The sixth Yangtze River Delta Chrysanthemum Exhibition and 12th Hangzhou Chrysanthemum Art Exhibition opened at Hangzhou Botanical Garden in Zhejiang province on Nov 3, featuring more than 90,000 pots of chrysanthemums across the city.

The event has one main venue and six sub-venues, showcasing more than 700 varieties. The botanical garden features four exhibition areas, including rare cultivars, floral installations, ecological balconies, and miniature gardens. Displays incorporate elements of Song Dynasty (960-1279) culture, Liangzhu heritage, and local history.

This year's exhibition also introduces AI-powered smart glasses offering real-time multilingual responses and information on plants, landscapes, and routes. Thirteen events are scheduled, including calligraphy and painting exhibitions, chrysanthemum culture lectures, botanical science activities, and public flower giveaways.

The six sub-venues feature distinct displays. Highlights include 8,600 pots of chrysanthemums in Xiaoshan district, 18,000 pots in Qiantang district, and more than 7,000 pots in Lin'an district. Other venues combine floral displays with Grand Canal culture, local heritage, and community activities.

The sixth Yangtze River Delta Chrysanthemum Exhibition and 12th Hangzhou Chrysanthemum Art Exhibition opens on Nov 3. [Photo/Tide News]

Animal-shaped floral sculptures at the sixth Yangtze River Delta Chrysanthemum Exhibition and 12th Hangzhou Chrysanthemum Art Exhibition. [Photo/Tide News]

A panda-shaped floral sculpture. [Photo/Tide News]