An unmissable floral spectacle in the Netherlands

Long long ago, in the mountains of Kazakhstan, Persia, China and Turkey, there was a flower that could not grow anywhere. Until one day, a Dutch scientist brought flower bulbs to a small European country with a climate and soil suitable for flower growth. People quickly fell in love with this flower, and it soon became the symbol of the country. This may sound like a fairy tale, but it is the true history of tulips.

Museum Van Loon

Every year on the third weekend of June, the Museum Van Loon hosts the Garden Open Days event. During this weekend, more than 25 gardens located behind canal houses will be open to the public. These gardens are some of the most beautiful in Amsterdam, hidden behind the magnificent canal houses all year round, and only during the Amsterdam Garden Open Days can you freely wander through them.

Keukenhof Park

The Netherlands is world-renowned for its tulips. If you wish to admire the blooming tulips in the Dutch flower fields, the best time to visit is April and May. During this period, the world's largest flower park, Keukenhof Park, is also open to the public. Keukenhof Park plants over 7 million bulbs each year, and the park along with its four pavilions showcase a variety of flowers, including tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, orchids, roses, carnations, irises, and lilies. The colors and fragrances here will completely captivate your attention.

Amsterdam Tulip Museum

The Amsterdam Tulip Museum is located in the Jordaan district and was founded and sponsored by a local flower bulb company. The museum comprehensively traces the history of Dutch tulips, revealing the tulip mania of the Dutch Golden Age in the mid-17th century and the astonishing economic impact of tulips. The museum was established to support the widespread tulip festivals and sales activities held in the Dutch countryside and to provide historical context.

Leiden Botanical Garden

Leiden University Botanical Garden is located in the city of Leiden and is the oldest botanical garden in the Netherlands, as well as the historical and cultural center of the city. This botanical garden cultivates numerous plant species from Asia, Southern Europe, and South Africa, making it a magical place. Over the past four centuries, the Leiden University Botanical Garden has been dedicated to collecting plants from around the world and conducting research on them. This historic Japanese-style garden is filled with blooming roses and lush vegetation. The garden is home to over 10,000 plant species and is also a habitat for many bird species.