Shanghai has entered its sweet osmanthus season, with parks and riverside areas across the city offering prime viewing as the flowers reach their peak bloom.

Suhewan

Along Suhewan, sweet osmanthus trees line the riverside promenade from Sihang Warehouse to Suhe MixC World, where visitors can take a city walk and enjoy the fragrance against a backdrop of high-rises and Suzhou Creek.

Viewing route: From Sihang Warehouse (No 21 Guangfu Road, Jing'an district) to Suhewan MixC World (No 100 North Fujian Road, Jing'an district) along Suzhou Creek

Guilin Park

Guilin Park in Xuhui district remains a top destination, home to more than 1,000 sweet osmanthus trees across over 20 varieties, including golden, silver, orange, and four-season osmanthus. Visitors can savor osmanthus tea beside pavilions such as Feixiang Pavilion and Liuchun Pavilion.

Address: No 128 Guilin Road, Xuhui district

Opening hours: 5 am to 9 pm

Zuibaichi Park

Zuibaichi Park in Songjiang district, one of Shanghai's five classical gardens, features century-old sweet osmanthus trees amid white walls, dark tiles, and winding corridors.

Address: No 64 South Renmin Road, Songjiang district

Opening hours: 6 am to 5 pm

Guyi Garden

Guyi Garden in Jiading district displays multiple varieties of sweet osmanthus throughout its halls and corridors.

Address: No 218 Huyi Highway, Jiading district

Opening hours: South Gate, 7 am to 6:30 pm; North Gate, 5:30 am to 7:30 pm

Shanghai Botanical Garden

Shanghai Botanical Garden has a dedicated osmanthus section with more than 280 trees and over 40 varieties.

Address: No 1111 Longwu Road, Xuhui district

Opening hours: 6 am to 6 pm

Qushui Garden

Qushui Garden, a compact classical garden in Qingpu district, is known for its sweet osmanthus reflected in the pond alongside water lilies.

Address: No 612 Gongyuan Road, Qingpu district

Opening hours: 6 am to 9 pm

Source: WeChat account of Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism