On April day in the world, Macheng looks at the cuckoo. At present, the azaleas are in full bloom, and the 100000 acre ancient azaleas community in the Guifeng Mountain Scenic Area of Macheng is blooming in competition. May Day holiday, let's go to a rhododendron "red face" grand event together.

The ancient rhododendron community, which has a growth cycle of millions of years, is a precious gift from high mountains. The annual flower viewing journey begins with conquering a mountain.

Reporter Zhao Lili: "If you can see the azaleas over there, this perspective must be for brave people to see

Visitor Fu Zeyu: "Yes, most people can't see it. Can't you just look down? If you don't finish climbing, call a helicopter to rescue you

Touching geological relics with a history of over 100 million years and watching azaleas on a 1320 meter cliff is a unique flower appreciation experience that can only be felt when you come to Guifeng Mountain.

Tourist Zhang Ruyi said, "My legs are starting to shake. I really hate bugs. I can, I can

Visitor Fu Zeyu: "Come on, come on, friends

After nearly an hour of thrilling climbing, we gained a unique scenery at the highest peak of Guifeng Mountain. Overlooking the mountains, 100000 acres of azaleas dot the ridges of the Dabie Mountains. This is the largest ancient azaleas community in China and is known as the "most exciting red ribbon at 30 degrees north latitude". Going down the trail, flowers meet in the middle of the path, which is another kind of fun.

Visitor: "Hefei (who came here) arrived in three hours. It's my first time here and it's beautiful. I haven't seen so many azaleas before

After continuous renovation and upgrading of the scenic area, the perspective of flower viewing has become more novel and thrilling, but the only 15 day flower viewing period is too short. How to make a season full of flowers and appreciate them all year round? The scenic area has built the Dabie Mountain Rhododendron Expo Park at the foot of Guifeng Mountain.

Yao Dong, the person in charge of the Dujuan Expo Park in Guifeng Mountain Scenic Area, said, "There are four seasons when rhododendrons must be set up in a greenhouse. Wild rhododendrons usually rely on the weather for food. In case it rains and blows, wild rhododendrons will disappear. When the greenhouse is covered, the flowering period will be prolonged, reaching nearly 200 varieties. Later, I added more than 10 varieties

Yao Dong, 72, used to be a botanist and has been dealing with flowers for more than 40 years. Invited by the local authorities, he left his hometown of Zhejiang and settled in Macheng. At the Rhododendron Expo Park, he focused on cultivating rhododendrons and created multiple "world firsts" in terms of variety, quantity, technology, and germplasm resources.

Yao Dong, the person in charge of the Dujuan Expo Park in Guifeng Mountain Scenic Area, said, "I have always loved azaleas in my life. Originally, Yingshan Red was the earliest to graft on the Four Seasons Rhododendron. I have the determination to create a Rhododendron Valley, combining nature and humans, and placing all the world's varieties in the valley

Yao Zhenshu, Yao Dong's son, said: "My father is very serious about doing things. No matter how late he is, he always insists on doing things when there are difficulties. I should bear some responsibility. He specializes in scientific research, and I specialize in new technologies, intelligent spray, and drip irrigation."

With skills and emotions, natural growth combined with artificial cultivation, the reputation of Macheng Rhododendron is increasing. In the past two years, the scenic area has provided visitors with year-round flower viewing experiences, folk cultural performances, and interactive amusement projects, allowing them to stay longer. As a result, villagers near the scenic area have also enjoyed a "tourism meal". At 10 pm, the farmhouse at the entrance of the scenic area is still brightly lit.

Fu Lanlan, the owner of a farmhouse in Guifeng Mountain Scenic Area, said, "This is something I just brought back from the mountain this afternoon

Visitor Fu Zeyu said, "Our guests come to eat the freshest batch

Fu Lanlan, the owner of a farmhouse in Guifeng Mountain Scenic Area, said, "They are all wild, and they are the best we sell during the day

This three storey building facing the entrance of the scenic spot is not only a farmhouse for Fu Lanlan and her sisters, but also their home. At the beginning of 2021, when the province planned to build the Guifengshan branch line of the Shanghai Chengdu Expressway, she renovated her own house, with the first floor serving as a dining area and the third floor serving as a homestay. In September 2021, the expressway was opened to traffic, and the income paid to Miao Miao in the spring season is equivalent to the income of the entire family in the past year.

Fu Miaomiao, the owner of a farmhouse in the Guifeng Mountain Scenic Area, said, "One day may be waiting for no one to have a quiet meal. There are nine people (the whole family) busy here, except for this season when I am relatively free. This is the snowy scenery of Guifeng Mountain in winter, and in my eyes, every day has a different scenery

At present, Guifeng Mountain is fully promoting the creation of a 5A scenic spot. Transforming from a one-day flower viewing tour to a deep leisure tour, and upgrading from a "one season tour" to a "all season tour", the "beauty in the flowers" of the Macheng azalea, accompanied by tourists from all over the world, welcomes one beautiful "April on Earth" after another.

Yunshang Leyou Guifeng Mountain

-Transportation Strategy-

Wuhan Guifeng Mountain Scenic Area

01 Self driving strategy

Entrance of Wuying Expressway → 3.5 kilometers of Wuying Expressway → 7.2 kilometers of Shanghai-Wuhan Expressway → 93.3 kilometers of Wuma Expressway → Hujiashan Tunnel → 4.8 kilometers of Yerenchong Tunnel → 940 meters southeast of Sidelutan Tunnel → Guifengshan Scenic Area Branch Line → North Gate Parking Lot of Guifengshan Scenic Area

02 Ride Guide

By train: Wuhan railway station, Hankou Railway Station → Macheng North Railway Station

Transfer to public buses: There are dedicated passenger buses in Macheng City. Macheng North Station and Xiongjiapu (the north gate of the scenic area) depart from 6:30 pm every day (you can take them at the Bus Center or Huazhidu Hotel)

Shanghai Guifeng Mountain Scenic Area

01 Self driving strategy

Entrance to Wuning Road → 8.6 kilometers of Wuning Road Tunnel → 138.8 kilometers of Beijing Shanghai Expressway → 82.6 kilometers of Shanghai Wuhan Expressway → 76.9 kilometers of Maoshan Tunnel → 120.5 kilometers of Shanghai Wuhan Expressway → 252.3 kilometers of Hefei Ring Expressway → 2.4 kilometers of Tianjingshan Tunnel → 9.1 kilometers of Dabie Mountain Tunnel → branch line of Guifeng Mountain Scenic Area → parking lot at the north gate of Guifeng Mountain Scenic Area

02 Ride Guide

By train: Shanghai Hongqiao → Macheng North Station

Transfer to public buses: There are dedicated passenger buses in Macheng City. Macheng North Station and Xiongjiapu (the north gate of the scenic area) depart from 6:30 pm every day (you can take them at the Bus Center or Huazhidu Hotel)

03 Flight Strategy

Flying: Shanghai Hongqiao Airport → Wuhan Tianhe Airport

Taking urban rail transit: Wuhan Tianhe Airport → Hankou Railway Station

By train: Wuhan railway station, Hankou Railway Station → Macheng North Railway Station

Transfer to public buses: There are dedicated passenger buses in Macheng City. Macheng North Station and Xiongjiapu (the north gate of the scenic area) depart from 6:30 pm every day (you can take them at the Bus Center or Huazhidu Hotel)

Nanchang Guifeng Mountain Scenic Area

01 Self driving strategy

Entrance of Changjiu Expressway → 93.7 kilometers along Changjiu Expressway → 13.4 kilometers along Hangrui Expressway → 20.2 kilometers in Xinhe Tunnel → 2.4 kilometers in Ruichang Guilin Tunnel → 4 kilometers in Nanyang Tunnel 1 → 8.6 kilometers in Nanyang Tunnel 2 → 4.4 kilometers in Mayang Expressway → 3.2 kilometers in Fufeng Tunnel → 8.8 kilometers in Fuchi Tunnel → 8.3 kilometers in Xiangushan Tunnel → 107.9 kilometers in Taishan Tunnel → 32.7 kilometers in Jugushi Tunnel → 1.4 kilometers in Juchuanshan Tunnel → 4.7 kilometers in Muzidian Tunnel → 4.4 kilometers of Wuhan Ring Expressway → 2.4 kilometers of Tianjingshan Tunnel → 9.1 kilometers of Dabie Mountain Tunnel → Guifeng Mountain Scenic Area Branch Line → North Gate Parking Lot of Guifeng Mountain Scenic Area

02 Ride Guide

By train: Nanchang (Nanchang Station, Nanchang West Station) → Macheng Station

Transfer to bus: Macheng Station → Macheng North Station. There are dedicated passenger buses in Macheng City. Macheng North Station and Xiongjiapu (the north gate of the scenic area) depart from 6:30 pm every day (you can take them at the Bus Center or Huazhidu Hotel)

03 Flight Strategy

Flying: Nanchang Changbei Airport → Shanghai Hongqiao Airport → Wuhan Tianhe Airport

Taking urban rail transit: Wuhan Tianhe Airport → Hankou Railway Station

By train: Wuhan railway station, Hankou Railway Station → Macheng North Railway Station

Transfer to public buses: There are dedicated passenger buses in Macheng City. Macheng North Station and Xiongjiapu (the north gate of the scenic area) depart from 6:30 pm every day (you can take them at the Bus Center or Huazhidu Hotel)

Zhengzhou Guifeng Mountain Scenic Area

01 Self driving strategy

Airport Expressway Entrance → 36.8 kilometers of Airport Expressway → 22.7 kilometers of Shangdeng Expressway → 119.3 kilometers of Anluo Expressway → 259.9 kilometers of Daguang Expressway → 5.4 kilometers of Zhoujiawan Tunnel → 27.2 kilometers of Luoyang Mountain Tunnel → 21.4 kilometers of Shanghai Chengdu Expressway → 2.6 kilometers of Hujiashan Tunnel → 4.8 kilometers of Yerenchong Tunnel → 940 meters southeast of Side Road Tunnel → Guifengshan Scenic Area Branch Line → North Gate Parking Lot of Guifengshan Scenic Area

02 Ride Guide

By train: Zhengzhou railway station → Macheng Station

Transfer to public transportation: Macheng Station → Macheng North Station → There are dedicated passenger buses in Macheng City. The development bus routes for Macheng North Station and Xiongjiapu (the north gate of the scenic area) are Macheng North Station → Passenger Transport Center → Huazhidu Hotel → Erqiao Original Tourist Distribution Center → Aiqiao → Xiongjiapu (can be taken at the Passenger Transport Center or Huazhidu Hotel) at 6:30 every day

03 Flight Strategy

Flying: Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport → Wuhan Tianhe Airport

Taking urban rail transit: Wuhan Tianhe Airport → Hankou Railway Station

By train: Wuhan railway station, Hankou Railway Station → Macheng North Railway Station

Transfer to public buses: There are dedicated passenger buses in Macheng City. Macheng North Station and Xiongjiapu (the north gate of the scenic area) depart from 6:30 pm every day (you can take them at the Bus Center or Huazhidu Hotel)