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It's been three days since work started, but You Xiaoxia still finds it hard to accept the reality of going to work. Even though he's working hard at the company, weighing over 100 pounds, he's still thinking about the long-awaited heavy snowfall in Hangzhou a few days ago.
It is said that "auspicious snow indicates a good harvest". When winter is over and all things come back to life, the good days when we can go out and enjoy the spring are not far away!
Look! It's only February, but early cherry blossoms everywhere are already eagerly opening their doors. Petals are blooming on the branches, their delicate fragrance creating a truly vibrant painting of cherry blossoms, poised to outdo plum blossoms and capture the first wave of romance this spring!
Forget about the pain of being quarantined at home during the Spring Festival. Why not plan a trip to see the cherry blossoms to wake up yourself for the new year?
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You Xiaoxia has compiled 8 good places to see early cherry blossoms. The earliest one is already blooming, so now is the right time to see it!
Flower viewing period in 2022: mid-February to the end of March
Prince Bay Park is a long-established cherry blossom viewing spot in Hangzhou. Every spring, the first cherry blossoms to bloom along West Lake are those near the Zhulianbi Waterfall in Prince Bay.
Mountain cherry blossoms, early cherry blossoms, late cherry blossoms... come one after another. Looking up, you can see cherry blossoms, and looking down, you can see tulips. They are the symbols of spring in Prince Bay.
Flower viewing period in 2022: mid-February to the end of March
There are more than 30 varieties of cherry blossoms in Hangzhou Botanical Garden, ranging from early to late, distributed in every corner of the garden.
The early cherry blossoms in the park, sensing the warmth of early spring, are slowly blooming, clustering on the branches like a vibrant scene! Every one of these pictures of the cherry blossoms is a perfect screensaver.
When you stroll around, you can see these blooming early cherry blossoms in the classification area and aquatic plant area (rose garden) of the botanical garden, including the winter cherry, bell-flowered cherry, camellia cherry, and great winter cherry... So many spring flowers are really dazzling. If you have time on the weekend, hurry up and go!
Flower viewing period in 2022: mid-February to mid-March
In early spring, deep in the Siming Mountains, in a mysterious village rarely visited by tourists, cherry blossoms have quietly begun to bloom.
The village is built on a cliff, with several winding roads running between farmhouses and terraced fields. Cherry trees are planted in front of and behind each house. Looking from a distance, the farmhouses on the hillside are surrounded by white cherry blossoms like snowflakes.
Cherries are often considered delicious, but their blossoms are ordinary. However, in Xuanyan Village, the cherry blossoms, paired with the terraced fields, the ancient stone walls of the village, and the natural cliffs of the geological park, are no less stunning than peach and apricot blossoms!
Early spring is also the season when cherry blossoms are in full bloom. The snow-white cherry blossoms emit a rich fragrance, enveloping the small village like a "lost wonderland", looming and charming.
As the largest mountain range in Ningbo, the Siming Mountains are filled with mystical colors. In spring, they're a sea of flowers. Besides cherry blossoms, azaleas also display their unparalleled beauty, and other wildflowers are even more colorful!
Flower viewing period in 2022: mid-February to early March
Deep in the mountains of Jiande, at an altitude of 700 meters, tens of thousands of acres of natural wild cherry blossoms stretch for dozens of miles and are gradually opening. The distant mountains are covered in dark blue, with patches of pink and white, and they grow wantonly from the foot of the mountain to the top.
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While other cherry blossoms bloom in bunches and clusters, the cherry blossoms here are literally everywhere. It's simply outrageous! White and pale pink cherry blossoms are interspersed among the green forests. When it's sunny, they're bright and gorgeous when it rains. It's like a fairyland, beautiful beyond words.
Picture @Today Jiande
Besides cherry blossom viewing, this place also boasts a wealth of authentic local delicacies, including spring bamboo shoots, wild vegetables, native chicken, and alpine vegetables. Feast your eyes and your taste buds! Spend a day exploring and return home with a bountiful harvest!
Flower viewing period in 2022: mid-February to mid-March
The flowering period of Chun'an Yoshino Mountain is around February to March every year, and this is the time when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom.
Chun'an's Yoshino Mountain is covered in natural mountain cherry blossoms, and there's a two-kilometer-long hiking trail, also known as the "Sakuragi Flower Road." Large expanses of white and pale pink cherry blossoms blanket the valley, creating a truly relaxing scene.
There is another benefit of coming here to see the cherry blossoms. You can see two kinds of flowers in one trip, which is a sure win for flower lovers.
In Xiaya Town, a 40-minute drive from Chun'an Jinye Mountain, 500 acres of rapeseed flowers have begun to bloom. The rapeseed varieties here are cold-resistant, and large fields of rapeseed flowers bloom in early spring, creating a spring scene full of hope.
We walked along the trail, enjoying the river view and the sea of flowers. If there was fog or rain, the place would become a beautiful landscape painting.
Flower viewing period in 2022: January to March
Yongfu, Fujian, is renowned throughout China for its cherry blossoms. This small town even captured the heart of China National Geographic with its sea of blossoms.
This place boasts high-mountain tea grown on soy milk and vibrant azaleas, earning it the nickname "China's Azalea Hometown." But its most captivating claim is its reputation as "China's Most Beautiful Cherry Blossom Spot."
When talking about cherry blossoms, many people will think of the cherry blossoms in Wuhan University, but in fact, there are only more than 10 varieties of cherry blossoms in Wuhan University. Even Okinawa Island, which has the largest number of cherry blossoms in Japan, currently only has about 20,000 cherry trees planted.
The Yongfu Cherry Blossom Garden has more than 100,000 cherry trees of 42 varieties, and its number of cherry blossoms is "the largest among all cherry blossom gardens in China"!
This is also China's largest high-mountain oolong tea production base, and the cherry blossom garden is hidden in this green tea sea. The tea fields are interspersed with cherry blossoms, which complement each other and create a particularly romantic atmosphere. Whether you travel alone or with friends, you can find different enjoyable things here.
In addition to the beautiful scenery, there is also the internet-famous cherry blossom train running through the tea mountains. Just holding your ticket, standing on the platform, and taking your loved one on a pink train is so romantic!
Flower viewing period in 2022: January to mid-to-late February
The cherry blossoms in Quanzhou Kaiyuan Temple bloomed a little early this year. The pink and white cherry blossoms bloomed first, followed by the rose-red ones. The cherry blossom bombs bloomed one after another!
Cherry blossoms can be found everywhere, but the cherry blossoms under the West Pagoda of Kaiyuan Temple are a kind of beauty unique to Quanzhou.
This year, Kaiyuan Temple also painted a new "Forbidden City Red" wall. Although there are not many blooming cherry blossoms, they complement the ancient buildings, red walls, and pagodas around the temple, attracting many young ladies to check in and take pictures.
Flower viewing period in 2022: February-March
Sakura Valley is Guangdong's largest and most diverse cherry blossom viewing destination. It's also Guangdong's first comprehensive cherry blossom-themed agricultural tourism zone. Over 20 varieties of cherry blossoms are planted within the area, with Yaezakura and Kanhizakura being the most common.
On the hillsides on both sides, the cherry blossoms in full bloom look like a sea of crimson clouds, making people linger.
Xiutian Ancient Village not only has lush fields, ancient blue brick alleys, old houses and old objects, but also has hundreds of acres of rapeseed flowers.
The village also boasts two ancient trees, each over 500 years old. Like magical seeds sown by God, they nurture and protect this ancient village. With these ancient trees as a backdrop, the rapeseed flowers in Xiutian Ancient Village resemble an oil painting, adding a touch of ancient charm to the sea of rapeseed flowers.
Having been quarantined at home for the Lunar New Year holiday, you've probably been wanting to get out and breathe some fresh air. Why not take advantage of the spring breeze and find a weekend getaway with the people you most want to see, go out for an outing, and embrace the early cherry blossoms of spring together!
