On September 20, 2026, the highly anticipated 23rd Xiangfang District Chrysanthemum Exhibition officially opened at Labor Park in Xiangfang District, Harbin. Themed "Chrysanthemums Bloom in Xiangfang, Splendid Autumn Painted in Gold," the 19-day event runs from September 20 to October 8. As a marquee event in Harbin's autumn culture and tourism calendar, this year's exhibition showcases over 60,000 potted chrysanthemums of more than 100 varieties, presenting a breathtaking visual feast of vibrant colors and blooming beauty for residents and tourists alike.
The exhibition design is ingeniously crafted, seamlessly integrating the unique topography, landscape layout, and profound industrial cultural elements of Labor Park. The venue features three meticulously designed main exhibition zones—the "Power Gateway: Chrysanthemums Welcoming Craftsmanship" entrance zone, the "Artisan's Memory Corridor: Rings of Heavy Industry" stepped floral corridor, and the "Golden Core Dream: Industrial Elegance" zone—linked by the "Craftsmanship Loop: Legacy of the Torch" chrysanthemum viewing circuit, ultimately forming a distinctive "Three Zones, One Loop" viewing system. This design not only showcases the aesthetics of autumn floral art but also deeply integrates local industrial heritage with labor culture. Moreover, as the exhibition coincides with the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday and the National Day Golden Week, the organizers have specially created a large-scale gourd-shaped landscape themed around Fortune, Prosperity, and Longevity in the main zone, and set up a National Day-themed corridor along the main loop, fully immersing visitors in the festive atmosphere of both holidays. Meanwhile, leveraging the circular chrysanthemum viewing trail, the route connects distinctive landscape nodes such as the Model Worker Culture Wall, the Labor Movement History Museum, and the Tiangong Kaiwu exhibit, allowing residents to immerse themselves in the sea of flowers while experiencing the spirit of model workers and inheriting the legacy of craftsmanship up close, achieving a perfect blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage.
In terms of floral displays, the Xiangfang District Chrysanthemum Exhibition, established in 2004, has been held for 22 consecutive sessions, gradually developing into the largest, most comprehensive, most abundant, and most renowned chrysanthemum exhibition in Northeast China. This year's exhibition not only features classic local varieties such as Chunri Jianshan, Shuang Mantian, Tianxia Yipin, Snow White, Pompon, and Pumba, but also introduces over 10,000 pots of premium ball chrysanthemums and Dutch chrysanthemums. Notably, the Rainbow Chrysanthemum was a star attraction at the previous exhibition, highly favored by visitors for its rich, layered colors and stunning visual impact. To meet the growing demand, the organizers have specially added 3,000 Rainbow Chrysanthemums this year. Furthermore, grounded in local resources and focused on innovation and quality enhancement, all sculptural chrysanthemum displays in this year's exhibition are locally cultivated and installed on-site. This perfectly adapts to the climatic characteristics of the high-altitude cold region, ensuring better growth and a more stable blooming period.
To further enhance the visitor experience and meet the diversified consumption needs of residents and tourists, the exhibition venue has specially set up a food street and a specialty product street, organically integrating flower viewing with leisure and consumption. Strolling through the park to enjoy the chrysanthemums has become an indispensable cultural activity for Harbin residents in autumn. According to a relevant official from the Xiangfang District Landscaping Center, since the exhibition was relocated to Labor Park, visitor attendance has repeatedly hit record highs. The 21st exhibition attracted 600,000 visitors, while the 22nd broke all previous records with over one million attendees. These impressive figures fully demonstrate the exhibition's strong appeal and its driving effect on culture and tourism.
With the grand opening of this year's exhibition, Labor Park is accelerating its transformation from a regional green showcase to a new urban landmark for culture and tourism in Harbin. This not only adds a vivid footnote to "Floral Xiangfang" but also injects new vitality into the autumn culture and tourism market of Harbin and even Heilongjiang Province. Looking ahead, Xiangfang District will continue to leverage such high-quality culture and tourism events, delve deeper into local cultural connotations, and promote the high-quality development of the culture and tourism industry, bringing more diverse and premium leisure experiences to residents and tourists alike.