Hangzhou has officially declared spring’s arrival! Get ready for a riot of blossoms painting the city in every shade imaginable. Here’s your complete guide to Hangzhou’s spring flower season—bookmark it and hit the flower trail!
01 Magnolia | Early March - Late March
Every year, we wait for the 500-year-old magnolia at Faxisi Temple and the 260-meter magnolia-lined Ningbo Road. This week’s the prime time to see them—don’t miss out!
Flower Map:
Faxisi Temple: 338 Tianzhu Rd
East side of Ningbo Rd, Gongshu District
West Lake State Guesthouse, Xihu District
Xihe Rd, Xiaoshan District
02 Cherry Blossoms | Early March - Early April
From Binjiang’s cherry blossom runway to the floral corridor at Liangzhu’s Grand Roof, the city’s buzzing with cherry updates. The “sakura season” is back in full swing!
Flower Map:
Liangzhu Culture & Art Center, Yuhang District
Quyuan Fenghe: 38 Yanggongdi Rd
Yunsong Academy: 13 Lingyin Rd
China Tea Museum: 88 Longjing Rd
Wentao Rd Cherry Runway, Binjiang District
03 Tulips | Early March - Late March
Prince Bay Park’s tulips are the undisputed stars of March. They’re at about 30% bloom now, clustered around the Hand-in-Hand Statue, Fanghuai Pavilion, and Yingbin Pavilion. Book your spot!
Flower Map:
Prince Bay Park: 5-1 Nanshan Rd
Nanjiang Park, Xiaoshan District
Jingshan Flower Sea, Jingshan Town, Yuhang District
04 Rapeseed Flowers | Mid-March - Mid-April
Beyond the iconic Bagua Fields, Qiantang’s Dongqian Lake Park and Fuyang’s Dongziguan Village boast golden expanses. Note: Fuyang’s Xintong Township, once a rapeseed hotspot, has mostly switched to wheat this year—don’t make a wasted trip!
Flower Map:
Bagua Fields Heritage Park: 41 Huyun Rd, Shangcheng District
Dongsha Lake Park, Qiantang District
Dongziguan Village, Fuyang District
Baima Lake Park, Binjiang District
Donghu Park, Linping District
05 Crabapple Blossoms | Late March - Mid-April
Hangzhou’s crabapples burst into bloom from late March to mid-April, with Huiyin Gaoli Temple offering the best photo ops.
Flower Map:
Wugui Pond
Huagang Guanyu (Flower Harbor Fish-Viewing)
Huiyin Gaoli Temple: 149 Santai Shan Rd
06 Peach Blossoms | Mid-March - Early April
Peach blossoms and willows are the true colors of West Lake. Don’t skip the classic spring vibe along Su Causeway and Bai Causeway!
Flower Map:
Su & Bai Causeways
Hangzhou Botanical Garden: 1 Taoyuanling Rd
07 February Orchids | Early March - Early April
Tired of crowded flower spots? Bike along Yanggongdi in West Lake’s quieter depths to Maojiabu for a sea of February orchids.
Flower Map:
Maojiabu
Xixi Wetland: 518 Tianmushan Rd, Xihu District
08 Snow Willows | Mid-March - Late April
The snow willows at the China Tea Museum add a soft, elegant touch to spring’s bold palette. Pair it with a stroll through nearby tea hills and a whiff of Longjing tea.
Flower Map:
China Tea Museum: 88 Longjing Rd
Chengdong Park: 401 Genxi Rd
09 Roses | Mid-April - Mid-May
The 400-meter rose wall at Jinghang Kindergarten draws daily crowds. Planted years ago by a security guard, it’s now a Hangzhou landmark.
Flower Map:
Jinghang Kindergarten: Xiang Lane & Zhaowu Rd intersection, Gongshu District
Xiaohe Straight Street, Gongshu District
Baima Lake Park: 158 Changjiang Rd, Binjiang District
Hangzhou Nursery: 29 Yanggongdi Rd, Xihu District
Wuliu Lane Historic Area, Shangcheng District
10 Wisteria | Early April - Late April
As spring deepens, wisteria sways in the breeze. Zhejiang University’s Huajiachi Campus boasts a wisteria corridor spanning an entire lake—pure daydream fuel.
Flower Map:
Zhejiang University Huajiachi Campus: 268 Kaixuan Rd, Shangcheng District
Hangzhou Nursery: 29 Yanggongdi Rd (north of Shihua Square)
Guifeng Rd & Ziteng Rd intersection, Linping District
11 Hydrangea Viburnum | Mid-April - Late May
After cherry blossoms fade, May ushers in hydrangea viburnum. Xianghu’s Big Yellow Duck Park is a must-see hotspot.
Flower Map:
Xianghu Lake: 2758 Fengqing Ave, Xiaoshan District
Qianjiang New City CBD Park
Xixi Wetland: 518 Tianmushan Rd, Xihu District (near Huoshi Rd & Green Dike)
Spring is just the opening act! Endless summers, trumpet vines, and lotuses are still to come. Dive into Hangzhou’s blooming brilliance all year long!