[2025 Changxing Attraction] Travel Guide for Oriental Plum Garden (Updated Mar)

Tired of the crowds in Shanghai? Escape the hustle and bustle and embrace the romance of spring in Huzhou! 🌸The plum blossoms here are not only in full bloom but also incredibly vibrant thanks to the surrounding water. The second floor of Chaoran Terrace offers breathtaking views—a photographer's paradise!💕 Located in Longshan Subdistrict, Changxing County, Huzhou, the Oriental Plum Garden is one of the largest red plum bases in China. Covering over 400 acres, it boasts more than 20,000 plum trees of 150 varieties, including precious species like red plum, green calyx plum, and beauty plum. 🌸Water adds a touch of magic to the plum garden. The plum groves encircle clear pools, and the reflection of red plums on the water's surface creates a stunning, ever-changing watercolor painting. The occasional mist over the lake adds a touch of mystique, making it feel like a fairyland. 🌟Chaoran Terrace is highly recommended. As the highest point in the garden, its second floor offers a panoramic view of the entire plum garden, where plum blossoms and the lake complement each other in breathtaking beauty. Don't miss out on exploring the Meihuawu area, where the fragrance of plum blossoms fills the air, creating a scene reminiscent of a Miyazaki anime. ❤️We were even treated to a Yue Opera performance at Chaoran Terrace. Enjoying the beautiful scenery and the melodious music amidst the fragrance of plum blossoms was an incredibly romantic experience. 📷Even on weekends, the crowds are manageable, offering plenty of opportunities for photos. 🌟Tips: 1⃣📆Best time to visit: March 1st. 70% of the plum blossoms are in bloom, and they are expected to be in full bloom next week. Don't miss out! 2⃣👗Outfit suggestions: Light-colored clothing or Hanfu will enhance your photos. 3⃣⏰Opening hours: 8:00–17:00 🚗Transportation: By car: Navigate to "Changxing Oriental Plum Garden." The drive takes approximately 2 hours, and parking is readily available. The parking lot is mostly filled with local cars (Zhejiang E plates), with few visitors from Shanghai. 5⃣💰Ticket price: 80 yuan/person. Discounted tickets are available on AutoNavi (Gaode) for 59.9 yuan. Free admission for children under 1.2m tall.

📍Location: Changxing Oriental Plum Blossom Scenic Area, Huzhou 📅Blooming period: Late February to mid-March (It's the perfect time now!) 🚗Transportation: Drive yourself or take the high-speed train to Changxing, then it's a 30min taxi ride. 🌸The crowds here are small, so there's no need to fight for photo spots. Every shot is a masterpiece. 🌸There are many varieties of plum blossoms, with white and red plums complementing each other. The fragrance is also very therapeutic.❤️‍🩹Strolling through the plum blossom forest, I was completely intoxicated by the scent.😍 🌸Spring here is perfect for walking kids and dogs, and it's also a great place to relax and unwind. 📸Photo tips - The light is softest at 8am or 4pm, giving the plum blossoms a magical quality! - Wear light-colored clothing, it perfectly matches the plum blossoms.👍 - Bring small props (oil-paper umbrellas, fans) to enhance the atmosphere! ✨This spring, escape the crowds! At Changxing Oriental Plum Blossom Garden, you can enjoy an entire sea of plum blossoms all to yourself. Come and experience the breathtaking romance of spring!

🌺"Against the wind as if understanding one's intentions, it's easy but do not destroy" This is a regulated verse about plum blossoms written by the Tang Dynasty poet Cui Daorong. Throughout history, plum blossoms have been known for their proud and tenacious spirit. When winter fades and spring blooms, every city seems to have a few spots where plum blossoms flourish, attracting crowds of visitors. - 🌺The upcoming February is the best season for plum blossom viewing. Avoiding the noisy popular spots, I unexpectedly discovered the plum garden in Changxing, Huzhou, a less-known spot that is stunningly beautiful. - 📍Address: Changxing County, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province - 🚗2-day, 1-night trip itinerary Day1⃣: Lincheng Oriental Plum Garden (Plum Blossom Avenue, Plum Art Bonsai Garden, Bihu Lake) ➡ Changxing Ancient Forest Museum Day2⃣: Taihu Lake Dragon Dream Amusement Park (Oriental Bonsai Garden) - 🌸Best spots for plum blossom viewing 1⃣Lincheng Oriental Plum Garden 🎫Ticket: 30 yuan This place has a wide variety of plum blossoms and a vast plum forest. At first glance, it feels like being surrounded by a sea of plum blossoms. In the plum forest, there is also the Yingmei Pool, which reflects in the water. The photos you can take here are not only rich but also capture your own "springtime limited edition" 🌟It is the largest of the three viewing spots, and since it is a plum blossom planting base, there are fewer decorations. 2⃣Changxing Ancient Forest Museum 🎫Ticket: 80 yuan About a half-hour drive from Lincheng Oriental Plum Garden, this museum features plum blossom bonsai and allows visitors to see petals flowing with the stream. At the end of the stream, the reflection of plum blossoms against the mountains creates a mutual radiance. While enjoying the plum blossoms, you can also take in the scenery of the mountains and waters. 🌟It is my favorite viewing spot, with a narrow and long terrain like a plum valley, with particularly exquisite decorations inside, very suitable for taking portrait photos. 3⃣Taihu Lake Dragon Dream Amusement Park (Oriental Bonsai Garden) 🎫Ticket: 60 yuan The second day's destination is a performance-filled spot. While viewing the plum blossoms, you can also see tourists in Hanfu, as well as boat performances and dragon dances. This place is all about the romance between you and the plum blossoms. - 🌺Take advantage of this beautiful plum blossom viewing season Bring your family or a few good friends to this less-known spot in Changxing, and it will surely be a trip worth taking❗❗

The perfect combination of plum blossoms and "Jiuzhaigou" creates the most beautiful scenery! The plum garden boasts a wide variety of species and a large area, including well-known types such as Zhusha and Beauty Plum, as well as rare varieties like Jade Butterfly Plum, Nanjing Plum, and Red Sepal Plum. When the plum blossoms are in full bloom, they present a beauty reminiscent of a 'ten-mile fragrant snow sea'.

🌺"Against the wind as if understanding, easy does it, do not destroy" This is a regulated verse about plum blossoms written by the Tang dynasty poet Cui Daorong. Throughout history, plum blossoms are known for their proud and tenacious spirit. As the harsh winter fades and the warm spring blooms, every city seems to have a few spots where plum blossoms flourish, attracting crowds of visitors. - 🌺The upcoming February is the best season for plum blossom viewing. Avoiding the noisy popular spots, I unexpectedly discovered the plum garden in Changxing, Huzhou. This less-known viewing spot is also stunningly beautiful. - 📍Address: Changxing County, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province - 🚗2-day 1-night itinerary planning Day1⃣: Lincheng Oriental Plum Garden (Plum Blossom Avenue, Plum Art Bonsai Garden, Bihu Lake) ➡ Changxing Ancient Forest Museum Day2⃣: Taihu Dragon Dream Amusement Park (Oriental Bonsai Garden) - 🌸Best spots for plum blossom viewing 1⃣Lincheng Oriental Plum Garden 🎫Ticket: 30 yuan This place has a wide variety of plum blossoms and a vast area of plum groves. At a glance, it feels like being surrounded by a sea of plum blossoms. In the grove, there is also the Yingmei Pool, which reflects in the water, where you can take a rich variety of photos and capture your own "spring limited edition" 🌟It is the largest of the three viewing spots, and since it is a plum blossom planting base, there are fewer scenes set up. 2⃣Changxing Ancient Forest Museum 🎫Ticket: 80 yuan About a half-hour drive from Lincheng Oriental Plum Garden, this museum features potted plum blossoms and you can also see petals floating down the stream. At the end of the stream, the reflection of plum blossoms and the mountains shine upon each other, offering a full view of the landscape amidst the plum blossom viewing. 🌟It is my favorite viewing spot, with a narrow shape like a plum blossom valley, with particularly exquisite scenes set up inside, very suitable for taking portrait photos.