A few plum blossoms by the wall,
Braving the cold, they bloom alone.
From afar, I know it’s not snow,
For a faint fragrance wafts in the air.
Shanghai’s temperature continues to drop after the Laba Festival. It’s also the season for wax plum blossoms to bloom. In Shanghai, where are the best places to admire these winter plum blossoms? Let’s take a look!
1. Zhenru Park
The wax plum blossoms in Zhenru Park have been cultivated for many years, resulting in a diverse range of varieties. This year’s wax plum blossom exhibition features over 1,000 ground-planted wax plum blossoms, including “Su Xin Wax Plum,” “Liang Ye Wax Plum,” and “Tu Tuo Wax Plum,” as well as over 70 potted bonsai for visitors to appreciate their fragrance and learn about their varieties.
Time: Exhibition lasts until February 20th. Open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Address: 1894 Daduhe Road, Putuo District (near Tongchuan Road)
Transportation: Take Metro lines 14 and 15 to Tongchuan Road Station, which is directly connected to the park.
Ticket Price: Free
2. Shanghai Botanical Garden
The Shanghai Botanical Garden has recently witnessed a rare phenological event, where plum blossoms and wax plum blossoms bloom simultaneously. Currently, both plum branches and wax plum blossoms are in their early flowering stage. In January, a large number of “plum” blossoms will bloom, making it the best time to appreciate the double “plum” blossoms during the Spring Festival.
Address: 997 Longwu Road, Xuhui District
Time: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Transportation: Longwu Road Longshui Nan Road Station (near Gate 2): Bus lines 56, 178, 178 Express, 714, 720, 770, 824, 956, 958, Shangfeng Special Line, Nanchuan Line
Ticket Price: Free
3. Gucun Park
Gucun Park has over 1,000 wax plum blossoms primarily planted along Guangfu Bridge and Sakura Avenue. The peak season for wax plum blossoms is in January every year. Under the warm winter sun, take a stroll through the park, follow the fragrance, and witness the golden wax plum blossoms blooming on the branches.
Address: 4788 Hutai Road, Baoshan District
Time: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Transportation: Metro lines 7 and 15, Gucun Park Station, adjacent to Gate 2 of Gucun Park
Ticket Price: Adult ticket 20 yuan/person; Senior ticket 16 yuan/person; Student ticket 10 yuan/person
4. Century Park
Century Park boasts nearly 500 wax plum blossoms. The wax plum blossoms have a distinctive fragrance with a yellow exterior and pink core. They bloom in winter, shedding their leaves, making them appear even more vibrant and eye-catching without the green foliage. Even in the midst of the cold winter and falling snow, they stand proudly on the branches, blooming more vigorously in the cold, demonstrating a spirit of defiance and resilience, which is truly endearing.
Address: 1001 Jinxiu Road, Pudong New Area
Time: 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Transportation: Shanghai Metro Line 2, Shanghai Science and Technology Museum Station and Century Park Station
Ticket Price: Free
5. Yangpu Park
In the cold winter, the “yellow little elves” appear in Yangpu Park. One by one, the goose-yellow wax plum blossoms bloom proudly against the frost, emitting a faint fragrance, adding a touch of brilliance to the arrival of the new year.
Wax plum blossoms are the last flowers to bloom in a year. Once the wax plum blossoms bloom, the New Year is just around the corner. They bloom against the cold at the beginning of the year. Admiring these blossoms from the railings and inhaling their refreshing fragrance is a unique elegance and enjoyment in the winter.
Address: 399 Shuangyang Road, Yangpu District
Time: 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Transportation: Metro Line 8, Huangxing Road Station
Ticket Price: Free
6. Hongyuan Park
Hongyuan Park, located in Jiangchuan Road Subdistrict, is situated south of Jiangchuan Road, east of Hongyuan Road, west of Ruili New Village, and north of Binchuan Road, covering an area of 42,000 square meters. It was opened on July 23rd, 1960. The park features water-based landscaping, with mountains and water blending harmoniously, creating a sense of both gathering and scattering. The water surface meanders naturally, and the small island in the center of the lake, along with the pavilions, corridors, platforms, and bridges set along the lake, form a diverse and colorful landscape, with red as a distinctive feature.
Address: 354 Jiangchuan Road, Minhang District (near Hongyuan Road)
Time: 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Transportation: Minhang 16, Minhang 40, Mindong Line, etc.
Ticket Price: Free
7. Huakaihaishang Ecological Park
Currently, there are only a few scattered wax plum blossoms in the park, and they haven’t yet formed a large-scale display. However, the gradually blooming yellow wax plum blossoms release a fragrant aroma that fills the air. (Currently, the park is undergoing construction and maintenance. We recommend visiting the park to admire the blossoms during the 2022 Spring Festival.)
Address: 6060 Xiujing Village, Daijing, Zhujing Town, Jinshan District
Time: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Transportation: Shanghai Lianhua Road Metro Station: Lianzhu Special Line/ Lianjin Line → Zhujing (Jinshan) Bus Station → Jin Feng Line (Huakaihaishang Xiujing Station) → Walk 50 meters and take the free sightseeing bus to the park entrance.
Ticket Price: 15 yuan/person
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