lighting is also good, making for beautiful photos - 📝｜Limited by word count, if you have any questions, leave a message in the comments section I will reply.😍Hurry up and take note, at your sisters and friends to come play - I will share travel and life experiences with you wholeheartedly Your little hands' support is a great encouragement Thank you again for your likes🙏

Every time I post about ancient towns, some sisters say they envy me for being able to travel everywhere. In fact, Hangzhou also hides an ancient Jiangnan water town, which is Xiang Lake in Xiaoshan, where locals love to go. ✔️In spring, you can see hydrangeas, in summer, you can admire lotus flowers. ✔️In autumn, you can see ginkgo trees, and in winter, there are metasequoias. ✔️Now there are also cultural shops and art exhibitions that young people like more. ✔️On weekends, you can start a mini-vacation mode in half an hour. ‼️This time, you are not allowed to say that you have no time to go out and play! - White walls, black tiles, red lanterns. Sitting by the small bridge and flowing water. In a trance, I thought I had come to the real Jiangnan. With green mountains behind and facing the lake. Light up a pot of clear tea and sit leisurely.🍵 Feel the natural comfort by the water in the afternoon. - The bamboo art installation in front of the East Stage, 'Bamboo Breaks'. Bamboo can also dance lightly. Hand-woven works carry a touch of tenderness and toughness. The surging vitality of life. - ❤️‍🩹 During the healing process, food can soothe people's hearts. The block has introduced Michelin restaurants such as Rongfu Banquet, Black Pearl finalist restaurant Dongfu Restaurant, Shi Pu Restaurant, Sense International Cuisine, Taizhou Mansion... There are also Xiang Lake and tea houses, very good coffee tasting to refresh, and you can go to Wenshan Tea Affairs, Lai Xin Xia Academy to taste culture. - The 'Peach Blossom Land' that can be reached in half an hour, just go, steal half a day of leisure on the weekend, stroll around the ancient streets, face the wind and look at the lake. Or sit by the river and have a cup of clear tea to escape from troubles is actually very simple. Xiang Lake Cross-border X-LIVIN No. 2077, Yuewang Road, Phase II, Xiang Lake Resort Area, Xiaoshan District Self-driving navigation 'Shangshan Bridge Parking Lot🅿️'

You don't need to go to Yunnan, nor to Xinjiang, Hangzhou has its own boundless flower sea! The flower sea over three hundred acres at Xianghu Lake has fully blossomed, spectacular and romantic. The vast expanse of flowers is rich in color, with light yellows, pinkish reds; pure whites, striking orange-yellows; as well as dark purples and light greens. This large patchwork of colorful flowers, under the warm spring breeze or the cool autumn wind, undulates with the wind, like the colorful waves of the sea. _ Transportation Strategy Take a taxi or navigate to "Guanhe Bridge", at the T-junction of Dingshan Road and Guanhe Road, turn into the lake area and you will find a small bridge called "Guanhe Bridge", and there is a free parking lot past the bridge ! _ Tour Strategy Xiang Flower Island, walk to the right from the parking lot and you'll find "Xiang Flower Island", where you can see evening primroses and cosmos/globe amaranth flower seas~ Flower Sea Fragrant Field, walk out of Guanhe Bridge, cross Dingshan Road onto Guanhe Road and you'll find the entrance to "Flower Sea Fragrant Field", where you can see cosmos/globe amaranth flower seas~ Dingshan Square, walk all the way from Flower Sea Fragrant Field to the end and you'll reach "Dingshan Square", where you can see water lilies. There is also a station kiosk and a five-star public toilet here, where you can replenish energy and rest before returning. The three attractions are connected and not far from each other, I walked around in a circle and only took 6000 steps, quite relaxing _ Lightning Protection Tips Be sure to pay attention to sun protection! Sun protection! Sun protection! As the weather gets hotter, whether it's the flower sea or the water lilies, there's no shade, and if you don't want to get sunburned to a crisp, be sure to prepare well. Water lilies start late and finish early, they are the GWY anti-roll warriors among flowers, it is recommended to visit between 10:30 and 15:30, otherwise, it's hard to catch a glimpse of their beauty. _ It's not easy to write, if you find this helpful, please save and like _ 📍 Shooting location: Xianghu Lake _

This year, the water lilies bloomed really early. Not only did Maojiabu have a vibrant display, but Xianghu Lake also had about seventy to eighty percent of its lilies in bloom. If you come to Hangzhou in May, don't miss out on this early summer romance! 📍｜Hangzhou Xianghu Scenic Area - Dingshan Square 📸｜Nikon Z6ii+z24-120 f4 📅｜Photographed on 2024.05.03 09:00-10:00 Photography tips✨ ❶ The water lilies at Dingshan Square are mainly pink and close to the shore, so there's no need for a telephoto lens; a 10-minute walk from here, under the Taxue Bridge, there are also some patches, mainly white, and they are a bit farther away. ❷ It's best to photograph water lilies in the morning, I heard that the flowers close in the afternoon, and the day I went they didn't open until 9:30. ❸ You need to report in advance if you want to fly a drone over Xianghu Lake, otherwise, there will be a 🙅🏻‍♂️ coming to stop you.

It can be reached within 0.5h from downtown Hangzhou, with fewer people and beautiful scenery, and it's free, offering an experience no less than Wuzhen. 📍Address: Xianghu Yuejie, Hangzhou 🎫Ticket: Free 🚇Transportation: Take Metro Line 1 to Xianghu Station, Line 5 to Jucai Road, and then take a taxi for 15min 📸Photo check-in points ❶Entrance of Yuewang Road You can stand on the bridge of Yuewang Road and take telephoto shots of the ancient town. The compression is full, and you can shoot several bridges. ❷Banquet Hall Lawn Close to Xianghu, various beautiful flowers 🌸 are planted, and you can overlook the 'Swimming Moon Bridge' of Xianghu. ❸Xianghu and Teahouse The entrance of the teahouse is by the lake, with several bridges, and the evening light is beautiful. ❹Ancient Stage Turn left at the entrance of Yuejie, some art installations are arranged, very artistic. ❺Bamboo Art Installation Exhibition Large-scale bamboo weaving art installations are distributed throughout the ancient town, climbing along the buildings, quite charming and eye-catching.