The plum blossoms in Wuxi are so enchanting, what are you waiting for?

Here's a guide to plum blossom viewing in Wuxi for your reference: Recommended Plum Blossom Viewing Spots • Plum Garden • Features: Plum Garden is Wuxi's most famous plum blossom viewing spot. It faces Taihu Lake to the south and leans against Longshan Mountain to the north. Plum trees are planted along the mountain slopes, adorning the mountain with their beauty. It also houses China's only plum culture museum. The scenic area currently has over 400 varieties of plum blossoms and more than 10,000 plum trees. On February 18, 2025, the 19th China Plum Blossom and Wintersweet Exhibition opened at Wuxi Rong's Plum Garden, presenting a "double blossom" spectacle. • Best viewing period: Generally from late February to early March. • Tickets: Starting from 55 yuan. • Transportation: Take Subway Line 2 and get off at Meiyuan Kaiyuan Temple Station. • Recommended viewing spots: Main garden path, Ancient Plum and Strange Stone Garden, and the north area of Plum Garden. • Longsi Ecological Park • Features: There is a plum blossom forest where you can enjoy a large area of plum blossoms, generally from mid-to-late February. Varieties include Gongfen Plum, Zhusha Plum, Lü'e Plum, Yudieplum, and weeping plum, with red plum being the most common. • Transportation: Take bus No. 9, 77, or 95 to Zhangxiang Station. Walk about 100 meters towards Panlong Road after getting off. • Tickets: Free. [Wuxi Longsi Ecological Park Plum Blossom]() • Meili Ancient Town • Features: Named after plum blossoms, Meili Ancient Town is beautiful and charming because of them. Plum blossoms can be seen everywhere. The plum blossoms complement the ancient architecture of the town, creating a unique charm. • Transportation: Bus No. 770 is nearby. • Tickets: Free. [Wuxi Meili Ancient Town Plum Blossom]() • JinKui Park • Features: When everyone flocks to Plum Garden to enjoy early spring, Jinkui Park is an excellent place for quiet plum blossom viewing. When the plum blossoms are in full bloom, red, white, yellow, and green create a colorful picture. • Transportation: Take Subway Line 1 and get off at Jinkui Park Station. • Tickets: Free. [Wuxi Jinkui Park Plum Blossom]() • Huishan Ancient Town • Features: The plum blossoms in Jichang Garden are mainly red, occasionally interspersed with a few white plum blossoms. When taking photos, you can combine them with the classical gardens to present a classical beauty. The most unique spot for plum blossom viewing is on the road from Jichang Garden to Erquan Academy. A large wintersweet tree, horizontally slanted over the wall, blooms profusely every year starting in mid-December. • Transportation: Take Subway Line 4 and get off at Huishan Ancient Town Station. • Tickets: Free admission, with paid areas costing 70 yuan. [Wuxi Huishan Ancient Town Plum Blossom]() Tips for Plum Blossom Viewing • Viewing time: It is recommended to visit between 9am and 3pm, when the sun is shining and the fragrance of plum blossoms is at its strongest. • Clothing: Early spring is still cold, so warm clothing is recommended. You can also match it with brightly colored scarves, hats, and other accessories to complement the plum blossoms. • Photography tips: When photographing plum blossoms, you can choose different angles and lighting, such as backlight and sidelight, to highlight the texture and layers of the flowers. You can also combine plum blossoms with surrounding ancient buildings, lakes, and mountains to create more artistic photos. I hope this guide helps you better appreciate the beautiful plum blossoms of Wuxi.