West Lake Maple Viewing Guide! A stunning route compiled after 80,000 steps

Want to enjoy a stunning maple leaf feast by West Lake? This route has been personally tested to cover all the best maple viewing spots by West Lake. Follow it and you won't go wrong! Maple Viewing Route Guide Prince Bay Park → Viewing Fish at Flower Harbor → Guo's Villa → Lotus in the Breeze at Crooked Courtyard → Green Water Lotus → Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake Prince Bay Park (Free) Opposite Yuhu Bay is the west gate of Prince Bay Park. Once you step in, it's like entering a fairy tale world in autumn. Stroll along the route from the west gate to the small church, Leisure Pavilion, and windmill. The maple leaves sway in the breeze, and there are great photo spots everywhere. You can take atmospheric autumn photos in no time. Viewing Fish at Flower Harbor (Free) The Shadow Pavilion, Red Fish Pond, Harbor Area, and Lakeside Corridor are all places where the red maples are stunningly beautiful. The ancient-style pavilions and the vibrant red maples complement each other. Wear a Hanfu to take ancient-style photos, and you'll get great shots 100% of the time! When you exit the west gate, Zhiweiguan is right next door. If you're tired from walking, you can enjoy authentic Hangzhou cuisine and recharge. Guo's Villa (CNY 10/person) This private garden hides a "Maple King." Take photos from the side through the window, and the interplay of light and shadow creates a dreamlike effect. However, some of the maple leaves have already withered, so if you want to visit, you should hurry. Lotus in the Breeze at Crooked Courtyard (Free) Walk 50 meters from Gate 3 to Muting. The doorways, pavilions, and red maples create a picture-perfect scene. Every frame is breathtaking. The Xiangbo Pavilion is also a great spot for photos. The maple leaves are so red that they light up half the sky. Any photo you take here will amaze your friends. Green Water Lotus (Free) In late autumn, the Green Water Lotus Pavilion is ablaze with fiery red maple leaves. The wide-angle lens perfectly captures this vibrant and brilliant scene. There aren't many tourists here, so you can enjoy a peaceful maple viewing experience. Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake (Free) As one of the Ten Scenes of West Lake, the courtyard of Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake is painted with fiery red maple leaves in autumn. Every step offers a new view, making it hard to leave. Follow this route to immerse yourself in the romantic autumn of West Lake. Every spot offers a unique maple viewing experience. Plan your trip now!