Early Cherry Blossoms Are Blooming|Top 5 Cherry Blossom Spots in Shanghai
Springtime exclusive romance is here! The first batch of early cherry blossoms in Shanghai are quietly blooming, with pink weeping cherry branches reflecting on the lake, making every snapshot a healing masterpiece. We've gathered 5 hidden gem flower viewing spots; the blooming season waits for no one, so quickly save this and set off~
1️⃣ Daning Park
🌸 Flower Viewing Update: Kanzan cherry blossoms by the white sandy beach have bloomed, with bell-shaped flower clusters hanging from the branches, pale pink blossoms painting a picture with the lake water
Check-in Spots: Around the white sandy beach, near the north gate entrance
Address: 288 Guangzhong West Road, Jing’an District
🚇 Transportation: Metro Line 1, Shanghai Circus World Station, Exit 3, about 100 meters walk
✨ Nearby Attractions: Shanghai Circus World, Daning International Commercial Plaza, Daning Music Square, Shanghai Jiuguang Center
2️⃣ Jing’an Sculpture Park
🌸 Flower Viewing Update: Large Kanzan cherry trees in the park are budding, with some well-lit trees 20-30% in bloom; outside Gate 1 along Beijing West Road, Kawazu cherry blossoms are in full bloom, densely packed pink flowers
Check-in Spots: Park Gate 1, along Beijing West Road outside Gate 1
Address: 500 Beijing West Road
🚇 Transportation: Direct access via Metro Line 13, Natural History Museum Station
✨ Nearby Attractions: Shanghai Natural History Museum, West Nanjing Road, People’s Square
3️⃣ Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden
🌸 Flower Viewing Update: Large Kanzan cherry trees are at their best viewing period, Kawazu cherry blossoms are just starting (30%-40% bloom), and bellflower cherry is in full bloom; you can also visit the spring flower exhibition simultaneously
Check-in Spots: Gate 1 Kanzan Cherry Forest, 1.5 km Kawazu Cherry Avenue
Address: 3888 Chenhua Road, Songjiang District
🚇 Transportation: Metro Line 9, Dongjing Station, transfer to Songjiang Bus 19
✨ Nearby Attractions: Guangfulin Cultural Relics, Guangfulin Countryside Park, Sheshan National Forest Park, InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland
4️⃣ Shanghai Botanical Garden
🌸 Flower Viewing Update: Large Kanzan and bellflower cherry trees are just starting to bloom, elegant and lush, with pavilions and flowers complementing each other; flower exhibitions are also available
Check-in Spots: Early cherry blossom area on Cherry Blossom Avenue, near the Rose Garden
Address: 1111 Longwu Road, Xuhui District
🚇 Transportation: Metro Line 3, Shilong Road Station, about 800 meters walk
✨ Nearby Attractions: Shanghai South Railway Station, Xuhui Riverside, Longhua Martyrs Cemetery, Longhua Temple
5️⃣ Gucun Park
🌸 Flower Viewing Update: The first wave of early cherry blossoms is here; Tsubaki Kanzan, Kawazu, and bellflower cherry trees are at their best viewing period, branches full of blossoms are super romantic
Check-in Spots: Gate 1 (Tsubaki Kanzan, Kawazu), Gate 2 (Tsubaki Kanzan, bellflower cherry), Gate 3 (Taiyu cherry)
Address: 4788 Hutai Road, Baoshan District
🚇 Transportation: Metro Lines 7/15, Gucun Park Station, Exit 5, about 600 meters walk
✨ Nearby Attractions: Baoshan Long Modern Art Museum, Shenyang Flower Trading Market
💡 Cherry Blossom Viewing Tips
• It’s recommended to visit during off-peak times; weekdays have fewer people and better photos
• Wear light-colored clothes to fully match the cherry blossom atmosphere
• Enjoy the flowers respectfully: don’t break branches or shake trees to preserve the spring beauty