The Municipal Greenery and Landscaping Bureau announced that the much-anticipated 2026 Shanghai International Flower Festival will romantically kick off tomorrow! This year’s festival, themed “Blossoms on the Sea, Splendid Moments Ahead,” will feature dual main venues and ten sub-venues across the city, bringing flower seas into shopping districts, parks, and streets. With a deep integration of flowers, culture, commerce, tourism, and sports, hundreds of flower events, markets, performances, sports activities, and science education sessions will roll out one after another—offering a one-stop experience of flower viewing, check-ins, shopping, and fun. This ultimate comprehensive guide helps you unlock flower-viewing routes, highlights, and travel tips at a glance. Let’s take a look ↓

Click “Key Points” for a quick browse ↓↓↓

I heard the 2026 Shanghai International Flower Festival is about to open. Do you know when it is?

April 18th to May 10th, a full 23 days, you can visit anytime~

Then I must go! What places are there to check out?

The whole city is in full bloom this year! Let me show you the guide map first.

main venues + 10 sub-venues + multiple city commercial districtsTwo Main Venues

Top-Tier Check-In Spots, Professional Yet Fun

Shanghai Botanical Garden Main Venue

A Paradise for Plant Enthusiasts

Panoramic View: Four major themed zones cover all the joys of plant lovers. From the national debut of new plant varieties to all-age science education and nature experiences, everything is available in one stop.

Special Focus: The sea of flowers at the 2026 Shanghai International Flower Festival is not just a spring-limited floral feast, but also a miniature planetary garden hiding the codes of life and ecological wisdom. With every pause and every exploration, you can read the life stories of flowers, learn about the conservation of endangered plants, and pick up practical tips for low-carbon living. Shanghai Botanical Garden has set up 6 interactive spots with different functions, guiding you from zero to one in unlocking the essential skills of a planetary gardener. Each spot features its own exclusive interactive challenges.

E-Lush Blossoms · Green West Bund Route: Shanghai Botanical Garden, West Bund Nido, West Bund Dream Center, West Bund Central

Featured Tour Areas:

New & Superior Plants Garden: 400+ international flowers debut, with iris and clematis specialty gardens making a stunning impression

Community Garden: Award-winning works by Future Garden designers, unveiling a new vision of eco-communities

Edible Garden: From garden to table, a fun experience with herbs, fruits, vegetables, and medicinal plants

Rare Plants Garden: Alpine rhododendrons, gesneriads, and other rare plants, exploring biodiversity

Blooming Life Market: Weekends and holidays from April 18 to May 10

Public Transportation:

[Gate 1 (No. 1111 Longwu Road)] Longwu Road Baise Road Station: 56, 714, 720, 770, 824, 956, 958, 178, Shangfeng Line

[Gate 3 (No. 940 Baise Road)] Baise Road Longchuang North Road Station: 824, 720, 973; Longchuang North Road Baise Road Station: 810, 820, 192, 824, 718, 973, 957, Nannan Line

[Gate 4 (No. 151 Luocheng Road)] Metro Line 3 Shilong Road Station, exit and cross the overpass, walk along Dongquan Road to Luocheng Road.

Huangpu Main Venue

Blending Past and Present, a Blossoming Urban Lounge

Panoramic View: For the first time, a dialogue across time and space is established between the Xintiandi and Ancient City Park dual-core exhibition areas. The Xintiandi section showcases a “World+” style, while the Ancient City Park presents a “Shanghai-style+” aesthetic, complementing each other. The fusion of international horticulture, Shanghai-style culture, and trendy commerce enriches the experience.Special Attention: CITYWALK is in bright colors. It is recommended that day-trippers visit the Ancient City Park exhibition area in the morning (2-3 hours); have lunch at the Yuyuan commercial area in the afternoon, then head to the Xintiandi exhibition area (3-4 hours); stroll through Sinan Mansions or Fuxing Park in the evening, and have dinner at Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street at night.

Blooming Prelude·Shanghai-style Garden Tour Route****: Dongtaili, Taiping Lake & Xintiandi, Fuxing Park, Sinan Mansions, Yuyuan Garden, BFC Bund Finance Center

Featured Tour Sections:

World Garden: Chelsea Flower Show-level works, meticulously crafted by 6 international teams

Curator’s Garden: 10 creative gardens, suitable for cultural creativity, family outings, and pets

Urban Flower Windows: Floral window displays across commercial areas, every step a photo spot

Forest Art Season: Art curation + flower market + opera performances, full of artistic atmosphere

Transportation: Metro Line 10/13 at Site of the First CPC National Congress・Xintiandi Station, Line 10/14 at Yuyuan Garden Station.Top 10 Sub-venues

One Garden, One Theme — Surprises Everywhere

PudongTheme: Blossoms Bloom in Pudong

Time: April 18 – May 31

Core Highlights: Focus on five key commercial zones—Qiantan, Small Lujiazui, Zhangjiang, Huamu, and Jinqiao—connecting 12 commercial complexes, blending scenic beauty with urban vibrancy; over a hundred events including the Qiantan Flower Market and Early Spring Lifestyle Festival.

Transportation:

Qiantan: Metro Line 6/8/11, Oriental Sports Center Station

Lujiazui: Metro Line 2/14, Lujiazui Station

Zhangjiang: Metro Line 13, Xuelin Road Station

Huamu: Metro Line 7, Huamu Road Station

Jinqiao: Metro Line 6, Jinqiao Road Station

XuhuiTheme: Orchid Dreams Painting Youthful Bloom · Flower Fair Opens New Journey

Time: April 18 - May 10

Core Highlights: Approximately 3 kilometers along the West Bund waterfront (Longteng Avenue from Ruining Road to Longyao Road), GATE M West Bund Sky Nest, West Bund Dream Center, and Central West Bund; Flower market, Jazz Music Festival, Coffee Culture Festival.

Transportation: Puxi Binjiang Bus Route 1 (stops along Longteng Avenue); Metro Lines 4/12 at Damingqiao Road Station (Exit 6), Lines 7/12 at Longhua Middle Road Station (Exit 5), Lines 11/12 at Longhua Station (Exit 2), and Line 11 at Yunjin Road Station (Exit 2).

Jing’anTheme: Blossoms in Jing’an · Floral Living

Time: April 18 – May 10

Core Highlight: Joint participation of Suhe Bay Central Green, Nanjing West Road shopping district, Daning shopping district, and multiple community gardening centers across the entire district.

Transportation:

Suhe Bay: Metro Line 10/12, Tiantong Road Station; Bus routes 14, 15, 17, 64, 929, etc.

Nanjing West Road: Metro Line 2/12/13, Nanjing West Road Station, and Line 2/7/14, Jing’an Temple Station; Bus routes Tour Line 6, 20, 24, 37, etc.

ChangningTheme: Blossoms in the Moments Circle, A Brand’s Youthful Journey

Time: April 24 – May 24

Core Highlights: Five business districts in collaboration (Zhongshan Park, Linkong Huiju, Wutong Happiness, Tianshan Hongqiao, Western Suburb Senlife), four interest tribes, themed flower-decorated buses.

Transportation:

Zhongshan Park District: Metro Line 2/3/4, Zhongshan Park Station

Linkong Huiju District: Metro Line 2, Songhong Road Station

Wutong Happiness District: Metro Line 10/11, Jiaotong University Station

Tianshan Hongqiao District: Metro Line 2, Loushanguan Road Station

Western Suburb Senlife District: Metro Line 2, Beixinjing Station

FengxianTheme: Flowers Bloom in South Shanghai

Time: April 25 – May 22

Highlights: Dual-venue collaboration between Shanghai Fish Bubble Park and Nanqiaoyuan Dingfeng Garden; University Student Garden Festival, Neighborhood Gardens, and Industrial Heritage Renewal.

Transportation:

Bubble Park: Metro Line 5, Jinhai Lake Station; buses 457, Fengxian 11, Fengxian 21, Haishen Line, Nanshen Special Line; self-driving parking at P1/P2/P3 (limited spaces)

Dingfeng Soy Sauce Factory: Metro Line 5, Fengpu Avenue Station, transfer to Fengxian 17/17B/32 to Nanqiao Cinema, then 10 min walk; self-driving navigate to “Dingfeng Soy Sauce Factory” (496 Xinjian Middle Road)

Yangpu·Fuxing Island****Theme: Flower Island Revival
Time: April 20 – May 31
Key Highlights: Four native flowers—white magnolia, iris, azalea, and rose; immersive tech-ecology exhibition area; public art installations.
Transportation: Exit 2, Fuxing Island Station, Metro Line 12
LingangTheme: Blossom Young City

Time: April 30 - May 10

Highlights: Rose wall at Drip Lake Pier 1, lakeside rose garden, hydrangea garden, Spring Flower Autumn Color Park flower sea, Shanghai Flower Port, Celebration Square activities; light and fireworks show.

Transportation:

Shanghai Flower Port: Take Metro Line 16 to Lingang Avenue Station, then transfer to Bus 1078 or customized bus; alternatively, take Bus Pudong Route 7, 1077, 1043, or Shengang Route 1.

Pier 1 / Lakeside Rose Garden / Celebration Square / Hydrangea Garden: Take Metro Line 16 to Dishui Lake Station, then walk or take a taxi.

Spring Flower Autumn Color Flower Sea: Take Metro Line 16 to Lingang Avenue Station or Dishui Lake Station, then transfer to a bus or take a taxi; alternatively, take Bus Lingang Route 4, 1043, Shengang Route 1, etc.

Chenshan Botanical GardenTheme: Sea · Orchid Charm

Time: April 25 – May 10

Highlights: Orchid Diversity Exhibition, Southeast Asian Orchid Charm, Vanilla Immersive Scent Experience

Transportation:

Bus: Metro Line 9 to Dongjing Station, transfer to Songjiang 19 or 96 to Gate 1; or to Sheshan Station, transfer to Songjiang 95 to Gate 1; Songjiang 95 to Gate 2/3; Songzhu Line to Gate 2

Self-driving: From G60 Songjiang New Town exit, take Jia-Song Highway to Chenhua Road (Gate 1) or Shenzhuan Road (Gate 2); From G50 Zhaoxiang exit, take Jia-Song Highway to Chenhua Road (Gate 1) or Shenzhuan Road (Gate 2)

Gongqing Forest ParkTheme: Blossom Forest Neighborhood

Time: March 28 – May 10

Highlights: 40th anniversary of the park’s opening; five exhibition zones (Rainbow Forest, Floral Art, Pink Haze & Clouds, Spring Charm, Floral Impressions); Forest Market/Marathon, Creative Pop-ups.

Transportation: Parking available at South Gate and West Gate; during the flower show, a “Forest Shuttle” runs from Shiguang Road Station (Exit 4, bus stop) on weekends and holidays from 8:00 to 18:00, with departures every 15 minutes.

Gongqing Forest Park’s “Monet Garden” Returns! Free Access to 300,000 Flowers

Binjiang Forest ParkTheme: Romantic Riverside

Time: April 18–30

Highlights: Riverside Azalea Show, 50,000㎡ exhibition area, forest healing experience.

Transport:

Bus: 1. Take Metro Line 6 or Line 10 to Gangcheng Road Station, then transfer to Waigaoqiao Bus Route 1 to the park entrance. 2. Take Pudong Bus Route 17, Waigaoqiao Route 3, or buses 81, 640, 181 to Gangcheng Road Terminal, then transfer to Waigaoqiao Bus Route 1 to the park entrance.

Self-driving: 300 parking spaces at Gate 1; about 1,500 temporary spaces at Gate 2 during peak hours. Free for the first 15 minutes, 5 yuan per hour, max 20 yuan per visit. Leave within 15 minutes after payment.There are so many places to explore, how exciting! Any special recommendations?

There sure are plenty! Let me give you a quick rundown first. The locals and visitors are super creative, so once it opens, there’ll definitely be tons of unique guides for everyone to have fun in their own style!

Culture, Commerce & Travel: A Floral Experience

A Guide to Blooming Shopping – See Flowers, Eat, and Shop All in One Go

Flowers + Culture = An Immersive Feast. The city flower’s 40th anniversary cultural creations, lawn concerts, art exhibitions… The Flower Festival turns the whole city into your spring living room. While admiring the blooms, you can also soak up the unique charm of Shanghai-style culture.

Flowers + Commerce = Shopper’s Paradise. Partnering with 34 major shopping districts, we’ve created over 30 treasure markets and a stunning window art season. See flowers, eat, shop till you drop—all in one place—plus enjoy discounts and cashback!

Flowers + Travel = A Trip on a Whim. The official team has carefully curated 3 themed travel routes, linking all the must-visit hotspots. Follow the guide, and worry no more about flower viewing, exhibitions, food, or accommodation—enjoy 23 days of effortless fun!

Flowers + Sports = Ignite Your Spring. Run through a sea of flowers, do yoga in the greenery. Forest half-marathon, eco-healthy run… Meet spring with a date full of “speed and passion” in the healthiest, trendiest way.

With the Garden Economy at its core, the Flower Festival creates a closed loop of “viewing + consuming + experiencing.” The entire city’s markets, shopping districts, and cultural creations come together, turning flower appreciation into a joyful shopping journey.

1. Blossom Market Matrix｜Full of Local Flavor and Artistic Vibe

· Huangpu: Dongtai Flower Market, Hubin Road Market, Sinan Naturally Life Festival, Yuyuan Flower Market – flowers, cultural products, and food all in one stop.

· Pudong: Qiantan Flower Market, University Student Cultural Market – both trendy and artistic.

· Citywide: “Cloud Flowers into Shanghai” Blossom Market, with direct supply from Yunnan, offering affordable fresh-cut flowers and potted plants; Gongqing Pinecone Market, Fengxian Myriad Flowers Market – endless specialty goods to browse.

2. Citywide Shopping District Carnival｜Commerce and Floral Art Empower Each Other

· Window Art Season: Core shopping districts like Xintiandi, Middle Huaihai Road, and West Nanjing Road feature over 60 floral window displays, transforming into urban art landmarks.

· Themed Flower Streets: Qiantan, Zhongshan Park, Suzhou Creek, and other districts create immersive floral art blocks, perfect for Instagram-worthy shots.

· Pop-Up BOX + Digital Map: Limited-edition flower-themed pop-up stores launch; follow the mini-program guide to check in and unlock hidden perks.

3. Floral IP Cultural Creations｜Bring Spring Home

· Official Cultural Products: Magnolia baby dolls, translucent bookmarks, quicksand fridge magnets, eco-friendly scarves – cute and practical.

· Brand Collaborations: Time-honored brands and international names launch limited-edition floral items. The festival IP covers every scene, perfect for collecting or gifting.

· Gardening Goodies: New and superior flower seedlings, home gardening tools, aromatherapy and floral accessories – get all your gardening gear in one stop.Special Events

Fun for Everyone, Non-Stop Excitement

This year’s Flower Festival features a people-friendly lineup of activities, from parent-child learning and cultural leisure to sports and interactive fun—ensuring joy for all ages and bringing gardening into everyday life.

Professional Feast

Top Industry Exchange, Leading the Future of Floriculture

This year’s Flower Festival establishes a platform for international horticultural exchange and innovation in the flower industry, featuring 6 parallel professional activities plus new variety launches, covering the entire chain from academia, breeding, and design to industry.****Scan the QR code to open the Shanghai International Flower Festival

Mini Program

One-stop guide to flower viewing, exhibition touring,

photo ops, and interactive experiences!

Editor: Pan Qiaoyu