Being the Motherland of World Horticulture, China is the home to around 31,000 plant species, as well as represents around one-eighth of the total plant species of the world. So, if you are looking for a reason to travel to China, here is one more to fulfil your wanderlust – these amazing fields of blooming flowers around the country is a sight to behold. You may have heard of the endemic flowers in China and the places that are famous for this, however, there are some hidden gems without exploring those, your tour will remain incomplete. Would you like to know about the places?
Then, before you pack your bag, say ‘goodbye’ to your daily schedule, and start your journey to the land of flowers, know about the incredible flower fields where you can visit during your wildflower china tour.
- Sichuan
Located in the Southwest of China, Sichuan is one of the diverse spots for wildflower tour. Diverse climates and great elevation difference make Sichuan a great place for plant diversity. More than ten thousand species of higher plants are found here and around 500 species of them are endemic. Moreover, you can also find different types of garden flowers here. 100 years ago, some western plant collectors came here collecting wonderful flowers, and later they introduced those flower plants in their native countries. The most remarkable plants among those are Chinese dove tree, regal lily, and yellow Chinese poppy. Therefore, if you want to unleash your passion for flower-watching, then come here, and enjoy unique wildflowers that are found here. Besides, flower watching, you can also explore the interesting culture, natural beauty, and take part in thrilling adventures. Indulge in a number of sight-seeing trips, wildflower, and national park tours and other interesting places.
- Yunnan
Called the kingdom of plant, Yunnan is the place where you can find the largest number of plants in China. It is situated in a mountainous area, with low elevations in the southwest and high elevation in the northwest. From tropical, subtropical to temperate to frigid – every kind of climate is found here. Near about 17 thousand species of higher plants are found in Yunnan province that belongs to 274 families. While the northwest of Yunnan is the hub of Hengduan Mountains and has different types of alpine flowers, the south part is a tropical area with plenty of tropical plants. And the southeast of Yunnan is a typical karst forest that has some unique flowers including Paphiopedilum, also known as lady slipper orchid. Along with visiting the scenic areas, you can visit some UNESCO world heritage sites such as Old Town of Lijiang, South China Karst, Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas, etc.
Moreover, you can visit Tibet, East China, South China or North China to see different types of flowers. And to make the most of your China flower watching trip, then choose a reputable company that offers various types of wildflower tour in China, and can help you to make the most of it. So, wait no more, book your tour today.
Author Bio: Stephen Green, a popular blogger on wildflower China, here writes on the places where you can visit during China flower watching trip.
