Time to enjoy flower blossoms in Wuxi

Cherry blossoms in Wuxi city, East China's Jiangsu province. [Photo/wxrb.com]

Destinations with flower blossoms are the most popular with travelers to Wuxi city in March and April. Popular spots include the Wuxi Plum Garden, Turtle Head Isle and Huishan Ancient Town.

Wuxi Plum Garden [Photo/wxrb.com]    

Wuxi Plum Garden

February and March are the ideal time to admire plum blossoms in Wuxi city. Wuxi residents are used to visiting the city's Plum Garden to enjoy the beautiful and fragrant flowers of late winter.

The garden has 400 species of plum trees on the mountain and more than 10,000 plum trees throughout the garden.

The annual plum blossom festival runs from Feb 4 to March 25, featuring a series of plum-themed exhibitions and cultural exchange activities.

This year’s festival tea party will offer a variety of tea ceremonies, giving visitors the chance to learn about the different and fascinating tea cultures.

Time: from Feb 4 to March 25

Location: 13 Bianjiawan, West Liangxi Road, Binhu district, Wuxi

Tickets: 60 yuan ($9) for a single ticket

Opening hours: 6:00 – 18:00

Public transport: Bus Nos 2, 40, 52, 53, 72, 83, 87, 88, 89, 102, 131, 158; Metro Line 2 to Meiyuan Kaiyuan Temple Station