The Flower Expo Maze is located in the Flower Expo Scenic Area in Wuhan, China and is one of the most distinctive attractions there. Its most unique feature is its overall shape, which looks like a big foot. From a high vantage point, the five “toes” are clearly defined, and the outlines of the sole and heel are also complete—something rarely seen in common mazes.
The maze is mainly made of red-leaf photinia. This plant grows neatly with leaves that stay red all year round, making it very eye-catching in sunlight. The shape of the big foot is formed by these green plants, covering a total area of nearly 2,000 square meters. The “toe” part consists of five protruding small areas, connected by narrow paths. The sole part has wider routes, and the heel serves as the entrance to the maze. Walking inside, you can feel the paths curve along the shape of the foot, offering a more exploratory experience than ordinary square mazes.
The design retains the big foot shape while catering to different visitors. Among the five “toes,” two have simple routes with straighter paths and fewer 岔路，suitable for children, who can usually reach the exit in about 10 minutes. The other three “toes” have complex routes with more 岔路 that may lead back, and adults might take over 20 minutes to get out. You can see some signposts along the way. If you really can’t find your way, there are staff members around who can give you hints.
There are two small platforms in the maze—one in the middle of the “sole” and another near the “heel.” Standing on them, you can clearly see the entire outline of the big foot, figure out which “toe” you’re in, and find the next direction to go. There are benches on the platforms for resting when you’re tired. In summer, the dense greenery makes the inside cooler than the outside, and the red leaves of the photinia look particularly nice in sunlight.
Right outside the maze is the flower sea of the Flower Expo, where different flowers bloom in different seasons. After visiting the maze, you can take photos in the flower sea or buy drinks at the nearby snack area. Looking at the maze from the flower sea, you can see the big foot shape more clearly, and many people take panoramic photos of the maze here.
It’s a great place to bring kids. Children can look for the exit, which helps exercise their observation skills. Parents don’t need to worry about their kids getting lost—the maze fences are not high, and staff patrol regularly. If kids like, you can let them try to point out whether they’re in a “toe” or the “sole” on the platform to add interactive fun.
If you come on weekends, it’s recommended to go before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m. There are fewer people at these times, and it’s not too sunny. When walking, you can pay attention to the paths under your feet—you might notice how they follow the shape of the foot.
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