Where in China can you enjoy the sea of "pink grass"?

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Published : 2024-11-13

Editor︰Ryu

Author︰Long Zaisi

In autumn, besides maple leaves and ginkgo trees, you can also enjoy the beauty of "pink grass".

Every autumn, this pink scene resembling a romantic mist always attracts countless tourists for a pilgrimage.

This article gathers four popular spots of pink muhly grass in China, allowing you to enjoy the dreamy pink flower seas from the comfort of your home!

The sea of pink muhly grass in Hangzhou

The pink muhly grass, also known as "Hairawn Muhly Grass" (毛芒亂子草), is characterised by its leaves and flower spikes changing colours with the seasons; the leaves are mostly green throughout the year, while the flowers appear pink and purplish-red in autumn.

Pink Muhly Grass in Linping, Hangzhou — In Linping, Hangzhou, more than 40 acres of pink muhly grass spread across the vast plains, resembling a giant pink blanket. (Image Source: XiaoHongShu)

Speaking of pink muhly grass sightseeing spots in Hangzhou, apart from Linping, Xiaoshan's Yiqiao Bridge (義橋大橋) now has risen to become the latest hotspot.

Recently, next to Yiqiao Bridge in Xiaoshan, Hangzhou, the blooming pink muhly grass resembles a giant pink blanket covering the ground, draping the land in a dreamy pink gauze, which has become a romantic autumn scenery in Xiaoshan District.

When the breeze blows, this sea of pink seems to roll up layer upon layer of waves, making one feel as if they are in a scene from the fairy tale "Alice in Wonderland".

Next to Yiqiao Bridge in Xiaoshan, Hangzhou, the blooming Pink Muhly Grass resembles a giant pink blanket covering the ground, creating a very beautiful scene.

Chengdu's Music Flower Valley

Located in the Music Hundred Flowers Valley (百花音樂谷) in Xindu, Chengdu, this place has long been famous as a great spot for flower viewing. And it is now also known as a hotspot for pink muhly grass.

The pink muhly grass in the Hundred Flowers Valley is extremely lush, with each plant almost half the height of a person.

Imagine, whenever the wind blows, the muhly grass sways like waves on the hillside, looking like a dreamy pink maze from afar, romantic and somewhat mesmerising.

Pink Muhly Grass in Chengdu Music Flower Valley — Every autumn, it attracts many locals and tourists to come and take photos. (Image Source: XiaoHongShu)

When you come to the Music Hundred Flowers Valley, the pink muhly grass would not be the only thing you can enjoy. In the autumn, there are also various types of beauty, such as chrysanthemums, maple leaves, and lilies, allowing you to take countless photos.

There are also models of flower that come in various sizes on site. So, friends who are flowers lovers, be sure not to miss it!

Nanjing Pukou riverbank with a pink beach

Compared to the above-mentioned spots, the flower sea along the riverbank in Pukou District (浦口河岸), Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, is more like a hidden gem and is suitable for friends who like to take things slow.

Pink Muhly Grass at Pukou Riverside, Nanjing — The flower sea scenic area along the Chu River in Pukou District covers 800 acres. There are different flowers throughout the year, including roses, lavender, Chinese roses, tulips, etc. (Image Source: VCG)

The pink muhly grass along the Nanjing Pukou riverbank stretches in patches and clusters, intertwining and overlapping; the fine fuzz and delicate colour under the bright sunlight appear particularly adorable.

At this time, you can put down your phone, take a deep breath, and thoroughly enjoy a moment of serene comfort.

It is worth mentioning that beside the flower sea of muhly grass, there is also a dreamy pink beach. The beach looks like it's been splattered with a palette of colours dropped by an angel, scattering shades of pink, pinkish-yellow, and pinkish-blue across the sand.

Xi'an's Daming Palace National Heritage Park

Some might think that to see muhly grass, you have to go to remote areas, but there's a place in Xi'an that challenges this idea.

Xi'an Daming Palace National Heritage Park (大明宮國家遺址公園) is adjacent to multiple bus lines and subway routes. The park boasts about 20 acres of vast pink muhly grass.

The pink muhly grass is located south of the Taiye Pond (太液池) in the northern part of Daming Palace. You can find the destination by walking 5 minutes or so from the northern entrance of the scenic area.

Pink Muhly Grass at Daming Palace National Heritage Park, Xi'an — In Xi'an Daming Palace National Heritage Park, the sea of flowers looks even more elegant together with the architecture in traditioinal stlye. (Image Source: VCG)

Looking from afar, it feels like standing right in the middle of a vast wilderness, with a pink ocean as far as the eye can see.

When you come to the Taiye Pond in Daming Palace, you can also enjoy the shimmering lake reflecting the verdant willows around, forming a picturesque scene.

Read more: Touring the Xi'an Tang Paradise

The flowering period of pink muhly grass lasts from September to November. Why not plan a "flash" photo trip with friends? You might have more unexpected experience!