Detailed Travel Guide to Zhengzhou Rose Park

### **Zhengzhou Rose Park Travel Guide** **🌹 Park Overview** Zhengzhou Rose Park is a specialized park in Zhengzhou City with roses as its theme, known as the "Green City Flower Sea." The park has thousands of varieties of roses. The best viewing period is from late April to June every year, when the flower sea is gorgeous and fragrant. It is a good place for taking photos, checking in, leisure, and strolling. --- ### **📍 Basic Information** - **Address**: No. 80, Xizhan Road, Zhongyuan District, Zhengzhou City - **Opening Hours**: 6:00-21:00 (free admission) - **Best Time to Visit**: Late April to June (peak bloom), September to October (secondary bloom) - **Suggested Visit Duration**: 1–2 hours --- ### **🚗 Transportation Guide** - **Subway**: Take Subway Line 5 to Yuejigongyuan (Rose Park) Station, Exit D, and walk for about 5 minutes. - **Bus**: - Take bus routes 23, 30, 83, B35, etc., to the Yuejigongyuan (Rose Park) Station. - **Self-driving**: There is a parking lot near the park, but parking spaces are limited during holidays. Public transportation is recommended. --- ### **🌺 Main Attractions & Tour Route** 1. **Rose Flower Sea Area** (Core Viewing Area) - Hundreds of rose varieties are planted, including climbing roses, tree roses, ground cover roses, etc., with colorful colors, suitable for taking pictures. - **Best Photo Spots**: Central flower bed, arched flower gallery, lakeside flower belt. 2. **Rose Culture Corridor** - Displays the history of roses, variety introductions, and cultivation techniques, suitable for popular science learning with children. 3. **Artificial Lake & Leisure Area** - Willow trees and roses are planted around the lake. You can go boating (for a fee). There are pavilions and benches by the lake for rest. 4. **Fitness Trail & Children's Playground** - The circular trail is suitable for morning running and walking. The children's playground has slides, sandpits, and other facilities. --- ### **📸 Photo Check-in Tips** - **Best Time**: - Early morning (6:00-8:00) or evening (17:00-19:00), the light is soft and there are fewer tourists. - **Outfit Recommendations**: - Light colors (white, pink, light blue) are more photogenic, avoid clashing with the color of the flowers. - **Classic Spots**: - Flower gallery arch, lakeside flower bushes, central flower bed background. --- ### **🍽️ Nearby Food Recommendations** There are no formal restaurants in the park, but there are many snacks and restaurants nearby: - **Stewed Noodles**: A Zhengzhou specialty, recommended "He Ji Stewed Noodles" (1.5 km from the park). - **Spicy Soup**: You can try "Fang Zhongshan Spicy Soup" (Funiu Road Branch) for breakfast. - **Night Market Snacks**: Zhongyuan Wanda Plaza (within 2 km) has various dining options. --- ### **⚠️ Precautions** 1. **Flowering Period Reminder**: Late April to May is the peak flowering period. After June, the flowers gradually decrease. It is recommended to pay attention to the flower conditions in advance. 2. **Sun and Insect Protection**: For summer visits, you need to prepare hats and sunscreen. There are many mosquitoes in the flower bushes, so it is recommended to bring mosquito repellent. 3. **Civilized Flower Viewing**: Please do not pick flowers or trample on flower bushes to protect the park environment. 4. **Holiday Crowds**: There are many tourists during May Day and weekends, so it is recommended to travel during off-peak hours. --- ### **💰 Budget Reference** - **Tickets**: Free - **Transportation**: Subway/bus CNY 2–5, taxi about CNY 15–30 (depending on the place of departure). - **Dining**: CNY 20–50 per person (nearby snacks or restaurants). --- ### **📅 Recommended Itinerary (Half-Day Tour)** - **Morning**: 8:00-10:00 Flower viewing and photography → 10:30 Rose Culture Corridor visit - **Noon**: 11:30 Go to Zhongyuan Wanda or Funiu Road Food Street for lunch --- Although Zhengzhou Rose Park is not big, the flower sea is romantic, suitable for family outings, couple dates, or photography enthusiasts. If you have enough time, you can also visit the nearby Bishagang Park or Zhengzhou Botanical Garden together. Have a great time! 🌸