Spring Flower Guide | April's Limited-Time Romance, Don't Miss It

| April's Limited-Time Romance, Don't Miss It. April is when nature spills its palette of colors, with flower seas competing in beauty across the country. Follow this guide to embrace the fleeting beauty of spring 🌼 Jiangsu Wuxi | Yuantouzhu Cherry Blossom Valley • Blooming period: Late March - Mid-April • Average temperature: 15 - 20℃, cooler in the morning and evening, perfect for outings • Nearby attractions: Yuantouzhu itself offers beautiful lake and mountain scenery. Standing by the lake, you can take in the full view of Lake Tai, with the sparkling water surface complementing the blooming cherry blossoms. You can also visit Lihu Central Park, where European-style architecture paired with spring flowers makes for great photos. • Local food: Wuxi soup dumplings burst with juice when you bite into them; plum blossom cake is soft, sweet, and full of Jiangnan flavor. • Tips: Extremely crowded on weekends, better to visit on a working day. Download a map of the scenic area in advance and plan your route to avoid getting lost. Be careful when taking photos near the lake as the path can be slippery. Jiangxi Wuyuan | Jiangling Terraced Rapeseed Fields • Blooming period: March - Early April • Average temperature: 18 - 22℃, pleasantly warm during the day • Nearby attractions: Don't miss Huangling Ancient Village with its unique Hui-style architecture arranged in a picturesque manner. The "sun-dried harvest" scenes are full of local life; the Rainbow Bridge has a long history, and standing on it offers an excellent view of the rapeseed fields. • Local food: Wuyuan steamed rice cake has a soft texture and comes with special local sauce that you'll love at first bite; Qingming rice balls come in both sweet and savory varieties, with a rich fragrance of mugwort. • Tips: Visit early to see the rapeseed flowers, as they may start to wither by early April. If driving, check road conditions in advance and park in official parking lots to avoid being overcharged. Henan Luoyang | Wang Cheng Park Peonies • Blooming period: Mid-April - Early May • Average temperature: 18 - 25℃, slightly hot in the afternoon, cool in the morning and evening • Nearby attractions: Longmen Grottoes, a World Cultural Heritage site, features stunning stone carvings with picturesque scenery along both banks of the Yi River; White Horse Temple is full of historical charm, with the ancient temple and peonies complementing each other beautifully. • Local food: Luoyang Water Banquet is a must-try with 24 distinctive dishes; don't miss the beef soup, which is delicious and warming. • Tips: Extremely crowded during the Peony Cultural Festival, book tickets and hotels online in advance to secure your spot. When viewing peonies, don't touch them - appreciate the flowers respectfully. Guizhou Bijie | Baili Azalea Scenic Area • Blooming period: April (peak bloom) - around May Day holiday • Average temperature: 15 - 22℃, with significant temperature differences between day and night • Nearby attractions: Zhijin Cave, known as the "King of Chinese Caves," features amazing stalactites that will leave you in awe; Jiudong Heaven combines gorges, caves, and other landscapes into one magnificent view. • Local food: Bijie rice balls with rich fillings, both sweet and savory; Weining buckwheat cookies are sweet, crispy, and have a delicate texture. • Tips: The scenic area is large, so wear comfortable sneakers to avoid sore feet after a day of walking. Bring rain gear as the weather can change quickly. Xinjiang Ili | Turgen Apricot Blossom Valley • Blooming period: Early to mid-April • Average temperature: 10 - 18℃, warm in the sunshine during the day, cold at night • Nearby attractions: Sayram Lake is like a blue gem with crystal clear water and breathtaking surrounding scenery; Guozi Valley Bridge is magnificent - if you're driving through, be sure to stop and take photos. • Local food: Pilaf with distinct grains of rice and tender lamb; freshly grilled lamb skewers sizzling with oil and incredibly fragrant. • Tips: Large temperature differences between day and night, so definitely bring a thick coat. If driving, some road sections are in poor condition, so drive carefully.