A hidden gem in Hangzhou, come to Chaoshan in 2025 to see the flowers.

2025 Chaoshan Plum Blossom Viewing Guide: Encounter 50,000 Plum Blossoms at Hangzhou's Hidden Gem The best time to view plum blossoms in 2025 is here. Hangzhou Chaoshan Scenic Area, a hidden gem with 50,000 plum blossoms, is waiting for you to explore. The scenic area has now opened a free loop line, making your plum blossom viewing trip convenient and comfortable. Get ready to start this romantic plum blossom date! 1. Chaoshan Charm: A Blend of History and Scenery Chaoshan Scenic Area has long been famous for its "ancient, wide, and strange" plum blossoms. Every early February, the buds bloom, and the white flowers are like scattered jade, with more than ten miles of white like flying snow, so it is known as the "ten-mile sea of fragrant snow" and is one of the three major plum blossom viewing spots in Jiangnan. It is also home to rare treasures - the Tang and Song plum blossoms, which bear the marks of time. 2. Current Highlights: The 17th Plum Blossom Festival is in Full Swing Now, the plum blossoms in Chaoshan have entered the "snowflake" stage, and the peak bloom period of "flying snow" is just around the corner. The 17th Hangzhou Chaoshan Plum Blossom Festival in 2025 is in full swing, with four sections: Rhythmic Chaoshan, New Year Flavor, Fun for All, and Wild Fun Camping, which are all exciting. 3. Tour Routes: Diverse Choices, Enjoy the Scenery Classic Route: Start from the East Garden entrance of Chaoshan, pass through the Xiangxuehai Lawn (White Plum Forest), and feel the purity of plum blossoms; arrive at Wenyuting, take a break; stroll through Meizhuwan/Meizizhou, and appreciate the beauty of nature; walk on the Plum Blossom Road, and explore the traces of plum blossoms; go to Songmeiting (Song Plum), Daming Hall (Tang Plum), and savor the charm of ancient plum blossoms; visit the Wu Changshuo Memorial Hall, and feel the cultural influence; finally, visit the West Garden (newly opened Meishan), and then choose to return. Special Route: Start from the West Wharf of Chaoshan, take a boat to Tangqi Ancient Town, and experience the unique water town style. 4. Key Check-in Areas Ancient Plum: The Tang plum branches are vigorous and simple, and the Song plum is a combination of red and white, making you feel like you can touch the pulse of time and feel the unique charm of plum blossoms. Ten-mile Plum Sea: Explore this plum forest, and pay attention to the six-petal plum blossoms, which are different from the ordinary five-petal ones, as delicate as snowflakes, and amazing. Daming Hall: During the Plum Blossom Festival, various markets, performances, and plum culture activities will be held here, allowing you to fully experience the festive atmosphere. 5. Surrounding Expansion: Rich Experience, Endless Fun If you have enough time, the East Garden Commercial Street offers a variety of options for eating, drinking, and playing; the North Garden Lake Heart Island/Chaomei Deer Camp is a great place for tea and photo-taking, and you can also participate in the Chaoshan Scenic Area Photography Contest to capture beautiful moments. 6. Transportation Guide: Convenient Travel, Easy Arrival Self-driving: Navigate to "Chaoshan East Gate Parking Lot" for easy access. Subway + Bus: Take Metro Line 1 to [Linping] Station, transfer to Bus 786 to the scenic area (Diemaqiao Station). Loop Bus: During the Plum Blossom Festival (8:30 - 17:30), there is a loop shuttle bus connecting the parking lot and attractions, with a frequency of 10 - 20 minutes. It is especially recommended to take the "Chaoshan Shuttle Bus" from the "Linping Tourist Distribution Center", which takes about 40 minutes for the whole loop, with a frequency of 10 minutes/shift on holidays and weekends, and 20 minutes/shift on weekdays, and it is free to ride. 7. Practical Information: Thoughtful Tips, Worry-free Play Ticket Price: Full-price ticket is 40 yuan, free admission with Hangzhou Cultural and Tourism Card, children's/student ticket is 25 yuan, and on-site ticket purchase at the distribution center is 35 yuan. Other Fees: Sightseeing car is 10 yuan/time, and rowing boat is 100 yuan/boat/time. Business Hours: 08:00 - 17:00. Scenic Area Location: Xiaobai Line, Linping District, Hangzhou City. Come to Chaoshan Scenic Area in the spring of 2025, have a romantic encounter with plum blossoms, and harvest beautiful memories!