Recommended best places to see azaleas in Hangzhou in 2022

Hangzhou is about to usher in the azalea viewing season. Rhododendrons can usually be seen in mid-to-early April. So what are the recommended flower viewing spots in Hangzhou? Next, let me recommend some good places to enjoy azaleas to my friends!

1. Botanical Garden Rhododendron Garden

Hangzhou Botanical Garden is located in the northwest of West Lake, in the hilly area between Lingyin and Yuquan. It was originally a wilderness, overgrown with weeds and countless graves. The Botanical Garden was established in 1956 and is one of the scientific research institutions for the introduction and domestication of plants in my country. The total area of ??the botanical garden is 231.7 hectares. ***There are nine exhibition areas and four experimental areas, including plant classification, economic plants, bamboo plants, ornamental plants, trees and landscape gardens. More than 3,000 species of plants were planted and more than 50,000 specimens were collected. Internationally, it has established partnerships with more than 40 countries, exchanging saplings and materials.

Address No. 1, Taoyuan Ridge, Xihu District, Hangzhou

[Tickets]

Adults 10 yuan, children 1.2-1.5m 5 yuan

Children under 1.2 meters are free

Seniors over 70 years old, retired cadres, active military personnel, disabled people, and teachers with more than 30 years of teaching experience in the province are free.

A 20% discount for Hangzhou urban units and groups (20 people) or above with a letter of introduction, half price for seniors aged 60 to 69 in the province, provincial and ministerial model workers, and model heroes; IC cards are accepted in parks.

Take bus No. 28, No. 82, No. 15, No. 7, No. 27 to Yuquan Station.

Parking Self-driving cars can park in the parking lots of two large attractions in the Botanic Gardens.

2. Peony Pavilion in Huagang Park

It is located in the southwest corner of West Lake, east of Su Causeway, adjacent to Xiaonan Lake and Xili Lake to the north and south respectively. There are scattered flowers and trees in the garden, water is diverted into the pond, and colorful fish are raised for viewing. It gradually became a place frequented by tourists. It is said that Luyuan was named Huagang because of its proximity to Huajia Mountain.

[Address] Yanggongdi, Xihu District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province

Bus K4, 315, K504, 514, 808, You 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 9 are in Su Get off at Di Station.

Admission is free.

3. Manlong Guiyu

Manlong Guiyu Park is an amusement park integrating leisure and entertainment. Located at No. 61 Hulu Road, it is adjacent to Hulu Road to the east, the zoo to the south, Back Mountain to the west and Manjuelong Road to the north. It is located in the city center and has convenient transportation. Hangzhou Children's Park not only enjoys the reputation of "city garden", but also has the "advantage" of being the only children's park in Hangzhou. It is also one of Hangzhou's "Top Ten Scenes of the New West Lake" and is included in Hangzhou's boutique travel packages.

[Address] No. 15 Hulu Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province

Ticket 15 yuan

[Development Time] 08:30~16:30

4. Xiling Printing House Back Mountain Archway

Xiling Printing House is located at the southern foot of West Lake Gushan, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, with a total area of ??5757.865 square meters. It is built on the mountain and consists of upper, middle and lower parts. Each part has its own character and blends in with its surroundings. The cultural landscape and natural landscape complement each other, and the layout is extremely exquisite. The main buildings include Baitang, Zhuge Pavilion, Yangxianting, Huanpu Lujing, etc. There are plaques and couplets hanging on them, and they are carved into the cliffs outdoors, and celebrities’ calligraphy can be seen. It has a built-in China and India Research Museum, which collects more than 6,000 pieces of calligraphy, paintings, and seals from past dynasties.

[Address] Southwest of Gushan, West Lake, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province

Take bus No. 1, 2, or 3 to Xiling Bridge and just walk.

Admission is free.

5. Wansong Academy

Wansong Academy was founded in the 11th year of Hongzhi in the Ming Dynasty (1498) and was named Hongzhi. It was the largest, oldest and most influential academy in Hangzhou during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It was the legendary place where Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai were classmates. The academy is located in Wansongling, Fenghuang Mountain, on the southern edge of the West Lake. It is surrounded by mountains on three sides and water on one side. It is next to the West Lake. "It is always appropriate to wear heavy makeup."

Address: Wansongling Mountain in the north of Fenghuang Mountain

Ticket is 10 yuan

[Development Time] 7:30-17:30