Azaleas Bloom in Baofeng Lake to Welcome Visitors
Rhododendrons are in full bloom, reflecting the red color of the green hills. On the morning of March 19, the Baofeng Lake Scenic Area in Wulingyuan, Zhangjiajie, a world natural heritage site, was bright in spring and picturesque. There was an endless stream of tourists from home and abroad coming for leisure and vacation. According to staff at the scenic spot, the number of tourists has increased significantly in recent times since the azaleas began to bloom, with the number of visitors reaching around 3,000 per day, a 20% increase from last year.
Baofeng Lake is an integral part of Wulingyuan, the core scenic spot of Zhangjiajie, and is known as the "Holy Lake in the Sky" hanging on the top of Zhangjiajie's landscape. In March every year, the mountains and cliffs around the lake will be covered with pink azaleas, one after another, one after another, making the scenic spot extraordinarily beautiful and attracting tourists from home and abroad. "The Shengping Lake in the Gaoxia, the wildflowers blooming on the cliffs, and the Zhangjiajie landscape are incredibly beautiful!" Mr. Zhang, a tourist from Taiwan, marveled at the red azaleas all over the mountains on the cruise ship.
Azalea Blooming Season and Best Viewing Spots
Rhododendron is known as the "Beauty of Flowers" and is a well-known flower species in Zhangjiajie. It has a long flowering period, which can last until May at the latest. Major scenic spots such as Wulingyuan Baofeng Lake, Tianzi Mountain, Huangshi Village, Yuanjiajie, and Yangjiajie are all good places to watch azaleas.