400,000 Tulips in Bloom! Hangzhou's Spring "Top Trend" Arrives!

The flower-viewing season has begun in Hangzhou. As the spring breeze gently blows, the entire city transforms into a colorful garden as if by magic. In this season of blooming flowers, Taiziwan Park undoubtedly becomes the top trend, the hottest check-in spot in Hangzhou. This year's "Love Like Flowers" Taiziwan Tulip Show runs from March 7 to April 13. 400,000 tulips, daffodils, grape hyacinths, delphiniums, snapdragons, foxgloves, and more are in full bloom. There's also the debut of the "Big Dipper Tulip Floating Island" and over 100 new and premium varieties waiting for you to discover! 🌷 Flower Show Key Information ☀️Dates: March 7–April 13, 2025 (peak bloom expected from mid-March to early April) 💗Theme: "Love Like Flowers," featuring tulips, complemented by daffodils, grape hyacinths, and other flowers, covering an area of 8,000 square meters. Reservation method: Platforms: "Hangzhou West Lake Scenic Area" official WeChat account, "West Lake Tourism" mini-program, etc. ⏰Timeslots: 5 timeslots daily (8:00–10:00, 10:00–12:00, 12:00–14:00, 14:00–16:00, 16:00–17:00). Reservations are recommended 1 day in advance. 1 person can book for a maximum of 3 people. 💫Transportation Guide 🚌 Water bus: Route: Qianwang Temple Pier/Hangfan Pier to Huagang Pier. Ticket price: CNY 15 (CNY 5 for Hangzhou residents with ID). Time: Boats depart from 8:00–16:00, every 30 mins or when full. 🚇Subway transfer: Tulip shuttle line: Hochaomen Subway Station to Sudi South Entrance (Leifeng Pagoda), opens on March 8. 🚘Bus routes: No. 4, 194, 197, etc. go directly to Taiziwan. ⚠️Driving notice: Weekends have traffic restrictions and parking spaces are extremely limited. Green transportation is strongly recommended. 📸 Must-See Areas and Photography Tips 1⃣️Xiaoyao Slope · Nebula Flow 🌟Highlights: Tulip ribbons flow like a galaxy, featuring varieties like "Honeybee Paradise" and "Senada Blue." At night, under the lights, it looks like a fantasy. 🌟Photography tips: Use your phone's "Portrait Mode," switch to stage lighting effects, and focus on the flowers. In the evening, lower the exposure to shoot silhouettes, then brighten the background to create a magical "first light" effect. 2⃣️Yulu Pond Big Dipper Floating Island 🌟Highlights: Seven floating islands are arranged in the shape of the Big Dipper, echoing the night sky. The aerial view is stunning. 🌟Best time: 16:30–17:30 on a sunny evening to capture the blend of sunset glow and the reflection of the floating islands. 3⃣️Rose Garden · 100 Rare Tulip Varieties 🌟Recommended varieties: Smoky lavender "Spring Rhyme," fragrant "Pink Skirt," red and white edged "Honeybee Paradise." 🌟Composition suggestions: Shoot from a low angle looking up, using flowers as the foreground, and capture the outline of Leifeng Pagoda in the distance. 🌿 Nearby Activities 1. Half-day tour highlights: Route: Taiziwan → Huagang Viewing Fish (cherry blossoms and koi) → Leifeng Pagoda climb → Su Causeway cycling. 2. Cultural experiences: China National Silk Museum: White spiral staircase and tulip-themed scarf exhibition, only 15 mins from Taiziwan by car. Southern Song Dynasty Guan Kiln Museum: Make your own pottery and experience Song Dynasty aesthetics. 🍜 Food Recommendations 1. Lakeside picnic: On the lawn by the Taiziwan windmill. Recommended Hangzhou snacks include Dingsheng Cake and Longjing tea jelly. 2. Must-try Hangzhou cuisine: Lou Wai Lou (Gushan Road Branch): West Lake vinegar fish, Dongpo pork, window seats with lake views. Zhiweiguan · Weizhuang (Yanggong Causeway Branch): Crab roe soup dumplings, "cat ears" pasta, antique dining environment. ⚠️ Flower Viewing Etiquette 1. Protect the flowers: Do not trample on the flower fields or pick flowers. "Flower guardians" are present in the park. 2. Avoid peak times: Weekend daily visitors exceed 50,000. Weekdays or early morning/late afternoon (before 8:00 or after 16:00) are recommended. 3. Safety tips: The Yulu Pond floating island area is slippery. Children must be accompanied by adults. Bring a light raincoat for spring showers. 4. Restroom guide: There are 3 restrooms in Taiziwan Park, located on the east side of the Xiaoyao Slope windmill, the east side of Shicui Pavilion, and the south side of the Rose Garden. To alleviate queuing during the event, temporary restrooms will be added near the east and west restrooms.