The quintessential Hangzhou spring experience? A date with plum blossoms at Xixi Wetland.

Hangzhou's plum blossoms are now in full bloom! Besides West Lake, Xixi Wetland is a must-see.🚶 Imagine ancient pavilions and black-tiled roofs meeting waterside plum blossoms, and gondolas gliding through the fragrant sea of blossoms.🌺 Experience the poetic beauty of "drifting on azure waves, immersed in a painted landscape" at Xixi Wetland. Here's a less-crowded, scenic plum blossom viewing route for Xixi Wetland:🌟 🗺️Reference Route (Highlights): Metro Line 3 to Xixi Wetland South Exit➡️Zhoujiacun Entrance➡️Meizhu Villa➡️Xixi Plum Villa➡️Meilin Road➡️Gaozhuang➡️Gaozhuang Exit (Metro Line 3 Huawu Station) 1️⃣ Take Metro Line 3🚇 to Xixi Wetland South Station, Exit A. 2️⃣ Enter through Zhoujiacun Entrance. Walk a few hundred meters from the entrance to Zhoujiacun Wharf. Here, you can take a gondola🛶 for a scenic tour through the blossoms, enjoying their subtle fragrance along the waterways. Alternatively, you can explore on foot.🚶 🛶Gondola Route: Zhoujiacun Wharf→Meizhu Villa→Xixi Plum Villa→Zhoujiacun Wharf (CNY 100/hour/boat) 🚤Electric Boat Route: Zhoujiacun Wharf→Yanshui Fishing Village (plum blossoms and sika deer)→Shentankou→Xixi Plum Villa→Zhoujiacun Wharf (CNY 60/person) 3️⃣ Meizhu Villa Comprising "Meilin Wulu," "Xuanhui Hall," and "Xuge," this villa features winding paths, plum trees intertwined with bamboo, creating a serene and elegant atmosphere. The plum blossoms complement the courtyard, evoking a sense of paradise. 4️⃣ Xixi Plum Villa The best spot for plum blossom viewing, with three colors of blossoms in full bloom. Thousands of plum trees create a sea of flowers, a tapestry of red and white like a rosy cloud. Perfect for aerial photography!🎉 5️⃣ Meilin Road Stroll along a 1.2 km flower-lined path from Xixi Plum Villa towards Gaozhuang. The plum trees are not too tall, ideal for portraits and interacting with the blossoms.📷 6️⃣ Gaozhuang Now reopened! This villa, once belonging to Gao Shiqi, a favored official of Emperor Kangxi, is a classic Jiangnan garden with pavilions, rockeries, and ponds. It's free and less crowded! Perfect for Hanfu photoshoots. ⚠️Tips: 🍊Bring your own snacks and drinks, as restaurants are scarce. 🎫 Tickets: CNY 80 (free with Hangzhou Cultural Tourism Card) 🕰 Opening Hours: 08:00-17:30 🅿️Parking: Zhoujiacun Parking Lot (CNY 5/hour)