March in China is a vibrant declaration of spring’s arrival. The tentative whispers of February blossom into confident bursts of life across the landscape. Rolling hills and valleys are awash with color—vast carpets of yellow rapeseed flowers, delicate pink peach and plum blossoms, and the fresh green of new leaves. The air softens, carrying the scent of damp earth and flowers, while sunlight gains a gentle, warming strength. This is a season of dynamic energy and breathtaking beauty, where every scene feels actively painted by the changing season. It invites travelers to wander, breathe deeply, and witness the magnificent, colorful reawakening of the land.
Cherry Blossoms & Misty Jiangnan
Yuantouzhu (Turtle Head Island), Wuxi, Jiangsu
Seasonal Highlight
Over 30,000 cherry blossom trees burst into bloom, with core viewing areas at Changchun Bridge and Cherry Blossom Valley. Boat tours offer the unique spectacle of “floating blossoms” on the lake.
Why Visit in March
Known as one of the “World’s Top Three Cherry Blossom Destinations,” March brings the peak “Sakura Season” here, complete with romantic “cherry blossom snow” and enchanting night illuminations.
Nyingchi Peach Blossoms, Tibet
Seasonal Highlight
Wild peach blossoms paint the landscape pink at the foot of snow-capped mountains, with the Nyang River banks glowing against distant glaciers—often called “China’s Most Beautiful Spring.”
Why Visit in March
Late March to early April marks the Nyingchi Peach Blossom Festival. Drive through the “Peach Blossom Valley,” view Mount Namcha Barwa from Suosong Village, and experience the sublime romance of spring on the plateau.
Wuhan University Cherry Blossoms, Hubei
Seasonal Highlight
By mid-March, over 1,000 cherry trees bloom across the campus, blending softly with historic Republic-era architecture and earning the title of “China’s Most Beautiful University Sakura.”
Why Visit in March
Stroll through the freely accessible campus along Cherry Blossom Avenue and near the Old Library, where nature and culture merge seamlessly. Extend your visit to East Lake and Yellow Crane Tower.
West Lake, Hangzhou, Zhejiang
Seasonal Highlight
In March, West Lake awakens with spring charm—willows greening, peach and apricot blossoms flowering, and misty drizzles adding poetic softness to views like Spring Dawn at Su Causeway and Orioles Singing in the Willows.
Why Visit in March
Walk along Su Causeway and Bai Causeway, cruise the lake to see Three Pools Mirroring the Moon and Leifeng Pagoda, and taste Hangzhou dishes like West Lake Vinegar Fish and Longjing Shrimp.
Yongfu Cherry Blossoms, Fujian
Seasonal Highlight
March is the best time to see 100,000 cherry trees set amid terraced tea fields—a stunning scene known as “China’s Most Beautiful Sakura Sanctuary,” featuring varieties like Taiwan cherry and Chinese red cherry.
Why Visit in March
Wander through Taipin Tea Plantation and Cherry Garden to admire the vivid contrast of emerald tea fields against blushing cherry blossoms, enjoy high-mountain tea tastings, and explore nearby tulou (earthen buildings).
