Chengdu Spring Roaming | Encountering Poetry and Blooming Flowers in Huanhuaxi Park

Chengdu Spring Roaming | Encountering Poetry and Blooming Flowers in Huanhuaxi Park Chengdu's spring is hidden in the moist breeze and in the layers of greenery. If you want to find a place where you can feel the wildness of nature and touch the historical context, Huanhuaxi Park is definitely the best choice. This weekend, why not slow down and come here for a date with poetry and blooming flowers. 🌿 Strolling through the Poetic Garden, Immersive Oxygen Absorption At nine o'clock in the morning, the sunlight shines through the branches and leaves, and the moment you step into Huanhuaxi Park, you are embraced by the oncoming negative oxygen ions. As a "city lung" with a very high green coverage rate in Chengdu, there are beautiful scenery everywhere: winding streams pass through the park, with lush calamus and wildflowers dotted along the banks; the bamboo forest beside the trail rustles, and occasionally you meet sketching painters, whose paintings of the lake and mountains have already been dyed with the gentleness of spring. Tips: The park is open for free until 22:00. It is recommended to visit during off-peak hours in the morning to avoid the crowds and capture the hazy poetry when the morning mist has not yet dissipated. 📜 Check in at Cultural Landmarks and Touch the Temperature of History Passing through the Moon Cave Gate on the west side of the park, the thatched cottage of Du Fu, the "Sage of Poetry," comes into view—Du Fu Thatched Cottage (ticket price: CNY 50, open from 9:00–18:00). Among the red walls and bamboo shadows, the Tang Dynasty-style thatched cottage ruins, the Tang Dynasty pottery figurine exhibition, and the modern gardens are cleverly integrated. Strolling along the stone carvings of "A Happy Rain on a Spring Night," you can almost hear the sound of rain from a thousand years ago. If you want to learn more about Bashu civilization, the Sichuan Provincial Museum (free, reservation required) next door is not to be missed. Zhang Daqian's Dunhuang mural copies and the Sichuan Han Dynasty Pottery and Stone Art Exhibition, every cultural relic tells the story of the past and present of this land. If you are tired of shopping, you may wish to turn into the antique street next to it. Even if you don't hunt for goods, you can be attracted by the antique doors and windows and the elegant cultural and creative shops. A casual shot is a literary blockbuster. 🌸 Spring Limited Romance: Flower Viewing Guide From March to May, Huanhuaxi is never short of flowers: • Red plum and Chinese flowering crabapple: The plum forest at the entrance of the North Gate takes the lead in reporting the spring. The pink and white petals fall on the bluestone slabs, just like the grand scene of "Qujiang has ten thousand trees, all bright and beautiful" in Han Yu's writings; • Tulips and poppies: The flower fields next to the central lake area bloom in turn. The red and yellow color blocks contrast with the green water and trees, making it an excellent background for spring picnics; • Hydrangeas and jacarandas: In mid-to-late May, the hydrangea flower balls by the stream gradually become full, and the jacaranda avenue on Qinghua Road outside the park will be transformed into a purple tunnel. Remember to reserve memory! 🍜 Chengdu on the Tip of the Tongue: Surrounding Food Map After visiting the park, you may wish to reward your taste buds with an authentic Sichuan flavor: • Leshan Xian Zhi Wei Bobo Chicken (Caotang North Road Store): The red oil soup base is fragrant but not dry, and the chicken slices and gizzard are covered with sesame seeds. Paired with a bowl of chicken soup rice, it instantly awakens your appetite; • Zeng Sanxian Rice Noodles (Qinghua Road Store): The signature "Sanxian" rice noodles are full of ingredients and rich in flavor. The sour radish and kelp are refreshing and hit the soul directly. The spiciness is optional and friendly to tourists; • Weimin Barbecue Bar (Huanhua North Road Store): Sitting around the stove in the evening, the grilled pork belly sizzles, paired with ice powder to relieve the spiciness, full of fireworks. ✨ Useful Tips • Transportation: Take Metro Line 5 to Qingyang Palace Station, and you can reach it by riding a bicycle for 10 minutes; you can park in the North Gate parking lot of the park by car (limited parking spaces, it is recommended to arrive early); • Dressing: It is recommended to wear light sports shoes for easy walking; the temperature difference in spring is large, so you can prepare a thin coat; • Hidden gameplay: Rent a small boat to row on the lake (CNY 30/30 minutes), or find your favorite poem on the Poetry Avenue and feel the artistic conception of "Huanhuaxi water is at the west end, and the owner is a secluded forest pond." When the twilight dyes the banks of the stream, take a wisp of floral fragrance and leave Huanhuaxi. This poetic garden hidden in the downtown area has quietly planted Chengdu's philosophy of slow life in the hearts of tourists. Next weekend, why not invite your friends to read poetry, watch flowers, and taste the fireworks of the world, and write the romance of spring into your own travel diary.