It's the annual Dragon Boat Festival again, this traditional festival with a long history not only immerses people in the joyful atmosphere of making zongzi, racing dragon boats, and drinking realgar wine, but also is a good time to enjoy flowers. The early summer sun is warm and bright, and it is the season when the flowers are in full bloom. So, in this Dragon Boat Festival, do you know where to go to enjoy the flowers? What flowers are worth admiring?
It is the beginning of summer, and the sea of flowers in various places is like an overturned palette, which is colorful, attracting countless tourists to check in. Next, let's walk into these top ten best places to enjoy the flowers and feel the unique beauty and tranquility.
1. Hangzhou West Lake - Lotus Feast
Hangzhou West Lake, as a world heritage, 5A scenic spot and national scenic spot, ushers in the bloom of lotus flowers every Dragon Boat Festival. The lotus flowers of West Lake are known for their wide variety and bright colors. Walking by the lake, you can see the lotus flowers blooming all over the pond, some are as white as snow, some are pink as the sun, and some are golden as brocade, just like a vivid picture. Against the backdrop of lotus flowers, the lake and mountains of West Lake are even more graceful, making people forget to return.
The lotus flower of West Lake is not only a natural landscape, but also a cultural symbol. Since ancient times, lotus flowers have become frequent visitors to the writings of literati and ink writers with their noble quality of "coming out of the mud without staining". Here, you can feel the elegance, nobility and tranquility represented by the lotus flower. In addition, the West Lake will also hold a variety of activities such as the Lotus Festival, so that tourists can enjoy the flowers while also enjoying the strong cultural atmosphere.
2. Guling - a sea of hydrangeas
Guling, located in Huanxi Town, Jin'an District, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province, has a sea of 110,000 hydrangeas. Every Dragon Boat Festival, the hydrangeas in Guling usher in the full blooming period. These hydrangeas are red or white, purple or pink, like delicate hydrangeas, hanging on the branches, swaying in the wind, beautiful.
The sea of hydrangeas in Guling not only attracts many tourists, but also becomes a paradise for photographers. Here, you can take photos of hydrangeas from various angles and in various styles. In addition, Guling is also a national eco-tourism demonstration area and a national tourist resort, where there is fresh air, beautiful environment and rich tourism resources, so that tourists can enjoy the relaxation and pleasure of body and mind while enjoying the flowers.
3. Mount Emei - Rhododendron competes for beauty
Mount Emei, as a famous scenic spot in Leshan City, Sichuan Province, not only has beautiful natural scenery and profound cultural heritage, but also is the hometown of rhododendrons. Every Dragon Boat Festival, Mount Emei ushers in the bloom of rhododendrons. Rhododendron flowers are abundant and colorful, and can be found everywhere from the foot of the mountain to the top of the mountain.
Viewing rhododendrons on Mount Emei, you can not only enjoy their beautiful flowers, but also feel the unique fragrance they exude. These aromas are thick or light, sweet or fragrant, and make people indulge in them. In addition, Mount Emei also has a long history and rich culture, tourists can also visit temples, ancient temples and other historic sites while enjoying the flowers, and feel the strong religious atmosphere and historical and cultural heritage.
Fourth, Jintang Flower Valley - Hollyhock Feast
Jintang Flower Valley is located in Daqiao Village, Zhuanlong Town, Jintang County, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, which has the reputation of "the hometown of Chinese hollyhocks". The Dragon Boat Festival is the season when hollyhocks are in full bloom. Here, you can see patches of hollyhocks blooming, their flowers are red, pink or white, like smiling faces in full bloom, welcoming visitors.
Jintang Flower Valley is not only a good place to enjoy flowers, but also a comprehensive scenic spot integrating leisure, entertainment and sightseeing. Here, you can stroll in the sea of hollyhock flowers and feel the tranquility and beauty; You can also participate in a variety of colorful activities, such as photo competitions, flower exhibitions, etc., to make your Dragon Boat Festival trip more colorful.
Fifth, the lavender garden scenic spot of the princess of anxiety - purple romance
Princess Xie Wei Lavender Garden Scenic Area is located in Qingshuihe Town, Huocheng County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, where there is a large sea of lavender flowers. During the Dragon Boat Festival, it is the season when lavender is in full bloom. Here, you can see large expanses of lavender spreading out like a sea of purple, exuding a charming fragrance.
Walking into the sea of lavender flowers is like being in a romantic dream. You can take photos as much as you like here, or you can sit back and enjoy the unique beauty and tranquility. In addition, there are a variety of lavender-related products and handicrafts for tourists to buy in the scenic area, so that you can feel the unique charm of lavender while enjoying the flowers.
6. Xianghua Island of Xianghu Lake - the interweaving of cosmos and sulfur chrysanthemum
Xianghua Island of Xianghu Lake, located at No. 2758, Style Avenue, Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, is a bright pearl of Xianghu Scenic Area. During the Dragon Boat Festival, when tourists indulge in the excitement of dragon boat racing and the sweetness of zongzi, Xianghua Island attracts countless tourists who pursue romance and tranquility with its unique intertwined sea of cosmos and sulfur chrysanthemum.
Walking into Xianghua Island, it is like stepping into a sea of flowers. Cosmos, with its gorgeous flower color and unique petal shape, has become the protagonist of this sea of flowers. They are as red as fire, as yellow as gold, or as purple as a dream, each one like a carefully painted work of art, shining in the sun. The sulfur chrysanthemum is dotted among the cosmos with its fresh and elegant temperament, their petals are soft and elegant, and the color is soft, adding a touch of gentle color to this sea of flowers.
Walking on Xianghua Island, you can not only enjoy the beauty of cosmos and sulfur chrysanthemum, but also feel the faint fragrance they exude. This aroma is fresh and natural, and it is refreshing. In addition, Xianghua Island offers a variety of leisure facilities and activities, where visitors can taste local specialties, buy exquisite handicrafts, or enjoy a cup of tea in a lakeside teahouse.
7. Jacaranda Park on the middle road of Jiaochang - a blue-purple dream world
Located in Kunming City, Yunnan Province, Jiaochang Middle Road has become a check-in destination for citizens and tourists because of the blooming jacaranda. During the Dragon Boat Festival, when the purple flowers of the jacaranda hang all over the branches, the whole street seems to be dyed with a layer of dreamy colors.
The jacaranda flowers are blue-purple, bell-shaped, and the petals are light and elegant. They hung in clusters on the branches, swaying in the wind, like groups of dancing elves. In the sunlight, the jacaranda flowers shimmer with a mesmerizing sheen, giving it a mysterious and romantic feel.
Jacaranda Park is not only a good place to enjoy flowers, but also a place full of culture. It has a long history and rich cultural heritage, and is an important place for Kunming citizens to enjoy leisure and entertainment. While enjoying the flowers, visitors can also visit nearby museums and monuments to learn about Kunming's history and culture.
8. Guangzhou Million Sunflower Garden - the ocean of sunflowers
Guangzhou Million Sunflower Garden is located in Xinken 15 Chung, Wanqingsha Town, Nansha District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, and is a sunflower-themed park. During the Dragon Boat Festival, when millions of sunflowers bloom one after another, the entire park seems to become a golden ocean.
The flowers of sunflowers are large, plump, and brightly colored. They stand tall in the face of the sun, showing tenacious vitality and positive spirit. Walking through the Million Sunflower Garden, you can feel the enthusiasm and energy that sunflowers bring, as if the whole world is infected by their sunlight.
In addition to cherry blossom viewing, the Million Sunflower Garden offers a variety of recreational facilities and activities. Tourists can participate in parent-child games, picnics and camping activities here to spend a pleasant Dragon Boat Festival. In addition, there are a variety of specialty snacks and handicrafts in the park for visitors to taste and buy.
9. Baotu Spring Park - a feast of Lingxiao flowers
Baotu Spring Park is located in Baotu Spring North Road, Lixia District, Jinan City, Shandong Province, which is a park integrating spring water, garden and culture. During the Dragon Boat Festival, when the Lingxiao flowers are in full bloom, the whole park is filled with a faint fragrance.
The flowers of the Lingxiao flower are funnel-shaped, bright and varied in color. They are red, yellow or orange, and they leap from leaf to leaf like a flame. Under the shade of the green trees in Baotu Spring Park, the Lingxiao flowers are even more delicate, giving people a warm and unrestrained feeling.
Enjoying the flowers in Baotu Spring Park, you can not only enjoy the beauty of the flowers, but also feel the coolness of the spring water and the tranquility of the garden. Visitors can stroll around, take photos or sit down with a cup of tea for a leisurely afternoon. In addition, there are a wealth of cultural activities and exhibitions in the park for visitors to visit and experience.
10. OCT Ecological Square - the splendor of phoenix flowers
Located at A-102, OCT Ecological Plaza, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, is a comprehensive plaza integrating leisure, entertainment and sightseeing. During the Dragon Boat Festival, when the phoenix flowers are in full bloom, the entire square is dyed with a layer of brilliant colors.
The flowers of the phoenix flower are large and showy, and the color is bright red like fire. They bloom like a burning flame on the branches, giving people a warm and unrestrained feeling. Enjoying the flowers in the OCT Ecological Square, you can feel the enthusiasm and vitality brought by the phoenix flowers, as if the whole world is ignited by their colors.
In addition to flower viewing, OCT Eco Square also offers a variety of recreational facilities and activities. Tourists can participate in parent-child games, watch performances and other activities here, and spend a pleasant Dragon Boat Festival holiday. In addition, there are a variety of special food and handicrafts in the square for visitors to taste and buy. Here, you can enjoy the summer sun and the splendor of phoenix flowers.