The cherry blossoms in Yongfu, Fujian are in bloom! Here's everything you need to know about visiting "China's Most Beautiful Cherry Blossom Spot"!
Preface
When you think of Fujian, what places come to mind first? Xiamen's Gulangyu Island? The bustling city of Quanzhou? Romantic Dongshan Island? ...
But there is another place here, known as the "private back garden of Fujianese people", with the reputation of "the most beautiful cherry blossom holy land in China". Even CCTV's "News Broadcast" and "China National Geographic" were attracted here to shoot.
Starting from January every year, the buds here are ready to bloom one after another. The variety and number of cherry blossoms here surpass those in Japan, but they are more niche and stunning than the cherry blossoms in Wuhan University.
It is quietly hidden in the "Alishan of the Mainland", and only blooms quietly into a sea of thousands of acres of beautiful cherry blossoms every spring to stun the world. It is the Yongfu Cherry Blossom Garden in Longyan, Fujian.
"A new red cherry tree has been planted in the garden, and I am strolling around the blossoms."
It is 755 meters above sea level and is the southernmost alpine basin in Fujian Province. When Taiwanese tea farmers came to Longyan in the early years, they found that the geographical, climatic and soil conditions here were similar to those of Alishan. This led many Taiwanese farmers to cross the strait, plant tea in the mountains here, and gradually plant cherry blossoms.
Rows of cherry blossoms, radiating in color, are scattered among neat rows of dark green tea bushes. The red is tinged with pink, and the pink is tinged with a touch of purple. They are spread out in the tea garden in an orderly manner, blooming freely along the winding hillside, with distinct layers and a beautiful sight.
What is so special about Yongfu’s cherry blossoms?
🌸The largest scale in the country🌸
While Wuhan University's cherry blossoms are famous, there are actually fewer than 1,000 of them, with only a dozen varieties. Even the ruins of Nago Castle in Okinawa, home to the largest number of cherry blossoms in Japan, currently only have about 20,000 Hikanzakura trees.
Yongfu Cherry Blossom Garden boasts nearly 100,000 cherry trees, with 42 varieties. This number is considered the largest of any cherry blossom garden in China, exceeding five times the number of cherry trees in Okinawa, Japan. Its impressive collection should not be underestimated.
🌸The best in the country in season🌸
"China's cherry blossoms are beautiful, and they bloom in Zhangping during the Spring Festival"
Compared to other regions, Yongfu's cherry blossoms have a significant advantage in their blooming period. Cherry blossoms in southwest my country typically bloom from November to December, and those in central and eastern China from March to April. Yongfu's cherry blossoms perfectly fill this gap, with 42 varieties blooming in succession from January until March.
The first wave of blooming flowers are mainly red, including the Feihanying, China Red, Mist Cherry, Double Cherry, and Peony Cherry.
The second wave of blooming flowers are mainly pink, including Yunnan cherry, Samantabhadra cherry, and Yoshino cherry.
The third wave of blooming will be the white Somei Yoshino cherry blossoms and the pink Matsuzuki cherry blossoms and Kanzan cherry blossoms.
The cherry blossoms are in full bloom, making it the most beautiful place in the country to enjoy the cherry blossoms. Now is the best time to enjoy the cherry blossoms.
🌸The most beautiful scenery in the country🌸
This is also the country's largest production base for "high mountain oolong tea." Every year after the beginning of spring, the tens of thousands of acres of oolong tea planted here need to be deep-plowed, loosened, pruned, and fertilized with organic fertilizers to prepare for the spring tea growth.
At the same time, tens of thousands of cherry trees here are in full bloom, nestled amidst this sea of green tea. The tea fields interspersed with cherry blossoms create a unique and striking contrast, creating a unique scene where the vibrant blossoms complement the fragrant tea leaves that fill the mountains. Enjoy the cherry blossoms and welcome spring together with an outing.
Strolling through the park, you'll be amazed by the tea-green, cherry-red colors and misty clouds. Whether you're traveling alone or with friends, you'll find something different to enjoy here.
In addition to the beautiful scenery, there is also the popular cherry blossom train that is 1,000 meters long and runs through the tea mountains.
Hold the ticket, stand on the platform, and take your child on a pink train.
Then sit by the window, enjoy the beauty of cherry blossoms, walk through the sea of flowers, or greet a cherry blossom rain. Just thinking about it is romantic.
In addition to cherry blossoms, there are also poetic landscapes and ancient earthen buildings waiting for you to unlock
01. Changting Ancient City
Changting Ancient City is an ancient city located at the junction of western Fujian and Fujian and Jiangxi. The Tingjiang River, the "Hakka Mother River" under the ancient city wall, passes through the city from north to south, witnessing the rise and fall of the city and forming a unique pattern of "city in the mountains and water in the city".
A river accompanies a city, creating a picturesque scene. Once the political center of western Fujian and a major commercial hub teeming with merchants, it reigned supreme, commanding a vast region and garnering immense prestige. Though its former prosperity has faded, it retains a rich legacy of history.
Construction began on Tingzhou's ancient city wall in the fourth year of the Tang Dynasty. By the Ming and Qing dynasties, its total length reached over 4,000 meters, with nearly 1,500 meters remaining intact. The graceful Ting River flows through the city, with smoke rising from houses on both banks. The ancient city wall, dating back to the Tang and Song dynasties, still stands tall along the riverbank, bearing witness to the city's ups and downs.
02. Yongding Tulou
Tulou is a major feature of Fujian. The Hakka people’s family tradition of living together in clans and getting along harmoniously makes the history of Tulou a history of rural families.
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The Yongding Hakka Tulou in Gaobei, as an architectural form that the Hakka people in Fujian are proud of, is one of the world cultural heritage sites of Fujian Tulou. It embodies the wisdom of the ancient working people and is a unique architectural art treasure of the Chinese nation.
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Along the village's ancient path, a row of two-story brick and wood houses marks the centuries-old market. The Gaobei Tulou are perfect for a leisurely stroll, strolling along the well-worn cobblestone paths and snapping some beautiful photos.
03. Guanzhi Mountain
Guanzhi Mountain is located in Liancheng County, only 1.5 kilometers away from the county seat. Because its main peak resembles the ancient Xie picking a crown, it is called Guanzhi Mountain. It is also called "Northern Barbarians and Southern Beasts, the Two Wonders of Danxia" by locals.
Guanzhi Mountain, a unique blend of mountains, water, rocks, caves, springs, temples, and gardens, is known as the "Sacred Mountain of the Hakka People" and the "Crown of the Upper Three Rivers." A typical tour begins with a boat ride on Shimen Lake, where the water is as smooth as a mirror. After enjoying the lake, you can hike up the mountain, admiring the purple-red Danxia landforms along the way. Climb the Danxia Cloud Stacks to the summit, a journey that feels like entering a fairyland.
This spring, come to Yongfu Cherry Garden and become a "flower maniac"
01. Spring Flower Event: Yongfu Cherry Blossoms
Cherry Blossoms + Tea Garden / 1 Day
On the tea mountains covering more than 50,000 mu, strolling in the garden of 100,000 cherry trees, breathing in the fresh air of nature, it feels like entering a paradise.
Wandering in the sea of flowers on the tea path, admiring the picturesque scenery, romantic spring cherry blossoms flying all over the sky, accompanied by the fragrance of thousands of acres of tea gardens, winding in an orderly manner on the hillside, is the most beautiful appearance of spring.
Strolling through the area, you'll be amazed by the tea-green, cherry-red, and mist-filled scenery. Whether you're there alone or with friends, you'll find something exciting here.
02. Cherry Blossoms in Western Fujian, Hakka Changting
Cherry Blossoms + Changting Ancient City / 4 Days 3 Nights
Pink cherry blossoms are dotted on the tea mountain with rolling green waves. When the breeze blows, the cherry blossoms slowly fall.
Strolling through the thousand-year-old ancient city of Changting, you can learn about the eight happy events in the life of the Hakka people, as well as the Hakka folk activities that are most characteristic of Tingzhou, such as the Spring Field Festival, the Hundred Pots Banquet, the Lantern Festival, the Ancient Stories, and the Straw Dragon.
Visit the ancient village with a history of more than 800 years, the Peitian Ancient Houses, which is known as the "Folk Forbidden City", and walk slowly in the ancient streets and alleys of the village to feel the simple and pure rural atmosphere and the ancient customs and customs of the Hakka people.
03. Flower Events in Southern Fujian
Cherry Blossoms + World Heritage Snail Pit / 3 Days 2 Nights
Stroll along the colorful cherry blossom trail, watch the cherry blossoms flying on both sides, take a deep breath, and exhale gently, the sweet and moist fragrance soaks into your heart like malt sugar.
Come to the Tianluokeng Tulou complex and see the famous "Four Dishes and One Soup". The staggered layout along the mountainside is breathtaking.
Stay overnight at Ziyun Mountain Residence, where you can watch the sunrise and the sea of clouds. The historic Tasha Village is known as the "Zhouzhuang of Southern Fujian". The earthen buildings are built along the river, forming a picture of "small bridges, flowing water and houses". The niche version of "Yunshui Ballad" is right in front of you, allowing you to experience the endless southern Fujian culture and Hakka culture.
04. Xiangye RV·Fujian Cherry Blossoms
Cherry Blossom + Island + RV / 4 days and 3 nights
Going to see the cherry blossoms in an RV is bound to bring you more surprises. As the journey draws near, pack up your outdoor aesthetics gear, enjoy afternoon tea under the cherry blossom trees, and wait for the romantic sunset under the cherry blossom trees. This moment is a romance that belongs only to us.
Cross the sea of flowers, encounter Dongshan Island, the hometown of "Left Ear", drive through the beautiful road of Sufeng Mountain, and stroll through the streets and alleys of the fishing village, with colorful houses, long embankments, long beaches, old cobblestone roads, and cats of various colors wandering in the alleys.
Stop and find a quiet beach. On the beach, facing the sea breeze, enjoy the camping hot pot, which is the taste of sea and freedom.
When you come to Hakka territory, how can you miss the delicious food?
01. Hakka Salt and Wine Chicken
Salt and wine chicken is a Hakka home-cooked dish. Hakka cuisine pays most attention to the original flavor and crispness. The most important ingredients for making salt and wine chicken are chicken and rice wine. The chicken must be free-range chicken, and the wine is best Hakka rice wine, which can bring out the freshness of the chicken and make it salty and delicious.
02. Liancheng White Duck Soup
Liancheng White Duck, also known as Baiwu Duck, became a tribute during the Daoguang period of the Qing Dynasty. It has been regarded as a delicacy for hundreds of years. It is known as the only medicinal duck in my country and is known as the "Chinese Essence of Duck". The meat is delicious and fragrant when used to make soup.
03. Hakka Yong Toufu
Hakka stuffed tofu is one of the famous Hakka dishes and is also a very representative traditional dish in Hakka food culture.
Tofu is usually cut into small pieces, and a small hole is dug in the center of each piece. It is filled with mushrooms, minced meat, onions, garlic and other seasonings, and then cooked in a casserole over low heat for a long time. It is tender, smooth and delicious, and you must not miss it.
Conclusion
Before flowers elsewhere bloom, why not experience the vibrant spring vibes of Fujian? See cherry blossoms, savor oolong tea, stay in a Tulou (earth building), drive an RV, and even indulge in a few days of flower-obsession?
