The scenic spots suitable for taking Chinese wedding photos in Hangzhou include Lingyin Temple, Yunxi Bamboo Trail, Guozhuang, Southern Song Dynasty Royal Street, West Lake, etc.
1. Lingyin Temple
Lingyin Temple, also known as Yunlin Temple, was built in the first year of Xianhe in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, with its back to the North Peak and facing Feilai Peak. Lingyin Temple not only has beautiful scenery, but also has a legend about the Three Lives Stone. It is said that passionate men and women can be together for three generations by carving their names on this "Three Lives Stone". It is also a place with good symbolism.
2. Yunxi Bamboo Path
Yunqi Bamboo Trail is one of the nine scenic spots in the New West Lake. As early as the Yongzheng reign of the Qing Dynasty, the "Yunqifan Trail" was included in the "18 Scenic Spots of West Lake" at that time. The "Yunqi Bamboo Trail" landscape refers to the lush forest landscape in Yunqi Village: ancient temples in the deep mountains, and the sound of bamboo chimes. Whether DRESSed in Hanfu or Qipao, one will not feel uneasy in the mountains and streams; Whether it's light rain or sunny, there's a unique flavor to it.
3. Guo Zhuang
Guozhuang, originally named "Duanyou Villa", was built in the 33rd year of the Guangxu reign of the Qing Dynasty. Known as the "crown of classical gardens in West Lake", it is the only complete private garden still existing in Hangzhou. The garden is surrounded by a lake with pavilions and a dock, centered around a pool of water. The curved water connects with West Lake, and the lake is surrounded by rockeries and rocks, which are exquisitely carved. Here, there is a sense of ancient garden architecture, making it the perfect choice for photography. Moreover, Guozhuang is not a very popular tourist attraction, so it is very convenient to take wedding photos during the off-season.
4. Southern Song Dynasty Imperial Street
The Southern Song Imperial Street was a major street laid out in the capital city of Lin'an during the Southern Song Dynasty. In modern rectification, efforts are also made to restore the old style as much as possible, with black, white, and gray as the main color scheme for the walls, supplemented by modern bright colors. Traditional buildings use solid wood doors and windows to restore traditional styles. The restoration of this traditional architecture also provides us with a very good filming location. However, there were many tourists visiting the imperial streets of the Southern Song Dynasty, so they could choose more remote streets and alleys for filming.
5. West Lake
West Lake is indeed a great place to take Chinese wedding photos, with scenery such as Su Causeway Spring Dawn, Nanping Evening Bell, Pinghu Autumn Moon, Three Pools Reflecting Moon, Meiwu Spring Morning, and large areas of lotus flowers blooming in summer. However, there are many tourists in West Lake, making it difficult to take photos.