Located in Wuxi, China the Plum Blossom Garden is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places to see in the world. This is the most ideal place to watch and appreciate these blossoms where the whole area is painted in mesmerizing flowers blossoms.
This well known garden is set facing the glossy Taihu Lake and back onto the Dragon Mountain. These natural attractions combined with the dazzling blossoms create a mind blowing picturesque scenery. The plum blossom plays a great role in the Chinese culture as one of the most beloved flowers in China and is often depicted in Chinese poetry and art.
The history behind this wonderful garden dates back to 1912. The honour of creating this garden goes to Rong Desheng who invested in the site and was involved in the construction. Rong Desheng planted many plum trees on acres of land.
These blossoms create a romantic atmosphere in the area amid the refreshing fragrance. At present this marvellous site houses over 4,000 plum trees along with around 2000 plum bonsai trees. This 100 years old garden features many members of the plum family such as the Dragon Swim, Reclinate Branch, Branch, hybrids varieties and cherry plum. The panoramic view is not the only significance of this site. It also has terraces, pagodas, rare stones as well as a museum where one can find out about the long history of these floral species. The Plum Pagoda which is the highest point in the garden offers a spectacular springtime view of the area’s scenic beauty and surroundings. A visit to this amazing garden can only make your trip more memorable. The site is open to the public from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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