楊艷

An old Chinese poem says “It is easy to know the Spring is here， as a riot of color is owing to its splendor.” This year witnesses another early spring， when flowers are in full bloom in the nice weather with warm sun and cool breeze. It is just the right time to appreciate the flowers and go sightseeing.

According to statistics， there are in total over 270 destinations in the 38 districts and counties in Chongqing with flowers of considerable sizes and a nice view， including city parks， squares， flower seedling bases， and rural tourism spots. In 2021， 105 new parks have been built in Chongqing， and the existing ones have been improved and renewed with the latest technology， especially in the quality of afforestation and ecological restoration. For example， Xiangguo Park in Dazu District has designed a delicate flower presentation and improved the overall landscape. Zhongxian County has arranged an elaborate exhibition combining colored-leaf plants and flower plants at its Baigong Ecological Cultural Park. In addition， most scenic spots have been updated and renewed by adding a variety of flowers， increasing the size of the plantation， and adding the types of attractions and entertainment.

At the moment， from the location， there are around 170 places for appreciating the flowers in the main urban area， and near 70 city parks have excellent views of the blooming flowers. Winter cherry trees， spring cold cherry trees， and camellia in Nanshan Botanical Garden， red plum and flowering quince in the Garden Expo， and tulips in the Zoo are blooming one after another. The prunus mumes at Fotuguan Park in Yuzhong District are in their prime. In addition， there are about 80 places to enjoy flowers in the Three Gorges Area in northeastern Chongqing， near 20 places in the town clusters of Wuling Mountain Area in southeastern Chongqing， and about 80 flower industrial parks， seedling bases， and rural tourism spots available for locals and visitors to go sightseeing.

In recent years， enjoying the flower season has brought about new changes to rural tourism in Chongqing. As some scenic areas become increasingly popular， festivals themed on flowers are gradually contributing to rural revitalization. Take tulips， for example， festivals such as Tulip Camping Season in Changshou Lake and Tulip Festival in Taisiya Forest Park of Shapingba District have been held this year. As for plum blossoms， there are events such as the Yangtze River Three Gorges Plum Blossom Festival in Wushan County， Shuangfeng Baohe Flower Festival in Hechuan District， and Tongjing Yinhe Plum Blossom Festival in Yubei District. There are also peach blossom festivals held under the name of Once Upon a Time in Sansheng Town of Beibei District， Xiema Peach Blossom Festival also in Beibei District， and Weilong Town Peach Blossom Festival in Tongliang District. In addition， the 15th Canola Flower Festival at the former residence of Chen Tuan， a scenic spot in Tongnan District; the exhibition at Nanshan Botanical Garden for cherry blossom; and the first Cherry Blossom Festival in Zhongxian County have been held. As a result， these festivals significantly increased the added value of rural tourism.

Apart from the sensational bliss presented by the colorful sceneries of flowers， an outdoor walk in the spring can also make people feel more cheerful and energetic. Currently， in Chongqing， major parks like Central Park and Zhaomu Mountain are ushering in the most luxuriant season of the year. There， vast grasslands are wonderful destinations for citizens to visit. With pleasant sunshine and the gentle spring breeze， people can take a sunbathe on the grass and others choose to fly kites. Such a joyful scene further adds vitality to the spring of Chongqing.

In this season， climbing high and looking far to appreciate the beauty of mountains and rivers can bring an entirely different feeling. Strolling along tracks around the Gele Mountain and having a taste of homemade dishes in local homestays there is exactly the life that we yearn for. Jinyun Moutain， Tieshanping （Forest Park）， Pingding Mountain， and Nanshan Mountain also deserve a visit， for each of them has its unique natural and cultural sceneries. Appreciating the misty clouds wreathing around mountains， one can feel a different kind of natural beauty.

As flowers blossom among mountains and tea trees sprout， it is the best time to pick spring tea. After the spring drizzle， the newborn tea buds immersed in curling clouds and fine mists begin to sprout and exude a fragrance. One can travel to places like Dingxin Tea Plantation in Ba’nan District， Tea Production Base in Erong Town of Xiushan District， and Tianchiping of Baima Mountain in Wulong District to enjoy a splendid and fun excursion to the tea hills. There， by picking and tasting tea by yourself， you can witness the marvelous journey of tea leaves from the plantation to your cup.

In March， sweet fruits gradually ripen. In Xipeng Town， Baishiyi Town， and Jinfeng Town of Jiulongpo District， Yufeng Mountain of Yubei District， as well as Sanhe Village of Shapingba District， and Nongche Village of Beibei District， strawberry picking gardens can be seen everywhere. Apart from enjoying the pleasure of picking fruits， the entertaining activity “flying across jungles” is also a choice. With red strawberries and green leaves， the visitors can enjoy both delicious fruits and the countryside life to the full.

Photo by the Publicity Departments and the Culture and Tourism Committees of Relevant Districts and Counties

“等閑識(shí)得東風(fēng)面，萬紫千紅總是春?！庇质且荒甏簛碓纾闳蘸惋L(fēng)，百花爭(zhēng)艷，正是出游賞花、踏青的好時(shí)節(jié)。

據(jù)統(tǒng)計(jì)，今年全市38個(gè)區(qū)縣共有270余處有一定規(guī)模、觀花效果佳的賞花地，涵蓋城市公園、廣場(chǎng)、花卉苗木基地及鄉(xiāng)村旅游地等。2021年，全市新建城市公園105座，并對(duì)已建城市公園實(shí)施科學(xué)提質(zhì)、有機(jī)更新，特別是在綠化品質(zhì)、生態(tài)修復(fù)等方面下了很多功夫。如，大足區(qū)香國(guó)公園精心打造花境、提升節(jié)點(diǎn)景觀，忠縣白公生態(tài)文化公園色葉植物和開花植物精心搭配。此外，大部分景區(qū)還進(jìn)行更新迭代，增加花卉種類、種植面積及游玩體驗(yàn)項(xiàng)目。

目前，從分布來看，主城都市區(qū)賞花地有170余處，有近70個(gè)城市公園的開花植物具有極佳的觀賞效果。如，南山植物園的冬櫻花、春寒櫻、山茶花，園博園的紅梅、貼梗海棠，以及動(dòng)物園的郁金香等陸續(xù)開放，渝中區(qū)佛圖關(guān)公園的美人梅也正值盛開期。另外，渝東北三峽庫(kù)區(qū)城鎮(zhèn)群有約80處賞花地，渝東南武陵山區(qū)城鎮(zhèn)群有近20處賞花地，全市還有80余處花卉產(chǎn)業(yè)園、苗木基地、鄉(xiāng)村旅游目的地可供市民和游客游覽。

近年來，賞花熱潮也為重慶鄉(xiāng)村旅游帶來了諸多新變化。隨著一些賞花景區(qū)知名度和影響力的不斷升級(jí)，以花為名舉辦的節(jié)慶逐步帶動(dòng)鄉(xiāng)村振興。以郁金香為例，今年就有長(zhǎng)壽湖郁金香露營(yíng)季、沙坪壩太寺埡森林公園郁金香節(jié);李花，今年有長(zhǎng)江三峽（巫山）李花節(jié)、合川雙鳳保合賞花節(jié)、渝北統(tǒng)景印盒李花節(jié)等;桃花，今年有北碚三圣鎮(zhèn)三生三世桃花節(jié)、北碚歇馬桃花節(jié)、銅梁圍龍鎮(zhèn)桃花節(jié)等;油菜花則有潼南陳摶故里景區(qū)舉辦的15屆油菜花節(jié)等;櫻花則有南山植物園展、首屆忠縣櫻花節(jié)等，大大提升鄉(xiāng)村旅游附加值。

賞花帶給人們色彩繽紛的感官體驗(yàn)，踏青則更讓人身心愉悅、充滿活力。眼下，重慶中央公園、照母山等各大公園正是綠意盎然，開闊的草地成了市民游客踏青的好去處。溫柔的陽光伴著輕柔的春風(fēng)，與草地上曬太陽、放風(fēng)箏的人們構(gòu)成了一幅其樂融融的風(fēng)景，給春天增添了一股活力。

此時(shí)，登高望遠(yuǎn)，感受山川河流之美，更別有一番滋味。在歌樂山，在環(huán)山步道悠閑漫步，到民宿嘗嘗農(nóng)家菜，這便是向往的生活?？N云山、鐵山坪、平頂山、南山等都值得一去，每座山都有不同的自然和人文景觀，游客可登高看山間白云繚繞，似霧非霧，似煙非煙，感受不一樣的自然之美。

山花爛漫，茶樹吐綠，正是采摘春茶的好時(shí)節(jié)。綿綿春雨潤(rùn)萬物，點(diǎn)點(diǎn)綠意吐新枝。一場(chǎng)春雨過后，浸漫在裊裊云霧之下的新茶，開始吐蕊飄香。在巴南定心茶園、秀山峨溶鎮(zhèn)茶葉基地、武隆白馬山天尺坪等地，來一場(chǎng)豐富有趣的茶山行，從采摘到品鑒，親自體驗(yàn)一趟茶葉從茶園到杯中的奇妙旅程。

三月，甜蜜果實(shí)也上新了，九龍坡西彭、白市驛、金鳳，渝北玉峰山，沙坪壩三河村，北碚農(nóng)車村，到處都是草莓采摘園。除體驗(yàn)采摘樂趣，還可玩飛越叢林，游客在紅果綠葉之中，滿足了味蕾也能盡享田園山野時(shí)光。

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