Follow the Spring Breeze to Shanghai's Flower Exhibitions

Spring brings a burst of color as flowers bloom in parks and gardens across Shanghai. From tulip fields to orchids and plum blossoms, this season provides an ideal opportunity to step outside and appreciate nature at its finest.

Embrace the spring breeze and explore the beautiful flower exhibitions happening throughout Shanghai.

Shanghai Garden of Miracles × The Little Prince

The Garden of Miracles in Shanghai Pujiang Country Park will host a spectacular spring floral showcase with the literary classic The Little Prince through June 8.

Over 300,000 flowers have been planted and organized by flowering season, creating a changing landscape. Flowers will blossom throughout the display, giving visitors a beautiful tour of spring.

In March, 160,000 tulips will bloom to form a spectacular rainbow, creating a vibrant floral landscape that feels like stepping into a river of fragrance and color.

Date: Through June 8

Venue: Shanghai Pujiang Country Park Garden of Miracles

Address: No. 8, Lane 2578 Puxing Highway, Minhang District

Floral Wonderland at Expo Culture Park

The Expo Culture Park has been filled with plum blossoms since the Floral Wonderland Exhibition opened, providing a wonderful spring sight.

Late-spring blooms like camellias and magnolias bloom while early-spring blossoms fade. Visitors can see many spring blossom phases in one area during this seasonal overlap.

Date: Through May 20

Venue: Expo Culture Park Floral Wonderland

Address: 2200 Expo Ave, Pudong New Area

Plum Blossom Viewing at Century Park

As the plum blossom season winds down, Century Park welcomes Blireana plum trees, or Beauty Plums. Pink blossoms contrast with purple leaves on these late bloomers.

The park has introduced two rare century-old plum trees: a 6.5-meter "Gulihong (骨里红)" plum tree and a 4.5m weeping plum tree, creating a unique landscape of cascading blossoms.

Date: Through March 15

Venue: Century Park

Address: 409 Huamu Rd, Pudong New Area

Shanghai Spring Orchid Exhibition

The Shanghai Spring Orchid Exhibition returns with "Three Springs Reflect the Grace of Snow – A Gentleman's Gathering."

The main venue is Shanghai Botanical Garden, with sub-venues in Qushui Park and Zuibaichi Park. These settings highlight the exquisite beauty of chunlan , a Chinese orchid known for its elegance and cultural significance.

The Shanghai Botanical Garden will also host a camellia exhibition alongside the orchid display. The sub-venues have incorporated classical Jiangnan garden aesthetics, highlighting the delicate charm and cultural significance of Asian orchids.

Date: Through March 18

Venues:

Shanghai Botanical Garden

Qushui Park

Zuibaichi Park

Addresses:

1111 Longwu Rd, Xuhui District

612 Gongyuan Rd, Qingpu District

64 Renmin Rd S., Songjiang District

Impression Spring Flower Exhibition

Begonias, calla lilies and dragon willow complement peonies at the Impression Spring Flower Exhibition. Traditional Chinese flower arrangement techniques are used to create elegant, artistic displays.

Tender buds and full blossoms provide a beautiful contrast that conveys sensitivity and grandeur. Visitors can also enjoy traditional Chinese floral beauty in this well-curated show.

Date: Through March 30

Venue: Jingyun Hall, Pudong Peony Garden

Address: Lane 500 Langu Rd, Pudong New Area

Jing'an Flower Festival

The 2026 Jing'an Flower Festival will take place from March 14 to 29 at Daning Park.

Each week, the festival will host romance, sports, and ACG (anime, comics, and gaming) events, making it a fun place for all ages.

Aquatic robot performances and the Twelve Flower Gods Parade will make spring celebrations lively and cultural.

Date: March 14-29

Venue: Daning Park

Address: 288 Guangzhong Rd, Jing'an District

Source: City News Service