Now spring is in full blossom in Hangzhou, which has inevitably entered the peak season with millions of tourists occupying all popular scenic spots around the West Lake. If you're seeking for a beautiful hide-away in the city and trying to avoid too many tourists, please follow me to the following places.

    Huiyin Gaoli Temple

    Not far away from the Taiziwan Park (also known as Prince Bay Park), the Huiyin Gaoli Temple on Santanshan Road is a great place to enjoy the view but much less crowded. Taiziwan Park is well-known for its panorama of various colors and species of tulips, while the Huiyin Gaoli Temple is more like a boutique of tulips with only 50 big pots with one species in each pot.

    Bagua Field (Eight Trigram Field)

    The Eight Trigram Field near the Mt. Jade Emperor is the best spot to view the rape flower cultivation in town. Smelling the fragrance, taking pictures among the yellow sea of rape flower, you can also buy some fresh vegetables like cabbage, chive, and garlic. You can also spend the rest of the day fishing on a small isle next to the lake. It takes about half an hour to climb up Mt. Jade Emperor, where you can view the panorama of the Eight Trigram Field in front of the Zilai Cave.

    Yuhao Bay

    Just a stone's throw away from the Prince Bay Park, the Yuhao Bay is a lot more quiet with various blossoms in Spring. Near the Snow Village, there is a hub of 50-60 hall crabapple trees with dreamy pink blossoms. Not far away from the Yuhao Bay, there is a tent resort in the Turtle Pool, where you can rent one tent and spend the rest of the day sunbathing. If you feel hungry, you can grab some simple food from the local farmer's bistro.