Preface

The spring breeze has greened the south bank of the Yangtze River again, and it’s a great time to travel south of the Yangtze River. The spring scenery south of the Yangtze River is a flowing painting, a moving poem, and a feast that awakens the senses.

The spring breeze has greened the south bank of the river again. Are you eager to escape from the hustle and bustle and embrace a poetic journey that awakens your senses?

A hazy mist and rain, a painting of ink and color. Strolling along the bluestone paths, amidst white walls and black tiles, peach, pear, and apricot blossoms bloom in vibrant pink and white, resembling a rosy rosy cloud. Hop on a small boat, weaving through the crisscrossing rivers, and experience the tranquility and poetic beauty of "small bridges, flowing water, and homes."

Enjoy spring on your tongue, savoring the freshness of Jiangnan. Qingtuan (green rice dumplings) from the Qingming Festival are soft, glutinous, and sweet, imbued with the scent of spring. Juicy spring bamboo shoots, crisp and refreshing, are a regular on Jiangnan tables. And the rich river fish, simply cooked, is enough to awaken your taste buds.

Enjoy a slow pace of life and experience the charm of Jiangnan. In an ancient town teahouse, brew a pot of Mingqian Longjing tea, listen to a Pingtan opera, and experience the leisurely and comfortable life of the Jiangnan water towns. Or, in a quaint garden, sip tea, admire flowers, watch the clouds roll by, and savor a moment of peace and tranquility.

The spring scenery of Jiangnan is a flowing painting, a moving poem, and a feast that awakens the senses. This spring, why not visit Jiangnan and encounter a poetic journey that belongs to you?

Spring in the south of the Yangtze River is a time when hundreds of flowers bloom. We have selected the beauty of spring in the south of the Yangtze River, each of which showcases the unique charm of spring in the south of the Yangtze River.

Among Jiangnan's scenic landscapes, cherry blossoms are currently one of the most sought-after spring sights. Though lacking fragrance, they bloom in clusters, yet their splendor is undeniable. Jiangnan boasts numerous scenic spots for cherry blossom viewing, including Wuxi Yuantouzhu, Nanjing Xuanwu Lake, Ningbo Simingshan, Shaoxing Shengzhou, and Hangzhou Liangzhu, all of which are about to enter their peak bloom.

Cherry blossoms originated in the Himalayas millions of years ago.

Not only in Jiangnan, the most widely planted cherry blossom variety in our country today is Somei Yoshino, whose petals are snow-white with a hint of pink, and are very cute.

This is also the main variety of cherry blossoms in Nanjing Jiming Temple, which has always been very popular. In addition to Somei Yoshino, there are also common varieties such as Guanshan, Songyue, Tsubaki Hanzakura, Puxianxiang, etc. The same is true for Yuantouzhu and Wuhan University.

Looking back at history, we certainly don't have a cherry blossom viewing culture.

Cherry blossoms are not among China's ten famous flowers, and they are almost impossible to find in the vast sea of ​​flower and bird paintings in Chinese painting.

We have loved flowers since ancient times. We admire not only their splendor but also their character. The plum blossom stands proudly in the snow and frost, the chrysanthemum is indifferent and leisurely, the lotus is pure and transcendent, the orchid is noble and unyielding, and the peony is graceful and elegant...

Looking through the Complete Tang Poems, all the places where the word "cherry" is mentioned, without exception, are referring to cherries or cherry blossoms, which are not of the same genus as cherry blossoms. Real cherry blossoms are planted only for enjoying the taste, not for viewing the flowers.

As time goes by and society changes, we can understand the beauty of cherry blossoms and feel why the ancients had a special liking for plum blossoms, just as it is said in "The Book of Rites: The Doctrine of the Mean": "All things grow together without harming one another. All paths run parallel without contradicting one another."

Besides, cherry blossoms are not the only one
in bloom. When you travel to the south of the Yangtze River in spring, you will see hundreds of flowers blooming in the garden.

Recommended flower viewing spots

Peaches, plums, pears, and apricots are in full bloom, alternating shades of pink and white, like rosy clouds and a hazy, misty rain, like a painting in ink and color.
Why not come to Jiangnan? See the epitome of our millennia-old culture and discover its truly unique beauty!

1️⃣ Slender West Lake: Pink peach blossoms and green willows, a poetic and picturesque Yangzhou
2️⃣ Niu Shou Mountain: A Buddhist sea of ​​flowers, full of Zen
3️⃣ Geyuan Garden: Swaying bamboo shadows, full of spring

4️⃣ Xinghua Thousand Islands: A golden ocean, magnificent and stunning

Ancient towns, teahouses, Longjing
water before the rain, gardens, a piece of Pingtan music
, Qingtuan, spring bamboo shoots, and snails before the Qingming
Festival in spring are the most delicious in Jiangnan.

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Conclusion

A drizzle of rain slanted down, creating shimmering waves on the bluestone pavement. A black-sailed boat pushed through the emerald spring waters. The boatwoman's bamboo pole gently paddled, startling a yellow oriole perched on a willow branch on the shore. Amidst the hazy mist and rain, the black tiles and white walls loomed. The tinkling of wind chimes on the eaves mingled with the sound of reading from a distant school. Apricot blossoms fluttered, landing on the bluestone pavement like a pale pink velvet carpet. The delicate fragrance of Longjing tea wafted from the teahouse, blending with the humid air to create an intoxicating spring atmosphere.

In the spring when flowers are in full bloom, what flowers do you like to appreciate the most?

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