As the weather warms up, are you starting to anticipate the floral pageant in Hangzhou?

The hazy drizzle and the tender greenery along the banks are signaling the right time for enjoyment. In springtime in Hangzhou, the profusion of blossoms will dazzle your eyes one by one. Over the March, cherry blossoms, magnolias, tulips and a variety of other flowers will burst into bloom successively.

Cherry blossoms 

Cherry blossoms are making an early appearance! While the peak season usually falls on late March, some impatient blossoms are already gracing places like Hangzhou Botanical Garden.

Time：March to early April

Places：Hangzhou Botanical Garden, Taizi Bay Park, Wentao Road (Binjiang district), Heyu Road (Linping district), Liangzhu Center of Arts (Yuhang district), Miji Village (Lin'an district)

Tulip

Tulips display an almost inexhaustible array of hues, spanning the spectrum from vivid yellows to rich purples and beyond into stunning multicolored varieties.

During the concurrent blooming periods of cherry blossoms and tulips each spring, Hangzhou's Prince Bay Park becomes an instagrammable destination for appreciating these vibrant blooms. Here, visitors will marvel at over 400,000 exquisite tulips that not only vie for visual admiration but also fill the air with their captivating fragrance, creating an immersive sensory experience.

Time：March to early April

Places：Prince Bay Park, Jingshan Flower Sea (Yuhang district), Nanjiang Park (Xiaoshan district)

Magnolia

Next to the Swan Pond in Phase 1 of the Xianghu Lake, the rare purple magnolias have also bloomed, creating an enchanting purple flower sea that captivates visitors’ attention. Besides immersing in the intense aesthetic experience of flowers, visitors can also observe the black swans in the Swan Pond which situates on a small island within Xianghu Lake, and there are a total of 45 swans in the pond currently. Additionally, there are various bird species such as moorhen, Pulsatilla chinensis，and Eurasian collared doves. It's a perfect destination where visitors can embrace the harmony of flowers and wildlife.

Time：Early-mid March

Places：Hangzhou Botanical Garden, Faxi Temple, Xihu State Guesthouse

Spiraea thunbergii

Stroll along the stream beside the tea fields, you will be surprised to find a waterfall of white blossoms just outside the Shuangfeng Hall of the China National Tea Museum. Dubbed as Snow White in spring, the mesmerizing flower is called Spiraea thunbergii, which densely fill each branch of the trees.

Time：Mid-late March

Places：China National Tea Museum（Shuangfeng Hall）

Cole flower 

The golden carpet of cole flowers stretches out in all directions, creating a serene ambiance and a feeling of being connected to nature's beauty. Jingshan is an excellent destination for admiring the stunning cole flower fields. Moreover, you can also take part in the "Songyun Kite Festival," where you will have the chance to witness a diverse array of creatively designed kites.

According to the available information, Jingshan Flower Sea hosts various kite-related activities, including the traditional Song Dynasty headdress decoration every weekend until the end of March.

Time：March to April

Places：Jingshan Flower Sea (Yuhang District), White Horse Lake (Xiaoshan District)