Plum Blossom Viewing in the Magic City｜Complete Guide to Viewing Plum Blossoms at Zhenru Plum Garden, Encounter Winter-Exclusive Romance

｜Complete Guide to Viewing Plum Blossoms at Zhenru Plum Garden, Encounter Winter-Exclusive Romance. In Shanghai’s winter, if you’re looking for a great spot to enjoy plum blossoms, Zhenru Plum Garden is definitely the top choice. This place is not only a world of plum blossoms but also a warm splash of color in the winter. 📍Address: No. 1894 Daduhé Road, Putuo District. Super convenient transportation, directly accessible from Tongchuan Road Station on Metro Lines 14 and 15, just a few minutes’ walk from the exit. ⏰Opening Hours: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM. Whether it’s the first ray of sunlight shining on the plum branches in the early morning or enjoying the blossoms under the moonlight when the city lights come on, it will satisfy you. 💰Admission: Free entry, easily enjoy plum blossom viewing at your leisure. 🌟Highlights: - Rich Varieties: As the only city park in the central urban area themed around wintersweet, the garden has nearly 60 varieties of wintersweet. Tree-shaped wintersweet, dogtooth wintersweet, pure heart wintersweet, and more, each variety with different forms and flower colors ranging from pure yellow to golden yellow, pale yellow, deep yellow, and purple-yellow, blooming competitively and dazzlingly. - Century-Old Plum Stumps: The garden has over 90 pots of wintersweet stumps that are over a hundred years old, with tree ages ranging from several decades to several centuries. These old plum stumps are carefully sculpted artworks by horticulturists. One particularly unique stump is over 300 years old, growing both dogtooth wintersweet and pure heart wintersweet on the same branch, which is truly astonishing. - Unique Scenery: The annual wintersweet exhibition is the highlight of Zhenru Plum Garden, running from January 10 to February 10. Over 1,100 potted wintersweet plants are displayed, along with about 660 square meters of four separate scenic spots. The wintersweet garden at the park entrance debuts this year, where wintersweet bonsai are paired with tulips, primroses, daffodils, ranunculus, anemones, and other flowers, resembling a splendid painting; the London plane tree plaza blends the elegance of classical gardens with festive flowers and decorations, blooming profusely and full of holiday atmosphere; the wintersweet plaza is styled in a rustic farmhouse theme, featuring 18 uniquely shaped wintersweet bonsai sets, rich in pastoral charm and enchanting. 📸Photo Tips: 【1】Timing: Early morning and late afternoon have soft lighting that captures the texture and light effects of the plum blossoms, creating a strong atmosphere. 【2】Composition: Use elements like white walls with black tiles, pavilions, corridors, rockeries, and flowing water in the garden as backgrounds to capture an ancient and elegant mood; close-ups of plum blossoms’ flowers, buds, and branches to show their delicate beauty; you can also focus on interactions between people and plum blossoms to create natural and lively scenes. 【3】Outfit: It’s recommended to wear traditional Chinese clothing such as Hanfu or Qipao, which perfectly complement the plum blossom viewing atmosphere. 🍔Nearby Food: After viewing the plum blossoms, you can find delicious food nearby. There are authentic local restaurants serving rich and flavorful dishes like braised pork belly and pan-fried buns to satisfy your taste buds; there are also various snack shops offering fried skewers, grilled cold noodles, and more, allowing you to enjoy a leisurely time while walking and eating. This winter, come quickly to Zhenru Plum Garden and embark on a romantic date with the plum blossoms!