[2025 Wuhan Attraction] Travel Guide for Xiyuan Park (Updated Mar)

[Wuhan Optics Valley Cherry Blossom Secret Realm Fully Explained] Avoid the crowds❗Enjoy a kilometer-long cherry blossom corridor + the spectacle of aerial trains passing through🌸 🌐 Why choose Optics Valley cherry blossoms? ✨ Five irreplaceable features 1️⃣ Fewer people, more beautiful scenery: Avoid the 50,000+ daily visitors to Wuhan University and enjoy the kilometer-long cherry blossom corridor. 2️⃣ Technological aesthetics: The country's first sky train travels through a sea of flowers, with silver tracks and pink cherry blossoms colliding to create a sci-fi movie feel. 3️⃣ Panoramic view: 270° transparent carriages + high-altitude perspective, unlock a 9D cherry blossom viewing experience. 4️⃣ Day and night wonders: Daytime cherry blossom tunnel/nighttime light and shadow train, one ticket unlocks two dimensions. 5️⃣ Free benefits: Take photos of the 10,000-meter flower belt for free, and free parking in surrounding shopping malls. 🚇 Quick Arrival Guide 📍 Precise location: Exit B2 of Guanggu Fourth Road Subway Station and arrive at the C-position viewing platform. 🚗 Self-driving navigation: Dayuecheng Parking Lot (first 3 hours free) 🚌 Sky Train Express: Gaoxin Avenue Station → Jiufengshan Station (2 cherry blossom special trains per hour) 📸 Top 3 photo spots [God's perspective] Aerial photography from inside the sky train carriage (it is recommended to use a polarizer to eliminate reflections) [Space-time tunnel] Capture the famous scene of the train passing through flowers from the Gaoxin Avenue overpass (shutter speed above 1/800s) [Cherry Blossom Waterfall] Reflection of late cherry blossoms on the shore of Xiyuan Park Lake (wide-angle lens required) 🎬 Exclusive shooting guide ⏰ Golden hour: ▫️ Morning light version: 7:00-8:30 (dew-kissed petals transmit light) ▫️ Twilight version: 18:30-19:30 (train lights and tracks intertwine with the blue sky) 🎭 Atmosphere props: ▫️ Transparent cherry blossom umbrella (free at the Optics Valley Government Affairs Center) ▫️ Limited edition cherry blossom ice cream (Dayuecheng B1 Floor, Shop 19) ▫️ Hanfu rental (30 yuan per hour at the south gate of Xiyuan Park) ⚠️ Survival Guide 🔹 Recent visitor flow: 8,000 people per day (83% less than Wuhan University) 🔹 Sky train operation: First train 7:30/Last train 20:30 (30 minutes in total) 🔹 Hidden benefits: Follow the "Optics Valley Sky Train" official account to check real-time passenger flow. 🎞️ Advanced player mode ▫️ Time-lapse photography: Set up a tripod to shoot the trajectory of the train (ND1000 filter recommended) ▫️ Night cherry blossom magic: Set ISO to 800+ and use a 30-second long exposure to capture the light trails. ▫️ Cultural exploration: Every Saturday at 10:00, there is a cherry blossom-themed Hanfu parade. 🍱 Energy supply station ✔️ Dayuecheng 5th floor viewing restaurant: Dine with a 270° floor-to-ceiling window view of cherry blossoms ✔️ Mobile food truck: Freshly made cherry blossom sparkling water + cherry blossom crisps (limited after 14:00) ✔️ Picnic area: Lawn on the west side of the Government Affairs Center (free picnic mats provided) 💡 Fun facts The Optics Valley cherry blossoms include the rare "Gioiko" green cherry blossom, located at the 48th tree in the middle section of the corridor. It is said that those who find it will have good luck all year round.

I've grown up and this is the 1️⃣st time I've seen hibiscus It's really really really beautiful❗ The top trend of early summer is definitely hibiscus🌸 The flowers taller than people are blooming all over the lawn Now it has entered the peak blooming period waiting for you to take photos~ - If you have plenty of time, you can take the kids on the sky rail🚝 Having a picnic and playing with water💦 in the park is also a good choice - 📍: Central City of East Lake High-tech Zone·Xiyuan Park 🚇: Line 11, Guanggu Fourth Road Station, Exit C 🅿️: Guanggu Government Affairs Center Parking Lot (free for 3 hours)

Wuhan Xiyuan Park Xiyuan Park + Optical Valley Government Center Flower Sea Every city sunset is a charging moment for workers The hibiscus flower sea near Xiyuan Park in Wuhan's Optical Valley and the verbena flower sea at the Government Center are in full bloom, and the sunset glow is so romantic! Subway Line 11 Exit C is right by Xiyuan Garden, where you can take photos of the passing sky rail Hibiscus flower sea: On the hillside of Central City Xiyuan Park Verbena flower sea: Optical Valley Government Center Flower Sea, right across from Xiyuan Park Some small Tips The roads at the Government Center Flower Sea are all muddy paths, so it's best to wear good walking shoes There are a lot of mosquitoes this season, remember to bring mosquito repellent or insect repellent when taking photos in the flower sea. The sunset at the flower sea is blocked by buildings, so the best time to see it is a bit earlier than the weather forecast, around 6:30 this season is better.

Xiyuan Park is located next to the Optics Valley Government Affairs Center in the East Lake High-tech Zone, the park is free of charge, no reservation is needed, and it is equipped with complete facilities, including restrooms. The management is well-organized, and it is adjacent to Joy City, making it suitable for walking with children, spring outings, and family trips, especially for those who do not want to squeeze into the East Lake Cherry Blossom Garden with children. It is also very suitable for the upcoming Qingming mini-holiday, to bring family or friends for a spring outing! 🌸 As soon as you enter the west entrance, you can see several huge cherry blossom trees by the lake This year, the park has also thoughtfully arranged ladders 🪜 The restroom and mother's room are near the entrance 🌸 Under the cherry blossom trees, you can see the sky train passing by It's as beautiful as a scene from an anime This year there is also a cherry blossom-themed sky train Walk straight down the main road to enter the Cherry Blossom Path Walking under the cherry blossoms is too romantic With children, you can have a picnic 🧺, ride bikes 🚴, and catch fish 🐟 For dining, you can order takeout or go to the nearby Joy City 🌸 The rapeseed flowers next to the parking lot of the Optics Valley Government Affairs Center, opposite Xiyuan Public Court, are also in full bloom, a golden expanse, perfect for a photo op. 🎫 Tickets: Free, no reservation required Location: Xiyuan Park in the city center 🌸 Transportation: 🚍 Bus: Routes 518, 536, 750 to Jiufeng Yilu Optics Valley Silu Station 🚇 Subway: Line 11 to Optics Valley Silu Station C exit. 🚗 Self-driving: Navigate to Xiyuan Park in the city center (West Entrance) Cars 🉑 can be parked at the Optics Valley Government Affairs Center parking lot

❤️Recommended reason: A lesser-known place for cherry blossoms is Xiyuan Park in Optics Valley, where cherry and peach blossoms are densely planted, giving one the feeling of being in a peach blossom utopia. Xiyuan Park is also suitable for picnicking, playing in the water, flower viewing, and catching tadpoles and small fish. It's perfect for a weekend picnic or camping trip, and you can even snap a photo of the inverted maglev train. The rapeseed flowers in the Optics Valley Government Affairs Center flower sea across the street are also in full bloom, making it a great spot to check out along the way. The park is not far from Joy City, the maglev train, Jiufeng Forest Zoo, and Wuhan Joy City, making it an excellent place for a day of outdoor activities and an evening meal at the mall. It's truly a great destination for weekend gatherings with friends and family for walks, camping, and enjoying the outdoors. 🚉Transportation strategy: Address: Xiyuan Park, Central City, East Lake High-tech Zone Subway: Exit C of Guanggu 4th Road Station on Line 11 Parking: Available at the Optics Valley Government Affairs Center parking lot (free for the first 3 hours)