Citywide rose festival unfolds across four parks

While Shenzhen is no stranger to spring blooms, this year’s “Spring Flower Collection: Rose Appreciation Event” raises the bar, turning four beloved parks into a sweeping floral spectacle. From romantic vistas and interactive installations to daily programming, the citywide celebration invites visitors to experience roses in every form.

Renmin Park 人民公园

Celebrated as China’s first “World Rose Garden” and known as the “Southern China Rose Center,” Renmin Park is the festival’s centerpiece. Some 300 rose varieties bloom across a 35,000‑square‑meter floral expanse divided into six distinct viewing areas, each offering a different interpretation of the rose.

Visitors take photos of blooming roses at this year’s rose festival in Renmin Park. Photos by Liu Xudong

Highlights include the West Gate’s layered-petal entrance, a heart‑shaped rose arch framed by towering cedars, the central rose garden with a shell pavilion draped in climbing roses, and a misty Flower Creek where flower‑laden boats drift beneath bamboo lanterns. A display area for new cultivars features recent introductions from the Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, while painted steps, art arches and live demonstrations add immersive, Instagram‑friendly touches.

A heart-shaped arch in the park. Photo from WeChat account “美丽深圳”except otherwise stated

The park also hosts 19 themed activities, including live painting, craft fairs, treasure hunts, poetry contests and music salons — offering something new each day.

Dates: Through March 17

Venue: Renmin Park, Luohu District

Metro: Line 1 to Laojie Station (老街站) or Line 3 to Shaibu Station (晒布站)

Xiangmi Park 香蜜公园

Xiangmi Park combines roses with culture and art. Featuring about 170 rose varieties, its program includes book launches, ikebana and floral performances, hands‑on craft workshops, multilingual guided tours and a rose market.

A visitor enjoys roses in Xiangmi Park.

Dates: Through March 22

Venue: Xiangmi Park, Futian District

Metro: Line 7 to Nonglin Station (农林站), Exit C

Wuzhipa Park 五指耙公园

Under the theme “Spring in Songgang,” Wuzhipa Park pairs floral displays with community vitality. For the first time the park integrates a bougainvillea garden with the rose exhibition, creating a dual attraction. Events include a “Flower God” parade, water‑sports shows, an entrepreneur cycling event and a lively flower market — ideal for families and weekend outings.

Visitors donning hanfu pose for photos at a past edition of the rose show held in Wuzhipa Park. Photo from WeChat official account "滨海宝安"

Dates: Through March 17

Venue: Wuzhipa Park, Bao’an District

Metro: Line 6 or 11 to Songgang Station (松岗站), then take a taxi

Kaiming Park 开明公园

Kaiming Park offers a day‑to‑night experience under the theme “Rose & Trendy Fun.” A 2,500‑square‑meter rose sea is complemented by art installations, a camping area with a flower market, a fun run, flag football, intangible cultural‑heritage crafts and evening folk concerts — creating a lively spring destination for both daytime sightseers and night‑time visitors.

A rose-themed installation in Kaiming Park at a past edition of the rose show. Photo from WeChat official account "深圳光明"

Dates: Through March 17

Venue: Kaiming Park, Guangming District

Metro: Line 6 to Fenghuangcheng Station (凤凰城站), Exit D