In spring, especially during March and early April, the rapeseed flowers will come into bloom in Wuyuan. During these days, travelers will need no excuse before immersing themselves in the breathtaking yellow sea glittering all over mountains and fields. The color of the rapeseed flowers is so fresh, so intense and so full of energy that it arouses everything in Wuyuan to taste spring and become alive again. The listed places are ideal positions for flower sea sightseeing.
Jiangling Tourism Resort
Rapeseeds grow on plateau in Jiangling which makes the flower sea here the most representative throughout the whole Wuyuan region. Travelers could take cable cars to see glorious view under their feet.
Opening time: 07:00-17:30
Huangling Tourism Resort
The yellow rape flower sea is undoubtedly charming whereas the bloom time is not long enough and could be easily effected by the local weather conditions. Thus Huangling has advanced itself from place for seeing rapeseed flower only up to a grand garden to various kinds of flowers. The fantastic blooming view promotes Huangling to a must-go place in Wuyuan for all seasons.
Also, a local folk-custom called “shài qiū” is popular amongst travelers and visitors. The activities are usually hosted after big harvest when local villagers dry chilies and grains in some large circular sifters on their roofs, so the whole village becomes an enticing colors party that many photographers would come to Huangling to capture charming autumn by their cameras.
Opening time: 07:00-17:30
Qingyuan Ancient Village
Considered to be a perfect destination to escape the tour bus crowd, Qingyuan Village is an ideal place both for rapeseed sightseeing and Huizhou culture experiencing. Spring in Qingyuan is colorful for it is the blooming time for bright-yellow rapeseeds, snowy pears and pink peaches.
The history of Qingyuan Ancient Village could be traced back to 763-764 AD in Tang Dynasty and now visitors could see distinctive houses and granges erected in Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1636-1912). It is a small village situated along riverside whereas a home to historic sites, for example, the bridges there had been built up in the Ming dynasty. Furthermore, there is a gingko tree standing next to the surrounding river which has been guarding the village for more than 1,200 years.
Opening time: all day