Yanggong Causeway

Explore West Lake with a boat trip along the Yanggong Causeway, centered around Maoxiang village. Prices range from 150 to 180 yuan ($20.7 to $24.9) per hour for rowing or sculling boats and 50 to 90 yuan per person for small decorated boats. Operating hours: 7:00-18:00.

Taiziwan Park Tulip Flower Exhibition

Explore the Love Like Flowers Exhibition at Taiziwan Park, featuring blooming tulips until April 14. Ticket prices vary, with free admission for children below 1.2 meters and a 50-percent discount for those between 1.2 and 1.5 meters. Operating hours: 8:00-16:00 (Qianwang Temple Pier, Hangfan Pier); 9:00-17:00 ('Fish Viewing at the Flower Pond' Pier).

Tulips are in full bloom at the Taiziwan Park. [Photo/WeChat account: visithangzhou]

Xixi Wetland Park

Enjoy the serene beauty of spring at Xixi Wetland Park with a paddle boat ride. Prices are 100 yuan per hour per boat, available at designated piers. Operating hours: Dependent on specific areas.

A bird's-eye view of the Xixi Wetland Park's interconnected waterways. [Photo/WeChat account: visithangzhou]

Grand Canal Water Bus

Experience the tranquility of the centuries-old Grand Canal aboard a water bus for just 3 yuan. Choose between Line 1 for a cityscape journey or Line 7 for scenic views along the canal. Operating hours vary for each route.

The water bus on the Grand Canal. [Photo/WeChat account: visithangzhou]