Cherry blossoms in China

Although we’re right in the thick of the holiday season as we speak, forward-looking vacationers will already have started planning out their 2025 trips way ahead of time. That’s because the cherry blossom season beckons during the earlier months of the year, making travelling to Sakura-dense countries such as Japan and Korea all the more worthwhile during those few weeks.

But, did you know that China also sees its fair share of cherry blossoms come spring? Many cities in China have become tourist hotspots this year, and soon it’s going to be all the more crowded with masses jetting over to watch the pink petals flutter in the breeze. If pretty flower-filled vistas are just your thing, here’s all you need to know about the cherry blossoms in China.

P.S, here’s a handy map showing the locations of the following spots to see cherry blossoms in China on Google Maps, if you’d like to add them to your itinerary right from the jump.

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When is cherry blossom season in China?

The cherry blossom season in China spans from approximately mid-February to early May, which is a couple of weeks longer than the blooms over in Japan and Korea. But, the blooming period of the cherry blossom trees themselves is similar amongst the 3 countries, and lasts about 2 weeks.

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