Osmanthus Season in Shaoxing Ancient City in Full Bloom

This autumn, Shaoxing Ancient City has transformed into the "City of Fragrance" thanks to a climate-induced osmanthus season. The unusually long summer followed by a sudden drop in temperature in autumn has caused the osmanthus flowers to bloom rapidly and densely throughout the city. Rare scenes of osmanthus and cherry blossoms blooming together have even appeared in places like Tushan Road and Wanwei Mountain. The rich fragrance of osmanthus connects the inside and outside of the ancient city, creating new consumption scenes and travel stories centered around osmanthus. In the hometown of the Sage of Calligraphy, the backyard of Lantingji Sage of Calligraphy Garden Hotel features three old osmanthus trees that have become a new popular check-in spot. The largest sweet osmanthus tree has a diameter of over 50 centimeters, and the crowns of the three trees intertwine to form a natural canopy of nearly 100 square meters. The golden flower clusters cover the branches, filling the air with a delicate fragrance. The hotel has launched the "Taste Shaoxing Under the Osmanthus Tree" experience, where visitors can drink tea and savor Shaoxing cuisine. As the autumn breeze blows and petals fall like rain, the ultimate sensory enjoyment of taste, smell, and sight makes weekends here fully booked. The Shier Pusu homestay in the hometown of the Sage of Calligraphy has also become popular due to the osmanthus flowers. The fragrance inside and outside the courtyard attracts visitors to stay and take photos in traditional costumes. This immersive experience following the scent brings a unique vitality to the ancient city in autumn. Come to Shaoxing and join an osmanthus rendezvous to feel the unique charm of this "City of Fragrance"!