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A guide to flower viewing in Shenyang
Source: Shenyang WeChat Official Account 2026-04-24

The springtime is in full swing,and Shenyang is adorned with a continuous succession of blooming flowers.During the super long holiday combining the spring break with the May Day holiday,don't miss these beautiful flowers!

Keep this guide and enjoy a one-stop tour of the spring scenery in Shenyang.

Lilacs (Late April - Early May)

Must-visit spot: Qingnian Park, Lilac Lake, Shenyang Botanical Garden and streets in the city.

Highlight: Small purple and white flowers exude a strong fragrance, and even casual street photos turn out stunning. They are the main contributors to the spring atmosphere in Shenyang.

Pear blossoms (mid to late April)

Must-visit spot: Ma'er Mountain, Guaipo Scenic Area and the Pear Blossom Lake in the north area of the Shenyang Botanical Garden.

Highlight: The entire mountain is covered in pure white like snow, presenting a "spring snow scene" without any chill. It's perfect for taking fresh and pastoral style photos.

Tulips (early May)

Must-visit spot: Shenyang Botanical Garden and Beiling Park.

Highlight: Hundreds of thousands of colorful tulips create a vibrant flower sea with intense hues, enhancing the romantic atmosphere. Tulips can be admired at the end of the spring break.

Late peach blossoms and Chinese crabapple flowers

Must-visit spot: Ten miles of peach blossoms along Weigong Open Canal, Beiling Park and Puhe Corridor.

Highlight: The flower corridor stretches for a long distance, suitable for walking, cycling and picnicking. It is the top choice for family outings.

Here comes a 3-day flower-viewing route for the upcoming spring break.Keep it and go for a visit!

Day 1: Classic route at the urban area

Magnolias at the Dongta Garden → Lilacs at the Qingnian Park → Peach blossoms and Chinese crabapple flowers at the Beiling Park

Highlight: The involved spots can be directly accessed by metro. This route offers a one-stop visit to multiple flower varieties, combining historical sites with flower fields.

Day 2: Mountain and field route at the suburban area

Thousand-mu apricot blossom forest in Zhujia Sub-district, Hunnan District → Pear blossoms at the Ma'er Mountain → Jinzhong Mountain in Sujiatun District

Highlight: This route includes vast sea of flowers in the mountains and fields. Moreover, mountain climbing and picking can be also enjoyed to experience the spring in the countryside.

Day 3: Parent-child fun route

Shenyang Botanical Garden (Seasonal Flower Sea) → Lilac Lake → Shenbei Lyuxin Flower Base

Highlight: This route includes flower Festival activities, DIY succulent plants and exotic pet science popularization activities, where tourists can enjoy both family time and flower viewing.

Go on a date with the blooming flowers with your family and friends!