Shanghai Haiwan National Forest Park has many beautiful plum blossoms. [Photo/WeChat account: shanghaitourism]

The Shanghai Haiwan National Forest Park, home to the largest plum garden in East China, is a nationally recognized 4A-level tourist attraction. The 11th Shanghai Plum Blossom Festival kicked off on Feb 20 and the flower-viewing season will last until March 24.

The Plum Garden, located on the eastern side of the park, covers 2,000 mu (about 133.33 hectares). It showcases around 40,000 plum trees of 126 varieties, including rare ancient plum species, emphasizing plum and wax plum landscapes.

Address: No 1677 Suitanghe Road, Fengxian district

Dates: Feb 20 – March 24