The landscape of Zhaoqing is transforming into a vibrant canvas as Xinghu Scenic Area enters its most beautiful period of the year. From now through the first half of 2026, a succession of flowers will bloom across the city's parks and scenic areas, offering residents and visitors a continuously changing display of natural beauty.
To help flower enthusiasts plan their visits, here is a guide to the seasonal floral highlights around Zhaoqing:
Purple Trumpet Tree (End of Dec - Mid Jan)
Location: Along the path from the East Gate Tourist Service Center (七星岩东门游客服务站) to the Wetland Pier in Seven Star Crags Scenic Area (七星岩中心区湿地码头).
Peach Blossom (Mid Jan - End of Feb)
Location: Best viewed at Peach Blossom Island within Seven Star Crags Scenic Area (七星岩景区桃花岛).
Camellia (End of Jan - End of Feb)
Location: Near the East Gate entrance of Seven Star Crags Scenic Area(七星岩景区东门入口).
Yulan Magnolia (Jan -Mar)
Location: Found at Shuiyue Dam in Seven Star Crags Scenic Area and Baoding Garden in Dinghu Mountain Scenic Area (七星岩水月堤五龙亭对面，鼎湖山景区宝鼎园).
Plum Blossom (End of Jan - End of Feb)
Location: At Peach Blossom Island in Seven Star Crags Scenic Area (七星岩景区桃花岛).
Pear Blossom (Start of Feb - Start of Mar)
Location: At Seven Star Crags Archway Park (七星岩牌坊公园).
Cherry Blossom (End of Feb - End of Mar)
Location: "Xinghu Yingyun" area and East Gate Square in Seven Star Crags Scenic Area(七星岩景区星湖樱韵、七星岩东门广场).
Roses (End of Feb - End of Mar)
Location: At Seven Star Crags Archway Park (七星岩牌坊公园).
Bauhinia (End of Feb - End of Mar)
Location: Along the foot of Yuping Rock and near Chunxiao Little Square in Seven Star Crags Scenic Area(七星岩景区玉屏岩山脚、春晓小广场).
Yellow Trumpet Tree (Start of Mar - Start of Apr)
Location: At Hexian Island and Lingshi Forest in Seven Star Crags Scenic Area, as well as Bohai Park and Banyue Lake Park (七星岩景区禾仙岛、领事林，波海公园，伴月湖公园).
Mucuna Birdwood Vine (Start of Mar - Start of Apr)
Location: Near Honglian Bridge and Xijiangqing Square in Seven Star Crags Scenic Area (七星岩景区红莲桥头附近、西江情小广场).
Kapok (Mid Mar - End of Apr)
Location: At Archway Square and the "Shuiyue Yanyun" area in Seven Star Crags Scenic Area (七星岩牌坊广场，七星岩“水月岩云”).
Oleander (Mid Apr - Nov)
Location: Near the East Gate Bridge entrance and Archway Park (七星岩东门大桥入口、牌坊公园).
Flame Tree (Start of May - Start of Jun)
Location: In Seven Star Crags Scenic Area, along the Qinglian Lake Greenway, and at East Gate Square (七星岩景区、青莲湖段绿道、东门广场).
Water Lilies (Start of May - Mid Sep)
Location: At Archway Park and near Wulong Pavilion in Seven Star Crags Scenic Area (七星岩牌坊公园、七星岩景区五龙亭附近).
Crape Myrtle (Start of Jun - Start of Aug)
Location: At Seven Star Crags Archway Park (七星岩牌坊公园).
Lotus (Start of Jun - Start of Aug)
Location: In Lihu Lake within Seven Star Crags Scenic Area and the lotus ponds at Archway Park (七星岩里湖、牌坊公园荷花池).
Zhaoqing truly embodies the charm of "flowers in the city, the city among flowers, and people within a painting." With this guide in hand, everyone can enjoy the ever-changing beauty throughout the seasons. Don't miss the chance to witness the romantic bloom cycle of Zhaoqing in 2026!
Author | Jiang Chang
Photo | Zhaoqing Fabu, Zhaoqing Media Center
Editor | Wei Shen, James Campion, Shen He
