Holiday Picks | Delight in flower odyssey this April

April unveils unmatched beauty, transforming Shanghai into a vibrant canvas awash with seas of colorful flowers. It's time to set out on a journey through these romantic springtime havens, where picturesque blossoms await.

Shanghai Gongqing Forest Park  

Get ready for a tapestry of stunning natural beauty at the flower show at Gongqing Forest Park, which runs until May 5! This year, the park features two new art installations inspired by Monet's masterpieces, adding a special touch to the Monet Garden area. There are also five exhibition zones: Colorful Forest, Blooming Flowers, Pink Clouds, Enchanting Spring, and Floral Impressions, each offering a unique display of nature's splendor. 
Address: No 2000 Jungong Road, Yangpu district

Miracle Garden, Pujiang Country Park  

At Miracle Garden, a breathtaking 20,000-square-meter floral carpet now stretches out, made up of over 100,000 tulips in full bloom. The theme "Magical Animals in the Garden" is brought to life with 10 art eco-scenes featuring towers of flowers and giant blow-up animals, creating an enchanting floral and fauna experience.
Address: Alley 2578, Puxing Highway, Minhang district

Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden  

The tulips in Chenshan Botanical Garden have recently burst into color, creating a scene reminiscent of a springtime oil painting. Their hues range from fiery reds and cloud-like pinks to sunlit yellows and snow-pure whites, all looming in poetic brilliance.
Address: No 3888 Chenhua Highway, Songjiang district

Daqian Swan Lake Manor 

By the serene Dianshan Lake lies Daqian Swan Lake Manor, a 30.67-hectare wetland paradise. This season, it has transformed into a secret garden adorned with flower-themed photo spots. The colorful tulip fields, alongside lupines and other blossoms, create a picturesque path into spring.
Address: No 1 Xiyangdian Road, Zhujiajiao town, Qingpu district

Huakai Haishang Ecological Park  

Covering 10 hectares, Huakai Haishang Ecological Park boasts undulating fields of flowers that preserve the natural rural landscape. Here, water features seamlessly blend with the blooms, creating a breathtaking Impressionist tableau of light, shadow, and color. 
Address: No 6060, Group 6, Xiujing village, Zhujing town, Jinshan district

Juyuan Orchard

At Juyuan Orchard, 6,000 tulips are in full bloom, crafting a stunning flower sea. Viewed from above, they weave a vibrant ribbon of color around a gently turning windmill, slowly revealing their splendor.  
Address: 300 meters north of the intersection of South Shisheng Road and Huyi Highway, Jiading district

Sources: Official WeChat account of Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism at "shanghaitourism", the tourist attractions mentioned above
Source: Intl Services Shanghai