赏醉美花季游春色新景

杨艳

An old Chinese poem says “It is easy to know the Spring is here， as a riot of color is owing to its splendor.” This year witnesses another early spring， when flowers are in full bloom in the nice weather with warm sun and cool breeze. It is just the right time to appreciate the flowers and go sightseeing.

According to statistics， there are in total over 270 destinations in the 38 districts and counties in Chongqing with flowers of considerable sizes and a nice view， including city parks， squares， flower seedling bases， and rural tourism spots. In 2021， 105 new parks have been built in Chongqing， and the existing ones have been improved and renewed with the latest technology， especially in the quality of afforestation and ecological restoration. For example， Xiangguo Park in Dazu District has designed a delicate flower presentation and improved the overall landscape. Zhongxian County has arranged an elaborate exhibition combining colored-leaf plants and flower plants at its Baigong Ecological Cultural Park. In addition， most scenic spots have been updated and renewed by adding a variety of flowers， increasing the size of the plantation， and adding the types of attractions and entertainment.

At the moment， from the location， there are around 170 places for appreciating the flowers in the main urban area， and near 70 city parks have excellent views of the blooming flowers. Winter cherry trees， spring cold cherry trees， and camellia in Nanshan Botanical Garden， red plum and flowering quince in the Garden Expo， and tulips in the Zoo are blooming one after another. The prunus mumes at Fotuguan Park in Yuzhong District are in their prime. In addition， there are about 80 places to enjoy flowers in the Three Gorges Area in northeastern Chongqing， near 20 places in the town clusters of Wuling Mountain Area in southeastern Chongqing， and about 80 flower industrial parks， seedling bases， and rural tourism spots available for locals and visitors to go sightseeing.

In recent years， enjoying the flower season has brought about new changes to rural tourism in Chongqing. As some scenic areas become increasingly popular， festivals themed on flowers are gradually contributing to rural revitalization. Take tulips， for example， festivals such as Tulip Camping Season in Changshou Lake and Tulip Festival in Taisiya Forest Park of Shapingba District have been held this year. As for plum blossoms， there are events such as the Yangtze River Three Gorges Plum Blossom Festival in Wushan County， Shuangfeng Baohe Flower Festival in Hechuan District， and Tongjing Yinhe Plum Blossom Festival in Yubei District. There are also peach blossom festivals held under the name of Once Upon a Time in Sansheng Town of Beibei District， Xiema Peach Blossom Festival also in Beibei District， and Weilong Town Peach Blossom Festival in Tongliang District. In addition， the 15th Canola Flower Festival at the former residence of Chen Tuan， a scenic spot in Tongnan District; the exhibition at Nanshan Botanical Garden for cherry blossom; and the first Cherry Blossom Festival in Zhongxian County have been held. As a result， these festivals significantly increased the added value of rural tourism.

Apart from the sensational bliss presented by the colorful sceneries of flowers， an outdoor walk in the spring can also make people feel more cheerful and energetic. Currently， in Chongqing， major parks like Central Park and Zhaomu Mountain are ushering in the most luxuriant season of the year. There， vast grasslands are wonderful destinations for citizens to visit. With pleasant sunshine and the gentle spring breeze， people can take a sunbathe on the grass and others choose to fly kites. Such a joyful scene further adds vitality to the spring of Chongqing.

In this season， climbing high and looking far to appreciate the beauty of mountains and rivers can bring an entirely different feeling. Strolling along tracks around the Gele Mountain and having a taste of homemade dishes in local homestays there is exactly the life that we yearn for. Jinyun Moutain， Tieshanping （Forest Park）， Pingding Mountain， and Nanshan Mountain also deserve a visit， for each of them has its unique natural and cultural sceneries. Appreciating the misty clouds wreathing around mountains， one can feel a different kind of natural beauty.

As flowers blossom among mountains and tea trees sprout， it is the best time to pick spring tea. After the spring drizzle， the newborn tea buds immersed in curling clouds and fine mists begin to sprout and exude a fragrance. One can travel to places like Dingxin Tea Plantation in Ba’nan District， Tea Production Base in Erong Town of Xiushan District， and Tianchiping of Baima Mountain in Wulong District to enjoy a splendid and fun excursion to the tea hills. There， by picking and tasting tea by yourself， you can witness the marvelous journey of tea leaves from the plantation to your cup.

In March， sweet fruits gradually ripen. In Xipeng Town， Baishiyi Town， and Jinfeng Town of Jiulongpo District， Yufeng Mountain of Yubei District， as well as Sanhe Village of Shapingba District， and Nongche Village of Beibei District， strawberry picking gardens can be seen everywhere. Apart from enjoying the pleasure of picking fruits， the entertaining activity “flying across jungles” is also a choice. With red strawberries and green leaves， the visitors can enjoy both delicious fruits and the countryside life to the full.

Photo by the Publicity Departments and the Culture and Tourism Committees of Relevant Districts and Counties

“等閑识得东风面，万紫千红总是春。”又是一年春来早，煦日和风，百花争艳，正是出游赏花、踏青的好时节。

据统计，今年全市38个区县共有270余处有一定规模、观花效果佳的赏花地，涵盖城市公园、广场、花卉苗木基地及乡村旅游地等。2021年，全市新建城市公园105座，并对已建城市公园实施科学提质、有机更新，特别是在绿化品质、生态修复等方面下了很多功夫。如，大足区香国公园精心打造花境、提升节点景观，忠县白公生态文化公园色叶植物和开花植物精心搭配。此外，大部分景区还进行更新迭代，增加花卉种类、种植面积及游玩体验项目。

目前，从分布来看，主城都市区赏花地有170余处，有近70个城市公园的开花植物具有极佳的观赏效果。如，南山植物园的冬樱花、春寒樱、山茶花，园博园的红梅、贴梗海棠，以及动物园的郁金香等陆续开放，渝中区佛图关公园的美人梅也正值盛开期。另外，渝东北三峡库区城镇群有约80处赏花地，渝东南武陵山区城镇群有近20处赏花地，全市还有80余处花卉产业园、苗木基地、乡村旅游目的地可供市民和游客游览。

近年来，赏花热潮也为重庆乡村旅游带来了诸多新变化。随着一些赏花景区知名度和影响力的不断升级，以花为名举办的节庆逐步带动乡村振兴。以郁金香为例，今年就有长寿湖郁金香露营季、沙坪坝太寺垭森林公园郁金香节;李花，今年有长江三峡（巫山）李花节、合川双凤保合赏花节、渝北统景印盒李花节等;桃花，今年有北碚三圣镇三生三世桃花节、北碚歇马桃花节、铜梁围龙镇桃花节等;油菜花则有潼南陈抟故里景区举办的15届油菜花节等;樱花则有南山植物园展、首届忠县樱花节等，大大提升乡村旅游附加值。

赏花带给人们色彩缤纷的感官体验，踏青则更让人身心愉悦、充满活力。眼下，重庆中央公园、照母山等各大公园正是绿意盎然，开阔的草地成了市民游客踏青的好去处。温柔的阳光伴着轻柔的春风，与草地上晒太阳、放风筝的人们构成了一幅其乐融融的风景，给春天增添了一股活力。

此时，登高望远，感受山川河流之美，更别有一番滋味。在歌乐山，在环山步道悠闲漫步，到民宿尝尝农家菜，这便是向往的生活。缙云山、铁山坪、平顶山、南山等都值得一去，每座山都有不同的自然和人文景观，游客可登高看山间白云缭绕，似雾非雾，似烟非烟，感受不一样的自然之美。

山花烂漫，茶树吐绿，正是采摘春茶的好时节。绵绵春雨润万物，点点绿意吐新枝。一场春雨过后，浸漫在袅袅云雾之下的新茶，开始吐蕊飘香。在巴南定心茶园、秀山峨溶镇茶叶基地、武隆白马山天尺坪等地，来一场丰富有趣的茶山行，从采摘到品鉴，亲自体验一趟茶叶从茶园到杯中的奇妙旅程。

三月，甜蜜果实也上新了，九龙坡西彭、白市驿、金凤，渝北玉峰山，沙坪坝三河村，北碚农车村，到处都是草莓采摘园。除体验采摘乐趣，还可玩飞越丛林，游客在红果绿叶之中，满足了味蕾也能尽享田园山野时光。

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