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Hortensia Viewing Guide at Martyrs' Park in Changsha - A Must-Go in April

“Changsha in April is all about the white hortensia at Martyrs' Park, falling into my poetic lens.” This spring, invite your besties or bring your boyfriend to Martyrs' Park and immerse yourselves in a sea of hortensias! 🌸 Don't miss it or you'll have to wait another year! Quickly save this guide and let's go! · The Chinese snowball viburnums at Martyrs' Park have been blooming one after another this year! Early April to mid-April is the best viewing period. The flowers are bluish-white when they first bloom, and gradually turn pure white like jade. After the rain or when the morning dew has not yet dissipated, the flowers are clustered like snowballs, so beautiful that it takes your breath away! Key points: ✔️ Gradient bluish-white: Around April 5 (suitable for taking refreshing and artistic photos) ✔️ Pure white splendor: April 10-20 (the first choice for ancient style blockbusters) · 📍 [Photo Spots] Right side of the Martyrs' Monument, next to the Martyrs' Memorial Pavilion 🌟 The best of the best! The Chinese snowball viburnums and the ancient pavilion complement each other, creating a full Chinese atmosphere! It is recommended to wear Hanfu or a light-colored long dress, with an oil-paper umbrella or a round fan. In minutes, you can create an ancient style blockbuster. In addition to hortensias, there are also camellias and wisteria in the park, which are all great for taking pictures. · 📸 [Photography Tips & Outfit Guide] - Equipment recommendation: A telephoto lens can be used to blur the background and highlight the flowers. Mobile phone users can turn on portrait mode; close-ups of petal details + bees/butterflies are more vivid. - Outfit formula: ✔️ Light colors: White/light blue/light purple are a perfect match with hortensias! ✔️ Hanfu/Qipao: Plain styles + wooden hairpins, instantly transport you to a Chinese painting. - Props: Straw woven bags, English newspapers, transparent umbrellas (to simulate a rainy atmosphere) add an artistic touch! · 🚗 [Transportation Guide] - Address: Hunan Martyrs' Park, No. 1 Dongfeng Road, Kaifu District, Changsha (free admission!) - Transportation: ✔️ Take Metro Line 6 to Martyrs' Park South Station, Exit 2A, and walk for 5 minutes; ✔️ Take bus 112/150 to South Gate Station, and you can visit Nianjia Lake along the way. - Tips: ❌ Large crowds on weekends! It is recommended to visit before 9 am or after 4 pm on a working day; ❌ Enjoy the flowers in a civilized manner, do not break off branches, and protect the environment! · 🌿 [Nearby Day Trip Itinerary] Martyrs' Park is located in the city center. After viewing the flowers, you can visit: 1. "Artistic Citywalk": Martyrs' Park → Chaozong Street (coffee shops + old alleys) → May 1st Square (shopping and eating) → IFS rooftop to watch the sunset 2. Historical and cultural route: Hunan Museum (see the Mawangdui Han Tomb) → Martyrs' Park → Kaifu Temple (praying + taking photos of the red walls)
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Posted: Apr 1, 2025
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