They say that perhaps one of the joyful activities to do in spring is to hold someone’s hand, walking in an archway created by cherry blossom. Now it is the perfect time for those who live close to Fuxian Lake, Chengjiang County in Yunnan to have a date with these fully blossomed cherry.

Looking from afar, 50,000 cherry trees blanketing the 2.5km coastline. While crystal clear water reflects the azure sky and fluffy clouds, it is without doubt, one of the most relaxing days you could spend in here.

How to get there

Address: Shijia Village (世家村),  East Huanhu Road, Fuxian Lake

Ticket: 20 yuan/person from Monday to Friday; 30 yuan/person during weekend

Transport: Kunming–Kunming-Mohan Highway—Cheng-Cheng Highway—Fengxiang Road—Chengyang Road – Chenghua Road – East Huanhu Road

From Kunming to Fuxian Lake

Take a coach at the Kunming Southern Bus Terminal to Chengjiang County, Yuxi. It takes roughly 2 hours and costs 30 yuan.