Destinations To Watch The Arrival Of Spring
The arrival of spring has a way of making you feel alive and excited. Winter finally comes to an end the sun starts to shine, you can put those winter clothes away and start planning your spring getaway.
“Spring is a reminder of how beautiful change can truly be”
Cherry Blossom in Bonn
Where: Germany
Germany may not be the first country you would associate with cherry blossom. Bonn in Germany has a magical tunnel of cherry blossoms known as the Cherry Blossom Avenue this street is worthy of a stroll in the spring season. Lined with vivid cherry blossoms and cobblestone street you will be taking photos every step of the way.
Nemophila in Hitachi Seaside Park
Where: Japan
From late April until Mid May almost 4.5 million light blue Nemophilas cover the Miharashi Hills in the Hitachi seaside park, Japan. It is located by the Pacific Ocean and the views on offer from the Miharashi Hills during the spring season will leave you mesmerized.
Lupins at Lake Tekapo
Where: New Zealand
Lake Tekapo is one of the most stunning places in the Southern Hemisphere with crystal clear waters of the Lake with the backdrop of the majestic Southern Alps. During New Zealand’s springtime which is between September and November, violet lupins bloom along the coast making this already picturesque lake even more beautiful.
Tulip festival in Holland
Where: Netherlands
From mid-April, until early May Holland is covered in flowers, tulips in particular. There are parts where more than 7 million tulips bloom in the spring season. Keukenhof in Lisse gets transformed into a colourful town, it is one of the best places to discover many different types of tulips. Rent a bicycle and ride along the rural fields of the town to watch the flowers in all their glory.
Lavender fields, Provence
Where: France
Lavender field in full bloom is a sight to see, the landscape itself, the smell of lavender in the air AND sunshine make the field in the Province of France a must see. The lavender season lasts from last week of June until early August with early July being the peak. One place that is worth visiting in the province is the Sénanque Abbey where the monks grow their own lavender. The church surrounded by blooming lavender field is a must visit.
Pink Moss Fields and Cherry Blossom Around Mount Fuji
Where: Japan
The peak time for the cherry blossom around Mount Fuji is around April. Chureito Pagoda which is a pagoda based in the hills of Fujiyoshida city offers one of the best views of the cherry blossom season with the Mount Fuji right across surrounded by a sea of cherry blossoms.
Along with the cherry blossoms, the foot of Mount Fuji is covered with around 800,000 Shibazakura flowers, the brightly coloured carpet of flowers with the background of Mount Fuji is something you have to see for yourself to believe it.
Bluebells in Hallerbos Forest
Where: Belgium
The Hallerbos forest turns into a magical wonder, every spring the floor of the forest is filled with millions of bluebells. They bloom around mid-April, the giant Sequoia trees along with the bluebells make the whole forest enchanting.
California Golden Poppies
Where: California
Between February and May, the western part of Antelope Valley is covered with California poppies. The hill which is usually desert like transforms into a beautiful carpet of flowers and possibly the most beautiful California poppy meadow.
Rapeseed fields in Luoping
Where: China
Based in the eastern Yunnan region of China Luoping is a small county which is home one of the largest rapeseed flower plantations. The yellow rapeseed flowers bloom between March to late May and during this spring season, the whole field looks like a ‘golden sea’ it is a definitely a spring bucket list destination.
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