Best destinations to view flowers in southern Shaanxi

Cherry Blossom

1 Qinglong Temple, Xi’an city

During the annual cherry blossom season, Qinglong Temple will become the liveliest place in Xi’an. It is famous for its diverse species and colors of cherry trees. The cherry blossoms here are low and suitable to take portrait pictures of. Moreover, there will be many people in traditional Hanfu at the temple.

Travel Guide: Metro-Take Line 3 to Qinglong Temple Station (Exit A) → Walk for around 5 minutes

Opening Hours: Every day from 8:30 am to 16:30 pm

Tips: Free of charge. The Cherry Blossom Festival began on March 15. As many people will come to see cherry blossoms, no more than 3,750 visitors can enter the park every day due to the demands of epidemic prevention. If you want to visit it, remember to make appointments online.

2 Gaoxin 2nd Road, Xi’an city

In addition to the Qinglong Temple, Xi’an Gaoxin 2nd Road is also an ideal place to see cherry blossoms.

Travel Guide: Metro-Take Line 6 to Ganjiazhai Station (Exit A) → Walk for around 5 minutes

3 Dafujing village, Xi’an city

There is a protected area for the Tombs of Emperors of the Ming and Qin dynasties near Dafujing village called Shaolingyuan. More than 32.95 acres of cherry blossoms are planted around the site. The cherry blossoms blow in the wind and the whole pink flower field is incredibly picturesque! “Why go to Japan to enjoy cherry blossoms, when Shaolingyuan is just as awe-inspiring”. This influencer’s words could be the highest praise for Dafujing village.

Travel guide: Metro-Take Line 4 to Hangtian Avenue Station (Exit A) →Take Bus 736 to Dafujing Stop → Walk for around 10 minutes. Alternatively, take Bus 25 to Duling West Road Bus Dispatching Stop → Walk for around 15 minutes

4 Xi'an University of Technology

The Qujiang Campus of the Xi'an University of Technology is also a great place to enjoy the top-notch cherry blossoms. The cherry blossom trees are planted on both sides of the road on campus, which is a delight to see.

Travel guide: Metro-Take Line 5 to the Ligongdaqujiangxiaoqu Station (Exit A) → Walk for around 5 minutes

5 Xunyang county, Ankang city

Tired of seeing the pink cherry blossoms? In the Cherry Demonstration Garden in the Duanjiahe town of Xunyang county, a large area of white cherry blossoms is quietly blossoming. At a glance, the white cherry blossoms spreading across the mountain seem like snow-white clouds, which can pacify your mind in an instant.

Travel guide: Train-Xi'an South Station → Xunyang North Station (Around 2 hours)