Enjoy double the seasonal fun: persimmons & flowers in Hangzhou

Don’t wanna travel far this National Day Holiday? Hangzhou is already brimming with autumn vibes. Persimmons on branches have quietly blushed orange-red, while red Lycoris radiata along the streams have spread into a carpet — all limited-edition autumn scenery for the holiday.

We recommend two top-rated persimmon-viewing spots in Hangzhou:

Xixi National Wetland Park: Persimmon Festival meets Lycoris radiata, paid persimmon-picking available

Meili Persimmon Exploration: Free admission, persimmons for viewing only

Xixi National Wetland Park (Xihu District）

Stroll along the waterways, where over 7,000 persimmon trees stand scattered by the water, casting warm glowing reflections across the surface.

Along the Ludi stretches a sea of Lycoris radiata. Pick a sunny day to try your hand at picking in the persimmon grove, or glide slowly by on a rowing boat — look up for lovely persimmons, and glance aside for the flower sea by the bank.

Travel Guide

Admission: Reservation and ticket required (¥80 per person), 

persimmon-picking packages sold separately

Transportation: Subway Line 3, Bus No. 70 & 286, or private car.

Tips: Best persimmon-viewing spots are around Zhoujia Village, Shentankou and Hezhu Street; Lycoris radiata fields cluster along the Ludi. Xixi Wetland now offers various packages for persimmon picking, persimmon tree adoption and rowing boat rides, available for purchase on official platforms.

Meili Persimmon Exploration Site（Xiaoshan District）

If picking fruit and boat rides are not your thing, and you’d rather wander along paths and take photos at a leisurely pace, Meili Persimmon Exploration Site is your top pick. With over 1,500 persimmon trees, many centuries-old, the persimmons here are not for picking — they fall naturally each year, painting the whole area in a warm orange-yellow hue. Paired with surrounding rice fields and tea plantations, it’s the perfect backdrop for forest-style and pastoral photoshoots.

Travel Guide

Admission: Free entry. Parking fee: ¥10 per day, with free shuttle buses between the parking lot and the grove.

Transportation: 40-60 minutes’ drive from downtown; or take Metro Line 2 and transfer to Bus No. 741.

Tips: Unauthorized picking is strictly prohibited and will result in heavy fines. Fresh persimmons are sold at affordable prices at the village entrance. We recommend pairing your visit with a casual countryside tour for a perfect day trip.

Source: Hangzhoufeel