Hiking Trail in Maojia Bu Scenic Area, West Lake, Hangzhou
There are simply too many people at Quyuan Fenghe Cherry Blossom Park, and I don’t want to be crowded.
Maojiabu is the hidden gem of West Lake.
I captured the cherry blossoms awakening in the morning light.
I captured kayaks chasing the sun in the morning light.
I encountered an uncle playing music and an aunt dancing.
They didn’t know each other,
but under the cherry blossom trees, they performed a masterpiece.
This scene was simply too beautiful.
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📍Location: Maojia Bu. Take the bus to the “Guozhuang” stop, walk 50 meters to Wolong Bridge, and the boat boarding point is near the lake; the other side is the entrance for walking in. For self-driving, nearby parking lots cost 10-20 yuan per hour.
You can choose between walking or taking a boat. Walking is a comfortable 2-3 kilometers, while taking a boat takes about 1-1.5 hours. (Recommended: Enjoy the cherry blossoms first, then take the boat ride)
1️⃣Rowboat: 150 yuan per hour, accommodates 6 people
2️⃣Oarboat: 180 yuan per hour, accommodates 11 people
⚠️Be sure to confirm the route and price with the boatman; you can share the boat with others;
🎫Admission: Free
⏰ Hours: Open all day
🌺Blooming period: Photographed on March 26 last year
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📸 Photography tips:
1️⃣ The soft light at 6-7 AM creates a backlit effect with layered depth. Afternoon sunlight makes the flowers uniformly white.
2️⃣ The most beautiful cherry blossoms are near the dark-colored pavilion; come directly here..
🌃 Recommended activities
The nearby Tea Museum has tea fields and snow willow flowers, well worth a visit.
