The most beautiful flower viewing spots to visit in Hong Kong

Filling parks and green spaces with a sea of yellow, the golden trumpet usually blooms around March. They are native to regions in Central and South America but can be found in parks all across the city. The flowering period is usually one to two weeks so don’t miss your chance to see them!

Where to go:
- Nam Cheong Park, Sham Shui Po
- Airport Golden Trumpet Trail, Chek Lap Kok
- Shek Wui Hui Jockey Club Playground, Sheung Shui
- Tai Po Waterfront Park
- Lok Fu Recreation Ground

The Camel’s Foot Tree is native to the South China area. When in bloom (usually in March), its delicate, orchid-like flowers release a light fragrance and dye the tree in shades of pink, making them almost look like cherry blossoms.

Where to go:
- Sha Tin Park
- Hong Kong Velodrome Park, Tseung Kwan O
- Cherry Street Park, Mong Kok

Did you know that Hong Kong has its very own cherry blossom season? These pink flowers will start to blossom in February or March when the weather gets warmer, usually lasting for just one or two weeks. Because of its short flowering period, many Hongkongers flock to various parks and gardens during this time to catch a glimpse of these pink dreamy blooms.

Where to go:
- Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden
- Chek Lap Kok South Road, Tung Chung
- Tai Po Waterfront Park
- Hong Kong Velodrome Park, Tseung Kwan O
- Rotary Park, Tai Mo Shan Country Park

Flowering from mid to late April, the spider tree displays clusters of creamy yellow blossoms whose white petals eventually develop into a yellow shade. The flowers’ elongated stamen sticking out of the bloom is said to resemble spiders’ legs, which is where the tree got its name from. The larvae of the Great Orange Tip butterfly is known to feed on the leaves of this tree, so there’s a good chance you’ll also get to see this large, brightly coloured butterfly nearby as well.

Where to go:

- St. Teresa’s Church, Prince Edward Road West, Mong Kok
- Cherry Street Footbridge, Tai Kok Tsui
- Tong Chun Street, Tseung Kwan O
- Tsing Yi Park
- Sha Tin Park

Hydrangea flowers usually bloom from April to June every year at the Victoria Peak Garden. Formerly an alternate residence for the British Governor of Hong Kong, today’s Victoria Peak Garden is open to the public with its large green field, colonial-style huts, and a Victorian gazebo. What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than settling down for a picnic among these purple, blue, and pink blooms.

Where to go: 
- Victoria Peak Garden, The Peak
- Tai Po Waterfront Park, Tai Po
- Tin Shui Wai Park, Tin Shui Wai

Commonly known in Cantonese as the ‘hero tree’, Hong Kong’s cotton trees are known for their straight, tall trunk that stands like a righteous hero all year round. Spring is the most beautiful time to see its red flowers bloom, and when it bears fruit in May, the white fibres inside the ripe capsules break and scatter into the wind, making for a romantic ‘snowy’ scenery.

Where to go:
- Hong Kong Park, Central
- Shek Kong Barracks, Yuen Long
- Lai Chi Kok Park

As the emblem of Hong Kong, Bauhinia is a beautiful hybrid flower of vibrant colours, sometimes referred to as the Hong Kong orchid. Although now cultivated in many areas, it is said that the striking purplish red flower was first discovered in the late 19th century by a French Catholic Missionary near Pok Fu Lam. Catch them coming alive with colours from November to March.

Where to go:
- Kowloon Tsai Park, Kowloon City
- Quarry Bay Park
- Tai Po Waterfront Park

For a slice of nature that’s truly unique, make your way up to Yuen Long’s Shing Uk Tsuen. Filling up the area with a sea of purple water hyacinth between May and October, many locals cyclers would trek their way through the village just to witness the flowers bloom. Fun fact: water hyacinth grow, blossom, and wilt all in just a day! Unfortunately, there’s no exact time on when they start to blossom, but it’s best to try and catch them early on in the day.

Where to go:
- Shing Uk Tsuen, Yuen Long

Tucked away in San Tin, Yuen Long, lies a 7,000-sq-ft flower farm called Shun Sum Yuen. Come May or June to August, expect to see yellow, gold, orange, and even red sunflowers originating from Japan and the Netherlands. Seeing them standing tall underneath the blue skies can be a real sight for sore eyes, but if you want to walk among the tall flower field, there’s a small fee to pay that goes towards maintaining the flower farm.