The Hangzhou Flower Garden, founded in 1956 and covering 28 hectares, is a renowned flower and bonsai viewing spot. Facing West Lake in front and West Hill in the back, its beautiful environment and exquisite layout have earned it the nickname "a pearl by the West Lake."
Adjacent to Yanggong Dike and Quyuan Fenghe, this place is unusually quiet compared to other West Lake scenic spots that are bustling on weekends.
Attractions Location: Yanggong Dike, Xihu District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province
Opening hours:
All day (Monday to Sunday, January 1st - December 31st)
Transportation:
Take bus No. 51, No. 52, No. 52 West Lake South Line Grand Loop, No. 194, No. 318b, No. 318, No. 318 West Lake South Line Grand Loop, or the West Lake Night Tour
Time reference: 1-3 hours
Spend a relaxing day enjoying the vibrant colors and themed gardens at Hangzhou Flower Garden, a perfect spot for nature lovers and photography enthusiasts.
Accommodation/Food: Stay in Hangzhou city hotels. Recommended: local Hangzhou cuisine including West Lake Fish in Vinegar Gravy and Dongpo Pork.
Souvenirs: Flower-themed handicrafts, postcards, potted plants, local tea, flower seeds.
Combine a visit to Hangzhou Flower Garden with a classic West Lake tour for a scenic and cultural experience.
Accommodation/Food: Hangzhou city hotels. Recommended: lakeside restaurants, Hangzhou local cuisine.
Souvenirs: Tea, postcards, flower-related crafts, religious souvenirs from Lingyin Temple.
Three days allow you to enjoy Hangzhou Flower Garden, West Lake, Xixi Wetlands, and nearby cultural landmarks.
Accommodation/Food: Hangzhou city hotels or guesthouses near West Lake. Recommended: Hangzhou cuisine and vegetarian options at temples.
Souvenirs: Tea, silk products, postcards, flower-themed handicrafts, temple charms.
Four days provide a full immersion in Hangzhou’s natural beauty, cultural sites, and traditional tea culture.
Accommodation/Food: Hangzhou city hotels or Meijiawu guesthouses. Recommended: Longjing tea, local snacks, traditional Hangzhou dishes.
Souvenirs: Tea leaves, tea sets, flower-related crafts, silk products.
Five days allow travelers to combine Hangzhou Flower Garden with temples, museums, tea culture, and scenic spots.
Accommodation/Food: Hangzhou city hotels. Recommended: Hangzhou local cuisine, specialty snacks from Southern Song Imperial Street.
Souvenirs: Herbal medicine items, tea, silk, flower-themed crafts, postcards.
Six days allow a relaxed pace, covering gardens, lakes, tea culture, temples, museums, and traditional streets.
Accommodation/Food: Hangzhou city or village guesthouses. Recommended: local village dishes, tea, snacks.
Souvenirs: Traditional handicrafts, postcards, tea, flower-themed items, local snacks.
A full week combines the best of Hangzhou Flower Garden, West Lake, Xixi Wetlands, temples, museums, tea culture, and traditional villages.
Accommodation/Food: Hangzhou city hotels. Recommended: Hangzhou cuisine, tea, local snacks.
Souvenirs: Tea leaves, silk products, postcards, flower handicrafts, Longjing tea sets.
The entrance to the Hangzhou Flower Garden is right on Yanggong Dike. I had expected such a relatively unknown flower garden to have a discreet, hard-to-find gate. Unexpectedly, the gate is truly impressive, though visitors often rush past, rarely thinking of going inside.
The flower garden covers an unexpectedly large area, with the east gate on Yanggong Dike and the west gate on Longjing Road. It is less bustling and more elegant than the mountains and forests.
Upon entering the park, you'll find Shihua Square, a refreshing departure from Hangzhou's graceful, elegant aesthetic. Its sweeping, symmetrical layout, with hints of European style, is a breathtaking sight. Four Somei Yoshino trees in full bloom resemble snow, yet no one is seen beneath them. It's a world away from Prince Bay Park.
I remember visiting here last autumn. The park was awash in greenery and filled with the fragrance of golden osmanthus. I never imagined Hangzhou's flower gardens would transform into such a vibrant and diverse array of colors in spring. The vibrant colors danced gracefully across my view, truly living up to the spring spirit.
There are also many unnamed early spring flowers, blooming in profusion, everywhere in the garden. Hangzhou Flower Garden, located in a secluded place, is unusually lively and colorful in spring.
The entrance to the Hangzhou Flower Garden is right on Yanggong Dike. I had expected such a relatively unknown flower garden to have a discreet, hard-to-find gate. Unexpectedly, the gate is truly impressive, though visitors often rush past, rarely thinking of going inside.
The flower garden covers an unexpectedly large area, with the east gate on Yanggong Dike and the west gate on Longjing Road. It is less bustling and more elegant than the mountains and forests.
Upon entering the park, you'll find Shihua Square, a refreshing departure from Hangzhou's graceful, elegant aesthetic. Its sweeping, symmetrical layout, with hints of European style, is a breathtaking sight. Four Somei Yoshino trees in full bloom resemble snow, yet no one is seen beneath them. It's a world away from Prince Bay Park.
I remember visiting here last autumn. The park was awash in greenery and filled with the fragrance of golden osmanthus. I never imagined Hangzhou's flower gardens would transform into such a vibrant and diverse array of colors in spring. The vibrant colors danced gracefully across my view, truly living up to the spring spirit.
There are also many unnamed early spring flowers, blooming in profusion, everywhere in the garden. Hangzhou Flower Garden, located in a secluded place, is unusually lively and colorful in spring.
The flower garden is quite large and contains several separate small gardens. Among them, Yangyun Tower is the best place to view the Twin Peaks Piercing the Clouds.
When we got a taxi, the driver enthusiastically recommended a West Lake itinerary. Our first stop was the Hangzhou Flower Garden! It must be quite large, but since we were walking, we only followed a small path to save energy. If I ever visit West Lake again, I'll definitely cycle through the flower gardens. I'm sure I'll be able to experience even more beautiful scenery!
Hangzhou Flower Garden is also located along the Yanggong Causeway.
Located on Yanggong Causeway, it's usually free. It happened to be the first China (West Lake) Garden Festival, so adults aged 80 and over, and those aged 60 and over, were offered half-price admission.
Hangzhou Flower Garden is a small garden park with flowers and water. It is mostly inhabited by locals and is very quiet.
The flower garden is open to the public free of charge. There are many flowers in this season, the scenery is beautiful, and there are many Suzhou and Hangzhou garden buildings inside, which is a good place to relax.
To the northwest of the flower garden is the Xiaoyin Garden, which was built in the Southern Song Dynasty and is a great place to appreciate chrysanthemums.
Between Yanggong Causeway and Longjing Road, it follows the style of the West Lake area. It is like a large park with a good environment. It is free to visit and has many visitors.
Just opposite Yanggong Causeway is the Little West Lake, a popular spot for locals. It's a popular spot for daytime visitors, as there are fewer tourists.
The flower garden is free of charge and connected to Zhaogong Causeway by a stone bridge. However, due to the absence of the well-known Ten Scenic Spots of West Lake, few tourists venture there. While winter in Jiangnan is far less bleak than in the north, the vibrant blossoms of willow branches and plum blossoms still bring the colors of spring as expected. The flower garden is quite large, with the east gate on Yanggong Causeway and the west gate on Longjing Road, offering a less bustling and more tranquil mountain atmosphere. A secluded spot like the flower garden doesn't require a special trip; the essence of springtime lies in the steps, in walking amidst the spring light.
We came at a bad time, and many flowers were cut. But when we first entered, we actually saw a little squirrel
At the beginning of 2011, my parents and I lived in Hangzhou. My father had a job change and fell seriously ill, making the initial period extremely difficult. Fortunately, by May, his condition had improved significantly, and I had found a satisfying new job. So, I went with my parents to visit the Hangzhou Flower Garden to relax. Because of my mood, I had a very good impression of the garden, and it's a very important part of my memories. The various profile pictures I use today are still taken from a photo I took there that year. In June, my parents flew back to their hometown, and I went to Shanghai for work. This is their last memory of Hangzhou.
We were visiting the Hangzhou Flower Garden when it rained. How do we visit the garden in the rain? This wasn't a problem for us, as we were well prepared. Visiting the Hangzhou Flower Garden in the rain was also a good option.
There is a pavilion in the Hangzhou flower garden. It has a good view and is a good place for taking photos.
Hangzhou Flower Garden is famous for its bonsai. It has pavilions, corridors, small lakes, rockery and strange rocks. There is also a small hidden garden that was owned by the royal family of the Song Dynasty. Beautiful goldfish and small turtles compete for food and play with each other. You won’t get tired of it even if you spend an entire afternoon there.
After walking around, I found that the place was empty and quiet with no one around. There was nothing special about it.
Free admission, you can stroll around. There are elementary school students here for an autumn outing, and we are also teachers who brought us social practice hhhh. The scenery is nice and very quiet. They sell tickets for "Impression of West Lake" inside. Across the street is Quyuan Fenghe.
The bonsai garden inside has many pine bonsai, which is worth a visit.
There are many plants inside, like a small garden, very beautiful
Hangzhou Flower Garden is a famous place on the map. No matter how much you zoom in on the map, the location of Hangzhou Flower Garden will be clearly marked. It is also an important bus stop, located in the northwest corner of West Lake, and is the link between Lingyin Temple and West Lake.
A relatively unpopular place. Very quiet and beautiful. You can also visit Gai Jiaotian's former residence, which is located there and is a great place to learn.
A large garden with various flowers and plants. When they are not in bloom, it is a large park. There are usually not many tourists, so there are only a few people spread out in such a large garden.
Separated from West Lake by Yanggong Causeway, it is truly a picturesque place. A very beautiful place with a quiet environment, it is indeed a great place for leisure.
The environment is good, not far from West Lake, and it is a suitable place for rest.
Hangzhou Flower Garden, as a small tourist attraction that I didn’t have much hope for before going there and just planned to stroll around to kill time, unexpectedly it can be said to be the biggest surprise of my trip.
The flower garden doesn't charge admission, but it's quite large, with a large rose garden, various plants, and bonsai. There's even a stream and a waterfall! ! ! For someone like me who's barely seen a proper mountain, this was a real surprise!
Separated from West Lake by Yanggong Causeway, it truly is a breathtakingly beautiful place. It's a truly beautiful and tranquil setting, perfect for a relaxing getaway. The military sanatorium is nearby, making it a truly wonderful spot.
A small attraction by the West Lake. Worth visiting. Not many people
There aren't many flowers, but the scenery inside is still very good. There are several beautiful places, especially suitable for taking pictures. There are also few people, which is great!
A free park with a large fountain, lush vegetation, shady trees and colorful flowers.
The scenery is no worse than any of the Ten Scenic Spots of West Lake, and there are fewer tourists.
A sea of flowers! Where do I go every time I go to Hangzhou?
Very beautiful. The scenery is beautiful and worth a visit!
Not bad, not ...
The flower garden is a great place, having previously been the site of matchmaking events. Hangzhou's sanitation services are excellent, and there are volunteers to guide you!
A place where flowers bloom all year round offers a glimpse into the achievements of Hangzhou's gardening.
Every city has a place. It's quite big.
The flower garden is a botanical green space located between Yanggong Causeway and Longjing Road, with entrances from both sides. You can usually take a bus to the Hangzhou Flower Garden, and the entrance is right there; no entrance fee is required. It's a large area with many plants, especially the wisteria in bloom, which is stunning. There are many small streams and a wooden house area, making it a quiet and secluded place. It's relatively uncrowded, so you can stroll around and admire the flowers, and if you're tired, sit down and rest. It's a pleasant place. There's also a bonsai area with many bonsai trees. The restrooms are clean, and you might even see squirrels.
That day, I came out of Longjing and arrived at the Qiantang River. It was still early and I didn't know where to go. I just took a random bus and saw the Hangzhou Flower Garden stop. I thought it looked good, so I got off.
Hangzhou Flower Garden is located on Yanggong Dike, west of Quyuan Fenghe. It can be reached by bus from Hangzhou Flower Garden Station or Hongchunqiao Station. Historically, this was a popular destination for Hangzhou residents on spring outings. In recent years, the annual Hangzhou Spring and Autumn Matchmaking Conferences have been held here, bringing Hangzhou Flower Garden back into the spotlight for audiences across the province. It boasts a large number of bonsai and flowers, and compared to botanical gardens, the flowers and plants here are more artificially cultivated, making it a great place for spring outings with children to connect with nature and learn about flowers. Compared to the bustling West Lake attractions, this place offers a more tranquil atmosphere.
It is suitable to take the bus or ride a bicycle. Parking is not convenient if you drive.
Hangzhou's Yanggong Flower Garden—the people of Hangzhou seem to particularly love flowers and their gardening. Take the Wushan Square for example—their potted plants are incredibly unique and much more beautiful than those in Shaoxing's city squares, which don't seem to have put as much effort into this area. This place is known for producing, collecting, and preserving a variety of garden flowers and bonsai. Everyone loves flowers and beauty. We visited in late spring, a beautiful time of year, with a vibrant display of flowers and the quaint architecture complementing the beautiful decor.
Very good, and there will also be a blind date meeting
I saw the reviews before and thought it was okay, but when I went there, it wasn't that great. There were no trees and it was very small. In a few years, it should be a fun place.
It would be more interesting to visit the Hangzhou flower garden at the right time, such as when the flowers are in full bloom. Now (October), there are colorful roses in bloom, and hibiscus is also in full bloom.
The Hangzhou Flower Garden is free to enter, and the area is quite large. There are mountains, trees, water, and flowers in the garden. When the flowers bloom, the "Flower Square" inside is full of blooming flowers. If you are interested, you can go and have a look.
Beside Yanggong Dike, there is a free flower garden park. It is a very quiet place with few tourists. It is a good place for leisure and entertainment.
Not sure if it is on Yanggong Dike, but the scenery is beautiful and it is relatively quiet. There seems to be a nursing home next to it.
The large garden is still some distance away from West Lake.
I went to Hangzhou Flower Garden during National Day, and surprisingly, there weren't many people there. There were no tour groups, so it was very quiet. But the environment was lovely, the scenery was beautiful, and the garden was quite large. The most beautiful part was the Flower Square, which was filled with roses in all colors—white, yellow, red, pink, and more. If you're a couple traveling on your own, I recommend this place; it's very romantic.
There seem to be very few tourists from other places here. Most of the people here come to relax. The scenery is not very stunning, but there are fewer people. Friends who don’t like the hustle and bustle may wish to move here.
It's very beautiful when the season is right, with all kinds of flowers everywhere
When we went there, there were not many people in Hangzhou Flower Garden, and some places were still under maintenance. However, there were many goddess sculptures and butterfly fountains inside, which were still very unique.
The flower gardens have lost their former vitality and many have been destroyed.
I have to say that the Hangzhou flower garden is also very interesting and full of mysteries. After walking for a while, I found a small lake. What was surprising was that the lake was full of lotus leaves and lotus flowers blooming in the rain and dew.
On the way to West Lake, we walked through the flower garden, which was huge. But maybe because it was winter, there wasn't much to see.
It's a place you can just wander around. It belongs to the public park. It has no obvious features, but it looks good.
There are various garden flowers and bonsai, which are worth a visit for those who like flowers and plants.
Hiking is my favorite thing. We walked across the park, and the statues of beautiful women were so sexy that the shy little boy stumbled over them. The paths in the park are so peaceful, and walking with you was such a joy. Thank you for your company and for making me happy.
There are a lot of people on weekends and holidays, but the scenery is pretty good.
It's a very beautiful place, perfect for a visit on a nice weekend.
There are many children in the Hangzhou flower garden, and it looks like a family outing. The flower garden is neither too big nor too small, with beautiful camellias, peach blossoms in full bloom, and lotus leaves floating in the lake. It must be a wonderful place in the summer.
The large flowerbed beside Yanggong Dike is usually very beautiful when there are activities going on.
One Tuesday afternoon I had no classes, so I spent a long time wandering around the Hangzhou Flower Garden. It was very big and I discovered some interesting places.
One of TT’s favorite places for spring and autumn outings!!! Is this really okay for a primary school?! Is this fair to us?!
There are not many people because it is not a particularly large attraction. The main thing is that the natural plants are beautiful and the sunny afternoon makes people relax.
I just went to the Hangzhou Flower Garden yesterday. The flower garden in winter seems a bit monotonous, but the environment is still quiet. You can invite three or five friends here on weekends to bask in the sun and chat.
Hangzhou Flower Garden. I've lived in Hangzhou for four years. While the economy and other factors are similar to Ningbo, Hangzhou definitely has an advantage in terms of quality of life and cultural heritage.
Hangzhou Flower Garden gives me the feeling of a park. The greenery inside is well done. The most attractive part is Longjing Road at the west gate of Hangzhou Flower Garden. Longjing Road is particularly beautiful in autumn.
Few tourists know about Hangzhou Flower Garden, but when you actually go there, you will find its charm because there are beautiful scenery everywhere.
The Hangzhou Flower Garden, located across from the southwest gate of Quyuan Fenghe Temple and west of Yanggongdi Road, occupies a large area and is open to the public free of charge. Flowers bloom year-round, and the sculptures and architecture are rich in cultural heritage. It's a great place for a picnic or wedding photoshoot—Hangzhou residents are truly blessed to have so many beautiful free attractions.
However, when I went there during the National Day holiday, there were not many flowers in bloom in the park, only roses, so there were not many visitors. The best place for scenery is the water hyacinth, where various aquatic plants coexist, making it a very good wetland viewing area.
[Transportation] Opposite the west gate of Quyuanfenghe, on the west side of Yanggongdi Road, there is a direct bus or bicycle.
【Food and Beverage】The surrounding area is relatively quiet and not a busy area, so there are no restaurants.
Hangzhou Flower Garden is a well-known flower viewing spot. Due to its location, even if I went there on May Day, there were almost no people except a few locals. It was very quiet. And the roses were in full bloom, with a riot of color, which was very charming.
This is a very worthwhile place to visit, very quiet. The various flowers are very beautiful and large, and they are open for free.
Bring some food. Although you can't picnic on the lawn, there are benches where you can eat and drink. It feels like a picnic, surrounded by flowers. It's so beautiful.
There are a lot of people here, the scenery is very beautiful, it makes people feel good, and it is clean and tidy.
There are few people and the environment is great. It is open to the public free of charge. Now it has become bigger. There is another world after walking down the platform.
Hangzhou is a sea of flowers. As the name suggests, there are many flowers in Hangzhou Flower Garden. However, there are not many tourists here. Many Hangzhou people exercise here.
Get off at the Hangzhou Huapu Station on Yanggong Dike, and you'll find the main entrance to the garden. I've been here several times, and it's always open to the public without a ticket. However, during the "Garden Festival," admission is required, and it's quite expensive at 80 yuan per person. The garden is divided into five exhibition areas. Turn right after entering the main entrance and walk around. It's bustling with visitors.
After buying a ticket, I was given a wristband to show I had it, and a fluorescent stamp was placed on the back of my hand. As soon as I entered the "Dome of the Future," I saw a dome with four columns and a flower arrangement inside. It looked beautiful in person, but when I took photos, the sheer number of flowers and colors made it look a bit cluttered.