Guangzhou has entered the cherry blossom season, and here are five prime locations to view the vibrant blooms:

Haizhu Wetland (海珠湿地)  

The second phase of Haizhu Wetland is renowned for its extensive grove of Guangzhou Cherry Blossom (Prunus yunnanensis ‘Guangzhou’), a variety developed by Chinese botanists.

The nearest metro station is Lijiao station (沥滘站) on Guangzhou Metro Line 3, approximately 1.7 km away. Visitors can hail a taxi or use shared bikes. Alternatively, the park is a 600-meter walk from the South Gate of Haizhu National Wetland Park stop (海珠湿地公园南门站), served by bus routes 468, 582, 762, and 765.

Baomo Garden (宝墨园) and Nanyue Garden (南粤苑)  

These sister gardens in Guangzhou’s Panyu district feature cherry blossoms set against Lingnan-style classic architecture, making them a popular backdrop for television shows.

In addition to the Guangzhou Cherry Blossom, the gardens host the “China Red” Zhongguohong cherry blossom (Cerasus campanulata 'Zhongguohong'), distinguished by its purplish petals. The Zhongguohong trees have already bloomed, while the Guangzhou Cherry Blossom will reach full bloom next week and continue until early April.

For public transport, take Guangzhou Metro Line 3 to Shiqiao station (市桥站); bus route No 67 at Exit B provides convenient access to Baomo Garden.  

Yongtai Ping-pong Sports Park (永泰乒乓体育公园)  

Located in Baiyun district, this park features over 200 Guangzhou Cherry Blossom trees, alongside blooming Amaryllis flowers. The park is within walking distance of Exit A at Yongtai station (永泰站) on Metro Line 3.  

Shibaluohanshan (十八罗汉山) in Nansha District  

Also known as Eighteen Arhats Mountain, Shibaluohanshan in Nansha district will see more than 1,000 cherry blossom trees in bloom from mid-March in its Yunying Valley (云樱谷) and Liying Garden (俪樱园).

The nearest metro station is Panyu Square station (番禺广场站) on Guangzhou Metro Line 3 or 18; visitors can hail a taxi or take a bus from Exit C.  

South China Agricultural University (华南农业大学)  

Located in Tianhe district, this university provides a unique urban venue for cherry blossom viewing, though visitors must book entry via the institution’s official WeChat public account.

The campus is adjacent to Exit A of Wushan station (五山站) on Metro Line 3.

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This article is translated by China Daily from the original report in Chinese as published on Guangzhou Fabu, a WeChat public account of Guangzhou municipal government.