Tulip & hydrangea shows | Best of Guangzhou Holiday Guide (Part 5)

(Photo: Guangzhou Fabu)

During the Spring Festival, Guangzhou has planned more than 2,000 cultural and tourism events, organized into four dynamic sections: signature events, scenic spots, artistic performances, and cultural and museum exhibitions. Together, these celebrations offer residents and visitors a festive cultural extravaganza that blends cultural heritage with joyful celebration.

Sea of 80,000 tulips blankets Yuntai Garden

(Photo: Guangzhou Fabu)

The "Year of the Horse in Spring · Tulips in Bloom" tulip show opened on February 14 at Yuntai Garden, featuring more than 100,000 tulips across 20 varieties that together create a breathtaking sea of color. During the show, two top-tier IPs are joining forces in a cross-industry collaboration: "Jinjin" and "Dudu" (tulip IP characters) will team up with the "Greater Bay Chickens" to roll out limited cultural-creative merchandise and blind boxes for the Chinese New Year. 

(Photo: Guangzhou Fabu)

Venue: Yuntai Garden (云台花园)
Date: February 14 to March 8, 2026

Tickets:
(1) Yuntai Garden (Feb 14–Mar 8, 2026)

Full-price ticket: 10 yuan / person

Half-price ticket: 5 yuan / person

(2) Yuntai Garden + Yunluo Botanical Garden (Feb 14–Mar 8, 2026)

Full-price ticket: 25 yuan / person

Half-price ticket: 17 yuan / person

(3) Chinese New Year Special Offer (Feb 15–Feb 23, 2026)

20% off for single full-price ticket purchases—8 yuan / person

Hydrangea show at Yunxi Botanical Garden

(Photo: Baiyun Fabu)

The hydrangea show opened on February 12 at Yunxi Botanical Garden. A 2.6-kilometer corridor winds along the valley, featuring six themed flower landscapes, such as "Spring Blush," "Crimson Sea of Blooms," and "Poetry Under Green Shade," allowing visitors to feel as if they are strolling through flowers. Beyond hydrangeas, a common poppy display spanning more than 2,000 square meters is now in brilliant bloom.

(Photo: Baiyun Fabu)

Venue: Yunxi Botanical Garden (云溪植物园)
Date: February 12 to March 12, 2026

Tickets:

Half-price ticket for general visitors: 20 yuan / person

Extra discount for eligible half-price ticket visitors: 12 yuan / person

Author | Zheng Yiling (Intern), Jiang Chang

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