Shanghai to transform into a city of flowers

Shanghai will transform into a citywide floral showcase as the 2026 Shanghai International Flower Show opens on April 18, running through May 10, with venues extending from central districts to the city's five new towns.

"We're breaking traditional boundaries to create a comprehensive urban flower experience," Zhu Xinjun, deputy director of Shanghai's landscaping and city appearance administrative bureau, said, highlighting the festival's layout of two main venues, 10 sub-venues, and numerous commercial districts.

The Shanghai Botanical Garden, one of the main venues, will host a 40-hectare professional exhibition divided into four specialized zones, while offering 41 distinct floral attractions with more than 400 plant varieties.

Meanwhile, the Huangpu venue will present over 40 themed gardens and more than 60 window displays, with international gardens and floral art galleries adorning commercial areas throughout the district.