2.21 Xinzhuang Plum Garden Update｜Unrivaled Plum Blossoms Steal the Show

Xinzhuang Plum Garden, specializing in plum blossoms, is located in Xinzhuang Town, Minhang District, Shanghai. Covering an area of about 11.7 hectares (about 150 acres), it offers a breathtaking display of plum blossoms, stealing the show in the lingering winter chill. It's definitely a plum blossom extravaganza and another great spot for plum appreciation in Shanghai. 🌸About Plum Blossoms: 1️⃣In early spring, plum blossoms bloom in full glory. Pink and vermilion varieties take the lead, followed by the Longyou plum blossoms. 2️⃣Jiangmei, also known as fruit plum, is the raw material for the plums and preserved plums we eat. The Jiangmei variety group is the earliest plum blossom species, and it's the type most often depicted in traditional Chinese paintings. 3️⃣Beauty Plum is the latest blooming variety, usually around March 8th every year. When it blooms, the entire tree blossoms at once, creating a stunning spectacle. 🌈Highlights: ✅The plum blossoms here include varieties like Yudiep, Green Calyx, Vermilion, Weeping Branch, Longyou, Palace Pink, and Beauty Plum. There's also a plum bonsai garden, where various plum blossoms compete in beauty, their fragrance wafting through the air. ✅Main attractions include Shuyin Lake, Meixian Island, Anxiang Pavilion, Plum Cultivation Garden, and Mei Garden. There are also supporting facilities such as waterfront platforms, pavilions, squares, and tea houses, suitable for recreation and fitness. ✅The large trees at the park entrance are adorned with "sweaters," and many cute little animals "climb" on the trees. There are also meticulously arranged garden ornaments and 50 art chairs for photo opportunities. 📈Plum Blossom Viewing Route: 2 kilometers in total, 4 photo spots. Xinzhuang Plum Garden Entrance➡️Tingcui Garden Entrance➡️Bishui Yingying Photo Spot➡️Cai Bing Art Museum Photo Spot 🎫Tickets: Free, no reservation required ⏰Plum Blossom Exhibition Dates: February 18 to March 12, 2025 🚗Transportation: Take bus No. 166, 732, Xumin Line, subway Line 1, etc.