Deyang's Ultimate Guide to Rape Flower Season: Escape the Crowds at These Hidden Gems

Terraced hillsides × flower fields with trains × ancient-style walkways. Here are 3 amazing spots locals love, just for you 👇 📍Shuangdong Town, Jingyang District · Kaijiang Great Bend (Free!) 🔥Overlook a sea of gold from the cliffs! Navigate to "Jinluo Bridge" for an epic view. ✅Blooming period: Early March - March 20 (In full bloom now!) 🚗Transportation: Drive and navigate to "Shuangdong Town Rape Flower Viewing Platform," 40 minutes from the city center. 📸Must-shoot: Arrive at the summit before 8 am! Use a telephoto lens to capture the S-shaped river bend + golden fields. Drone shots are even more stunning! Wear a white dress and straw hat, hold a kite, and take a silhouette photo for maximum atmosphere. ⚠️Caution: Parking is limited on weekends! Weekday visits are recommended. Don't miss the "Yaba Rabbit" restaurant at the foot of the mountain! 📍Xigao Town, Guanghan · Rape Flower Base (Free! Train lovers rejoice!) 💥Experience a *Spirited Away*-style train ride! 40,000 acres of flower fields + a red train—the perfect match. ✅Blooming period: March 5 - March 25 (Peak bloom this weekend!) 🚌Transportation: Take the Guanghan bus from Deyang Passenger Station (10 RMB), then transfer to the Xigao special line to "Liyan Village." 🌸Walking route: Flower Sea Train Station → Windmill Corridor → Rainbow Trail. Capture the train crossing the golden sea in the backlight at 4 pm! JK uniforms + headphones will give you that Japanese drama heroine look. 🍡Bonus: There's a handmade brown sugar workshop hidden deep in the flower fields! A cup of hot sugarcane juice is only 5 RMB and super sweet! 📍Shendi Town, Shifang · Cherry Blossom Valley Walkway (20 RMB entrance fee) ✨A hidden gem with ancient charm! Wooden walkways float above a golden sea—perfect for Hanfu photos! ✅Blooming period: March 10 - early April (Great views until Qingming Festival!) 🚴Transportation: Take the Shendi special line from Deyang North Passenger Station (8 RMB). The walkway is a 10-minute walk from the terminal station. 📸Best photo spot: Take forced perspective photos of "walking on flowers" from the glass viewing platform! Capture the moment your Hanfu sleeves flutter in the wind with a reflector—get ready for tons of inquiries on your social media! 🌙Nighttime surprise: Light shows every Friday/Saturday evening create a magical galaxy effect in the flower fields! 🚗Transportation tips: ✔️Carpooling to Shuangdong Town is recommended! With 4 people, it's faster than the bus and costs around 30 RMB per person. ✔️Choose a sunny day for Xigao Town! The field paths get muddy after rain. ❌Don't wear high heels! Martin boots/sneakers are best for flower field photos. 👗Outfit cheat sheet: ✔️White/light blue dresses + straw bags! Yellow outfits tend to blend into the background. ✔️Hanfu lovers, head to Shendi Town! Wide-sleeved robes + oil-paper umbrellas are perfect. ✔️Mosquito repellent is a must! The flower fields are full of bugs. Don't miss this golden romance—you'll have to wait another year! Kaijiang Great Bend Viewing Platform Xigao Town, Guanghan, 10,000-acre Rape Flower Base Dayu Walkway