As winter deepens, Hangzhou's West Lake reaches its most colorful moment, resembling nature's palette painting a rich and serene winter scene.
In December, West Lake is in full bloom with winter colors. This "color-finding guide" will lead you to its unique scenery. For maple viewing, don't miss Nine Creeks, Lingyin Road, and Viewing Fish at Flower Harbor. At the beginning of the month, the maple leaves show a rich transition of colors. By the end of the month, the scenery and maples blend harmoniously, with their red reflections shimmering on the calm water, creating a breathtaking view. For plane trees, Beishan Street, Gushan Road, and Yanggong Dike are the best spots. The fallen leaves create a natural landscape. The plane tree leaves, sunlight, West Lake's beauty, and Republic-era architecture merge into a supremely romantic scene, perfect for sitting or strolling. For ginkgo trees, Dafu Temple and Zhenji Temple on Wuyun Mountain are worth a visit. At Dafu Temple, the century-old ginkgo's fallen leaves cover the rooftops and courtyards like a guardian of time. The thousand-year-old ginkgo at Zhenji Temple is the first to turn yellow in the city, and the climb to find the "five auspicious clouds" adds to the fun. For dawn redwoods, Meiling South Road and Hupao Road are excellent choices. The caramel-colored dawn redwoods lining both sides of the road offer a unique charm.
Come to West Lake for a colorful winter journey and create unforgettable memories