Over 400,000 tulips are beginning to bloom at Hangzhou's Taiziwan Park. About 10 percent of the blossoms, ranging in hues of red, orange, pink and purple, have already burst into bloom beneath towering trees, near quaint ponds, weaving through meadows, and adorning the northern periphery of the park.
The park has kept the tulip-growing tradition for more than 20 years. Those bulbs have been treated at low temperatures to encourage early flowering. The remaining bulbs are set to flower between the middle of this month and the following month.
Taiziwan Park, on the southern side of the West Lake, is popular with families. During spring, the main attractions are the graceful willows and vibrant tulips. Classic park plants such as yellow winter jasmine, pink camellia, and pink and white hill cherry blossoms enhance the beauty of the surroundings.
The committee of the West Lake Scenic Area has also launched a flower-themed cruise from March 8 to April 14. The cruise avoids the jammed traffic around the West Lake, offering tourists a much more tranquil route to the park. People could board the boat at the piers of King Qian's Temple and Hangzhou Restaurant from 8 am to 4:30 pm and the pier of Fish Viewing at the Flower Pond from 8 am to 5 pm.
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