This guide takes you beyond Chengdu city limits to find the flowers that bloom quietly—then absolutely steal the show—across Sichuan.

A Little Yellow Flower for You

Flower Name: Rapeseed Flower
Blooming Period: Throughout March to Early April
Where to Find 🔍: Jia Yang, Qianwei, Leshan

If there’s a flower that combines beauty with utility, rapeseed is a top contender. It’s incredibly photogenic, and it’s also China’s largest source of edible vegetable oil—the oil behind much of the fried food we love.

Every spring, rapeseed blooms appear by Huangling’s villages in Wuyuan, across the Hanzhong Basin farmlands, in Qinghai’s Menyuan fields, and beside Xizhou’s old houses in Dali. In Leshan’s Qianwei County, the scene becomes even more dreamy.

Here, one of the country’s last regularly operating passenger steam trains puffs white smoke each day as it winds through Qianwei’s rapeseed fields. The whistle sounds, the mountains open, and suddenly you’re in a spring postcard. In the age of high-speed rail, it feels wonderfully anachronistic.

Visit Guide

1 / Train fare: 80 yuan per person one way, with no round-trip discount (free for children under 1.2m / half price for disabled military personnel). It’s best to book in advance with real-name registration.

2 / Sightseeing bus route: Yuejin Station → Mifengyan (open-air locomotive museum) → Liangshuituo (tung blossoms) → Bagou Station. The bus stops on the outbound trip but usually does not stop on the return.

Departure times from Yuejin Station:

Total of 4 departures: 10:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00.

Return times from Bagou Station:

Total of 4 departures: 11:30, 13:30, 15:30, 16:30.

How to get there

【Self-Driving】 Recently, the scenic area has opened a new self-driving route, allowing you to drive directly to Bagou Station.

【Bus】 Method A. There is a direct bus from Chengdu Xinnanmen Bus Station to Jiayang Little Train.

Method B

1. Take a high-speed train from Chengdu to Leshan High-Speed Railway Station, then proceed to Leshan Bus Center Station.
2. At the bus station, take a direct bus to Qianwei Bus Station for 20 yuan/person, approximately 1 hour. Do not buy a ticket for the direct bus from Leshan to Jiayang, as it does not take the highway and is very slow.
3. At Qianwei Bus Station, take a bus to Sanjing across the street. The terminal station is Jiayang Little Train, 5 yuan/person.

Photography Tips

Props: Straw hat, newspaper, woven straw bag.

Costumes: Fresh white tulle dress, lace dress.

Photography style: Use rapeseed flowers and a small train as the background, capturing poses such as friends holding hands and looking back.

A Little “White” Flower for You

Flower Name: Pear Blossom
Blooming Period: Late March to Mid-April
Where to Find🔍: Aba·Jinchuan

Among Sichuan’s many colorful blooms, the pear blossoms of Jinchuan County in Aba Prefecture stand out for their clean, refreshing beauty. The pale white petals and gentle fragrance feel calming the moment you arrive.

If time allows, add the nearby Jiaju Tibetan Village in Danba. Tibetan architecture paired with spring pear blossoms is a beautiful combination.

Visit Guide

1 / The Dajinchuan River Valley between Jinchuan and Danba is one of the best pear blossom corridors. Driving gives you the most flexibility.

2 / Generally, due to the lower altitude of Jinchuan, its pear blossoms bloom earlier than those in Danba.

3 / This is a living Tibetan cultural area, so please be respectful of local customs and daily life.

Photography Tips

1. Outfit: pear blossoms are white, so avoid wearing white. Yellow, red, and camel tones work well.
2. Framing: close-ups are great, and for portraits, look for blossom-lined paths.
3. Lens choice: a prime lens works nicely for portraits; a telephoto helps isolate the blossoms.

A Little “Blue” Flower for You

Name: Jacaranda
Blooming Period: Mid-April to Mid-May
Where to Find🔍: Xichang·Various Streets

Jacaranda, native to South America, thrives in warm, sunny, humid conditions. In full bloom it turns streets blue-purple. When the breeze picks up, you’ll see a “jacaranda rain” of falling petals—very romantic.

In the 1980s, Xichang introduced jacaranda trees and planted them extensively along Aerospace North Road. Today you’ll also find them at the Shengli Road × Wenhui Road intersection and along Jianchang Road. Each year, from late April onward, the city shifts into shades of blue and purple.

Visit Guide

The Jacaranda trees are in full bloom at the following three locations. Simply search for the road names in your navigation app to find them.

Location 1: Hangtian North Road
Location 2: Intersection of Shengli Road and Wenhui Road
Location 3: Jianchang Road

Photography Tips

It is recommended to wear white clothing and a straw hat to capture the manor-style vibe.

A Little “Red” Flower for You

Flower Name: Rose
Blooming Period: Mid-April to early May.
Where to Find 🔍: Pidu Rose Village

By late April and early May, if it feels like spring flowers are fading, don’t worry—the roses around Chengdu are just getting started.

At Yunling Rose Garden in Pidu District, you’ll find many rose varieties in bloom. The air smells amazing, and the paths between the flowers are extremely photogenic—photos here tend to come out soft and dreamy.

Visit Guide

1 / Admission is 30 yuan, open daily from 08:00-18:00.
2 / It is recommended to drive there. Search for "Huaxiang Rose" on your navigation app. Parking is available at 10 yuan per day.
3 / For public transportation, you can get off at the "Yunling" bus stop and walk for 5 minutes to reach the destination.

Photography Tips

1. If it's sunny, it can get very hot inside, so be sure to apply sunscreen, bring water, and wear a hat.

2. The paths in the park are not suitable for high heels; flat shoes or sandals are recommended.

3. The two rows of rose walls near the entrance are quite popular and crowded, so it's better to walk further back where there are many other flower walls, and there's no need to queue up for the front scenes.

4. Wearing light-colored clothing, such as dresses and straw hats, makes it easy to take beautiful photos.

5. Besides the red and pink flower walls, there are also white and orange ones further inside, so it's worth exploring more.

A Little “Pink” Flower for You

Flower Name: Peach Blossom
Blooming Period: Early March to Early April
Where to Find🔍: Longquan Peach Blossom Valley, Chengdu

Peach blossoms in Chengdu often bloom early, so timing matters. In Longquanyi District, Taohuagou (Peach Blossom Valley) is one of the best nearby places to see them.

When you visit, you can add a light hike and enjoy fresh countryside air. Many people also bring a picnic mat and have lunch under the trees—it’s a simple, joyful way to enjoy spring.

Visit Guide

1 / Navigate to "Longquan Peach Blossom Hometown" by car, and you can park at the farmhouse at the foot of the mountain. The parking fee is approximately 20 yuan.

2 / Taking the bus is also convenient. Get off at the "Taoyuan Road Taohuaxi Intersection" stop.

3 / The scenic area does not charge an entrance fee, but please make sure to clean up your trash before leaving!

4 / Open flames are prohibited in the scenic area.

Shooting Suggestions

1 / You can wear white clothes and a straw hat.
2 / You can bring your own picnic mat for a picnic-style photo.

To Avoid the “What Flower Is This?” Moment

"Spring outing to admire the flowers, and then standing in front of a flowering tree, you can't help but ask from the bottom of your heart: What on earth is this?"—I believe many of you here can relate to this awkward situation.

A simple fix is to use the “Flower Identifier” WeChat mini-program. It’s quick and surprisingly handy on flower-viewing trips.