A Beautiful Weekend: A Spring Trip to Chongming~

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A few days ago, the sun was shining brightly, and the spring breeze brought warmth. The crabapple blossoms on Chongming were in full bloom, approaching their peak. Without hesitation, I grabbed my camera and set off in high spirits!

If you're wondering where to see the best crabapple blossoms on Chongming Island, it's undoubtedly 海棠花溪 in 三星镇. There are also recommended routes for touring 海棠花溪.

宏海公路片区, 三华公路片区

海棠苑 is a landmark building in 三星镇. As soon as you step off the vehicle, the garden is overflowing with crabapple blossoms, a captivating shade of rouge. The half-open blooms are the most enchanting.

In addition to the weeping crabapple, the most eye-catching is the Chengdu crabapple. 'The weeping branches have their own charm; who says they pale before the Sichuan crabapple?'

From the roadside, you can spot the Chengdu crabapple's vivid 'red attire'.

Entering 海棠苑, the fiery red blossoms catch your eye, and the intense scent of spring washes over you.

'I fear the flowers will fall asleep deep into the night, so I light tall candles to illuminate their rosy beauty.' Many ancient literati have praised the crabapple.

Because its redness is passionate yet not vulgar, you find yourself lingering inadvertently in the sea of blossoms. Without a word, just standing there is beautiful.

Compared to the boldness of the Chengdu crabapple, the weeping crabapple is delicately charming with a touch of shyness. Its soft vines sway in the breeze, silently affectionate. Among the tender green leaves, the petals are light and thin like gauze.

White as snow, pink as rosy clouds, they hang in clusters all over the branches, gracefully elegant in the warm spring breeze and brilliant sunshine.

Opposite 海棠苑 is the 宏海公路片区, where crabapple trees line both sides of the fitness trail. Walking among them, your mood blooms just like the flowers.

三华公路片区

After enjoying the flowers, why not head over to 荷花博览园 to see the windmills? It's said that the Windmill Festival is about to start. Who wouldn't want to stop and admire the colorful windmills? Inviting friends for a picnic is also a great choice.

Although the lotuses haven't bloomed yet, the scenic area is still bursting with spring. I think it will be just as beautiful when the lotuses are in full bloom.

Spring is simply too romantic.

No other season's wind makes me feel that the world is gentle and life is worth living more than spring.

Travelogue Index

1. 海棠苑

2. 荷花博览园