Shanghai May Day Limited Edition "Monet Garden" is Stunningly Breathtaking! Hurry Up and Come!

Everyone! I've found the ultimate spot for flower viewing in Shanghai this May Day! Chenshan Botanical Garden has transformed into a giant rose kingdom, with tens of thousands of blooming flowers creating a stunning sea of blossoms. Missing this would really make you cry for a whole year! This holiday, no need to hesitate, just rush into the real-life "Monet Garden"!

Just stepping into May, the Shanghai International Flower Expo is heating up, and the roses at Chenshan Botanical Garden are definitely the star attraction! The flowers are already blooming one after another, and the peak bloom period arrives right at May Day! The passionate red, gentle pink, and bright yellow create a sea of flowers like a spilled palette—every photo looks like a magazine cover! The best part is, it’s not just roses here; irises, peonies, allium, pinwheel jasmines, Angela roses... a colorful sea of flowers that will fully cover your springtime romance!

🌟 Must-visit flower spots:
✅ Rose Island (near Gate 1): Tens of thousands of roses form a dreamy island, with various rare species hidden among the layered flower clusters. Even with eyes closed, you can take beautiful photos!
✅ Impression Flower Bed (near Gate 2 greenhouse): A giant flower bed starring roses, paired with other flowers, creating a visual impact that’s off the charts!

📸 Complete flower viewing route (entering from Gate 1 is more convenient!):
1️⃣ Rose Island: Immerse yourself in the overwhelming sea of roses
2️⃣ Sage Garden: Encounter romantic delphiniums and allium
3️⃣ Plant Maze: Find the gorgeous peonies
4️⃣ Ball Perennial Garden: Irises and water lilies complement each other
5️⃣ Beifu Bridge: Allium, peonies, and scabiosa gather together
6️⃣ Grass Garden: Another surprise of peonies
7️⃣ Mine Garden: Check in at the hidden flower clusters on the hillside
8️⃣ Harbor of Love: Surrounded by the fresh scent of pinwheel jasmines
9️⃣ Chinese Herbal Medicine Plant Area: Strolling through the grassy flower clusters is super healing
🔟 Shanyin Bridge - Rare Plant Pavilion: Climb the rose-covered hillside for a panoramic view

💡 Hidden gem: After visiting Chenshan Botanical Garden, head to Gate 2 of Guangfulin Country Park nearby to check out the super popular rose tunnel! Pink and white flowers cascade down, creating an atmosphere that’s perfect for photos—definitely a photo hotspot!

📍 Address: 3888 Chenhua Highway
⏰ Opening hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
🎫 Ticket: 60 RMB (totally worth it!)
🚇 Transportation: Get off at Dongjing Station on Metro Line 9, then transfer to Songjiang Bus 19 or 96 to Chenshan Botanical Garden Station

📌 Handy Tips:
1️⃣ Wear light-colored clothes for better photos; bring sunscreen hats, sunglasses, and mosquito repellent
2️⃣ The park is quite large, wear comfortable shoes! If tired, you can rent an electric cart
3️⃣ Go early! Avoid crowds and enjoy the whole sea of flowers
4️⃣ Remember to bring a charger—if your phone dies while taking photos, that’s on you!

This May Day, don’t squeeze with the crowds! Come to Chenshan Botanical Garden to encounter tens of thousands of flowers and unlock the secret to likes on your social feed! Missing it means waiting a whole year, so quickly gather your friends and rush over!

Post by REMINGTON PATTERSON | May 2, 2025

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