Time to see flowers in Shanghai

The blooming period of flowers in Shanghai varies depending on the type of flower and the season. Generally, they can be divided into the following: ### **Spring (March - May)** - **Cherry blossoms**: usually bloom from **late March to early April** (Forbidden City, Shanghai Botanical Garden) - **Tulips**: bloom in **April** (Zhejiang Flower Garden) - **Peach and pear blossoms**: bloom from **March to April** ### **Summer (June - August)** - **Lotus**: bloom in **July to August** (Shanghai Botanical Garden or Jinshan Water Park, for example) - **Hydrangea (Three-month flowers)**: Blooms during **June-July** ### **Autumn (September-November)** - **Chrysanthemum**: Blooms during **October-November** (Chrysanthemum festivals are often held in gardens) - **Cosmos**: Blooms during **September-October** ### **Winter (December-February)** - **Plum blossom**: Blooms during **Late December to February** (Shanghai's winter flower) ### **Recommended places to see flowers in Shanghai** - **Gugong Garden**: See cherry blossoms in spring - **Shanghai Botanical Garden**: There are many kinds of flowers throughout the year - **Jinshan Garden **(Kinshan Flower Garden of the Qing Dynasty)**: There are cosmos fields and seasonal flowers. - **Zhejiang Flower Garden (世纪公园)**: There are tulips and spring flowers. If you plan to visit Shanghai to see the flowers, be sure to check the exact blooming time each year, as it can change slightly depending on the weather. #ShanghaiTravel #ChinaTravel