IT’S no surprise for Shenzheners to discover blooming flowers in the city year-round, but the best seasons for appreciating blossoms are spring and early summer. Shenzhen Park Service said starting from Lichun, also known as the beginning of spring and based on the Chinese lunar calendar, residents will find at least 11 kinds of common flowers in parks or greenbelts, and the blooms will continue appearing through July. The floral seasons of some flowers overlap, making the city a sea of vibrant colors.

    Shenzhen International Garden & Flower Expo Park, Donghu Park, People’s Park and Fairy Lake Botanical Garden are ideal places to let blooming blossoms brighten your day.(Tan Yifan)

    Venue: Shenzhen International Garden & Flower Expo Park, Qiaocheng Road East, Futian District

    Admission: free

    Open hours: 6 a.m.- 9 p.m.

    Buses: 204,113,209,323,234,502,21,210,26,101

    Venue: People’s Park (known for Chinese roses), close to the intersection of Sungang Road and Renmin Road North, Luohu District

    Admission: free

    Open hours: 6 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

    Buses: 5, 11, 13, 202, 213, 218, 225, 315, 320, 357

    Venue: Donghu Park (known for azaleas), Aiguo Road, Luohu District

    Admission: Free tickets to the park. Entrance to the Azalea Sculpture Garden costs 5 yuan (US$0.81)

    Open hours: The Azalea Sculpture Garden opens from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

    Buses: 3, 17, 113, 29, 106, 211, 300, 320, 351, 365, 401, 413, 424, 438, 440, 454, 483, 447, 471

    Venue: Fairy Lake Botanical Garden, Xianhu Road, Luohu District, Shenzhen

    Admission: 20 yuan for adults, free tickets for children shorter than 1.1 meters and for people older than 70

    Open hours: 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

    Buses: 22, 218, 468, 311, 111, 27, 450, 417, 418, 467, 469