Places to Enjoy Plum Blossoms in Hunan

This winter, the plum blossoms across Hunan have burst into a stunning display. Follow this guide to enjoy these beautiful blossoms.

Orange Isle

The Plum Garden on Orange Isle. (Photo/Gu Pengbo, Hunan Daily)

Covering nearly 20,000 square meters, the Plum Garden features over 700 plum trees of more than 10 varieties. The plum blossoms beautifully complement the isle's green trees, grasslands, and widing river, creating a picturesque scene. Visiting the scenic area requires reservations in advance. Visitors can take Metro Line 2 to the Orange Isle Station, then take the sightseeing shuttle to the Zhuzhangdu Station, and walk to the Plum Garden.

Location: Yuelu District, Changsha City

Hunan Botanical Garden

Plum blossoms are in full bloom at the Hunan Botanical Garden. (Photo provided by the Hunan Botanical Garden)

The plum garden spans the core scenic area of the Hunan Botanical Garden, covering approximately 20,000 square meters. It features over 400 plum trees of more than 30 varieties. The blooming season will last through late February. Advance reservations are required via the scenic area's official WeChat account. Visitors can enter through the north gate, then turn right and reach the plum garden.

Location: No. 111, Zhiwuyuan Road, Dongjing Town, Yuhua District, Changsha City 

Yanghu Wetland Park

Plum blossoms at Yanghu Wetland Park. (Photo/Tian Chao, Hunan Daily)

Plum blossoms are in full bloom at Yanghu Wetland Park, especially along the "Plum Blossom Tunnel" beneath the Egret Tower—every snapshot turns into a stunning photo. Visitors can take Metro Line 3 to the Yanghu ECO. Town Station or drive directly to the park.

Location: No. 680, Yanghu Road, Yuelu District, Changsha City

Paragon Garden

The Paragon Garden is the largest plum blossom viewing spot in Xiangtan, where thousands of weeping plum branches sway gently and tens of thousands of blossoms burst into bloom. The elegant white and pink plum blossoms intertwine, creating a scene reminiscent of a flowing ink-wash painting. Beyond its diverse plum blossom varieties, the garden offers over 60 amusement facilities for free, making it an ideal destination for family outings.

Location: No. 195, Furong Avenue, Yuetang District, Xiangtan City

Plum Garden at Hunan University of Science and Technology

The university's plum garden, nestled beside the Moon Lake, offers a picturesque setting brimming with vibrant vibe and romantic charm. It is home to over 500 plum trees, featuring a rich variety including red, white, and pink plum blossoms as well as wintersweet. Around the Spring Festival, the plum blossoms will be in full bloom, making it a popular destination for Xiangtan residents.

Location: Taoyuan Road, Yuhu District, Xiangtan City

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

Plum blossoms at the Ten-mile Gallery. (Photo/Wu Yongbing)

Over 3,000 winter plum and spring cherry blossom trees are planted along the Ten-Mile Gallery, currently entering their peak viewing period. Red plum blossoms blaze like fire, while pink blossoms resemble dawn clouds. These vibrant blooms harmonize with Zhangjiajie's iconic quartz sandstone peaks, creating a breathtaking scene where "warm sunlight illuminates red plum blossoms, while towering peaks immersed in subtle fragrance." Huangshizhai Plum Garden features over 5,000 plum trees of various varieties stretching 1.5 kilometers.

Location: Jinbian Road, Wulingyuan District, Zhangjiajie City

This article is from the Hunan Provincial Government www.enghunan.gov.cn. 

Translator: Xiao Juan

Chinese source: Hunan Daily