Hangzhou, with its moonlight over the lotus pond and the fragrance of lotuses in summer, is renowned as an ideal place for lotus appreciation. The lotus viewing season in Hangzhou is relatively long, starting from early summer and lasting until autumn. The city boasts multiple well-known lotus viewing spots, with lotus areas widely distributed around the West Lake and other scenic areas.
As the iconic scenic spot of Hangzhou, the West Lake features numerous lotus areas such as Quyuanfenghe, Pinghu Qiuyue, and the North Mountain Street by the Broken Bridge. Each of these areas has its unique charm and landscape. The lotus appreciation experience in Hangzhou is diverse, offering tourists various ways to appreciate the lotuses according to their preferences.
Appreciating lotuses on foot allows one to feel the beauty and fragrance of lotuses up close. For those who prefer a more dynamic experience, appreciating lotuses by bike enables one to enjoy more scenery along the way. Alternatively, appreciating lotuses by boat allows one to go deep into the lotus pond and experience the artistic conception of ‘mistakenly entering the depths of lotus flowers’.
These characteristics together constitute the unique lotus appreciation culture of Hangzhou, attracting numerous tourists to come and watch and experience the beauty of the lotuses.
