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Explore the region
About Viewing Fish at Flower Pond
Visitors gather around the red carp pond, while the Peony Pavilion anchors a separate planted area. The traditional name combines the local stream with the pleasure of watching fish; it does not describe a working harbour. The garden is a useful stopping point at the southern end of Su Causeway, where paths continue beside smaller stretches of water.
The garden is included among the Ten Scenes of West Lake (西湖十景). In northern Wu dialects, gang (港) is a general term for a river, including one with no through outlet, rather than a harbour. The stream here, also called Huaxi (花溪), flows down from Huajia Mountain (花家山), and its name originally had no connection to flowers. Several thousand red carp live in the fishpond, where visitors enjoy feeding them. The park, centred on Mudan Ting (牡丹亭) with peonies growing nearby, is a traditional leisure spot for Hangzhou residents.
What to look for
- The red carp pond, viewed from its surrounding paths.
- The Peony Pavilion and planted peony area.
Location & getting there
Getting to Viewing Fish at Flower Pond
Approach from Nanshan Road near the southern end of Su Causeway, or from the adjoining Yanggong Causeway side. Use Flower Harbor’s garden entrance as the final destination.
Combine your visit
A suggested sequence linking the specific features of this visit.
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Red carp pond
Start with the fish-viewing feature that gives the scene its name.
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Peony Pavilion
Continue to the garden’s pavilion and flower planting.
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Southern Su Causeway苏堤春晓
Extend the visit onto the bridge-and-lake landscape.
This order is editorial. Confirm access and any transfers between stops; it does not establish a walking route, same-day connection or common admission ticket.
Find Viewing Fish at Flower Pond
花港观鱼 · 西湖区
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View guide →Sources & visit information
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Visitor information adapted and edited from Wikivoyage contributors, listing “Viewing Fish at Flower Pond” · CC BY-SA 4.0.
Visitor information adapted and edited from Wikipedia contributors, “花港观鱼” · CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision 88155728.
Background paragraphs translated and condensed from Wikipedia contributors, "花港观鱼", Chinese Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision 88155728.