As praised by National Geographic as the most beautiful spring scenery!

Here is a travel guide for viewing cherry blossoms in Yongfu Town, Longyan, Fujian Province: Best Viewing Time - Late January to early February: The scarlet early cherry, mountain cherry, and red winter cherry are in full bloom. - Early February to February 20: The pink double cherry and Fuji cherry are in full bloom. - Late February to mid-March: The pinkish-white Somei Yoshino cherry and a small number of pink perfume cherry, Prunus serrulata 'Sekiyama', and Prunus lannesiana 'Kanzan' are in full bloom. Transportation Guide - Self-driving: Navigate to "Taipin Cherry Blossom Tea Garden". It takes about 4 hours from Fuzhou and about 3.5 hours from Xiamen. There is a free parking lot in the tea garden. - High-speed train + taxi: Take the high-speed train to Longyan Station, and then take a taxi for about 1 hour to reach the tea garden directly. You can share a ride to reduce costs. - Public transportation: First go to Longyan, then take a bus from Longyan Bus Station (old station) to Yongfu. Tell the driver you are going to the cherry blossom garden, and they will stop at the entrance. Attraction Recommendations - Yongfu Cherry Blossom Garden: Thousands of cherry trees are planted here, with landscapes such as pavilions, bridges, and a children's play area. The cherry blossoms are planted in continuous patches along two mountain tops. - Taipin Cherry Blossom Tea Garden: More than 100,000 cherry trees are planted along the tea garden roads, with multiple check-in spots such as Taipin Cherry Blossom Avenue, Taipin Tea House, and Taipin Riyue Lake. - Jiude, Xiangyuan, and other tea farms: These tea farms also have thousands of cherry trees interplanted. There are relatively few tourists, so you can quietly enjoy the beauty of the cherry blossoms and tea gardens intertwined. Things to Do - Take the cherry blossom train: Shuttle between the sea of flowers and the tea garden to enjoy the scenery along the way. - Check in at popular photo spots: Such as Taipin Cherry Blossom Avenue, Tongxin Garden, and Fangfei Terrace, where you can take beautiful photos. - Experience tea culture: Brew a cup of local fragrant tea at Taipin Tea House and enjoy a panoramic view of the tea garden and cherry blossoms. Food Recommendations - Yongfu Alpine Tea: The tea leaves are of excellent quality, with a mellow taste and a unique alpine tea fragrance. - Zhangping Narcissus Tea Cake: A treasure among Fujian oolong teas, it has a square tea cake shape, a clear and high aroma, and a mellow taste. - Local farmhouse dishes: Such as sliced boiled chicken, braised pork with preserved vegetables, and stir-fried dried bamboo shoots. The ingredients are fresh and the taste is authentic. Accommodation Suggestions - Hotels in Yongfu Town: There are many accommodation options with moderate prices, making it convenient for travel and dining. - B&Bs around the tea garden: Some B&Bs have beautiful environments where you can enjoy the beauty of the tea garden and cherry blossoms, such as Taiyuan Villa. Precautions - The temperature difference between morning and evening in the mountainous area is large. Even in spring, you need to prepare warm clothes. - There are many tourists on weekends and holidays, so it is recommended to book tickets and accommodation in advance. You can also choose to travel on a working day to avoid the crowds.