West Lake Peach Blossom Viewing + Hefang Street | Spring Hangzhou Travel Guide

In Hangzhou's spring, you must take a day trip to view peach blossoms at West Lake and explore Hefang Street to encounter the romance and vibrancy of Hangzhou🎇 🌅Morning: Peach Blossom Hunt at West Lake Start from the Broken Bridge and stroll along Bai Causeway. Tender green willows intertwine with blooming peach blossoms; as spring breeze passes, flower petals flutter - like walking into a spring poem and painting. The area near Jindai Bridge is a perfect photo spot, where peach blossoms, stone bridge, and lake water frame together, creating a perfect atmosphere for stunning spring photos. 📍Transportation: Walking distance from Longxiang Bridge subway station 🥢Noon: Dining by West Lake After viewing peach blossoms, when hunger strikes! We recommend Lou Wai Lou by West Lake. As a time-honored Hangzhou restaurant, their Hangzhou dishes like West Lake vinegar fish and beggar's chicken are exceptional, allowing you to enjoy delicious food while taking in the lake view. 🌆Afternoon: Explore Hefang Street Head to Hefang Street in the afternoon, where traditional architecture houses specialty snacks, antiques, calligraphy, and time-honored shops. Take a bite of Dingsheng cake with its sweet and chewy texture to start your food adventure. Visit Hu Qing Yu Tang to experience the charm of a century-old pharmacy; step into Zhu Bingren Bronze Art Gallery to appreciate exquisite bronze sculptures. 📍Transportation: Take a taxi or bus from West Lake, or walk while enjoying Hangzhou's streetscape 📸Photo tips: Wear light-colored clothes like white or light pink dresses or shirts to match with peach blossoms and ancient streets; take photos under the ancient archways and in front of time-honored shops on Hefang Street for a vintage feel; use peach blossoms as foreground with a large aperture to create bokeh effect, highlighting the subject. Come on, everyone! Catch the tail end of spring and join this spring date in Hangzhou💕