Ignore the tacky plastic statues at the gate and head straight for the winding concrete stairs. This place acts like a vertical obstacle course, so wear actual sneakers unless you want to slip. Spend 45 minutes climbing to the upper ridge to find the signature black roses and massive sunflowers. Skip the marked-up souvenirs in the gift shop and buy fresh strawberries from the roadside stalls instead. It is a cardio workout, but the views hit.
