Avoid the crowds! One-day West Lake tour route | Free parking included

| Free parking included. Avoid the crowds! One-day West Lake tour route | Free parking included 🅿️ Tired of the crowds at Broken Bridge and Su Causeway 📸? Turned away by the overwhelming throngs before even checking in? Quickly copy this "less crowded + beautiful scenery + free parking" divine West Lake route! Prince Bay, Flower Harbor Fish Viewing, Turtle Pool... easily unlock West Lake's hidden gems ✨ 🅿️ Free parking guide Start at the hidden free parking spot in Prince Bay! Follow + DM for location instantly~ (Arrive early during peak season! You'll really regret it if you're late!) 🚶 One-day leisurely tour plan [1] Early morning · Prince Bay Park 🍃 🔥 Secret to avoiding crowds: rush before 7 AM! The tulip sea in March-April is breathtaking 🌷, and other seasons offer green lawns and babbling streams that are super healing~ 📸 Must-check-in spots: Welcome Pavilion, Windmill Space, Embrace Pavilion, Little Chapel... every shot looks like a Monet painting! [2] Morning · Flower Harbor Fish Viewing 🐠 A 10-minute walk from Prince Bay! Feed the koi and watch the red fish swim past the Nine-turn Bridge when it's less crowded 🐟, super soothing~ 📸 Photo spots: Lakeside path with Leifeng Pagoda reflections, lakeside corridor benches for forest-style shots! [3] Noon · Turtle Pool 🐢 West Lake's west line "hidden treasure"! The wooden boardwalk winds through clear water, cherry blossoms like snow in March 🌸, reeds swaying in autumn 🌾, perfect for picnics and boating to enjoy the tranquil lake light~ [4] Afternoon · Maojiabu 🌿 A secret realm hidden in a Jiangnan ink painting! February orchids bloom into a purple star river in March-April 💜, kids can fish in the stone beach, set up tents on the lawn ⛺, and you might even catch the romantic 1314 bus! [5] Evening · Quyuan Fenghe (Curved Yard and Lotus Pool) 🌇 The ultimate summer lotus spot 🪷! Equally stunning at sunset in spring~ Take photos of "lotus leaves reaching the sky" from Zhanbi Tower, listen to the wind and watch the sunset by the waterside pavilion, instantly stepping into an ancient painting~ 📸 Photo tips ✅ Outfit: light-colored long dress + straw hat (pastoral style), Hanfu/new Chinese style (perfect for Quyuan Fenghe!) ✅ Props: oil-paper umbrella, straw bag, bamboo basket, full of atmosphere~ ⚠️ Avoidance tips 1️⃣ Prince Bay requires advance reservation on "Hangzhou Local Treasure" during peak season! Fewer people on non-holidays~ 2️⃣ Walk or bike the whole route, wear comfortable shoes! 3️⃣ West Lake has strong UV rays, don't forget sun hat + sunglasses + sunscreen! ✨ The poetry and romance of West Lake are hidden in every step away from the crowds~ Save this route now, and next time you visit Hangzhou, don't be a tourist—be a "West Lake hermit" enjoying the scenery alone!