7 CNY Flower Markets to Visit in Shenzhen
It’s tradition for Chinese Southerners to stroll around flower markets and enjoy 'flower shows' during the Chinese New Year. Next week, seven flower markets in Shenzhen will open to visitors from all over the world. Camellia and China rose shows are just around the corner as well.
Here's an overview of dates and addresses for flower shows and markets happening this month.
Flower Shows
The 12th Annual Camellia Flower Show
See: Over 200 types of camellias and about 1,500 flowers
When: Feb 10-Mar 5
See listing for Shenzhen International Garden and Flower Expo Park.
2018 China Rose Flower Show
See: Over 100 types of China roses and about 40,000 flowers. A unique China rose with a diameter of two meters will be displayed for the first time.
When: Feb 15-Mar 5
See listing for People's Park.
Flower Markets
Futian Agricultural Products Wholesale Market
A small market with potted flowers, spider plants and succulents.
When: Feb 11-15
Nearest metro: Meijing (Exit C), 7 minutes
See listing for Futian Agricultural Products Wholesale Market.
Dutch Flower Town (Nanshan District)
A great place to take photos, with an 'exotic' atmosphere and numerous flowers.
Dates: Feb 11-15
Nearest metro: Daxin (Exit B), 18 minutes
See listing for Dutch Flower Town.
Bibo Yi Jie 碧波一街 (Luohu District)
Find a collection of stalls selling arrangements as well as other New Year's goodies.
Dates: Feb 11-15
Nearest metro: Yijing (Exit D), 12 minutes
Fuzhongfu Flower World (Bao'an District)
A market five times as large as the one in Futian, with a bonsai garden and small stores.
Dates: Feb 10-15
Nearest metro: Bao'an Stadium (Exit B), 9 minutes
See listing for Fuzhongfu Flower World.
Longhua Culture Square Er Lu (by Longhua Culture Square)
Located in between a shopping mall and an arts center, this street selling flowers, fruit and more is on the eastern edge of Longhua Square.
Dates: Feb 5-15
Nearest metro: Qinghu (Exit D), 16 minutes
See listing for Longhua Culture Square.
Elite Import Center (Yantian District)
With flowers like azaleas, peonies and hyacinths, the market offers plenty of potential Chinese New Year purchases.
Dates: Feb 11-15
Nearest bus station: Yantian Elite Import Center 盐田精茂城
See listing for Elite Import Center.
Pingshan Sports Center Stadium
Irises, chrysanthemums and potted flowers are available in the market. A large parking lot is nearby.
Dates: Feb 11-15
Nearest bus station: Huangshakeng Community 黄沙坑社区
See listing for Pingshan Sports Center Stadium.
For more events happening in Shenzhen this month, click here.
[Images via Tujia, Sohu, Shenzhen Park Management Center]
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