Season for viewing plum blossoms and bald cypresses

One of the most poetic winter experiences is walking along a snow-dusted path, surrounded by blooming plum blossom trees. Their delicate pink and white petals are deeply cherished in Chinese culture, symbolizing nobility, humility, and resilience in the face of harsh winter. 

White plum flowers are in full bloom at Lichi Park. Photos by Sun Yuchen

Although Shenzhen does not have cold, snowy winters, the city remains a wonderful place to admire plum flowers. Different varieties bloom in succession, enhancing the visual splendor and extending the viewing season from mid-January to March, giving flower lovers ample opportunity to enjoy their quiet grace. 

In addition to plum blossoms, bald cypresses paint the landscape with a stunning tapestry of colors. In winter, their foliage glows in vivid shades of orange, yellow, and green, create a harmonious blend of warmth and vitality. 

Together, plum blossoms and bald cypresses offer a perfect harmony of natural beauty and cultural resonance — a true celebration of winter’s charm in southern China.

Plum flowers appreciating places:

Shenzhen Plum Garden

Add: Intersection of Beihuan Boulevard and 9th Road, Antuoshan, Futian District

Metro: Line 2 to Qiaoxiang Station, Exit C, and walk for about 800 meters

Litchi Park

Add: No. 1001 Hongling Road Central, Futian District

Metro: Line 3 or 9 to Hongling Station, Exit F

Maluan Mountain Plum Garden

Add: The eastern section of Sanzhoutian Forest Park, Pingshan District

Transport: It is advised to drive there.

Central Park

Add: No. 1002 Huanggang Road, Futian District

Metro: Line 1 to Huaqiang Road Station, Exit B; or Line 3 or 7 to Huaxin Station, Exit F

Bald cypress viewing sites:

Lianhua Hill Park 

Add: No. 6030 Hongli Road, Futian District 

Metro: Line 3 to Lianhua Village Station or Children’s Palace Station; Line 4 to Lianhua North Station or Children’s Palace Station; Line 2 to Lianhua West Station

Honghu Park 

Add: No. 2023 Wenjin North Road, Luohu District 

Metro: Line 7 to Honghu Station, Exit A

Fairy Lake Botanical Garden

Add: No. 160 Xianhu Road, Luohu District

Metro: Line 2/8 to Xianhu Road Station, Exit C2/C3

Jiuwei Wetland Park

Add: Jiuwei Wetland Park, Bao’an District 

Metro: Line 12 to Zhongwu South Station, Exit E1, then take a taxi

Sihai Park 

Add: No. 82-2, Gongyuan Road, Nanshan District

Metro: Line 12 to Sihai Station, Exit A

Xili Lake Greenway 

Location: Xieyi Sanhe Park, Xili Subdistrict, Nanshan District

Metro: Line 5 or 7 to Xili Station, Exit C, then take a taxi or ride a bicycle