Kaihua in Quzhou is regarded as “the land of immortals” by Mo Yan. Spring in western Zhejiang is not as magnificent as it is in Saibei, the area beyond the Great Wall, but it shows the unique beauty of southern China. While the spring breeze is not dry and the flowers are blooming lovely, let’s go to this small county in this beautiful season!
Taihui Hill
If you ask where to enjoy the beautiful spring in Kaihua, the most recommended place is Taihui Hill in Changhong Town. On the terraced fields, large-scale rapeseed flowers come into blossom among the dense spring rains in Jiangnan, winding from the foot to the top of the hill. Shrouded in clouds, houses are scattered on the hillside. It looks like a stunning oil painting, seen from afar and is a superb visual feast.
Address: Taihui Hill, Changhong Town, Kaihua Town, Quzhou City
Gaotiankeng Village
It is the most complete original ecological village at the highest altitude in western Zhejiang. People miss the sun drying scene in autumn here and they also love the spring scenery of the old village. The golden sea of flowers in the shape of a concentric ring bloom in the spring breeze, sending out all the fragrance of the year in the busy spring days. Due to the high terrain, the flowering period of rapeseed here is longer than other places.
Among the flowers in the world, the white pear blossom should not be missed. There are also many pear trees in the village. In mid-March, there will be a spectacular sight of “thousands of pear trees in full bloom,” depicted exactly in the poem “The world is white with pear blossoms which dwarf other flowers.”
Address: Gaotiankeng Village, Kaihua County, Quzhou City
Shang’an Terrace
There are about 990 acres of rapeseed flowers in Daxibian Town, of which about 130 acres are in Shang'an Terrace. The sea of rapeseed flowers here is layered and brilliant, and Dunyue Highway winds around it like a jade belt. Right now, the red sorghum wine at Daxibian is mellow, and the rapeseed flowers are blooming. Let’s take a pot of wine and enjoy the beautiful spring thoroughly.
Address: Shang'an Terrace Scenic Area, Daxibian Town, Kaihua County, Quzhou City
Qingshan Village
This is a place frequented by locals who come to enjoy spring and the flowers. It is also known as Loquat Village because the villagers have planted loquat trees since the 1970s. When the spring breeze blows, more than 100 acres of rapeseed flowers in terraces in Qingshan Village are in full bloom. Clusters of golden flowers are all over the mountain and the golden sea stretches outside the village. These are most common crops but they provide a dazzling visual impact to people who have lived in the city for a long time.
Address: Qingshan Village, Cuntou Town, Kaihua County, Quzhou City
Lijiangfan Village
From the beginning of March to the middle of April every year, Lijiangfan is like a 160-acre oil painting, painted with the most luminous yellow color. The endless sea of rapeseed flowers is like clouds spreading to the end of the world. And in the warm breeze of March, the flowers are swaying and bees and butterflies are flying around. It is such a bewitching sight!
Address: Lijiangfan Village, Chihuai Town, Kaihua County, Quzhou City
Mulanfan Village
It is a rapeseed flower base with the largest continuous area and the most concentrated flowering period in western Zhejiang. The total area of rapeseed in Mulanfan reaches more than 690 acres and it is widely known as “Mulan Sea of Flowers." Climbing up to the observation deck of Kongshan Mountain, you will see golden flowers all over the mountain. The warm breeze brings the fresh fragrance of flowers. And listen carefully. It is as if you can hear the prelude to harvest.
Address: Mulanfan Village, Cuntou Town, Kaihua County, Quzhou City