春日赏花正当时 盘点四大绝美赏花地

You can always find your favorite flowers in spring, the time of year when everything wakes up. There are some amazing sites in China, each of which is famed for its blossoms. It’s time to start your own colorful spring journey!

Bijie Bailidujuan Scenic Area, Guizhou province

General admission: 50 yuan ($7.62)

Ideal appreciation time: March to May

If you wander in the largest natural garden in Bijie, Guizhou province, the wild azaleas (杜鹃花) of the city’s Bailidujuan Scenic Area will definitely give you the impression of an endless floral sea. The brightest colors, one tree blossoming in seven colors, the largest azalea tree in the world… will make your trip unforgettable!

Nanjing Plum (梅子) Blossom Hill, Jiangsu province

General admission: 65 yuan ($ 9.89)

Ideal appreciation time: February and March

Named after its signature plants, this hill is located in the Zhongshan Mountain National Park and is known for its long history and rich variety of its plum trees. We highly recommend you visit during the early spring, as the light rain falling on the mountain’s sea of flowers will add a dreamlike quality to your trip to the Yangtze River Delta.

Luoyang International Peony (牡丹) Garden, Henan province

General admission: Free

Ideal appreciation time: April and May 

If you fancy discovering this national flower of China, the ideal destination is definitely Luoyang city. Covering an area of more than 25 hectares, the garden plants more than 680 breeds of tree peony and some 330 varieties of herbaceous peony. Don’t wait!

Xihua Garden, Kunming, Yunnan province

General admission: Free

Ideal appreciation time: April

In a city like Kunming, flowers, beyond any doubt, are an important element of daily life. The local Xihua Garden not only provides an ideal venue for iris (鸢尾属植物) exhibitions, but also a wonderful display of traditional Bai ethnic dwellings (住所). You are welcome to appreciate these buildings while enjoying the colorful blossoms.

1.If Jack wants to visit the largest azalea tree in the world with his parents, he should pay _________.

A 65 yuan

B 100 yuan

C 150 yuan

D 195 yuan

解析：选C。C数字计算题。根据“Bijie Bailidujuan Scenic Area, Guizhou province”部分中的“The brightest colors, one tree blossoming in seven colors, the largest azalea tree in the world… will make your trip unforgettable!”可知，要看到世界上最大的杜鹃树，可以去百里杜鹃风景名胜区，这里门票50元一个人，3人门票花费150元。故选C。

2.The author recommends going to Nanjing Plum Blossom Hill when it’s _________.

A cloudy

B snowy

C sunny

D rainy

解析：选D。D细节理解题。根据“We highly recommend you visit during the early spring, as the light rain falling on the mountain’s sea of flowers will add a dreamlike quality to your trip to the Yangtze River Delta.”可知，作者强烈建议游客在早春时节前往梅花山，因为细雨落在山上的花海上，将为您的长江三角洲之旅增添梦幻般的品质。故选D。

3.At which place can a person who is interested in Bai ethnic dwellings visit?

A Bijie Bailidujuan Scenic Area.

B Nanjing Plum Blossom Hill.

C Luoyang International Peony Garden.

D Xihua Garden.

解析：选D。D细节理解题。根据“Xihua Garden, Kunming, Yunnan province”中的“The local Xihua Garden not only provides an ideal venue for iris exhibition, but also a wonderful display of traditional Bai ethnic dwellings.”可知，游客在当地的西华园也可以到白族民居建筑。故选D。