Zhengzhou Bishagang Park: A Springtime Getaway Amidst Wisteria and a Century of History

Built in 1928, Zhengzhou Bishagang Park is one of the earliest comprehensive parks in Zhengzhou. From late March to mid-April, the purple wisteria trellis and the bright red crabapple blossoms along Haitang Avenue create a spring landscape, while the Northern Expedition War Memorial and the Three People's Principles Pavilion quietly recount the vicissitudes of history. 🌺 Must-See Attractions and In-Depth Experiences Flower Viewing Map: • Wisteria Trellis: The wisteria frames along the central axis cascade like waterfalls, creating a "romantic, timeless" scene with the European-style architecture. • Crabapple Garden: Entering its peak season in mid-April, 1,500 flowering crabapple and Chinese flowering apple trees create a poetic "stroll through a sea of flowers." • Chinese Trumpet Creeper Waterfall: The Chinese trumpet creeper trellis under the Ferris wheel in the west gate blooms in late April, appearing even more enchanting in the rain. Historical Exploration: • Northern Expedition Memorial: The 17.6m memorial tower inscribed by Marshal Nie Rongzhen features base reliefs depicting the Northern Expeditionary Army charging forward. • Zhaozhong Temple: A well-preserved group of buildings from the Republic of China era, with inscriptions written by Feng Yuxiang in the Three People's Principles Pavilion recording the epic of the revolution. Fun Interactions: • children's play area: Carousels, small trains, and rainbow slides, combined with lawn picnics, create quality family time. • Creative Market: Regularly hosts crabapple-themed painting and calligraphy exhibitions and intangible cultural heritage handicraft experiences, where you can buy souvenirs such as olive pit carvings and clay sculptures. 🍜 Food Map and Accommodation Recommendations Local Flavors: • Tea-Smoked Pigeon ( Shunhe North Street Branch): Crispy skin and tender meat, served with tea-flavored sauce. You can get your fill for about CNY 50 per person. • Kiln Pizza (Manhattan Plaza): Outdoor seating surrounded by greenery. Pizza with beef brisket in a casserole is a spring-limited set meal. • Yellow River Carp (Zijing Mountain Branch): Tender, boneless fish without a muddy taste. A classic "one fish + one rice" set meal costs about CNY 80 per person. Preferred Accommodation: • Art and Retro Style: Manhattan Plaza Hotel (from CNY 350/night on Trip.com). The corridors retain elements of the old textile factory, and it is a 5-minute walk to the park. • High-End Experience: InterContinental Zhengzhou, Dennis (from CNY 1,200/night on Trip.com). Guest rooms offer views of the Jinshui River. 💰 Tickets and Opening Hours • Free Admission: No ticket is required for the park itself. Separate tickets are required for some special exhibitions or activities. • Opening Hours: 6:30–22:00 (extended to 22:30 in summer). Zhaozhong Temple is closed every Monday. 🚌 Transportation Guide • Subway: Take Line 1 to Bishagang Station, Exit B, and walk straight for 300m to the north gate; take Exit D and walk 5 minutes to the south gate. • Self-Driving: Navigate to "Bishagang Park parking lot." It is recommended to arrive before 9am on weekends. • Bus: Take bus routes 1, 9, or 46 to Bishagang Park North Gate Station, or bus routes 60 or B12 to the South Gate Station. Here, you will find both the poetry of "wisteria hanging from cloud trees" and the solemnity of "loyal souls and red blood." This spring, why not use the park as your canvas and capture Zhengzhou's "steel-like tenderness" and "floral moments" with your lens? 🌸🎨