Blooming good: where to find cherry blossoms in Hong Kong this spring

As spring approaches and temperatures begin to climb, Hong Kong’s cherry blossoms are preparing to burst into full bloom.Within the next week or two, Hongkongers can enjoy this spectacle without leaving the city.The South China Morning Post lists the best spots in the city to enjoy cherry blossoms and how to get there.1. How to catch cherry blossoms near Hong Kong Airport?The cherry blossom garden run by the Airport Authority has expanded with 39 new trees, bringing the total to 160.Steven Yiu Siu-chung, the authority’s executive director of airport operations, said on Thursday that while only 20 to 30 per cent of the flowers were currently blooming, the peak was expected in the week leading up to Valentine’s Day.The garden also serves as a good spot to snap photos of both cherry blossoms and Ngong Ping 360’s cable cars.To get there, take the MTR to Tung Chung station, where the authority has built a pavement with direct access to the garden, reducing the walking distance by 200 metres (656 feet).Bus stops close to the garden include Aviation Fuel Tank Farm and Chek Lap Kok South Road.