Best places to see cherry blossoms in China

7.       Gucun Park, Shanghai

Blooming cherry blossom trees at Gucun Park, Shanghai, March 31, 2019 [Photo/IC]

Gucun Park in Shanghai has more than 12,000 cherry blossom trees in nearly 90 varieties. The park is divided into five areas with their own different characteristics. The delicate pink and white flowers are seen everywhere in the park.

The 2019 Shanghai Cherry Blossom Festival at Gucun Park will last until April 15. Visitors are recommended to buy some cherry blossom-themed souvenirs and try some creative food with cherry blossom flavor during the festival. 

A young couple walks past blooming cherry blossom trees at Gucun Park, Shanghai, March 30, 2019. [Photo/IC]

Opening hours: 6:00-18:00 (entry until 16:30)

Ticket price: 20 yuan for adults

                    10 yuan for full-time students with valid certificates

                   Free admission for visitors above 65 years old with valid certificates and children under 1.3 meters

Address: 1 Huandao Road (near Hutai Road) Gucun town, Baoshan district, Shanghai

Public transportation: Bus Nos 863, 528, 1, 811, 3, 29, 527, 1604, 1605

                                    Visitors can also choose to go on subway lines 1 and 3.