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The plum blossoms around Guangdong are finally blooming! The weather warmed up early this year, and the best time to enjoy plum blossoms is from early January to the end of January. The closest to Shenzhen is the plum blossoms in Lianghua. Take advantage of the weekend to experience a unique "snow scene" where the flowers bloom like a sea, not snow, but more beautiful than snow.
Lianghua Yujingfeng Plum Garden is located in Lianghua Forest Farm, Lianghua Town, Huizhou City, Guangdong Province. Yujing Plum Garden has more than 3,000 acres of plum forest. Mid-January every year is the best time for plum blossoms to bloom. The annual best viewing period has arrived. The weather warmed up earlier this year. Local villagers reported that the best viewing period this year lasts from late January to early February. This is also one of the largest plum forests closest to Shenzhen. Friends who like to see plum blossoms must not miss it.
The scenic area has a complete paved sidewalk. You can walk into the plum garden along the trail. The round trip hike is about 9 kilometers. There are scenic area signposts along the way, so don't worry about getting lost.
The first plum garden you encounter upon reaching the entrance of the scenic area is Yanyan Plum Garden, the most visited one. It is the core area of Lianghua Plum Garden and is ideal for those who prefer to enjoy the blossoms at a leisurely pace without having to hike too long. The plum blossoms here come in a variety of shapes, from plum blossoms lining the river valley, single plum trees, to densely packed plum forests.
The plum blossoms here are 1 to 3 meters tall and come in a variety of shapes, making them very suitable for all kinds of portrait themes.
(Image by Gu Xiao K)
This is the largest plum forest in Lianghua Plum Garden. The mountains are covered with snow. You need to hike to get here. Along the way, you can look out from the observation deck, or walk deep into the plum garden and walk along the mountain path to admire the plum blossoms up close.
There are clusters of plum blossom trees along the mountain paths. Looking from across the mountains, they look like piles of snowflakes, which is a pleasant sight.
As I walked into the plum blossom bushes, I could hear the busy sounds of bees.
The country roads, lined with brilliant plum blossoms, make hiking a lot of fun.
You Xiaoxia is among the plum blossoms.
If you love hiking, you can enjoy the plum blossoms while hiking. The recommended hiking route is: shuttle bus point - Yanyan Plum Garden - Airplane Bridge Waterfall - Shabu Plum Garden - Strange Slope - Airplane Bridge - shuttle bus, the whole journey is about 9 kilometers.
(Image by Gu Xiao K)
The area is covered in plum blossoms and produces a rich harvest of plums, which naturally leads to a wide variety of plum-related agricultural products. Along the Plum Garden Road, there are many small stalls set up by local villagers, where you can buy local specialty agricultural products after enjoying the plum blossoms.
The green plum wine here is definitely worth a try. Take a sip, and the aroma of green plum hits your nose first, followed by the aroma of wine. You can taste a hint of sweet and sour on the tip of your tongue, and then the sweet and sour flavor fills your mouth.
The most important thing you cannot miss for lunch is of course the special earthenware chicken, which tastes different when eaten under the plum blossom forest.
In addition to admiring the plum blossoms, if you are hungry, you can also taste the local fresh snacks.
Navigate to "Guangdong Lianghua National Forest Park", 2.5 hours from Shenzhen, get off the highway at Wutang Toll Station on Guanghui Expressway and follow the signs for Lianghua Forest Park directly to the entrance of the scenic area.
It is currently free, but vehicles are not allowed to enter the Plum Garden. You can only enter on foot or by taking the scenic area transfer bus, which costs 5 yuan per person to get to the Plum Garden Hotel.
White and red clothing are best paired with white plum blossoms. Ancient costumes and retro outfits are also very good themes.
There aren't many restaurants in the garden, so it's recommended to order food in advance or bring your own snacks to avoid long waits. It's recommended to head directly to the innermost Shabu Plum Garden after entering the area and view the garden from the inside out, avoiding the peak hours at the Yanyan Plum Garden.
Lianghua Plum Garden has more than 3,000 acres of plum forest. When the plum blossoms are in full bloom, hurry up and make an appointment with your friends to enjoy a unique "snow scene" feast in the south.
