[2025 Hangzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Chao Mountain Plum Sightseeing (Updated Apr)

Chaoshan Scenic spot is a lovely spring spot for blossoms. The park is massive and seems to have gotten better! You can now rent tent spaces and have your own picnic there. There’s now a cafe/restaurant near the Plum blossom museum which opens at 10 am. They have indoor & outdoor seats. I had my breakfast there and got a hot chocolate and a cheese croissant 🥐 for 52¥. Unfortunately I went on a day when the weather was quite dull, cold & windy, but during sunny weather days the park is full of visitors. You may want to go early. I reached at around 8.30 am and there was barely anyone around. There’s also a big area with tents selling food & entertainment for kids. It’s surely a family-friendly place 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The best time to see the blossoms is end of February to beginning of March. I went mid-march this year and most of the blossoms already fell off. The entrance 🎟️ is usually 10¥, but it was free when I went (Mid-march).Opening hours 🕰️ : 8am - 5pm . I went by taxi 🚕 from Heyu Road line 9 🚇 station. The ride was about 20 - 25 mins. #springblossoms #springtime #park #hangzhou #linping #hangzhoutravel #plumblossom

#flowerlover After weeks of pouring rain and dull skies, the weather these past days feels like a blessing. Blue skies, warmer temperatures and plum blossoms wallowing the arrival of spring! Chao Mountain scenic spot is a popular spot for plum blossoms in Hangzhou. The area gets highly congested during that time. Some friends and I took a taxi and were stuck in a traffic jam for a while. The scenic spot is vast. If you wander further inside, there’s also a museum and a hiking trail a few meters away. Be ready for the crowd, especially on the weekends! We saw people having picnics and chilling in tents or hammocks. You may stumble upon very few kiosks in the park, but I’d recommend bringing your own food & drinks. This area is quite remote and there are barely shops around. Best time to go ➡️End of February/Beginning of March Entrance ➡️There is an entrance fee 🎟 How to go➡️Take metro Line 9 to Heyu Road & take a taxi 🚕. The ride is about 20-30 mins (May be longer if there’s a traffic jam) #plumblossom#flowergarden#springblossoms#spring#springtime#zhejiang#blossoms

Chaoshan Hill in Hangzhou, also known as Chaoran Mountain, has cultivated plum trees for over a thousand years. Its plum blossoms are famous for being "ancient, vast, and unique," earning the nickname "Ten Miles of Plum Blossom Scented Snow Sea." Chaoshan is home to two ancient plum trees from the Tang and Song dynasties, and boasts the unique six-petal plum blossom, standing out among the more common five-petal varieties. The renowned plum blossoms of Chaoshan have attracted many scholars, celebrities, and socialites, who have left behind a wealth of poems and calligraphy.

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!

🚗10:00 Depart from Shanghai 12:00 Arrive at 【Tangqi Ancient Town】 ➡️Stroll around the ancient town —— Tangqi Ancient Town. Located at the southern end of the Grand Canal, it originated in the Northern Song Dynasty. Since the Yuan Dynasty, it has been a gathering place for merchants, and during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it was one of the richest and most famous 'Top Ten Towns in the South of the Yangtze River'. Today, the town's historical sites are well-preserved, including the seven-arch stone bridge over the Grand Canal, built in the second year of Hongzhi of the Ming Dynasty. 🍖Seeking food in the ancient town —— 'Cimao Rouyuan', made from pork and glutinous rice, cooked with a unique technique, the meat is tender, the rice is soft and sticky, and with the secret sauce, it melts in your mouth. It is a culinary business card of Tangqi. 🚗14:30 Tangqi to 【Chaoshan】 7.7km, a 15-minute drive ⛰️Chaoshan, also known as 'Chaoran Mountain' ♣️The plum blossoms of Chaoshan are renowned as 'the best plum blossoms under heaven'. Chaoshan is famous for viewing the 'ancient, vast, and unique' three wonders of plum blossoms. 1️⃣'Ancient' refers to the five ancient plums of China from the Jin, Sui, Tang, Song, and Yuan dynasties, and Chaoshan has two of them —— Tang Plum and Song Plum, among which, the Song Plum has a history of over 800 years (in front of Bao Ci Temple), and the Tang Plum is over 1200 years old (inside the courtyard of Daming Hall); 2️⃣'Vast' refers to the plum blossoms of Chaoshan stretching over ten miles, known as 'ten miles of plum blossoms like a sea of fragrant snow'; 3️⃣'Unique' refers to the fact that all plum blossoms in the world have five petals, but some Chaoshan plum blossoms (Song Plum) have six petals. 🚗15:00 Return trip. 17:00 Back to Shanghai

Every February, Hangzhou is bathed in the romantic season of blooming plum blossoms. The beautiful scenery of 'ten miles of plum blossoms like a sea of snow' attracts countless tourists. The 8 plum blossom viewing spots in Hangzhou introduced below, let you quickly collect and plan this romantic trip together! 🌸 Lingfeng Plum Blossom Viewing in Hangzhou Botanical Garden ⭐ There are more than 40 varieties of wax plum in the garden, totaling more than 1200 plants, mainly distributed around the Lingfeng scenic area, especially the wax plum garden, Longyue Tower and the entrance of Lingfeng are the most dense. There are also scattered plum blossoms in other areas. Location: No. 1 Taoyuanling Botanical Garden, Xihu District (enter from Qingzhiwu ticket gate, walk 5 minutes to Pinmei Garden). There is a small section of mountain road in Lingfeng Plum Blossom Viewing, and climbing takes about 10 minutes. Ticket: 15 yuan Chaoshan Plum Blossom Viewing in Linping ⭐ Chaoshan plum blossom is located in Chaoshan Scenic Area, Linping District, and is known as one of the three major plum blossom viewing spots in Jiangnan. It is famous for its ancient, vast, and strange three absolutes, and can be called one of the ancient plums in China, with Tang plum and Song plum. Location: Chaoshan Scenic Area, Tangqi Town, Linping District Ticket: 50 Gushan in West Lake ⭐ It is the nearest plum forest to West Lake! You can reach it directly from the Broken Bridge, and the red plums in pieces are very beautiful. The legend of Mei Qi and He Zi is staged here, with a romantic undertone, the plums of Gushan are more ancient. Location: No. 3 Gushan North Road, Xihu District (Fanghe Pavilion) Ticket: none Xixi Wetland ⭐ The best place to enjoy plum blossoms in Xixi is Zhoujiacun: 1. Meilin Road from Gaojiazhuang to Zhoujiacun. 2. Xixi Meishu 3. Meizhu Mountain Villa, these three areas are the best places to enjoy plum blossoms. The charge area is 80 yuan/person for adults, and the free area can also enjoy beautiful plum blossoms. Huiyin Goryeo Temple ⭐ The plum blossoms under the yellow wall are particularly eye-catching. The yellow walls of the temple are dotted with red plum blossoms, which are full of the feeling of costume dramas. There are relatively few people who come here to enjoy the plum blossoms, and the environment seems quiet, suitable for taking some artistic photos. Location: No. 149-1 Santai Mountain Road, Xihu District Ticket: none Qianwang Temple ⭐ A white plum and a red wall are very beautiful! The ancient temple high wall of Qianwang Temple is a very high rate of filming location for photography enthusiasts. The red wall is simple and solemn, and some citizens and tourists call it the 'Little Forbidden City' by the West Lake. Location: No. 11 Qianwang Temple Road, Shangcheng District Ticket: 15 yuan, free with a park card! Quyuan Fenghe Zhanbilou ⭐ The giant plum tree of Zhanbilou in Quyuan Fenghe is definitely a shooting holy land! The round door hole of Zhanbilou, Taihu stone and the surrounding buildings provide an excellent background for photo punching. Xianghu ⭐ Between 'Zhenmen Hall' and 'Cross Lake Bridge', there is a group of plum forests by the lake, which is absolutely amazing for taking pictures. Address: No. 2758 Fengqing Avenue, Xiaoshan District 📸 These places are all good places to enjoy plum blossoms, allowing you to leave beautiful memories in Hangzhou's winter time. Remember to plan your trip in advance and don't miss this annual plum blossom feast! 🌸✨

Ten miles of Meihai, fragrance floating ten miles! Super Mountain Plum Blossoms, the only plum blossom has six petals. Hangzhou rain under the sky, plum blossoms are afraid to dare to bloom! #,#

Summer super mountain, Shili plum blossom snow sea Yuhang Chaoshan is one of the three major beauty resorts in Jiangnan, China. Super Mountain Plum Blossom is famous for its Ancient, Wide and Wonderful. In the early spring of February, the flower buds bloom, the white flowers are scattered and scattered, and the square is ten miles away, such as the snow, the sky is empty. It is very spectacular. Although there was no plum blossom in this trip, the avenues that covered the sky still made us smell the fresh summer taste. The northern part of Chaoshan is the original newspaper of Cixi, with Daming Hall inside. In 1933, the thieves were burned and later rebuilt. Although it has been repeatedly built, it has been going on for hundreds of years. There are five ancient plums in China, such as Chumei, Jinmei, Yumei, Tangmei, and Songmei. There are two super mountains - Tang Mei and Song Mei. Tang Mei is located in front of Daming Hall in Daming Hall. It has been more than 1200 years ago. This Mei Luna has a variety of shapes and unique styles. Tang Mei is full of wind and frost, standing proudly and making flowers. Song Mei is in front of Daming Hall and has a history of more than 800 years. The tree body has been half dry, the ancient dry grievances, the moss is the body, just like the old man, but the spring thunder, the flowers open six petals, the ancient wood new branches, it makes people feel. Da Mingtang is antique, flying horns, carved cloisters, and the sun shines into the eaves, which makes it more quiet. Behind Tang Mei is the Mei Culture Theme Museum, which introduces and displays poems, calligraphy and paintings related to plum blossoms. The entire museum was arranged in a quiet and quiet place, and the original boring museum also had a lot of fun and gained a lot of knowledge.