A Must-Visit for Travelers: East Lake Flower Festival

Clear skies and cherry blossoms🌸 Here’s your one-day tour guide to East Lake in Wuhan! This city’s green lung, hiding the most beautiful spring scenery in Wuhan, is perfect for photos—every shot looks like a masterpiece📸

East Lake Ecotourism Scenic Area is definitely a hidden gem in Wuhan, located at No.16 Yanhu Avenue, Wuchang District. It’s open 24 hours, so you can visit anytime. If you come in March, you’ll catch the cherry blossom season, with an entire sea of pink flowers that’s breathtaking!

Must-try activities👇
1⃣️ Cherry Blossom Garden (Moshan Scenic Area) is the star spot. It’s best to arrive before 8 AM when it’s less crowded and the soft light makes for amazing photos.
2⃣️ Cycling along the East Lake Greenway is super comfortable. Rent a bike to ride and snap photos along the way; the route signs are very clear.
3⃣️ Watching the sunset at Huxin Pavilion is incredible. Around 5 PM, the light is perfect for portrait shots.
4⃣️ The Chufeng Garden area is great for picnics. Don’t forget to bring a picnic blanket for some Instagram-worthy poses.

As a Wuhan local, I must say:
✅ Late March to early April is the golden period for cherry blossom viewing—miss it and you’ll have to wait a whole year.
✅ There are few snack shops inside the scenic area, so it’s best to bring your own snacks and water.
✅ Light-colored clothes go best with the cherry blossoms; JK uniforms and Hanfu are especially photogenic.
✅ The light after 4 PM is ideal for portraits, so remember to bring a reflector.

Post by CQ. Becca 25 | Oct 17, 2025