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The weather in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai lately has been even more exciting than the frequently trending stocks and funds. Just a few days ago, it was sunny and windy, but now it's raining all week long, and the temperature has dropped 20 degrees Celsius. Where are the peach, apricot, and rapeseed blossoms I planned to see?
Fortunately, the rain basically stopped over the weekend, and the weather is still pretty good in most parts of the country. Are you tired of seeing the rape flowers in your circle of friends?
Today, I’m going to recommend to you 19 routes where flowers bloom like a sea in 7 places across the country. Choose the one closest to you, bring your family and children, and go out for some fresh air!
There are many places in Zhejiang where you can see terraced rapeseed flowers. Compared with the popularity of Wuyuan, the rapeseed flowers in Pujiang Huatian Village are more niche.
Hundreds of acres of terraced fields with a height difference of dozens of meters are all covered with golden rapeseed flowers, and small paths clearly run through the fields.
Whether you are standing on a high point along the main road of the mountain and looking down, or standing on a small path in the field and looking up, the layers of golden rapeseed fields that are stacked and staggered are all over the mountains and form a whole, and are set against the mountains and fields, which is beautiful beyond words.
Hidden deep within the flower fields lies Luoyuan Village, China's first 3D color mural village. 3D murals can be seen everywhere on the village walls, adding more vitality to the village.
In addition to rape flowers, Pujiang also has a cherry blossom avenue. When the wind blows, a romantic cherry blossom rain will fall. It is now a popular attraction in Pujiang.
Shitan is located in She County, Anhui Province. It is a foothill of Baiji Mountain. Dozens of quaint Hui-style villages are hidden among the rolling mountains.
The passage to the outside world was a narrow path, and the villagers relied on mules to transport daily necessities, means of production, and construction materials. Now that the road has been repaired, it has become a famous photography and flower viewing spot in southern Anhui!
Every year from March to April, spring comes and flowers bloom. Rhododendrons, rape flowers, pear flowers, and peach blossoms cover the mountains and fields. Block-shaped rape flower fields surround the ancient village along the hillside, with peach and pear blossoms scattered among them. In the distance, the green Changyuan River flows slowly, which is a beautiful sight.
Xin'an River is the cradle of ancient Huizhou civilization and the mother river of the people of She County. Historically, it was also the golden channel for ancient Huizhou merchants and the link connecting the "paradise" places of Suzhou, Hangzhou and Yangzhou.
The ecological environment along both sides of the landscape gallery is excellent, presenting a three-dimensional ecological pattern of high mountain forests, mountain tea, low mountain fruit, and fish in the water. These are complemented by the ancient villages and traditional dwellings with whitewashed walls and black tiles. It is truly "green mountains in the painting, villages in the water", forming a beautiful landscape painting in traditional Chinese culture.
The best time to visit the Xin'an River Landscape Gallery is from mid-March to early April. The rapeseed flowers along the river are in full bloom at this time, and the riverbanks are dotted with villages with Hui-style architecture and a number of ancient camphor trees worth seeing.
The riverbank near Pukou Village boasts a magnificent 800-year-old camphor tree. With clear water, dotted fishing boats, and winding green hills on both sides, it's the perfect time for an outing and flower viewing.
Jiangling, in the northeast corner of Wuyuan, is the most iconic spot for viewing rapeseed blossoms. Terraced fields of rapeseed flowers blanket the hills, stretching from the valley to the summit. Standing on the summit, looking down, you'll see endless layers of blossoms, a vibrant expanse of life.
Picture @Wuyuan Huangling Autumn Shai Ancient Town
There are several small villages surrounded in the middle, with Hui-style houses with black tiles and white walls interspersed among the golden color.
Jiangling has four viewing platforms. The first one is a short walk from the entrance to the scenic area. From this location, you can see a small village surrounded by mountains. At this moment, you will understand why this place is called "China's Most Beautiful Village".
Picture @Wuyuan Huangling Autumn Shai Ancient Town
Crescent Bay, located along the riverside road near Tuokou Village on the northern route to Wuyuan, features a crescent-shaped peninsula nestled in a winding, clear river. Along the riverside lies a 200-mu (approximately 1,000 acres) of rapeseed fields, the largest flower field on the northern route.
Picture @Wuyuan Huangling Autumn Shai Ancient Town
Unlike the vast terraced fields of Jiangling, the terrain here is relatively flat, with a small bench bridge leading to a tranquil tea plantation with dozens of peach trees. Whether photographing the rapeseed flowers and ancient village across the bench bridge from the tea plantation, or taking aerial photos, the photos are truly stunning.
Picture @Wuyuan Huangling Autumn Shai Ancient Town
Wake up in the spring in Wuyuan, open the door and you will see a beautiful sea of rapeseed flowers, surrounded by clouds and mist, and have an entire morning all to yourself!
In the evening, enjoy an exquisite and delicious outdoor hot pot dinner with a few good friends, full of laughter and joy, and make the most of the good times.
Cross Wuyuan Highway 1, head to the popular flower-viewing spot, and enjoy the best scenery of the northern line. The RV will take you to stop and take photos as you like!
Climb to the fairyland of Qiyun Mountain, explore the paradise built on the cliffs, the unique Danxia landform, and the solemn Taoist heritage.
Come to Huangshan to find an old dream of Huizhou, and have a scenic afternoon tea at the golden undulating rapeseed terraces in Jiapeng Township, overlooking the entire sea of flowers, which are layered and stretch to the foot of the distant mountains, with dotted villages hidden among them.
Enjoy an exquisite RV camping trip at the foot of Huangshan Mountain. When night falls, set up an outdoor hot pot and enjoy a delicious dinner under the stars and the moon while listening to the wind.
Go to Bishan Village to explore the poetic life of retreat to the countryside, check in at Yunmen Tower, Bishan Bookstore, and Industrial and Commercial Society, experience the production of the intangible cultural heritage Hui ink, and feel the charm of craftsmanship.
Xinghua's Qiandao Duotian Scenic Area is known as "the most beautiful rapeseed flower sea in China." Its Thousand Island-like Duotian landscape is considered one of the "Four Greatest Flower Seas in the World," along with the lavender fields of Provence, the tulip fields of Holland, and the cherry blossoms of Kyoto.
Each stack of rice paddies resembles an island floating on the water, earning it the nickname "The Land of Ten Thousand Islands." As the saying goes, "The river has thousands of bends with clear water, and every stack of rice paddies is covered with yellow flowers." This is the magnificent scene of the stacked rice paddies in spring.
From a high vantage point, the rapeseed flower fields, thousands upon thousands of them floating in the water, resemble bonsai trees grown in the water, creating a truly spectacular spectacle. Elegantly sailing through the intricate waterways of the flower fields in a wooden boat, one feels as if one is "traveling in a painting."
The rapeseed flowers in Yunnan are majestic, with the sky wide and the clouds low. The rapeseed flowers in Wuyuan are scattered in different heights, which is very impressive. In contrast, the rapeseed flowers in Qianduo are graceful, with the water and sky intertwined.
There is a 100,000-acre water rapeseed field in Wuhu, Anhui. At first glance, it looks somewhat similar to the Qianduo rapeseed field in Xinghua, Jiangsu.
The stream here is full of water and gurgling, which is especially spectacular during the rainy season. On rainy days, the sound of the water makes a "dong dong clang clang" sound, like the beating of golden gongs and drums, so the sound is clear and melodious, hence the name "Xiangshuijian".
The sea of rapeseed flowers in Xiangshuijian contrasts beautifully with the blue sky and clear water, creating a breathtaking and overwhelming scene. The fields are crisscrossed with ditches, a dense network of rivers, and neatly arranged farmhouses, creating a natural and pastoral scene of a waterside village.
This is also a popular spot for photographing rapeseed flowers, known in photography circles as "God's Palette." Every spring, Xiangshuijian is flooded with tourists seeking photography and inspiration, often leaving behind the admiration of "Why go to Wuyuan to enjoy the flowers? Xiangshuijian offers such beautiful spring scenery."
The Qiandao Duotian Scenic Area is located in Gangu Township, where there is a crisscrossing river network. Small rivers branch out into small ditches, extending from north to south and east to west, dividing the entire field into thousands of "small islands". The people of Xinghua call these "small islands" "Duo".
The battlements are only slightly higher than the water surface and are arranged in an orderly manner, like a formation lined up for inspection, majestic and magnificent.
Climb up to the observation deck over 20 meters high, gaze into the distance, and take aerial photos of the panoramic view. You will see golden cauliflowers everywhere, forming a unique natural landscape that is immersive and refreshing.
Walking along the path in the field, the golden rapeseed flowers are like golden ribbons, with distinct layers and stretching out. From a distance, they look like a golden wave.
Tanghe Ancient Town, which has retained its original appearance, is a quaint and vigorous small town. The temples and stage in the old town are full of profound and splendid civilization history.
This spring, come to Huangzhuang and have a date with spring among the 6,000 acres of golden ridges.
Yingxi Peak Forest is densely distributed with thousands of limestone peaks, streams and caves.
Dotted with ancient buildings, it is the longest and densest peak forest scenic area in Guangdong Province, and is known as the "No. 1 Peak Forest in Southern China".
The pastoral scenery along the way is a characteristic of Yingxi Peak Forest. Sometimes you pass through tea gardens, and sometimes you walk along ridges, which is relaxing and pleasant.
The rapeseed flower base in Baitu Village 2, Lubu Town, is the daily identity of this rapeseed field as the silk rice planting base of Feixiang Agricultural Machinery Professional Cooperative.
In the past, large tracts of land would remain idle after the late rice harvest and before the start of early spring farming. Now, rapeseed cultivation not only effectively prevents farmland from being abandoned during the winter, but also increases land yields and boosts farmers' incomes.
The Xinghu Greenway, endowed with unique ecological resources, has earned the title of "China Greenway." Spanning 16 kilometers, it connects Archway Square, Bohai Park, Banyue Park, Banxi Park, and the East Gate Square of Qixingyan. Visitors can cycle or stroll through the mountains, waters, and lakeside, feeling as if they were "traveling in a painting."
The 13th Hanzhong Tourism and Culture Festival officially kicked off in 2022, showcasing China's most beautiful rapeseed flower fields. This year's festival explores the ecological resources of this stunning flower field and explores the ancient Han culture. Join us for a guided tour of the golden flower fields in this Han Chinese hometown.
The southern Shaanxi region, backed by the Qinling Mountains to the north and the Bashan Mountains to the south, has natural geographical advantages, making the Hanzhong Basin a golden color from March to April.
Magnificent and breathtaking ancient terraced fields stack one upon another, swirling clouds and mist shroud the emerald green tea mountains, and the precious crested ibis, a national treasure, flit gracefully through a vast sea of flowers. The rich and diverse elements of spring imbue this cultural homeland of the Han and Three Kingdoms period with boundless vitality in spring.
5 days and 4 nights, travel during the best flowering period, travel during the week and avoid peak hours. Led by a gold medal photography tour leader, you will take photos of the sunrise, sunset and clouds of Fengyan Ancient Terraces, and capture the golden sea of rapeseed flowers from different perspectives. If you miss it, you will have to wait another year!
From the southern foot of the Qinling Mountains to the depths of the Bashan Mountains, layers of green and yellow set off a romantic and poetic scene. The rape flowers in Yangxian County, Hanzhong are blooming!
This classic route is one of the most popular annual rapeseed blossom viewing destinations. Not only does it boast 1.12 million mu (approximately 1.12 million acres) of blooming rapeseed blossoms, it's also home to the wild crested ibis, the "Gem of the East." Every mid-March, countless spectators from all corners of the country flock to this vast basin, armed with all manner of equipment, to experience the unique beauty of Yang County.
If you want to talk about the most comfortable way to enjoy the flowers in spring, it must be traveling by RV!
Driving an RV through the sea of flowers in Hanzhong and stopping in the countryside and mountains far away from the city is like a poem, and a comfortable life begins here.
In the evening, we'll stop at a high-altitude tea plantation to watch the sunset over the fields, the air filled with the fragrance of new March tea. At night, we'll gaze at the stars together and chat about the beauty of nature. In this heavenly place nestled in the misty countryside, we'll fall asleep under the stars.
From Wuyuan to Xin'an River, there are two representative flower viewing bases - Jiangling Thousand Acres of Flowers and Huangling "Autumn" Terraced Fields.
Huizhou's renowned mountains and shrines are dotted with clouds, while the Xin'an River and Bagua Village in Chengkan, the "Danube of the East," are both picturesque and picturesque. As we journey, we encounter the beauty of spring. The mountains of Jiangnan awaken in spring, and every frame feels like a painting.
Exclusively designed, a niche flower viewing loop, overnight stay on the top of the mountain, watch the sunrise and sea of clouds, avoid crowds, high-frequency group tours of 4 people, quality accommodation, and a smooth trip.
In March, a limited-time flower-chasing trip, a creative combination of niche southern Anhui and classic Huangshan.
Special accommodation throughout the trip, including B&Bs in high mountain villages, where you can enjoy flower fields and sea of clouds right from the door.
Shexian Ancient City Hotel, where you can taste the local Huizhou specialties and enjoy the dreamy sunrise at the star-rated hotel on the top of Huangshan Mountain.
Climb Yangchan to see the high mountain earth buildings, explore Poshan to see the dreamy sea of clouds, and choose a double package for 4 people, which is a more personalized choice.
Different from the conventional tour routes, we go deep into Wuyuan to enjoy the flowers on Highway 1. You can travel freely in a small car and stop at any time to enjoy the scenery everywhere.
Chasing flowers at Huangling and Jiangling, and taking in the 100,000 acres of rapeseed flowers.
The tour is composed of 2 people. We depart every day and gather in Huangshan, which provides ample time and a better cost-effectiveness.
The beautiful rapeseed flowers in spring, combined with high-quality accommodation, will give you an even more unexpected experience.
Stay at Wuyuan Houtang Manor, which covers a total area of more than 400 acres. The manor has a tea garden, an equestrian club, a college, and a Huizhou garden-style holiday house, with famous ancient trees, waterside pavilions and terraces hidden among them.
There's also a springtime afternoon tea to brighten up your holiday. At Tachuan Academy, you can indulge in the beauty of nature, brew tea in the rice pavilion, and steal a moment of leisure.
The design of the academy is based on Bai Juyi's "On the Pond", "A house of ten acres, a garden of five acres; there is a pond with water and a thousand bamboos; there are halls and courtyards, bridges and boats; there are books and wine, songs and strings; I wish to live leisurely and spend the rest of my life here."
The golden rapeseed flowers are the most healing color of spring. Whether you are going for an outing or taking a group of blockbuster photos, it is the best spring destination. Find time and take your family there.
