Spring has arrived in Shanghai

Spring in Shanghai is like a colorful painting. Here is an introduction from the perspectives of natural scenery, specialty foods, and cultural activities: Natural Scenery - Blossoming Flowers: Spring in Shanghai is a sea of flowers. The magnolia, the city flower, blooms earliest on the streets and alleys, with flowers opening before the leaves grow. Then the cherry blossoms bloom, with pink cherry blossoms like clouds and mist at places such as Gucun Park, Chenshan Botanical Garden, and Shanghai Botanical Garden. Additionally, the tulips at the Bund and Oriental Fisherman’s Wharf are vibrant; the blue-purple petals of the February orchid at Shanghai Botanical Garden and Gongqing Forest Park are dreamlike; the beautiful plum blossoms at Guyi Garden and Binjiang Forest Park are charming; the purple-leaf plums at Shanghai Botanical Garden and Guyi Garden are covered in silvery white, competing with the cherry blossoms in beauty. - Lush Greenery: In spring, Shanghai is full of lush vegetation. The branches of the plane trees in the old city start sprouting new buds, and the trees lining the roads don fresh green leaves, adding vitality and energy to the city. Specialty Foods - Qing Tuan: A signature spring delicacy in Shanghai, the traditional Qing Tuan from old brands like Shen Da Cheng is very popular. Filled with red bean paste, salted egg yolk, or pork floss, these green dumplings made with wheatgrass juice have a bright green color and a soft, glutinous texture. - Yan Du Xian: A classic Shanghai spring dish, this slow-cooked soup is made with spring bamboo shoots, fresh meat, and salted pork. The broth is rich, and the bamboo shoots are tender and fresh. - Shepherd’s Purse Dishes: Shepherd’s purse can be made into shepherd’s purse fried rice cakes, shepherd’s purse wontons, shepherd’s purse tofu soup, and more, bringing a full plate of spring flavors to your palate. Cultural Activities - Cherry Blossom Viewing Events: Such as the “Cherry” Spring Media Broadcast event, live streaming the cherry blossom bloom at 12 locations including Xuhui Shanghai Botanical Garden, Pudong Gaodong Cherry Blossom Festival, and Huangpu Qinjian Spring Garden. - Park Themed Activities: Chenshan Botanical Garden hosts the “Cherry Dance in Full Bloom” cherry blossom viewing tour; Guangfulin Cultural Site holds the “Warm Spring in Fulin, Joyful Cherry Blossom Tour” cherry blossom season event, featuring Hanfu parades and cherry blossom-themed markets. - Exhibitions and Performances: Major cultural venues launch new exhibitions, such as the “Belt and Road” Intangible Cultural Heritage Original Ecological Boutique Exhibition at Shanghai Great World, the “Chasing Light—Tribute to Every Breakthrough” special exhibition at the Treasure Craftsman Hall, as well as events like the Sinan Book Club and Fashion Art Collection at Sinan Mansions. City Atmosphere - Uncleaned Fallen Flower Sections: Shanghai has introduced five “fallen flower not swept” sections totaling 3,300 meters on Xin Yue Road, Yongle Road, and others. Cleaning staff use refined methods to maintain the fallen flower scenery, allowing busy commuters to enjoy the colorful fallen petals on their way to work. - Spring Outings Crowd: According to Shanghai tourism big data monitoring, the Qingming holiday sees a large influx of tourists in Shanghai. People eagerly go out to embrace spring, with crowds at various attractions, filling the city with vitality and energy.