In September 2026, osmanthus in Chengdu enters its second peak bloom, filling the air with fragrance. Many parks and attractions are perfect for enjoying the blossoms.
🏯 Chengdu Du Fu Thatched Cottage Museum
⏰ Business hours: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM (last entry 5:00 PM)
📍 Location: No. 37 Qinghua Road, Qingyang District, Chengdu
✨ Highlights:
• Sweet-scented osmanthus varieties—red osmanthus by the west gate and golden osmanthus at the main entrance—dot the ancient trees with a delicate aroma.
• Red walls, dark tiles, and bamboo eaves set a timeless scene. Stroll through the poet-sage’s former residence and savor poetry and perfume in the air.
• Viewing spots: red osmanthus at the west gate, golden osmanthus at the main entrance.
🚇 Transportation: Du Fu Thatched Cottage Station on Metro Line 13 is within walking distance.
🌳 Chengdu People's Park
⏰ Business hours: Open 24 hours
📍 Location: No. 12 Shaocheng Road, Qingyang District, Chengdu
🎫 Admission: Free
✨ Highlights:
• Golden osmanthus accent lush green leaves. In a light breeze, petals drift like a romantic shower.
• Viewing spots: at the entrance of the Sichuan Railway Protection Movement Historical Events Exhibition Hall, and Shaocheng Jinghua.
🚇 Transportation: People's Park Station on Metro Lines 2 and 17 is within walking distance.
🏞 Chengdu Culture Park
⏰ Business hours: Open 24 hours (we recommend entering before 10:00 PM)
📍 Location: No. 9 Section 2, West 1st Ring Road, Qingyang District, Chengdu
🎫 Admission: Free
✨ Highlights:
• Osmanthus trees cluster around the square and teahouses, creating a rich, lingering fragrance.
• Classic pavilions and red walls make excellent photo backdrops. Enjoy a leisurely tea while you tour and view the blossoms.
🚇 Transportation: Tonghuimen Station Exit A on Metro Line 2; Qingyang Palace Station Exit C on Metro Lines 5/13.
🌲 Tazishan Park
⏰ Business hours: 8:00 AM–9:00 PM
📍 Location: No. 222 Yinghui Road, Jinjiang District, Chengdu
🎫 Admission: Free
✨ Highlights:
• Golden osmanthus blooms profusely at the North Gate, with silver osmanthus nearby, filling the air with fragrance.
• At the South Gate bonsai garden teahouse, sip tea beneath silver osmanthus and enjoy a lazy afternoon.
🚇 Transportation: Tazishan Park Station Exit D on Metro Line 2. A 5-minute walk.
🌼 Chengdu Botanical Garden
⏰ Timing: The second bloom is around Sep 10
⏰ Business hours: 6:30 AM–8:00 PM
📍 Location: No. 1116 Rongdu Avenue, Tianhui Town, Outer North, Jinniu District, Chengdu
✨ Highlights:
• The dedicated osmanthus garden preserves golden, silver, red, and four-season osmanthus, with fragrance everywhere.
• Of the 14 specialized gardens, the osmanthus garden is the most concentrated—an excellent place to appreciate osmanthus.
🚇 Transportation: Botanical Garden Station Exit B on Metro Line 3; Buses 254, 143, 650, 653, 165, X05, 465 to Botanical Garden stop.
💡 Travel tips: Travel off-peak to avoid crowd surges. Some parks are open 24 hours. If visiting at night, stay safe.
Come to Chengdu to revel in the rich scent of osmanthus and the romance of fall!