The 11th Meichuan Park Plum Blossom Exhibition is now underway in Shanghai's Putuo district.  

As the only park in Putuo dedicated to plum blossoms, Meichuan Park is home to over 230 plum trees spanning more than 10 varieties of these fleeting beauties. 

This year's exhibition, themed around the Year of the Snake, showcases a newly refreshed 400-square-meter artificial landscape, along with fresh floral arrangements and festive decorations throughout the park on Wuning Road.  

Beyond the stunning plum blossoms, the exhibition is adorned with red lanterns, Chinese knots, and traditional Chinese New Year ornaments, adding to the festive charm.

In Chinese culture, plum blossoms are believed to fearlessly endure winter's cold, symbolizing resilience and purity, while the snake embodies wisdom, agility and mystery. 

The exhibition is set to run through Feb 28.

Source: Putuo district government