{"id":24444,"date":"2020-03-11T06:21:38","date_gmt":"2020-03-10T22:21:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/?p=24444"},"modified":"2021-09-16T07:25:16","modified_gmt":"2021-09-15T23:25:16","slug":"red-billed-blue-magpie-in-hangzhou-changqiao-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/zhejiang-travel\/hangzhou-travel\/red-billed-blue-magpie-in-hangzhou-changqiao-park","title":{"rendered":"Red billed Blue Magpie in Hangzhou Changqiao Park"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As I recall that a few years ago CNN listed the sunset in Hangzhou West Lake as one of the 12 great sunset sceneries in the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"698\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GX0A9046-1024x698.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GX0A9046-1024x698.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GX0A9046-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GX0A9046-768x523.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GX0A9046-1536x1047.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GX0A9046.jpg 2003w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Red billed Blue Magpie in Hangzhou Changqiao Park<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several places to watch the sunset of West Lake in Hangzhou, including Lakeside Park, Changqiao ( Long Bridge) &nbsp;Park, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"717\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GX0A9131-1024x717.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GX0A9131-1024x717.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GX0A9131-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GX0A9131-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GX0A9131-1536x1076.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GX0A9131.jpg 1598w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Red billed Blue Magpie in Hangzhou Changqiao Park<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This afternoon I walk along the lake from Lakeside Park to Changqiao Park in the southeast corner of the West Lake. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"794\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GX0A9132-794x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GX0A9132-794x1024.jpg 794w, https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GX0A9132-233x300.jpg 233w, https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GX0A9132-768x991.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GX0A9132.jpg 910w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 794px) 100vw, 794px\" \/><figcaption>Red billed Blue Magpie in Hangzhou Changqiao Park<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;d like to see the sunset &#8211; Leifeng Pagoda sunset over West Lake in Hangzhou. West Lake in early March is full of birds and flowers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GX0A9052-1024x620.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GX0A9052-1024x620.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GX0A9052-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GX0A9052-768x465.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GX0A9052-1536x929.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GX0A9052-2048x1239.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Red billed Blue Magpie in Hangzhou Changqiao Park<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In Changqiao Park, I was surprised to find that Changqiao park is also a good place for bird watching. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"907\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GX0A9138-907x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GX0A9138-907x1024.jpg 907w, https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GX0A9138-266x300.jpg 266w, https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GX0A9138-768x867.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GX0A9138-1360x1536.jpg 1360w, https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GX0A9138.jpg 1426w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 907px) 100vw, 907px\" \/><figcaption>Red billed Blue Magpie in Hangzhou Changqiao Park<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I photographed red billed Blue Magpies. Red billed Blue magpies are common in Xixi Wetland Park, Hangzhou. But still I&#8217;m very happy to see the birds in the park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"520\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GX0A9131112222.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GX0A9131112222.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GX0A9131112222-300x204.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><figcaption>Red billed Blue Magpie in Hangzhou Changqiao Park<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: Hangzhou is my home town, about 3-hour&#8217;s drive south of Shanghai, China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/bird_watching_and_birding_beijing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Birding in Beijing<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tip:&nbsp; Hassle-free Hangzhou Guided Tours<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to go the do-it-yourself route and prefer the hassle-free escorted tours, here are some options for Hangzhou Guided Tours:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/hangzhou_tour\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hangzhou Tour<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/hangzhou_tour\/4_day_tour_package.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hangzhou 4-Day Tour Package<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/hangzhou_tour\/3_day_tour_package.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hangzhou 3-Day Tour Package<\/a><br \/><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/hangzhou_tour\/private\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hangzhou Private Tour<\/a><br \/><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/hangzhou_tour\/theme_tour\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hangzhou Theme Tour<\/a><br \/><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/hangzhou_tour\/side_trips\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hangzhou Side Trips<\/a><br \/><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/hangzhou_airport_transfer_and_hangzhou_car_rental\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hangzhou Car Rental with Driver<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Further Readings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/hangzhou_attractions\/\" target=\"_blank\">Top 10 Attractions in Hangzhou<\/a><br \/><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/zhejiang-travel\/hangzhou-travel\/top-10-photography-spots-in-hangzhou\" target=\"_blank\">Top 10 Photography Spots in Hangzhou<\/a><br \/><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/zhejiang-travel\/hangzhou-travel\/night-view-of-west-lake-in-hangzhou\" target=\"_blank\">Night View of West Lake in Hangzhou<\/a><br \/><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/zhejiang-travel\/hangzhou-travel\/the-best-hiking-trail-in-hangzhou\" target=\"_blank\">The Best hiking trail in Hangzhou<\/a><br \/><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/zhejiang-travel\/hangzhou-travel\/when-is-the-best-time-to-visit-hangzhou\" target=\"_blank\">The best time to visit Hangzhou<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/zhejiang-travel\/hangzhou-travel\/hangzhou-east-railway-station-photos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hangzhou East Railway Station<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/zhejiang-travel\/hangzhou-travel\/hangzhou-airport-arrival-hall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hangzhou Airport Arrival Hall<\/a><br \/><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/zhejiang-travel\/hangzhou-travel\/how-to-visit-feilai-peak-grottoes-in-hangzhou\" target=\"_blank\">How to Visit Feilai Peak Grottoes in Hangzhou<\/a><br \/><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/zhejiang-travel\/hangzhou-travel\/where-to-stay-in-hangzhou\" target=\"_blank\">Where to stay in Hangzhou<\/a><br \/><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/zhejiang-travel\/hangzhou-travel\/hangzhou-bicycle-hire\" target=\"_blank\">Hangzhou Bicycle Hire<\/a><br \/><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/zhejiang-travel\/hangzhou-travel\/wushan-night-market-in-hangzhou\" target=\"_blank\">Wushan Night Market in Hangzhou<\/a><br \/><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/zhejiang-travel\/hangzhou-travel\/pedestrian-streets-in-hangzhou\" target=\"_blank\">Pedestrian Streets in Hangzhou<\/a><br \/><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/zhejiang-travel\/hangzhou-travel\/hangzhous-best-bars-nightclubs\" target=\"_blank\">Hangzhou\u2019s Best Bars &amp; 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