Shenzhen in Bloom: Exquisite camellias entice visitors to linger

Writer: Liu Minxia  |  Editor: Liu Minxia  |  From: Shenzhen Daily  |  Updated: 2023-02-28

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.


The largest growing camellia varieties of Shenzhen are in the Shenzhen International Garden and Flower Expo Park, which boasts nearly 1,000 shrubs that carry exquisite blossoms of every kind. The blooms are white, pink, red, yellow or streaked, and can be single or double. The camellia, native to China, has numerous species and the Shenzhen International Garden and Flower Expo Park has nearly 100 varieties. These shade-loving evergreen shrubs prefer warm, moist environments but can also adapt to harsh environments and bloom for a long time. The camellia has become a trademark of the park, which has held camellia shows for many years and draws many residents to linger between the shrubs.

Venue: South Area, Shenzhen International Garden and Flower Expo Park, Futian District (福田区园博园南区)

Metro: Line 1, Qiaocheng East Station (侨城东站), Exit A and then walk for 13 minutes

A bush of pink camellias at the Shenzhen International Garden and Flower Expo Park. Yang Mei

A close-up shot of a blooming camellia. Yang Mei

The camellia has become a trademark of the Shenzhen International Garden and Flower Expo Park, which has held camellia shows for many years and draws many residents to linger between the shrubs. Liu Minxia

A close-up shot of an elegant white camellia. Yang Mei

A close-up shot of a blooming camellia. Yang Mei

Visitors take a photo in the Camellia Garden. Courtesy of WeChat account 'mlszgzh'

A close-up shot of a blooming camellia. Liu Minxia

Blooming camellias at the Shenzhen International Garden and Flower Expo Park. Yang Mei, Liu Minxia