Portraits of spring: Joyful moments among roses

Renmin Park, honored as China’s first “World Rose Garden” and renowned as the “Southern China Rose Center,” serves as the heart of 2026 Shenzhen Rose Festival. Spanning 35,000 square meters, the park showcases around 300 rose varieties across six uniquely themed viewing areas, each presenting a distinctive perspective on the beauty of roses. The other three venues are Xiangmi Park in Futian, Wuzhipa Park in Bao’an, and Kaiming Park in Guangming. The festival runs through March 17.

Visitors enjoy the picturesque views at Renmin Park in Luohu District, the main venue for the ongoing 2026 Shenzhen Rose Festival, yesterday. Photos by Liu Xudong

A rosebud blooms at Xiangmi Park. Lin Songtao

A rose-themed installation on display at Xiangmi Park. Lin Songtao

Floral art installations at Xiangmin Park. Lin Songtao