By Rui Hu, EDITOR

As the temperature rises gradually, it's time to appreciate sunflowers. Do you miss the golden sea of flowers this summer? At present, sunflowers are blooming in Chongqing. Against the background of blue sky and white clouds, the yellow petals present another splendid view, which can perfectly pop in any photos.

Nanshan Botanical Garden, Nan'an District

Nanshan Botanical Garden

The Nanshan Botanical Garden is one of the leading flower appreciation bases in Chongqing, with tens of thousands of sunflowers in full bloom. Whatever poses you take, you can look great in any photos. In addition, you can also enjoy a slow lifestyle in Nanshan, tasting delicious spring chicken, and appreciating the night scene. Flowers, like smiling faces, stand against the wind. It looks like a Van Gogh oil painting from a distance.

Address: No. 101, Botanical Garden Road, Nan’an District

Bus: Take No. 384 Bus at Nanping Bus Stop to Nanshan Botanical Garden

Ba Cultural Park, Ba'nan District

Ba Cultural Park

After over two months of growth, sunflowers are in blossom at Ba Culture Film Park.

Address: Longzhou Avenue, Banan District

Transportation: Take CRT Line 3 and get off at Dashancun Station

Garden Expo Park, Yubei District

Garden Expo Park

There are as many as 20,000 sunflower flowers in the wetland flower valley of the Garden Expo Park. They are so beautiful under the blue sky and white clouds. In summer, the Garden Expo Park boasts picturesque scenery with gardens, lakes, flowers, and ferries.

Address: No.1 Longjing Road, Yubei District 

Transportation: Take CRT Line 3 or Line 5 and get off near Garden Expo Park

Zhongliang Town, Shapingba District

Zhongliang Town

Huatian Zhumeng Scenic Area is a particularly beautiful attraction in Xinfa Village, Zhongliang Town, Shapingba District. 

Sunflowers are widespread in the mountains and fields. The Flower Fragrance Valley is full of colorful flowers. In Zhongliang Town, tourists can also fish, pick blueberries, and play on the farm. It is an excellent place for parents and children to visit.

Address: Xinfa Village, Zhongliang Town, Shapingba District

Transportation: Take bus 296 at Shuangbei, get off at Zhongliang Town, and then change to tourist line T009

Damu Flower Valley, Fuling District

Damu Flower Valley

Situated in the Wuling Mountains, the Damu Flower Valley is hailed as Chongqing's Provence and enjoys a reputation for many sunflowers and lavender flowers. July is the best time to appreciate sunflowers. The blossom of thousands of sunflowers is just amazing. In addition, there are lavender, rosemary, and cosmos. Hundreds of breeds of flowers bloom here, bringing a romantic experience to tourists.

Address: Damu Township, Fuling District

Self-drive route: downtown—Gangkou Avenue—Kaiying Road—Shanghai–Chongqing Expressway South—Xiamen–Chengdu Expressway—Damu Flower Valley, Fuling

Fairy Mountain, Wulong County

Fairy Mountain

There are thousands of mu of golden sunflowers growing beside the Mutizi parking lot, the prairie of the Fairy Mountain. When the wind blows, sunflowers swing together in a spectacle. The Fairy Mountain is also a popular summer resort, with characteristic alpine grasslands in the south of the Yangtze River. Here, you can enjoy the crisp air, ride horses, barbecue, and go skiing.

Address: Fairy Mountain Town, Wulong County

Self-drive route: downtown—Inner Ring Expressway—Baotou–Maoming Expressway—Wulong—Fairy Mountain Forest Park

Kanggu, Chengkou

Kanggu

The Kanggu Scenic Area in Chengkou is very cool in summer, with large areas of sunflowers. Only those who stroll in a sea of sunflowers, which stretches for 10 km, know the beauty of those flowers. More than flowers, tourists can drink tea and cool off in households in the forest on the Daba Mountains.

Address: Kanggu Scenic Area, Chengkou County

Self-drive route: downtown—Baotou–Maoming Expressway-Chengkou–Wanzhou Expressway—Kanggu Scenic Area

Source: CQCB
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