Southeast Asia Information Port News (www.dnyxxg.com) – The "Spring Arrives with the Horse, Flowers Bloom" – 2026 Guangzhou Park Spring Flower Show officially opened on February 14th at Yuntai Garden in Baiyun Mountain. Responding to the call to "Celebrate the Chinese New Year in Guangdong" and promote cultural tourism consumption, this flower show is being held simultaneously in eight major parks, showcasing over 1,000 varieties of flowers across an exhibition area of 300,000 square meters, setting a new record in scale. With the harmonious integration of mountains, water, city, and sea in the city and the lush ecological achievements of the "Millennial Flower City," it presents citizens and tourists with a spring feast imbued with the charm of Lingnan. As a classic brand of "Celebrating the New Year in Guangzhou: Flower City and Flower Viewing," this year's Spring Festival Flower Show integrates traditional New Year customs with floral art, covering diverse scenes from classical to modern, from mountains and forests to wetlands. Each of the eight parks has its own highlights: Baiyun Mountain Yuntai Garden: The core feature is a tulip exhibition, showcasing over 100,000 tulips, including rare varieties such as "Queen of the Night" and "Mysterious Prince," and a special science exhibition in collaboration with a Dutch team. Tulips of various colors, such as fiery red, champagne gold, creamy white, and starry purple, intertwine to create a picturesque scene, complemented by poppies, violets, and other seasonal flowers, making every step a scenic view and perfect for taking cinematic photos. South China National Botanical Garden: With the theme of "Enjoying the Fragrance of Peonies and Embracing a Myriad of Flowers," it showcases exotic orchids and traditional famous flowers from around the world, allowing citizens to appreciate the charm of famous flowers from China and abroad in one place. Haizhu Wetland: Continuing the unique model of "flower appreciation + Hanfu + intangible cultural heritage," it conveys the charm of Cantonese culture within the atmosphere of the Flower Festival. Yunxi Botanical Garden (Photo provided by Guangzhou Forestry and Parks Bureau): With a 2.6-kilometer hydrangea corridor as its main axis, and relying on nearly 100,000 flowers, 4,000 square meters of flower sea, and over 50 varieties of hydrangeas, it has created six themed flower borders: "Pink Welcomes Spring," "Bright Red Flower Sea," "Green Shade for Poetry," "Purple Charm in the Valley," "Flowers Bring Blessings," and "Yunxi in Full Bloom," showcasing a romantic atmosphere. Lianhuashan Scenic Area: Simultaneously launching a Spring Festival-themed horticultural exhibition and the second annual premium chrysanthemum exhibition. The horticultural exhibition blends Lingnan folk customs, Guangzhou's flower city charm, and elements of the Year of the Horse zodiac, creating a rich Cantonese New Year atmosphere; the chrysanthemum exhibition gathers nearly 400 premium chrysanthemum varieties from across the country, showcasing the myriad beauty of chrysanthemums. In addition, Baiyunshan Peach Blossom Valley, Yuyin Mountain House, and Maling Flower Viewing Ecological Park also enrich the cultural experience and heritage of citizens and tourists through Spring Festival flower exhibitions, folk performances, and specialty markets. It is reported that the 2026 Guangzhou Park Spring Flower Show will run until March 15th (the 27th day of the first lunar month), spanning the Spring Festival and the Lantern Festival, allowing citizens and tourists to immerse themselves in the colorful beauty and festive atmosphere of the flower city throughout the spring. (End)
