Rose Garden: A Must-See in Spring

1️⃣ Basic Info ✅ Open: All year round. Summer: 06:00–23:00; other seasons: 06:00–22:00 ⏰ ✅ Ticket 🎫 Info: Free 🆓 admission ✅ Address: No. 80, Xizhan Road, Zhongyuan District, Zhengzhou ✅ Transportation: Take Metro 🚇 Line 5 to Yueji Park Station, Exit C, and walk 🚶 for about 5 minutes; take Bus 🚌 No. 23, Y23, B11, etc., and get off at Zhengzhou Yueji Park Station. For tourists driving, there are parking lots 🅿️ at the south and north gates of the park, and the parking fee is about CNY 5/hour. 2️⃣ Best Time to Visit ⏰ ✅ Rose Blooming Season: The spring blooming season is from mid-April to mid-May, and the fall blooming season is from late September to late October. These two periods are the best times to see the roses. ✅ Time of Day: The light is soft in the early morning or evening, which is suitable for taking pictures 📷 and avoiding peak crowds during holidays. 3️⃣ Park Highlights ✅ Rose Flower Sea: The park has more than 100,000 roses of over 200 varieties, including tree roses, climbing roses, and ground cover roses, in a riot of colors. Recommended spots include the European Rose Garden, Rose Gallery, and themed flower beds. ✅ Garden Landscape: The park blends Chinese and European garden styles, with landscapes such as small bridges and flowing water, pavilions and corridors, rockeries and fountains. Landmark attractions include the central lake, Rose Sculpture Square, and viewing platform. ✅ Leisure Facilities: There are walking trails, fitness areas, children's playgrounds, etc., suitable for family outings. 4️⃣ Recommended Itineraries 👍 ✅ Classic Route (approx. 2 hours): South Gate Entrance → Rose Gallery → Central Lake → European Rose Garden → Rose Sculpture Square → Children's 🧒 Playground → North Gate Exit ✅ In-Depth Tour Route (3 hours or more): South Gate → Rose Variety Display Area → Rockery Waterfall → Viewing Platform for a panoramic view → Boating on the Central Lake (seasonal) → Stroll along the tree-lined path 🚶‍➡️ → North Gate 5️⃣ Nearby Amenities ✅ Recommended Food 👍: Heji Braised Noodles, 1.5 km from the park; Fang Zhongshan Spicy Soup, with a branch on Xizhan Road ✅ Recommended Accommodation 👍: Budget-friendly options include Home Inn (Songshan North Road Branch); mid- to high-end options include Zhengzhou Jianguo Hotel, 3 km from the park. 6️⃣ Things to Note ⚠️ Pay attention to sun protection and mosquito prevention in summer, and prepare a light jacket in spring and fall; be a civilized visitor, do not pick flowers or trample on the lawn; cycling is prohibited in the park, and children's 🧒 strollers can be rented. In addition, the Zhengzhou Rose Garden holds a Rose Culture Festival every April–May, with flower art exhibitions, science activities, etc. It is recommended to pay attention to park announcements in advance.