2025 Shanghai Cherry Blossom Season: Your Guide to Romance

🔥 Top 3 Must-See Hidden Gems 1️⃣ Gucun Park: Cherry Blossom Universe - Highlights: 16,000 cherry blossom trees + 120 varieties, including the world's first "Mei Xue" cherry blossom (a hybrid of cherry blossom and plum blossom). In March, the "Night Cherry Blossom Show" will debut, where lights and flowers intertwine to create a dreamlike scene. - Things to do: - See the cherry blossoms and Ferris wheel together at Gate 3; - Photography enthusiasts should bring a telephoto lens to capture stunning portraits at the weeping cherry blossom forest near Gate 2. - Transportation: Take Subway Line 7/15 directly to Gucun Park Station. 2️⃣ Century Park: Pink Flower Sea - Features: 1,000 early-blooming cherry blossom trees + Cherry Blossom Island light show, where the night cherry blossoms resemble a cascading galaxy. - Hidden Gems: Take a small train through the sea of flowers or watch the cherry blossom rain at the Music Plaza. 3️⃣ Gaodong Cherry Blossom Garden: A Secluded Wonderland - Highlights: A 2 km cherry blossom corridor + riverside scenery, a breathtakingly beautiful spot with fewer crowds. - Tips: Cycling or taking a taxi is recommended to avoid traffic jams. --- 🌸 Blooming Season and Tickets - Best time to visit: Early cherry blossoms (late February - early March) → Mid-season cherry blossoms (late March - early April). - Tickets: Gucun Park: CNY 20/person (3-day pass); Century Park: CNY 10/person. --- 📸 Photography Guide - Recommended spots: - Nanpu Bridge bus stop → Capture cherry blossoms with the Shanghai skyline; - Huangpu Riverside Piano Spring Garden → Capture the illuminated night cherry blossoms and the piano key-shaped landscape. - Outfit recommendations: Light-colored long skirts + straw bags, Hanfu/JK uniforms are a must for great photos. --- 🚇 Transportation Tips - Subway is preferred: Take Line 7/15 directly to Gucun Park; Take Line 2 to Century Park and transfer to bus 989. - Parking tips: There are 6,000 parking spaces around Gucun Park. It is recommended to arrive before 8 am. --- 🍱 Must-Try Cherry Blossom Treats - Limited-edition desserts: Cherry blossom cakes, cherry blossom lattes, and Mei Xue cherry blossom-themed ice cream. - Local recommendations: Lao Sheng Chang soup dumplings + Sichuan and Hunan Cuisine Restaurant at Gucun Park Food Street. --- Act now: Follow the "Shanghai Cherry Blossom Festival" official account to get early bird tickets + Night Cherry Blossom Show tickets. Don't miss out! 🌸