The North Garden of Wenzhou Garden Expo Park. [Photo provided to ezhejiang.gov.cn]

The 15th China International Garden Expo commenced in Wenzhou, Zhejiang province, on April 15.

Running for 100 days until July, the expo features one main venue, 13 sub-venues, and 49 exhibition points, with over 600 cultural activities, creating a vibrant carnival across the city that integrates garden artistry, performances, international exchanges, family activities, and sci-tech experiences.

The main venue, Wenzhou Garden Expo Park, features one Chinese garden, 34 city gardens, and six themed exhibition areas, showcasing the world's major garden styles including Chinese, Japanese, European, and Islamic.

Key activities include an immersive parade drama with 60 performances from April to July, offering a poetic journey through Ouyue culture — Wenzhou's regional culture. Music lovers can enjoy the valley music festival on May 15 and 16 and lawn concerts from May to July.

The International City Gardens will host 16 festivals, offering exotic performances and market experiences. The Paris Garden will feature a French wine salon, while the Milan Garden will present an art festival with music and wine tastings.

Sports enthusiasts can participate in the fitness challenge on May 29 and 31 and a dragon boat event from June 17 to 19, while pet lovers can attend the Pet-Friendly Garden Tour on May 1.

The expo also offers tech experiences, including low-altitude flights and 12 robot performances, blending technology with nature.