Spring has arrived in Shanghai.

Shanghai in spring is a colorful picture. Here's an introduction from the perspectives of natural scenery, special food, and cultural activities: Natural Scenery - A Sea of Flowers: Spring in Shanghai is a sea of flowers. White magnolia, the city flower, is the first to bloom in the streets and alleys, with flowers appearing before the leaves. Afterward, cherry blossoms bloom, creating a pink cloud-like scene in places like Gucun Park, Chenshan Botanical Garden, and Shanghai Botanical Garden. In addition, the tulips on the Bund and at the Oriental Fisherman's Wharf are colorful; the February orchids in Shanghai Botanical Garden and Gongqing Forest Park have dreamy blue-purple petals; the weeping plum blossoms in Guyi Garden and Binjiang Forest Park are charming and lovely; and the purple leaf plums in Shanghai Botanical Garden and Guyi Garden are covered in silvery white blossoms, competing with the cherry blossoms for spring's attention. - Lush Greenery: In spring, Shanghai is full of lush vegetation. New buds sprout on the branches of the plane trees in the old city, and the trees along the roads put on new green coats, adding vitality to the city. Special Food - Qingtuan: This is a signature food of spring in Shanghai. Qingtuan from time-honored brands like Shen Da Cheng are very popular, with fillings such as red bean paste, salted egg yolk, and pork floss. Made with wheatgrass juice, qingtuan has a green color and a soft, glutinous texture. - Yan Du Xian: This is a slow-cooked soup made with spring bamboo shoots, fresh pork, and salted pork. With a rich broth and tender bamboo shoots, it's a classic dish on Shanghainese tables in spring. - Shepherd's Purse Dishes: Shepherd's purse can be made into dishes like stir-fried shepherd's purse with rice cakes, shepherd's purse wontons, and shepherd's purse tofu soup, bringing the taste of spring to your palate. Cultural Activities - Cherry Blossom Viewing Activities: For example, the "Cherry Blossom" media event live streams the blooming of cherry blossoms from 12 locations, including Shanghai Botanical Garden in Xuhui, the Gao Dong Cherry Blossom Festival in Pudong, and the Qinjian Spring Garden in Huangpu. - Park Theme Activities: Chenshan Botanical Garden will hold the "Cherry Blossom Dance, Flowers in Full Bloom" cherry blossom viewing activity; Guangfulin Cultural Site will hold the "Spring Warmth in Fulin, Enjoy the Cherry Blossoms" cherry blossom season event, featuring Hanfu parades and cherry blossom-themed markets. - Exhibitions and Performances: Major cultural venues will launch new exhibitions, such as the "Belt and Road" Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition at Shanghai Great World, the "Chasing Light - A Tribute to Every Breakthrough" special exhibition at Baoku Jiangxin Museum, and events like the Sinan Book Club and fashion art gatherings at Sinan Mansions. City Atmosphere - "No Sweeping" Road Sections: Shanghai has designated five "no sweeping" road sections, including Xinyue Road and Yongle Road, totaling 3,300 meters in length. Cleaning staff adopt a refined operation mode, allowing the fallen flowers to create a more artistic landscape, so that busy commuters can enjoy the shower of petals on their way to work. - Spring Outing Crowds: According to Shanghai tourism big data monitoring, Shanghai will welcome a large number of tourists during the Qingming Festival holiday. People are eager to embrace spring, and the scenic spots are bustling with crowds, filled with vitality.