Rhododendron Valley
杜鹃谷
A concentration of alpine rhododendrons near Nanqing Garden. In May the valley blooms with monkey-head rhododendrons, the most beautiful spring sight on Sanqing Mountain.
Rhododendron Valley lies between Nanqing Garden and Yutai. Large stands of alpine rhododendrons grow in the valley, including monkey-head rhododendron and cloud-brocade rhododendron, some of them hundreds of years old. They bloom in mid-to-late May, and the pink-white clusters contrast beautifully with the granite peaks. There is a lookout, and the valley can be visited on the Nanqing Garden loop in about half an hour. The flowering period varies from year to year depending on temperature, so check the park's bloom reports before setting out. Weekends are crowded during the flowering season, so go up early in the morning.
Opening hours
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