When visiting Hangzhou, you must take photos of the lotuses! Sharing guest shots

It's lotus season again~ Take advantage of August's beautiful weather to check out West Lake's most stunning lotuses. Don't miss this romantic lotus-filled guide! 🌺 Best Lotus Viewing Route Recommendations: First Stop: Breeze-ruffled Lotus at Quyuan Garden (One of West Lake's Ten Scenes) This lotus pond area is huge with numerous varieties, including rare twin lotuses and water lilies. Best visited at 6-7 AM for the softest light~ Second Stop: Gushan Park Just a short walk along Beishan Road brings you to Gushan! The lotus ponds here are less crowded yet exquisite, with perfect reflections of Baochu Pagoda! Third Stop: Lakeside Section of Nanshan Road A must-visit at dusk! The lotus ponds under sunset glow look gilded, creating oil-painting-worthy shots everywhere! 📸 Photography Tips: 1️⃣ Wear light-colored Hanfu or qipao for better photos 2️⃣ Bring small props like round fans or oil-paper umbrellas for perfect pairings 3️⃣ If possible, use a telephoto lens for stunning lotus close-ups 🍵 Must-try Lotus-themed Delicacies: Lotus Leaf Steamed Pork at Louwailou (30 Gushan Road) Lotus Seed Paste Pastry and Lotus Tea at Hubinju (67 Nanshan Road) West Lake Lotus Root Starch at Sands West Lake ⚠️ Important Notes: ✅ Best shooting times: 6:30-9:00 AM or 4:00-6:00 PM ✅ Apply mosquito repellent! Ponds have many mosquitoes ✅ Please admire flowers responsibly - no picking!