Escape the Crowds! Your Exclusive Guide to Peach Blossom Viewing at Slender West Lake

"Peach blossoms in full bloom, radiant and beautiful." Every year from March to April, the peach blossoms of Slender West Lake bring spring romance to its peak. However, during this time, the scenic area is always crowded. How can you avoid the crowds and enjoy your own peach blossom viewing time? Check out this guide! 🕙Best Viewing Time & Off-Peak Hours Early peach blossoms such as mountain peach, crimson peach, and hairy peach bloom in early to mid-March; Bingxin peach blossoms bloom in late March; and red-leaf peach, chrysanthemum peach, and beauty peach bloom in early to mid-April. Tips for avoiding crowds: Visit on a working day, and enter the park before 9am or after 4pm. There are relatively fewer tour groups during these two periods, allowing you to enjoy a tranquil peach blossom viewing experience. 🚗Transportation Guide Driving is not recommended! Parking is difficult around the area, and you may get stuck in traffic. Taking the bus is the most convenient option. Buses 29, 17, and 5 can all take you to Slender West Lake. If you take a taxi, get off at an intersection a little further from the scenic area and walk in to avoid the crowds at the entrance. 🌸Best Peach Blossom Viewing Spots 1. Changdi Spring Willow: The classic combination of "a peach tree every three steps, a willow tree every five steps." This is where the peach blossoms are most concentrated in Slender West Lake. Stroll along the lake, with sparkling water on one side and blooming peach blossoms on the other, as if stepping into a spring painting. It is recommended to visit here as your first stop after entering from the south gate, taking advantage of the smaller crowds to take photos. 2. Peach Blossom Dock: A relatively less-known spot, but it hides a wide variety of peach blossoms, including green peach, sprinkled gold green peach, and weeping peach. Wander along the winding paths to see different forms of peach blossoms. The key is that there are not many people here, so you can enjoy the blossoms in peace. 3. Five-Pavilion Bridge: Standing on the bridge and looking out, you can see a large peach blossom forest in the distance, complementing the Five-Pavilion Bridge and the White Pagoda. The charm of classical gardens and the romance of peach blossoms complement each other perfectly, making for beautiful photos. It is recommended to visit in the afternoon when the light is soft for more atmospheric photos.