Flower markets across the city to herald Spring Festival

As the Chinese New Year approaches, highly anticipated Spring Festival flower markets are returning to districts across the city, bringing festive cheer with a blend of tradition and innovation. Running from Jan. 16 to 28, the markets will offer a variety of flowers, New Year goods, and interactive cultural experiences, creating a vibrant atmosphere to welcome the Year of the Snake.

Workers are busy preparing for the 2025 Shenzhen Spring Festival Flower Fair on Festival Avenue in Futian District yesterday. Photos by Liu Xudong except otherwise stated

Luohu District's Aiguo Road Flower Market, a hallmark of Shenzhen’s Spring Festival celebrations since 1982, remains one of the city’s most iconic destinations. Open from Jan. 22 to 28, this year’s market features nearly 300 stalls, including 180 selling fresh flowers. Visitors can also explore areas dedicated to food, cultural products, calligraphy couplets, and festive gifts, as well as a pet-friendly zone and a blessing walk. Traffic restrictions will be in effect on parts of Aiguo Road during the event, so visitors are advised to plan their routes accordingly.

Visitors browse stalls for Chinese New Year decorations at Dongmen, Luohu District.

In Futian District, two flower markets are set to offer unique experiences. The Festival Avenue Flower Market, open from Jan. 22 to 28, will combine traditional New Year goods with modern twists, such as pet-themed and Chinese-style products. Meanwhile, the Four Seasons Flower Valley Flower Market will operate in two stages, with a pre-event from Jan. 17 to 21 and the main event from Jan. 22 to 28. The venue will integrate flower displays with local snacks and cultural exhibits.

Bao’an District will host two major flower markets this year. The Xinqiao Flower Market, running from Jan. 16 to 28, will feature flower stalls, snack booths, and New Year goods. Meanwhile, the BREWTOWN Flower Market, from Jan. 22 to 28, will showcase a blend of traditional and contemporary items, including handcrafted souvenirs, kumquat trees, and regional delicacies.

The stage is set for the Spring Festival flower market at Yantian Central Park, which will run from Jan. 22 to 28 in Yantian District. Photo from WeChat account "文旅深圳“ 

In Yantian District, a flower market will be held at Yantian Central Park from Jan. 22 to 28. Visitors will find flowers, kumquat trees, spring couplets, and traditional candies in this scenic setting.

Guangming District is adopting a “one main venue pluses several subvenue” model, with a main flower market at Maxland Shopping Mall and smaller flower stalls throughout the district, running from Jan. 22 to 28. The markets will feature fresh blooms, local specialties, and agricultural products.

Longgang District’s Shenzhen Universiade Center Flower Market, held from Jan. 22 to 28, promises to be a festive hotspot. Attractions include a giant “Lucky Snake” installation, over 200 stalls, and traditional performances such as the Chaozhou Yingge Dance and lion dances. Evening activities, including bonfire camps, outdoor movies, and fireworks displays, will keep the celebrations alive after dark.

In Longhua District, the Minzhi Flower Market will run from Jan. 19 to 28 and feature 132 stalls offering flowers, New Year goods, and festive decorations.

In Dapeng New Area, flower markets will run simultaneously from Jan. 22 to 28 at multiple locations, including Kuichong Park, Dapeng New Market, and Nanao Moon Bay Plaza.