Christchurch Guide | Missing the Vivid Spring of the Southern

🌍 Time flies so fast—northern hemisphere is also entering spring 🌱. The season of waiting for all things to revive always fills one with hope 🌻. On the day I strolled through Christchurch, New Zealand 🚶🏻♀️, I covered all the must-visit spots. The city is compact—one e-scooter 🛴 ride is enough to explore it all in a day！ 🫧 📍 Must-Visit Spots 📸 ▪️ Christchurch Botanic Garden So beautiful and chill, with a variety of lovely flowers 🌷 and animals 🦆🐦󠁡. And it’s free—truly deserving of its title as the “Garden City”! ▪️ Avon River Boat Ride Passes by the botanic garden 🌳, gliding through willow-shaded English-style riverbanks. The boatman poles you along, letting you feel the elegance of the “Cambridge of the Southern Hemisphere”—perfect for couples 💓. ▪️ Downtown Cathedral Ruins The original cathedral was completely destroyed in the Christchurch earthquake. Due to insufficient fundraising, it’s been left half-rebuilt. The coexistence of earthquake ruins and new construction, with the gothic spire remnants, exudes a sense of time-worn grandeur. 🌷 ▪️ Cardboard Cathedral The world’s only cardboard cathedral！ Minimalist design, a symbol of post-earthquake reconstruction. ▪️ Christchurch Arts Centre Must-visit for art lovers！ Home to the super-popular “Floating House” 🏠—a blend of modern art and Maori culture. Free entry, with ever-changing exhibitions that are always worth checking out！ ▪️ International Antarctic Centre Experience Antarctic storms up close, meet adorable little blue penguins, and embark on an immersive 4D cinema adventure！ ▪️ Bridge of Remembrance Located on Cashe Street, Christchurch’s busiest commercial district, this bridge spans the Avon River. The massive stone arch was built to commemorate New Zealand Canterbury soldiers who died in World War I. ▪️ New Regent Street One of Christchurch’s most iconic neighborhoods, featuring unique Spanish missionary-style buildings, plenty of specialty shops and cafés ☕️, and frequent street art and performances 🎤！ 📍 Shopping & Snacks 🛍️ ▪️ Riverside Market A local favorite food paradise 🍕—with global street food, artisanal coffee, crystal stalls 🔮, woolen goods, and more. You’ll never want to stop browsing and snacking！ ▪️ Cashel Street Located in downtown Christchurch, one of the oldest streets, once the commercial hub for early British settlers. You can buy phone cards ☎️, clothes and shoes 👕, souvenirs, and more here！ Don’t forget the must-buy 60% off Lululemon‼️ 📍 Getting Around 🚃 ▪️ Vintage Trams If you have time, definitely try this—trams loop around Christchurch’s main attractions, making it easy to explore classic spots. With their 1920s-era design, you might even spot one to take a photo with, feeling like you’ve traveled back to a century-old British street！ ▪️ Lime E-Scooters 🛴 Available everywhere on the streets. Just link your credit card 💳 for easy use—perfect for sharing a ride and experiencing local transportation！ 🌸Christchurch in spring? It’s a blend of blooming flowers, historic charm, and the cozy buzz of a city rebuilding itself. Every corner feels like a postcard, and the pace? Slow, sweet, and *exactly* what you need to soak up the season. ✨ #SpringVibes #Christchurch #NewZealandTravel #CityStroll #HiddenGems #TravelDiary