Wuhan Mulan Flower Valley | Immerse Yourself in a Magnificent Plum Blossom Sea Within Wuhan
Mulan Flower Valley, a hidden gem in Huangpi District, Wuhan, is located on Mulan Avenue in Mulan Township. Covering nearly 3,000 acres, it's adjacent to Mulan Mountain and Mulan Lake, boasting a national civil air defense education and training base, as well as a scenic area for flower viewing and leisure. Mulan Flower Valley houses millions of rare seedlings and thousands of species of trees and flowers across its vast expanse. February is the perfect time to admire the plum blossoms in full bloom, transforming the valley into a fairyland, a sea of flowers. In March, the hundred-acre cherry blossom garden comes alive with romantic and beautiful blooms. The valley also features a wood hibiscus mountain, a camellia garden, and a lotus pond, truly living up to its name, "Flower Valley."
The Wuhan-style Mulan Flower Valley Hotel within the scenic area has two buildings, A and B, nestled between the mountains and Mulan Lake. This weekend, my friends and I drove from Hankou, arriving in just an hour. We strolled through the valley, admiring the plum blossoms and taking photos, basking in the sunshine amidst the pink sea of flowers. At noon, we had lunch and a short rest at the hotel, visited the national defense science exhibition, and enjoyed the pleasures of rural tourism.
🎟️ Tickets: Free admission 🆓
⏰ Opening hours: 8:00–17:00 (last entry at 16:00)
📸 Photo tips
✨ Best time: 8:00–10:00 (morning dew) or 16:00–17:00 (soft sunset glow)
👗 Outfit suggestions: Hanfu is the first choice! Light-colored sweaters + scarves also complement the plum blossom backdrop perfectly~
🎨 Composition tips: Shoot from a low angle looking up to avoid crowds, or use pavilions/mist as the foreground for a great atmosphere!
🚗 Transportation guide
🚙 Self-driving: Wuhan city center → Wuda Expressway → Changta Highway, approx. 1.5 hrs direct
🚌 Public transport: Take bus 292 from Hankou Railway Station → Huangpi Diao Taidao Passenger Transport Station → transfer to PZ105 to "Mulan Flower Valley" station
🌟 Recommended nearby attractions
1️⃣ Mulan Grassland (15 km away)
✨ Must-see intangible cultural heritage iron flower show + dreamy fireworks show at night (every night from January 29 to February 12) 🎆, package tickets from 65 yuan, romantic camping under the grassland starry sky!
2️⃣ Dayuwan Ancient Village Temple Fair (20 km away)
3️⃣ Wuhan Garden Expo Park Lantern Festival (towards the city center)
🏮 68 giant lanterns + AR technology interaction (until March 9), the first choice for night tours! Stop by Hankou Li Food Street on the way~
💡 Tips
✅ Check the weather in advance! Flower viewing is more enjoyable on sunny days. Bring a transparent umbrella for atmospheric photos on rainy days ☔
✅ Wear non-slip shoes! Some mountain roads are slippery. It is recommended to use a lightweight stroller for children 👟