Time to admire flower blossoms in Changsha

Changsha, capital city of Hunan province, is transforming into a city of flowers as spring approaches. Here are some recommended places for you to admire the colorful spring scenery in the city.

Orange Island Scenic Spot

As temperature warms up, plum trees enter full bloom season in Orange Island Scenic Spot, Changsha, Hunan province, offering picturesque scenery in March. [Photo/IC]

The best time to enjoy plum blossoms is from January to March. Occupying an area of more than 20,000 square meters, Orange Island Scenic Spot is home to over 500 plum trees of a dozen varieties, including red plums, Youlong plums, and green plums. Different colors of plum blossoms reflecting in the Xiangjiang River provide visitors attractive spring scenery.

Full blossom: January to March 25

Ticket price: Free

Location: Orange Island Scenic Spot, Changsha, Hunan province

Opening hours: All day

Transportation: Changsha Metro Line 2 to Orange Island Scenic Spot (橘子洲/Juzizhou)