Visiting a flower market in one of China's cities is a fun thing to do no matter what time of year; but it's especially delightful during Chinese New Year. While I do love the scent of a real evergreen during Christmas, Chinese culture has so many traditional and colorful plants to choose from, it makes our old tree seem boring.
This year, we visited Shanghai's Caojiadu Flower Market before Chinese New Year to check out the offerings. It was difficult not to walk out with a truck full of orchids and lucky bamboo, but we resisted.
Have a look to see what flowers and plants are traditional to give and get during Chinese New Year.
Details:
- See Chinese New Year Flowers
- Caojiadu Flower Market 1148 Changshou Road, near Wanhangdu Road | 长寿路1148号，近万航渡路 | open daily early until 6pm
Photos: flowers and arrangements at the Caojiadu market before Chinese New Year. © 2012 Sara Naumann, licensed to About.com.