Cherry Blossom Viewing Guide at Jing'an Sculpture Park: Pink Hidden in the City

#ShanghaiCherryBlossom Jing'an Sculpture Park is a unique park in the center of Shanghai that perfectly combines natural landscape with sculpture art. There are many varieties of cherry blossoms planted in the park, which attracts a large number of tourists every spring. In addition to cherry blossoms, there are many exquisite sculptures in the park, adding an artistic atmosphere to the flower-viewing trip. Jing'an Sculpture Park is a great place for citizens to relax and have fun, and it is also a must-visit place for tourists to experience the charm of Shanghai. **1. Best time to enjoy cherry blossoms** * Expected flowering period: mid-March to early April * Blooming period: late March (about 7-10 days) * Recommendation: Follow the park’s official announcements or social media platforms to get the latest updates on the flowers. **2. Transportation** * Subway: Line 2, Line 12, Line 13, Nanjing West Road Station, about 5 minutes walk. * Bus: Take bus No. 20, 37, 921, etc. and get off at Jing'an Temple Station. * Self-driving: There are parking lots around the park, but the parking spaces are limited, so green travel is recommended. **3. Recommended cherry blossom viewing routes** 1. **Main entrance → Cherry Blossom Avenue → Central Lake Area → Sculpture Exhibition Area → Secondary entrance** * Enter from the main entrance and stroll along the Cherry Blossom Avenue to admire the cherry blossoms on both sides. * Arriving at the central lake area, the cherry blossoms by the lake complement the lake water. * Walk through the sculpture exhibition area and feel the fusion of art and nature. * Finally, exit from the secondary entrance. 2. **Secondary entrance → Cherry Blossom Forest → Cherry Blossom Avenue → Main entrance** * Enter from the secondary entrance and head straight to the cherry blossom forest to enjoy the feeling of being surrounded by cherry blossoms. * Return along Cherry Blossom Avenue and enjoy the beautiful cherry blossoms again. * Finally, exit through the main entrance. **4. Cherry Blossom Viewing Highlights** * **There are many varieties of cherry blossoms**: Somei Yoshino cherry, Guanshan cherry, Fugen elephant cherry, etc., with colorful colors. * **Cherry blossoms and sculptures complement each other**: The combination of cherry blossoms and sculpture art is unique. * **The cherry blossoms at night have a special charm**: The cherry blossoms under the lights at night are romantic and charming. **V. Notes** * Park opening hours: 5:00 - 21:00 * Tickets: Free * Pets are not allowed into the park #Shanghai