Maojiabu, a hidden gem of West Lake, is best enjoyed like this

Maojiabu, according to the book "Wu Lin Jiu Shi," was once home to many families with the surname Mao, who made a living by picking tea and raising silkworms. It was also a pier where pilgrims to Lingyin Temple disembarked, and the area was filled with bustling businesses, taverns, and teahouses. Today, Maojiabu is a rare tranquil spot along the bustling West Lake. You can stroll along the winding wooden paths through the sparse bamboo and reeds, or sit quietly in a thatched pavilion and listen to the wind. The "lightly made-up" Xizi (a nickname for West Lake) will appear before your eyes. The beauty of Maojiabu is something to be savored slowly. Along the way, you'll see large patches of February orchids, and you'll find yourself under the cherry blossom trees of "Dai Se Can Tian," where you'll encounter a scene of falling cherry blossoms. Whether it's the blooming cherry blossoms or the falling petals, that moment is a unique and beautiful moment in life. No. 17, Yang Gong Di, San Tai Shan, Xihu District, Hangzhou (Longjing Road Intersection) Opening hours: All day Tickets: Free, no reservation required Tour route: Guozhuang - Maojiabu - Wuguitan - Yuhuwan Famous spots in Maojiabu: Dai Se Can Tian (cherry blossoms in spring), Du Jinsheng's former residence, and a pier called "Mao Xiang Shui Qing," where you can take a ferry for 8 yuan to the "Flower Harbor Viewing Fish" station and explore the hidden beauty of Xili Lake. I love researching travel guides, visiting historical and cultural sites, collecting the world's beauty, and sharing it with others!