Wuhan's Huangpi Yunwu Mountain is covered with blooming mountain azaleas on its ridges, creating a sea of flowers that is unparalleled in Central China

Spring returns to the earth, and it is the season when the flowers on Yunwu Mountain are in full bloom. As the cherry blossoms draw to a close, the mountain azaleas blanket the ridges. The opening ceremony of the 16th Mulan Yunwu Mountain Rhododendron Festival and the launch ceremony of Huangpi District's 'Five Scenic Spots Joint Ticket' took place at the Flower God Square in Mulan Yunwu Mountain, Huangpi. Following a lively song and dance performance, the Yunwu Mountain Rhododendron Festival officially began. The azaleas of Mulan Yunwu Mountain have become a popular attraction in Wuhan after the cherry blossoms in recent years. It is a highly attractive flower viewing card for Huangpi District and also the largest azalea sea with the most varieties in Wuhan. The wild azaleas on Yunwu Mountain include 7 main varieties, with the red azaleas and white rhododendrons being the most prominent. The largest area is covered by wild red azaleas. There are three flower viewing areas in the scenic spot, corresponding to three different blooming periods and three different experiences: Huayu Mountain (about 200 meters above sea level); Flower Sea (about 400 meters above sea level); Flower Ocean (about 700 meters above sea level). In the spring of 2024, the temperature was lower than usual, and the blooming time of Yunwu Mountain was a week later than in previous years. By the end of March, the azaleas on Huayu Mountain had entered their prime viewing period, and the Flower Sea azaleas were also in full bloom. During the Qingming festival, they entered the peak blooming period, which lasted until early May. In addition to flower viewing, the Mulan Yunwu Mountain scenic area is also a great place for city leisure, vacation, spring outings, and family trips. There is the 'Top of Wuhan' glass viewing platform, which holds a Guinness World Record, a glass sky bridge that spans deep mountain valleys, a parent-child interactive amusement park, Dinosaur Valley Park, a vivid wax museum, the intangible cultural heritage Ni Ren Wang Village, and much more. The scenic area is vast, and it is recommended to take the shuttle bus to save time and energy. Tips: Visitors from outside the province can purchase the newly introduced 'Five Scenic Spots Joint Ticket' in Huangpi, Wuhan, which packages the Mulan Grassland, Mulan Heavenly Pool, Mulan Yunwu Mountain, Mulan Flower Town, and Jinli Gorge scenic areas, offering significant discounts to out-of-province tourists. The three-day and two-night tour not only allows visitors to play in Huangpi but also to eat and stay in Huangpi, experiencing the charm of Huangpi in all aspects. Accommodation: The scenic area has three hotels: Yunwu Mountain Hotel, Shuiyunjian Hotel, and Ziyunge Villa, as well as ancient castles and wooden villas to choose from, with more than 500 beds of various grades. There is also a dedicated camping base for outdoor camping enthusiasts. Dining: The hotel restaurants offer local Huangpi delicacies such as Huangpi three delicacies, reservoir fish, bean silk, and glutinous rice cakes. There are also food stalls at the entrance of the scenic area. Self-driving route from Wuhan to Yunwu Mountain (navigate to Yunwu Mountain Country Park) Hankou Zhuyeshan - Daihuang Expressway - Huangpi Roundabout - Huangxiao Highway - Dayi - Qipao Highway - Yunwu Mountain Scenic Area Wuhan Hankou - Airport Expressway - Tianhe - Qipao Highway - Yunwu Mountain Scenic Area Central Ring General Road - Hengdian - Zhangjiadian - Qipao Highway - Yunwu Mountain Scenic Area