The ultimate guide to the best cherry blossom viewing in Wuhan 2024 awaits you!
March in Wuhan is truly romantic, with the city filled with cherry blossoms. To see the cherry blossoms in Wuhan, you must visit the East Lake Cherry Blossom Park, which is known as the 'Cherry Blossom Ceiling' of Wuhan.
It is one of the top three cherry blossom capitals of the world, where Japanese-style architecture and cherry blossoms combine to create stunning beauty. There are many varieties of cherry blossoms, and from early March to late March, you can see early blooming cherry blossoms, Somei Yoshino, and late blooming cherry blossoms competing in splendor.
Bloom Period: Early March - Late March
Early Blooming: Early March
Somei Yoshino: Mid-March
Late Blooming: End of March
If you only visit the cherry garden once, it is recommended to see the Somei Yoshino cherry blossoms in late March, when tens of thousands of cherry trees are in full bloom, which is truly breathtaking
In addition to the daytime scenery, it is also highly recommended to view the cherry blossoms at night, which offers a different kind of beauty.
East Lake Cherry Blossom Park (No. 665 Luomo Road, East Lake Scenic Area)
Accessible by self-driving or by bus 401, 413, 402 (be sure to avoid peak hours, as it will be more congested in the afternoon)
💰60 (Cherry Blossom Joint Ticket 100, valid with Plum Garden and Peony Garden, unlimited entry)
The early cherry blossoms are concentrated near the ancient buildings at the entrance and near the Happy Jungle, with the first wave consisting of only four or five trees, followed by a large area.
About Transportation
Every year during the cherry blossom season, it is particularly congested. It is recommended to set off early in the morning, or to get off a few kilometers away from the traffic jam and ride a bike there.
Taking a boat is also a good choice. You can take a boat from Liyuan to Chufeng Garden Pier, which takes 20 minutes to reach the cherry garden directly, avoiding congestion and allowing you to enjoy the lake and mountain scenery on both sides of East Lake.
Accommodation
It is recommended to stay near Liyuan, where the subway is very convenient and you can also visit the Provincial Museum;
or near Guanggu Square, which is close to the cherry garden, in a bustling location with food, drink, and entertainment, and you can also visit the nearby Cherry Blossom Station.
Photo Spots
Five-story Pagoda Cherry Blossoms
Red Bridge Cherry Blossoms
Chinese Architecture and Cherry Blossoms
Jingxin Academy Cherry Blossoms
Tulips and Cherry Blossoms in the Flying Over the Jungle
Here are some tips to avoid the crowds and get good photos. If possible, bring a stool for a cleaner shot.
Try to go as early as possible, before 8:00.
Crouch down to shoot the model from below to avoid the crowd.
Use a telephoto lens for close-up half-body shots.
Use horizontal composition to avoid people in the background
Weekdays, there is a lot of traffic. Wuhan East Lake Sakura Festival is worth a visit. It is recommended to take a taxi and have serious traffic jams at home. The scenic spot is full of cherry blossoms, and you can turn around in about an hour.
260 mu of cherry blossom sea, tens of thousands of cherry blossoms, 60 varieties cover almost all varieties at home and abroad, the whole park has nearly 10,000 cherry trees. East Lake cherry garden, Aomori Prefecture, Japan, Washington State cherry garden, and is called the "the three major cherry blossom capitals of the world". The East Lake cherry garden at night is even more intoxicating and tender. When the five towers in the cherry garden are lit, the light show is opened, and the surprise is in sight. Like being in the courtyard of Shengtang, the unique Tangfeng complex in the cherry garden, pavilions, tai, buildings, pavilions, quaint, and antiques, so that the atmosphere of cherry blossoms has a touch of charm.
The first time I came to Wuhan East Lake in the romantic season of cherry blossoms 🌸, it coincided with the weekend, there were many people who enjoyed the flowers. Fortunately, the place was big, there were many cherry blossoms, the scenery was very charming, it was worth seeing, beautiful!
It's so beautiful 🤩 especially tulips and cherry blossoms. Now it happens to be a lot of people during the flowering season. I heard the driver's master say that it will turn pink when the flower is about to fall, and it will be more beautiful. I hope I can see it at the next stop 😊
Wuhan East Lake has the most beautiful cherry garden in China! Wuhan East Lake Moshan Cherry Garden is located in the south of the scenic spot of Donghu Moshan Scenic Area in the country near the East Lake Meiyuan. It covers an area of 260 mu and has 10,000 cherry blossom trees. The first cherry blossoms planted in the park were presented to Deng Yingchao by former Japanese Prime Minister Tanaka Koroi, and then transferred to Wuhan East Lake by Deng Yingchao. The majority of the cherry blossoms were planted by China and Japan in 1998. Wuhan East Lake Moshan Sakura Garden and Japan Aomori Prefecture of the front cherry garden, Washington State cherry garden in the United States and called the world's three major cherry blossom capital.
Moshan Scenic Area has beautiful natural scenery, rich plants, and Chu cultural landscape. The main attractions are Zhurong Star Watching, Chu Tiantai, Chucheng, Windmarks, Lisaobei, Nanguo Zhesi Garden, etc., which is a very worth visiting. If you can determine the itinerary, you can buy tickets on Trip.com one day in advance. One-way discounts can be 2 yuan, which is 28 yuan. We bought it on the same day, which is 30 yuan. We chose to sit on the ropeway, and then walk down to play, is to keep going down the steps, (see Figure 3, Figure 4) will save effort, legs and feet inconvenient can choose to take the ropeway.
Watching Wuhan cherry blossoms is an unforgettable experience. Standing under the blooming cherry trees, I am deeply attracted by their beauty. Each cherry blossom is like a carefully carved artwork, with soft and delicate petals, bright colors and rich layers. Under the breeze, the petals fell gently, as if it was a pink rain, giving people a dreamy feeling. This viewing gave me a deeper understanding of life. The life of the cherry blossoms is short, but they can bloom in a limited time. This tells us that no matter the length of life, we should cherish every moment and strive to bloom our own glory. At the same time, the beauty of Wuhan cherry blossoms also reflects the magic of nature and the tenacity of life. Even after the cold winter, the cherry blossoms can still bloom so beautifully, which is awe of the power of life. Overall, watching the cherry blossoms in Wuhan is a wonderful experience, it makes me feel the beauty and power of life. I believe this experience will be a valuable memory in my life.