Where West Lake’s Romance Blooms – A Floral Fairytale for All Seasons

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Once a Southern Song dynasty prince’s retreat, this 20-hectare valley now stuns visitors with tulip tsunamis in spring, emerald rapids in summer, and maple firestorms in autumn—all framed by willow-draped bridges and misty hills.

✔ SEASONAL SPECTACLES
→ March-May: 500,000 Dutch tulips + cherry blossoms create "flower avalanches"
→ June-Aug: Cascading streams turn into natural kids’ splash pads
→ Oct-Nov: Red maples reflect in ponds like shattered stained glass

Post by Winnie21 | Jul 25, 2025

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