Xiangxue Carpet at Garden Expo Park: Xiangxue Snow Weaves a Romantic Poem of Late Autumn in Xiamen

In late autumn, Xiamen Garden Expo Park hides a flowing "Xiangxue Feast." When the sea breeze passes through the Jiangnan-style waterside pavilion bridge, the Xiangxue Snow on the riverside slope has already formed a colorful floral carpet—white like frost, pink like rosy clouds, purple like creamy fat, carrying a sweet fragrance that drifts over the stone path, perfectly coloring the gentle charm of Minnan’s late autumn.

This cruciferous fairy from Europe was originally only pure white when first introduced to China. Named "Xiangxue Snow" because its flowers resemble snowballs and its fragrance penetrates the skin. Now, under the careful cultivation of Garden Expo Park, it blooms in various colors such as pink-purple and deep purple. The creeping stems weave the earth’s brocade like silk threads, with low-growing plants 10-30 cm tall just above the ankles. The clusters of tiny flower balls look like the starry sky crushed and scattered on the slope. When the wind blows, the floral carpet ripples gently, and the fragrance flows along the leaf veins, mixed with the lingering scent of water lilies in the park, creating a unique "natural fragrance" exclusive to late autumn.

Following the scent on a stroll, the cultural scenery of Garden Expo Park blends harmoniously with the floral views. The red brick swallowtail ridges of Minnan ancient houses reflect the pink and white floral carpet, the winding paths of Jiangnan gardens hide scattered flower clusters, and even the distant waterside pavilion theater seems soaked in the floral fragrance, as if the next moment the melodious tunes of Nanyin music will drift out. Crouching down to look closely, the linear tender leaves hold plump flower balls, dozens of small flowers cluster into mini "hydrangeas," bees flit among the flowers with pollen on their wing tips, adding a touch of liveliness to this quiet romance—this intertwining of nature and culture is exactly the most touching essence of Xiamen Garden Expo Park.

The romance of Xiangxue Snow is never just about looks. It is cold- and drought-resistant, rooting freely on the slopes of the park, using its creeping growth resilience to cover the ground, stabilize the soil, and protect the greenery. It beautifies the scenery while silently guarding the ecology. This quality of "blooming brilliantly in the ordinary" perfectly matches the pragmatic yet romantic character of Minnan people—both elegant enough to turn life into poetry and resilient enough to root deeply in the earth.

As dusk deepens, returning with a body full of floral fragrance, there is no better choice than staying at Jinjiang Inn Plus Airport T4 Jimei Academic Village Branch. The hotel is only a few minutes’ drive from Garden Expo Park, adjacent to the arcade old street of Jimei Academic Village, with silhouettes of red brick ancient houses visible from the window. The room’s wooden furniture exudes warmth, and in the morning you can taste authentic Minnan peanut soup. The front desk also carefully notes the best viewing times for Xiangxue Snow in the park, making this encounter with "Xiangxue" not only a romance of poetry and distant places but also a peaceful and comfortable homecoming.

Post by Rocky~Simmons | Oct 26, 2025