Chenshan Botanical Garden in Shanghai | Cherry Blossom Festival Flower Viewing Guide

March in the world of men, cherry blossoms outshine the snow. The cherry blossoms at Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden are misty and magnificent, and the kilometer-long Cherry Blossom Avenue has kicked off the most beautiful prelude to spring. 🌸 Flower viewing routes and highlights: Entrance 1 (Cherry Blossoms)—Entrance 2 (Tulips, Tropical Plants)—Entrance 3 (Plum Blossoms) ▫️ Cherry Blossoms: From March, the Cherry Blossom Avenue near Entrance 1 is already a crimson sea with early Kawazu cherry blossoms. ❕ The best viewing period for cherry blossoms: Early March for Kawazu cherry blossoms on Cherry Blossom Avenue & the early cherry blossom viewing area represented by the Welcome Spring cherry blossoms; late March for the mid-blooming period cherry blossoms represented by Tokyo cherry blossoms ▫️ Tulips: Near Entrance 2, in front of the exhibition greenhouse, there is a large area of tulips of various colors waiting to bloom. ▫️ Tropical Plants: Inside the exhibition greenhouse near Entrance 2, this year's display of various alpine rhododendrons (such as Magic Pink, Princess Rhododendron) has become the biggest highlight. ▫️ Plum Blossoms: On a road near Entrance 3, plum blossoms in shades of rose, pinkish-white, and white are blooming. There are fewer people viewing flowers here compared to the cherry blossom area, making it more suitable for strolling. There is also a small zoo nearby where you can get up close with alpacas and lambs. 🌸 Themed Activities: ▫️ Cherry Blossom Post Office: Stamp a limited cherry blossom postmark on a star card and drop it into the popular cherry blossom pink mailbox ▫️ Cherry Blossom Market: Temporary food and beverage markets will be set up at Entrance 2 food market, Entrance 1 inner square, and other locations 📅 Event Date: March 11 to March 31, 2024 📍 Address: No. 3888, Chenhua Road, Songjiang District, Shanghai (Entrance 1) 🎫 Ticket: Standard adult ticket 60 yuan 🚇 Transportation: Metro Line 9 Sheshan Station - Bus 95 🅿️ Self-driving: Free parking lots are available at Entrances 1/2/3 (Entrance 3 has more available spots)