A year of flowers in Qingpu: Your seasonal bloom calendar

In Qingpu district, flowers are more than scenery — they define a vibrant year-round industry and an elegant way of life.

Home to Shanghai's largest flower trading market and an important flower auction hub in Asia, the district hosts year-round floral events that capture the distinctive charm of Jiangnan, the region south of the lower Yangtze River.

Spring

Spring begins with romantic cherry blossoms at Hongqiao Flower Valley, home to one of Shanghai's largest cherry blossom cultivation sites. Peach and pear blossoms at Dianfeng village and Hamajiang Orchard also draw visitors for leisurely spring outings and photography.

Golden rapeseed flowers bloom across Zhujiajiao and Liantang, painting a vivid contrast against the white-walled homes of the water towns.

Summer

Early summer brings vibrant hydrangea blooms to Dongshe village in Liantang town, while Shengbaili Rose Garden fills the air with the scent of hundreds of rose varieties. Visitors can pick flowers and even craft their own rose jam.

At Qushui Garden, lotus flowers bloom gracefully amid rockeries, pavilions, and winding corridors, creating a classic garden scene.

Autumn

Autumn ushers in osmanthus, chrysanthemums, and golden ginkgo trees. Qushui Garden hosts seasonal flower displays, while the ancient ginkgo trees at local temples turn brilliant shades of gold.

At Yuandang Lake, expansive fields of pink muhly grass create one of Qingpu's most celebrated autumn landscapes.

Winter

Wintersweet flowers bring both color and fragrance to the colder months at Qushui Garden and throughout the district's parks.

At the same time, Hongqiao Flower Valley reaches its peak for Chinese New Year blooms, attracting visitors with orchids, cymbidiums, anthuriums, winterberries, and a host of other festive blooms.

Source: Qingpu district government