Time to admire flower blossoms in Changsha

Updated: Mar 27, 2019 govt.chinadaily.com.cn Print

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Xunlonghe Sakura Valley

Photo taken on March 21 shows the full blossom of oriental cherries in Guoyuan town, Changsha county. [Photo/IC]

Relying on its original valley landform, Xunlonghe Sakura Valley in Guoyuan town, Changsha county covers an area of more than 500 mu, and boasts over 10,000 cherry trees with about 30 different varieties. Known as an ecological cherry museum in Hunan, Sakura Valley provides visitors a beautiful sea of pink and white flowers. Apart from that, there is a glass bridge stretching across the valley, and visitors can enjoy all-around scenery of the flowers. At the same time, visitors can have a close encounter with cute animals in the valley, like alpacas, ponies, fragrant pigs, and sika deer.

Full blossom: March 16 to May 1

Opening hours: 9:00-17:00

Ticket price: 78 yuan for Xunlonghe Sakura Valley and the glass bridge

Free tickets:

1. Children with a height below 1.2 meters;

2. Those aged 70 or above with a valid certificate;

3. Disabled persons with a valid certificate.

Half price:

1. Children with height between 1.2 and 1.4 meters;

2. Full-time students with registered student ID card;

3. The elderly between the ages of 60 and 70;

4. Active servicemen and retired army officers with a valid certificate.