Tulips
In spring.
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A park at the south-west corner of West Lake, between Nanshan Road and the Jiuyao and Nanping hills, named «Princes' Bay» after two Southern Song crown princes linked with the spot. Its ground was once a dump for silt dredged from the lake; it became a park in 1988, when ponds were dug and slopes shaped to give rolling ground, and a channel from the lake's water-supply scheme runs through it as pools, small falls, islets and bridges. It is famous for its spring tulip show and for wedding photography. Entry is free; March and early April, when the tulips and cherry trees bloom, are its finest weeks, and early morning is calmer than midday.
In spring.
Lake water.
Rolling green.
5-1 Nanshan Road, south-west corner of West Lake, Hangzhou
Huagang Park (Viewing Fish at Flower Pond)A park at the south end of the Su Causeway on West Lake, named after one of the 8 minutes walk
Leifeng PagodaA five-storey, eight-sided pagoda on Sunset Hill on the south shore of West Lake10 minutes walk4.5
West LakeChina's most celebrated lake, a freshwater lake west of central Hangzhou coverin11 minutes walk4.5
China National Silk MuseumThe world's largest silk museum, near the south shore of West Lake, opened in 1912 minutes walk4.3
Three Pools Mirroring the MoonOne of West Lake's most famous scenes, three small stone pagodas standing in the16 minutes walk4.6Usually in March and early April, the park's busiest weeks, so arrive early in the morning; entry is free.