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"Spring keeps its promise, and the flowers never fail to bloom, year after year; the setting sun and the evening breeze, morning after morning, evening after evening." - Li Qingzhao, "Poems and Books on the Pillow"
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Winter is over, the stars are shining brightly, and once February is over, the most vibrant month of the year is about to begin. The sun is shining, the wind is gentle, and it's time to enjoy the flowers!
Speaking of flower viewing, you can go there with a ticket for more than 300 yuan, and have the opportunity to bask in the sun and see cherry blossoms at the world's largest cherry blossom base. If you haven't started a decent trip this year, why not set off in March!
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"March is the most beautiful month in the world, and it is the best time to enjoy cherry blossoms."
The place that You Xiaoxia is going to talk about today is not Japan, not Wuhan, and not Yuantouzhu. This place will definitely give you surprises.
March here is a vibrant pink, a little-known phenomenon known as the "world's largest cherry blossom base." It surpasses Japan in both scale and variety, and its beauty goes without saying: the mountains are covered in endless pink and white blossoms.
As soon as it appeared in a BBC documentary, it became an Internet sensation and was hailed as "one of the most beautiful cherry blossom gardens on the blue planet." CCTV also comes here to film every year.
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March here is colorful. You can see three kinds of flowers blooming at the same time - cherry blossoms, rape blossoms, and plum blossoms. Pink, white, and yellow fill the frame. At that time, the flowers bloom into a sea, which is both romantic and gentle.
In addition to the colorful and immersive flower-viewing experience, you can also visit ancient towns, admire terraced fields, see waterfalls, and visit countless artistic and interesting villages, which are comparable to Chaoshan beef delicacies...
This is Pingba, Anshun, Guizhou, located in a typical area of karst landform in China. It has beautiful natural scenery, simple folk customs, and is also home to the "world's largest cherry blossom garden."
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The drizzling spring rain in March has turned the willows green and the cherries red. Anshun Pingba has also entered the most romantic cherry blossom season of the year. Just looking at the pictures makes you want to go and enjoy the cherry blossom rain!
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Moreover, air tickets in March are very cheap. Compared to going to Japan or Wuhan, a one-way ticket costs just over ￥300. You can fly directly to the world's largest cherry blossom garden in Guizhou, where you can visit ancient towns, enjoy villages, and eat Guizhou yellow beef. It is such a cost-effective and pleasant vacation!
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When it comes to cherry blossom viewing, most people think of Japan, Wuhan, and Yuantouzhu. But you would never imagine that a small place like Pingba, Guizhou, actually hides the "world's largest cherry blossom garden."
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This is Pingba County, Guizhou Province. The cherry blossom garden covers an area of more than 24,000 acres, which is 25 times larger than the Moshan Cherry Blossom Garden in East Lake, Wuhan. It has more than 700,000 precious cherry trees planted in it. Its large area and high density can be called the "largest in the world."
The Cherry Blossom Garden spans the cities of Guiyang and Anshun (we usually call it Anshun), and is located on the shores of Hongfeng Lake, the "Pearl of the Plateau". In March, it enters the most romantic cherry blossom season of the year. 700,000 cherry trees bloom one after another, forming a beautiful picture of mountains and waters, cherry blossoms on four sides and lakes on three sides, and half of the city is covered with mountains and half with cherry blossoms. It is extremely romantic.
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The most important thing is that it’s free! “Free? Will there be a lot of people?”
Don't worry! Although many people come here for the sight of cherry blossoms, there is always a quiet place for you in this cherry blossom garden with 700,000 cherry trees.
Not only are there a large number of cherry blossoms at Pingba Farm, you can also see two kinds of cherry blossoms, mainly early cherry blossoms and late cherry blossoms.
The early cherry blossoms make up the majority of the bloom, appearing pinkish-white. The late cherry blossoms bloom about two weeks later than the early cherry blossoms. This year, the best time to view the flowers is from early March to early April.
Therefore, You Xiaoxia has prepared the 2023 Pingba Cherry Blossom Flowering Period Forecast for you (we will adjust the flower viewing itinerary according to the flowering period). Just follow China-TravelNote and have fun together!
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During cherry blossom season, the Guiyang-Anshun section of the Shanghai-Kunming Expressway is known as "the most romantic highway to spring." The road is surrounded by a sea of cherry blossoms, and the mountains, lakes, and pink blossoms interweave to create a unique springtime painting in Pingba. No professional photographer is needed—just snap a great photo!
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When you come here, you won’t just be here to see the cherry blossoms. There are also more than 2,000 acres of tea fields and more than 3,000 acres of peach blossoms waiting for you to see their beauty!
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Here, you must wait for the wind to blow down bursts of cherry blossom rain, bringing the romance of spring. Invite a few friends, find a cherry tree to sit on the ground, drink tea, chat, have a spring picnic, and enjoy a pleasant time!
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Cherry Blossom Square, Cherry Blossom Garden, Flower Rain Island... Tens of thousands of acres of cherry blossoms are divided into many independent islands by Hongfeng Lake. You can ride a bike or walk, but no matter which way you choose, there are romantic scenery along the way.
Oh, and be sure to watch the sunset at Pingba Cherry Garden. As the sun sets, the warm orange light fills the entire Red Maple Lake, and the thousands of cherry blossoms turn a gentle orange-red.
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“In 2023, the product has been completely upgraded!”
This year's flower-viewing special line is specially tailored for "flower-crazy you". In the route we arranged, there are no less than ten kinds of ornamental plants in Pingba Farm alone, including pink and white cherry blossoms, pink peach blossoms and tender green tea fields, so you can enjoy them all at once!
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“It’s like walking into a Hayao Miyazaki comic.”
Worried you'll just be taking ordinary tourist photos that won't capture the beauty of the cherry blossoms? Don't worry! In this pink wonderland, Yeshebang will arrange a special cherry blossom travel photoshoot just for you.
We specially found a private campsite where we would not be disturbed by tourists. It was decorated with tables and chairs full of outdoor aesthetics. Under the colorful fallen petals, we captured a little romance like a girl's heart in the camera.
Come to a limited afternoon tea during the cherry blossom season, brew a pot of cherry-scented oolong tea, take a few bites of cherry blossom snowflake crisps and coconut cherry blossom cakes, and feel the beauty of spring with your taste buds!
After enjoying the cherry blossoms, head to Zhijin Cave. Even if you've been to numerous karst caves, you'll still be captivated by its majestic grandeur and crystal-clear waters. Here, you'll experience the vicissitudes of more than 200 million years that have shaped the landscape.
Finally, we took a boat to the Hundred Miles Gallery of the Wujiang River Source. Some people say that the Wujiang River Source is "the water is like the Three Gorges but the water is better than the Three Gorges, the water is like the Lijiang River but the mountains are better than the Lijiang River." The older generation is amazed by the mountains and waters of the Wujiang River Source.
What kind of water can be created by such an unconventional mountain formation? Why not go and see for yourself? There are almost no tour groups here, and independent travelers rarely come here, so your trip will be completely undisturbed.
"Flower viewing and ethnic customs all in one place"
Visit the world's largest cherry blossom garden, covering 10,000 mu (approximately 10,000 acres), during off-peak hours in March to enjoy the vibrant pink sea of blossoms with fewer crowds. Besides enjoying the blossoms, our in-depth itinerary also includes a visit to the Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village.
This is the largest and most spectacular gathering place for Miao people in the world. There are ancient stilt houses, Miao villages filled with songs, green mountains and clear waters, and the thousand-year-old village retains the original Miao culture.
Every shot of the ancient village's attic is a surefire hit. At night, ascend the observation deck for a panoramic view and be captivated by the dazzling nightscape of the Xijiang River. Unlock a whole new way to experience the wonders of Miao cuisine with a long-table banquet featuring mountain and stream scenery.
The in-depth itinerary also includes a visit to the newly popular online destination, Fanjing Mountain, known as China's "Castle in the Sky." As one of China's five famous Buddhist mountains, it ranks alongside Mount Wutai in Shanxi, Mount Emei in Sichuan, Mount Jiuhua in Anhui, and Mount Putuo in Zhejiang.
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It is also a unique landmark in Guizhou, a piece of pure land that countless people yearn for. It is a veritable spiritual mountain in eastern Guizhou, an ecological kingdom, and a place of prayer.
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We can climb the Red Cloud Golden Summit and see the Mushroom Rock. If we are lucky, we can also see the vast sea of clouds and even the Buddha's light on the top of the mountain. Come to Fanjing Mountain to pray, and your wish will surely come true soon!
Guizhou is a treasure trove of flowers. Besides cherry blossoms, spring here offers a plethora of other blossoms to enjoy: cherry blossoms, rapeseed blossoms, and azaleas. Guizhou, known for its "eight mountains, one river, and one field," offers countless surprises.
Known as the "ribbon of the earth and the garden of the world", Guizhou Bijie Baili Rhododendron brings together more than 40 varieties of rhododendrons. When the flowers bloom, thousands of flowers bloom and the trees are the center of spring. It is also known as the "God's back garden".
At the beginning of March, rhododendrons covering the mountains and hills bloomed one after another, and the whole mountain was full of colorful flowers. The entire scenic area is mainly divided into two parts, Jinpo and Pudi. Due to the lower altitude of Jinpo Scenic Area, the flowering time will be slightly earlier than that of Pudi Scenic Area.
In late March, flowers of various colors bloom, and stepping into the flowers is like entering a fairy tale world, a beautiful picture of "thousands of peaks piled up, black gold buried underground; rhododendrons are like the sea, and the whole mountain is filled with strange fragrance."
Don't miss the sunset over the azalea sea! The setting sun illuminates the azaleas, making their vibrant reds even more vibrant and captivating, while their delicate pinks and whites appear dreamlike and magical.
Qingyan Ancient Town, one of the four major ancient towns in Guizhou, has preserved many ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties. The famous movie "Looking for a Gun" was filmed here.
This is also a paradise for foodies, with authentic Guiyang delicacies everywhere, such as Zhuangyuan Pig's Hoof, Rose Candy, Qingyan Chicken Spicy Corner and Qingyan Tofu, etc. Each dish is enough to amaze your tongue and bring you a feast for the taste buds.
In Yinzhai Village, Panjiang Town, Guiting County, Guizhou Province, this century-old ancient village of the Buyi ethnic group is surrounded by mountains and water. The village is quaint and full of local customs, with a tranquil pastoral landscape.
Every spring equinox, when you gaze out from Yinzhai, you'll be filled with pure, snow-white plum blossoms. Tens of thousands of acres of golden rapeseed flowers resemble a golden sea, while thousands of acres of snow-white plum blossoms resemble snow-capped mountains. Their interplay has earned them the nickname "Golden Sea and Snowy Mountains."
Visiting the "Golden Sea" and climbing the "Snow Mountain", accompanied by the loud folk songs of the Buyi girls and brothers, is enough to awaken your spring!
The Huangguoshu Waterfall, which I have seen in textbooks since childhood, even appeared repeatedly in the 1986 version of "Journey to the West". For such a famous scenic spot, of course we dare to bring out new ways to play it!
By traveling during off-peak hours over two days, you will have ample time to check in every time, avoid the crowds, and appreciate the breathtaking sight of "the Milky Way falling from the sky."
Enjoy the flowers and take photos along the way. Not only feast your eyes but also your taste buds. There are many dining spots in Pingba Farm. If you want to have a good meal, you can consider Pingba’s specialty food - the whole beef banquet.
The whole-beef hotpot made by local Hui people, with an appetizing sour soup base, beef tripe covered with small "thorns", crispy and delicious beef throat, chewy beef tendon...all of them are irresistible!
There are also vegetarian rice rolls, fried rice cakes, clear-boiled goose meat noodles, dried sea buckthorn, bean and rice hot pot... The sour and refreshing taste of Guizhou is waiting for you to experience!
In March, spring flowers begin to bloom. Guizhou in spring is a place you must visit once in your life. Take advantage of the cheap air tickets now and set off to fulfill your "flower dream"
