Shenzhen in Bloom: Pink trumpet trees bring a touch of romance to a road

Writer: Liu Minxia  |  Editor: Liu Minxia  |  From: Shenzhen Daily  |  Updated: 2023-02-20

Editor’s note:

Spring is in full swing, which is great news for flower lovers. From adorable trumpet-shaped flowers to delicate cherry blossoms to undulating yellow rapeseed flower carpets, flowering plants adorn Shenzhen all year around, but more prominently in this season. It’s not difficult to find a small sea of flowers in this city with 1,260 parks, and these colorful buds are even ubiquitous along busy streets amid all their hustle and bustle. This series, “Shenzhen in Bloom,” will give a glimpse of these picturesque places to celebrate abundance as well as beauty in the natural world of Shenzhen.


Fuquan Road in Longhua District is no different from other bustling public passages in Shenzhen until springtime, when flowering pink trumpet trees draw sightseers to feel the romantic vibe there. Lined with pink trumpet trees (Handroanthus impetignosus) that bear masses of pink trumpet-shaped flowers, the road is one of the best places in Longhua to admire the flower. Many passers-by stop to take photos or simply linger under the trees. Pink trumpet trees usually bloom from December to March, with each flower blooming for about 10 days, and a whole tree may flourish blossoms for more than 30 days.

Add: Fuquan Road in Nanshan District (龙华区富泉路)

Metro: Line 4 to Qinghu Station (清湖站), Exit C1

Blossoming pink trumpet trees on Fuquan Road in Longhua District. Photos by Sun Yuchen and courtesy of WeChat account of Shenzhen Look