2025 Jinchuan Pear Blossom Festival: Flowering period, check-in spots, and pitfalls to avoid

The limited spring romance in the snowy Jiangnan region, if you miss it you’ll have to wait another year! 💡 [2025 Flowering Season Forecast] Jinchuan pear blossoms are known as "the most beautiful pear blossoms in China". The best viewing period this year is from March 15th to April 5th, and the peak flowering period is only about 25 days! 🌸 - Altitude advantage: Lihua is distributed between 2000-2500 meters, with low risk of altitude sickness, and is friendly to the elderly and children. - Weather tips: The daytime temperature is 10-20℃, so it is recommended to wear a windbreaker + a thin sweater. A down jacket is required as the temperature difference between morning and evening is large. - Three unique scenery: the snowflakes on the mountain top ❄️ compete with the pear blossoms in the valley, the magnificent sea of ​​flowers covering thousands of acres, and the hazy fairyland under the mist. 1. Must-visit attractions & photography tips 🌟 Classic flower viewing spots 1. Shenxianbao: Climb up to overlook the panoramic view of thousands of acres of pear blossoms, surrounded by clouds and mist at sunrise and sunset, and drone aerial photography is amazing📸! 2. Shaer Township: The pear blossoms are as dense as snow, and you can easily take great photos at the Shida'an Observation Deck and Songping Observation Deck. 3. Keer Township: The pear blossom avenue is lined with arches, the short and dense pear trees are suitable for portraits, and the Hanfu/Tibetan costumes are beyond the photos👘. 🌟 Exploring the Secret Place - Qingning Township Pear King Garden: A group of century-old pear trees, with a sharp contrast between the vicissitudes of life and the flourishing flowers, a must-go for humanistic photography🌳. - Jinchuan River Valley: Drive along the Dadu River, and the pear blossoms outside the car window unfold like a picture scroll, which is suitable for road trips🚗. 2. Transportation & Accommodation Guide 🚗 Transportation Guide - Self-driving route (from Chengdu): 1. Chengdu→Maerkang→Jinchuan (about 6 hours, good road conditions) 2. Chengdu→Danba→Jinchuan (connecting Tibetan villages and pear blossoms, more scenery) - Charter/carpooling: 500-800 yuan per day, 4-6 people are recommended to share the cost, local drivers are familiar with niche camera positions. 🏨 Accommodation recommendation - Tibetan B&B: B&Bs in Shaer Township and Keer Township offer a sea of ​​flowers when you open the window. Bookings must be made one month in advance during the peak season (such as "Pear Blossom Courtyard"). - County hotel: Jinchuan County has a high cost-effectiveness ratio. We recommend "Jinchuan International Hotel", which has complete facilities and convenient transportation🏨. 3. Food & Cultural Experience 🍜 Must-eat food - Tibetan hot pot: yak meat + wild mushroom soup base, paired with barley cakes, warms the heart and stomach. - Butter tea + tsampa: a standard breakfast on the plateau, good for keeping warm and replenishing energy ☕. - Grilled fish with pear blossom honey: a local specialty, the fish is fresh and tender with a light floral fragrance🐟. 🎭 Cultural Experience - Ancient Tree Pear Blossom Festival: Opening on March 17! Art performances, intangible cultural heritage exhibitions, and Tibetan village folk activities are staged one after another🎉. - Red Culture: Visit the Red Army City in Jinchuan Old Street, listen to revolutionary stories, and feel the profound sense of history. 4. Guide to avoid pitfalls & precautions ⚠️ Must-read to avoid pitfalls 1. Get up early to avoid crowds: Arrive at Shenxianbao and Shaerxiang before 6 o'clock, otherwise the crowds will be crowded👥. 2. Complex road conditions: Some mountain roads are narrow, so you need to be careful when driving. It is recommended to rent an SUV. 3. Respect folk customs: In Tibetan and Qiang areas, do not take photos of local residents at will, and take photos only after permission is granted📷. 4. Sunscreen and moisturizing: The ultraviolet rays on the plateau are strong, sunglasses + sunscreen + lip balm are essential🕶️. 5. Recommended itinerary (3 days and 2 nights) Day 1: Chengdu → Jinchuan - Arrive in the afternoon, visit Jinchuan Old Street, and stay overnight in a Tibetan-style homestay. Day 2: Sunrise at Shenxianbao → Shaer Township → Keer Township - Immerse yourself in flower photography all day, and chase the sunset in the valley in the evening. Day 3: Qingning Township → Return to Chengdu - Visit the century-old pear king and take some photos of the flower sea highway along the way📸.