Magnolia blossoms paint Chongming in floral splendor

2025-05-06 16:38

In the radiant spring, Chongming Island awakens in a sea of magnolia blooms. Delicate flowers in snow-white and blush-pink hues adorn tree branches, breathing life into the island's landscape with their translucent petals dancing in the breeze.

Shuxin Town, celebrated as the "Hometown of Magnolias," boasts 11 magnolia varieties across 2600-plus mu, covering all 23 villages. From riversides to parks and roadsides, these floral wonders transform the area into a living canvas each March and April.

Beyond their visual poetry, the magnolias fuel rural revitalization - boosting B&Bs, restaurants, and cultural ventures. This natural asset has become Shuxin's strategic catalyst for beautiful countryside development, inspiring locals to build a flourishing hometown.

The floral magic extends to Gangxi Town, where public forests along Gangdong Highway and Beizha Village erupt in white, pink, and purple magnolia clusters. Aerial views reveal mesmerizing floral oceans whispering spring's arrival through their pastel symphony.