A Stunning Rose Garden Discovered in Baoji

If you are looking for a "hidden gem garden" just 1.5 hours' drive from Xi’an, want to avoid crowds and capture photos that will flood your social media, or spend a healing weekend with your family, **Baoji Panlong Rose Garden** is definitely worth adding to your travel list! Here, thousands of acres of roses bloom like a sea, dotted with European-style manor houses, pastoral windmills, and rainbow walkways—every snapshot feels like a French movie scene! --- 🌸 Why recommend Panlong Rose Garden? 1️⃣ The largest rose-themed park in Northwest China The park covers over 1,000 acres and grows more than 300 varieties of roses, from vibrant tree roses to climbing roses covering arches, from vintage Austin roses to rare rainbow gradient varieties... The blooming season lasts from May to October, with early summer (May-June) and early autumn (September) being the best viewing periods, filling the garden with a rich fragrance! 2️⃣ The ultimate photo spot ✔️ Rainbow Windmill Corridor: A hundred-meter windmill tunnel spins in the breeze; running in a light-colored long dress and snapping photos feels like stepping into a fairy tale! ✔️ European-style Rose Manor: White arches, vintage fountains, heart sculptures—full of French romantic vibes, a must for couples! ✔️ Aerial Viewing Platform: Climb up to overlook the entire sea of flowers, easily capturing drone-like views! ✔️ Petting Zoo: Recommended for families with kids, featuring alpacas and miniature horses that are super adorable~ 3️⃣ A conscientious attraction with free admission Free entry! Free entry! Free entry! (Important things said three times) Electric carts inside the park cost 10 RMB per person, but walking slowly and stopping to take photos anytime is recommended. --- 📸 Tested and recommended tips 📍 Address: Longxiang Avenue, Panlong New District, Jintai District, Baoji City (navigate directly to "Panlong Rose Garden") 🚗 Transportation From Xi’an: Take the high-speed train to Baoji South Station (1 hour), then a taxi for about 20 RMB; driving takes about 1.5 hours. From Baoji city center: Take bus No. 70 to "Panlong New District" stop, then a 10-minute walk. ⏰ Recommended time Early morning from 8-10 AM or late afternoon from 4-6 PM for soft lighting, avoiding the harsh midday sun; cloudy days also bring out a high-end Morandi color tone in photos. 👗 Outfit suggestions White or light-colored long dresses + straw hats + rattan bags pair perfectly with the European-style scenes; Hanfu or Lolita styles also match beautifully with the sea of flowers! ⚠️ Friendly reminders [Rainbow] The park has limited shade, so be sure to apply sunscreen and bring plenty of drinking water. [Rainbow] Please protect the flowers and plants; do not step into flower beds or pick flowers. --- 🍜 Nearby activities + food recommendations 1️⃣ One-day tour route recommendation Morning: Photo shoot at Panlong Rose Garden → Noon: Snack at Chencang Old Street → Afternoon: China Bronze Museum (free, closed on Mondays) → Evening: Watch the sunset at Shigu Pavilion. 2️⃣ Must-try Baoji foods: Gu Family Hotpot with a bowl of chili: Oil-splashed chili hotpot that defies expectations, fragrant without being overpowering! Lao Ba Rice Noodles: A spicy and sour Baoji classic, perfect with minced meat stuffed buns. Chencang Old Street: One-stop tasting of rolled noodles, tofu pudding with soaked bread, and Qishan minced noodles. --- ✨ Travel notes When I visited Panlong Rose Garden in early May, I thought it was just an ordinary park but was stunned by the vibrant colors everywhere—it turns out the Northwest can hide such a gentle "Monet garden"! I met elderly uncles and aunts with gray hair taking photos of each other, girls twirling under the windmills holding up their skirts, and kids chasing rainbows with bubble machines... Suddenly, I felt that romance knows no age, and this sea of flowers seems magical, making every corner bloom with beauty. Tips: There are no commercial facilities inside the park yet, so it’s recommended to bring your own snacks for a picnic, but remember to take your trash with you~ --- If you’re tired of the city’s noise, why not pick a sunny weekend and become a “flower fairy” for a day at Baoji Panlong Rose Garden? Here, there are no crowded tourists, only blooming flowers, gentle breezes, and beautiful scenes that will make your heart flutter all summer long ❤️