Enjoy colorful spring in Taiyuan

Updated: Mar 29, 2019 govt.chinadaily.com.cn Print

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Longshan Lilac Valley

Lilac flowers, or Syringa oblata, bloom from April to May and their petals grow into a flock, which is pinkish, showy, and quite fragrant. [Photo/sxrb.com]

The lilac flower, native to China, is also known as early blooming lilac or broadleaf lilac. In the valley of Longshan, hundreds of thousands of wild lilac trees grow, and when spring time arrives, the blooming lilac flowers give off a pleasant smell. The scenery of birds atwitter and the fragrance of the flowers is widely popular, drawing visitors eager to be dazzled by the refreshing views, offering them a chance to escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life.

Full blossom: Mid-April

Location: Longshan Lilac Valley, Jinyuan district, Taiyuan, Shanxi province

Ticket price: 20 yuan for adults; 10 yuan for students; those aged 60 or above and disabled persons with valid certificate can enjoy free tickets.

Opening hours: All day

Transportation: Bus No 856 to Huata village

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