[2025 Shanghai Attraction] Travel Guide for Xinzhuang Plum Garden (Updated Mar)

As of March 2nd, almost 100% of the plum blossoms at Xinzhuang Plum Garden are in full bloom. The Longyou Plum, the star of two weeks ago, has already faded. Now is the peak season for red plums and weeping plums. If you miss it this week, you might have to wait another year! The garden is filled with a subtle fragrance. Don't miss the Cultivation Garden (marked "1" on the map in Figure 20). This garden is open for a limited time only, closing on March 8th this year. Inside, you'll find a wide variety of plum blossoms, pruned by florists to a height perfect for viewing. They've also been shaped into various forms, making for a truly spectacular sight. [Plum Blossom Viewing Routes] Route 1: Enter through the main entrance of Xinzhuang Plum Garden, circle the garden, and exit through the same entrance. This route allows you to see the Cultivation Garden and various other plum blossom varieties. (Refer to Figure 20) Route 2: Enter through the main entrance of Xinzhuang Plum Garden, and upon entering, walk north. Make sure to go north! This will take you past the "Cultivation Garden." Continue straight ahead to visit the "Tingcui Garden," and finally exit through the gate next to the Caibing Art Museum. (Refer to Figure 20) 🚉Transportation Guide: [One] Take Subway Line 1 to Waihuanlu Station and walk about 15 minutes. [Two] Bus routes include 143, 173, 708, 957, Xu-Min Line, Minhang Line 12, and Minhang Line 30. [Three] If driving, navigate to the Xinzhuang Plum Garden parking lot. The parking fee is 10 yuan per visit. However, the parking lot is small, so arrive early if you plan to park there. 🕙Opening Hours: Xinzhuang Plum Garden is open daily from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Admission is free. 📝Tips: The prime plum blossom viewing area, the Cultivation Garden, is open until March 8th. It features the finest plum blossoms. Photos 3, 13, 18, and 19 all showcase plum blossoms from the Cultivation Garden.

Minhang, Shanghai The plum garden in Xinzhuang has been around for many years. The plum trees, once small saplings, have grown considerably and now form a beautiful canopy. With the recent rise in temperature, they are in full bloom. This is perhaps the best time of year to visit, but please don't drive here on weekends. Take a taxi to the vicinity and walk over, or take the subway to the nearest station and enjoy a stroll to the garden. The reason is that Hongxin Road, at the west gate of the plum garden, is a two-way, single-lane road—just one lane in each direction. It's very narrow and usually congested with a mix of pedestrians and vehicles, with cars often having to drive down the middle of the road. Now, it's even worse. It's virtually impossible to make a right turn from the west side of the Meilong West Road service road. Buses also use this lane, so you can imagine the traffic jam. I drove there, but I only intended to pass by. Since I couldn't make the right turn, I had to make a left and take a long detour along Meilong West Road to reach my destination. During my detour, I noticed many cars trying to park in nearby parking lots. Meilong West Road was completely jammed with cars from west to east, and parked cars lined the roadside, occupying several lanes. Currently, if you drive on this road, only two cars might be able to turn right on a green light. The main issue is that right-turning vehicles aren't regulated by traffic signals, and the road ahead remains blocked. So, a journey that typically takes 13 minutes could now take half an hour or more. Traffic police are managing the situation, but their efforts are insufficient. I've always felt this narrow road is problematic. It's simply too narrow. It should either be turned into a pedestrian walkway, with other roads widened to divert traffic, or, during peak seasons like spring holidays with high pedestrian traffic, this road should be entirely pedestrianized, with all vehicles directed to park elsewhere. However, there doesn't seem to be much parking nearby, and the walk from farther parking areas would be quite long. This issue needs to be addressed by the government. Weekends + good weather, if you choose to drive, a day trip to the plum garden becomes a day trip in a river of cars.

Transportation: Subway Line 1, North Exit. After exiting, turn left and go straight until you see the "Hongxin Road" sign. Follow the sign and pass through three consecutive underpasses. Continue for 200 meters, and the plum garden will be on your left. Tips: No ticket reservation is required. The Bonsai Garden within the park is the highlight. With the fluctuating temperatures, it's the perfect time for plum blossom viewing. Xinzhuang Plum Garden is home to numerous vibrant red plum blossoms, white plum blossoms resembling a sea of fragrant snow, and elegant green plums. Not to mention the graceful plum bonsai trees. The busy bees among the blossoms are a favorite subject for photographers, as is the adorable panda tree near the large lawn at the garden entrance. You'll never tire of taking pictures!

| You might want to wait to visit Xinzhuang Plum Garden. 🌸It's plum blossom season again, and I visited Xinzhuang Plum Garden. 🙃But...it was just okay. 1️⃣Issue 1: The blossoms haven't opened yet.... 🔸Currently, not many blossoms have opened, and many are still buds. You might want to wait a bit longer. 🔸Especially the large apricot plum area, which isn't in season yet. It's expected to bloom in early March. 2️⃣Issue 2: Chaotic layout 🔸Xinzhuang Plum Garden has a large potted plant area with various plum blossoms. ❌The layout is chaotic and lacks design, making it feel less aesthetically pleasing. 📸Photographers who like close-ups might find unique angles, but for ordinary people like me, it just feels messy. 👍Now for the good points: There are many varieties of plum blossoms, so you can see them all at once. 📸Transportation: Take subway line 1 to Waihuanlu Station and walk about 1 km.

Xinzhuang Plum Garden, specializing in plum blossoms, is located in Xinzhuang Town, Minhang District, Shanghai. Covering an area of about 11.7 hectares (about 150 acres), it offers a breathtaking display of plum blossoms, stealing the show in the lingering winter chill. It's definitely a plum blossom extravaganza and another great spot for plum appreciation in Shanghai. 🌸About Plum Blossoms: 1️⃣In early spring, plum blossoms bloom in full glory. Pink and vermilion varieties take the lead, followed by the Longyou plum blossoms. 2️⃣Jiangmei, also known as fruit plum, is the raw material for the plums and preserved plums we eat. The Jiangmei variety group is the earliest plum blossom species, and it's the type most often depicted in traditional Chinese paintings. 3️⃣Beauty Plum is the latest blooming variety, usually around March 8th every year. When it blooms, the entire tree blossoms at once, creating a stunning spectacle. 🌈Highlights: ✅The plum blossoms here include varieties like Yudiep, Green Calyx, Vermilion, Weeping Branch, Longyou, Palace Pink, and Beauty Plum. There's also a plum bonsai garden, where various plum blossoms compete in beauty, their fragrance wafting through the air. ✅Main attractions include Shuyin Lake, Meixian Island, Anxiang Pavilion, Plum Cultivation Garden, and Mei Garden. There are also supporting facilities such as waterfront platforms, pavilions, squares, and tea houses, suitable for recreation and fitness. ✅The large trees at the park entrance are adorned with "sweaters," and many cute little animals "climb" on the trees. There are also meticulously arranged garden ornaments and 50 art chairs for photo opportunities. 📈Plum Blossom Viewing Route: 2 kilometers in total, 4 photo spots. Xinzhuang Plum Garden Entrance➡️Tingcui Garden Entrance➡️Bishui Yingying Photo Spot➡️Cai Bing Art Museum Photo Spot 🎫Tickets: Free, no reservation required ⏰Plum Blossom Exhibition Dates: February 18 to March 12, 2025 🚗Transportation: Take bus No. 166, 732, Xumin Line, subway Line 1, etc.

The Plum Garden was built by digging a lake and piling up a mountain. It is located by the mountain and the water, forming areas such as Shuying Lake, Anxiang Pavilion, Plum Cultivation Garden, Hefang Pavilion, and Rainwater Garden Experimental Area. There are also water-friendly platforms, pavilions, corridors, tea rooms, etc. for people to rest. With plum blossoms as the main theme, the garden is planted with more than 30 varieties of plum blossoms, about 1,000 plants. It is a special park integrating plum blossom research, cultivation, and viewing. A great place to go for a walk and enjoy the plum blossoms. The big lawn is a great place for children to run and play, and the bamboo forest is a great place for middle-aged and elderly people to relax. Of course, the quiet and elegant stone paths in the garden are more popular with young couples. The flowers in February and March are really worth looking forward to. Take Metro Line 1 to Xinzhuang Station; take Minhang Bus No. 25 to Xinjilu Xinzhu Road Station, Minhang Bus No. 12 to Xinzhu Road Xinjilu Station, or Bus No. 831 to No. 2 Bridge Station

You really had a blast at Xinzhuang Plum Garden! Shanghai's spring is filled with lingering rain, and it's not easy to have a sunny weekend ☀️ We must not waste the precious early spring time, so everyone is eager to go out for a walk and visit the parks, catching the plum blossoms at their peak! Xinzhuang Plum Garden is a park known for its plum blossoms, and the plum blossom season in February and March is the most lively. In the park, you can enjoy the flowers, and there are also lawns for camping ⛺️ and picnicking, making it very suitable for the whole family to come out for a stroll and take photos! The garden is planted with many plum trees, with red, pink, white, and green plums competing for beauty. The large plum groves are very pretty, with lakes and water creating a beautiful environment, and there is also a cultivation area where you can see grafted plum varieties!

Watching the cherry blossoms can be crowded, but viewing plum blossoms offers a higher degree of comfort. 🌸 Spending every day looking at the Kawazu cherry trees, I haven't seen much of the cherry blossoms, but I've had my fill of the crowds. ♣️ Friends in Shanghai, why not take advantage of the early spring to visit the Xinzhuang Plum Garden and see the vast plum blossoms? Smell the faint scent of plum blossoms. The Xinzhuang Plum Garden has a higher density of plum blossoms and more varieties, making it a great place to enjoy the flowers. Moreover, this plum garden is connected to the Meilong Ecological Park, which is perfect for flower viewing, walking with children, and camping all in one. Address: Xinzhuang Plum Garden ‼️Important reminder, 🅿️ for friends driving their own cars, do not park on the roadside of Weiye Road. Although Weiye Road is a dead-end, the 👮 police will come to issue tickets. I have just received a text message

The fairy in white clothes changes into new clothes, lightly dyed before spring, just like yellow. She refuses to compete with the bright snow of the Lunar New Year, only entrusting her solitary beauty to the secluded fragrance. Wintersweet, as a unique flower, is deeply loved by people for its tenacious character and beautiful and elegant flower shape. In Chinese traditional culture, wintersweet symbolizes tenacity, nobility, and independence. In the cold winter, wintersweet braves the wind and snow, blooming beautiful flowers, showing the tenacity and resilience of life.

Longyoumei, a unique variety of plum blossom, has a peculiar large branch shape, with small branches naturally irregular and resembling dragons and snakes. It has no thorns, small branches are ridged, and the color is light green. The color of the flower is milky white on both sides. The flowering period is early and short, with a single flower period of only eight days, and the general flowering period is in early February. The park is located in Xinzhuang Town, Minhang District, Shanghai, covering an area of 116,921 square meters. It is part of the Shanghai Outer Ring Ecological Construction Project. The park was completed and opened at the end of 2015, with a total investment of 740 million yuan (including 700 million yuan for relocation) and 40 million yuan for park ecological construction. The park is a protective leisure green space, created by digging lakes and piling up mountains. It creates an ecological and natural garden landscape with mountains and water, forming major attractions such as Shuying Lake, Anxiang Pavilion, Plum Blossom Cultivation Garden, Hefang Pavilion, Rainwater Garden Experimental Zone, etc. The park also has basic touring facilities such as a water-friendly platform, pavilions, and tea rooms. The park features plum blossoms and is planned and planted according to the latest classification system of eleven major varieties of plum blossoms by Mr. Chen Junyu, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and a master of plum blossoms. The park has more than 30 varieties of plum blossoms and about 1,000 plants. It is a special park that integrates plum blossom research, cultivation, and viewing.