Spring is here, and so are the flowers! Life needs a splash of color.

Here's your guide to Beijing's cherry blossom season: - 🌸1. Yuyuantan Cherry Blossom Avenue Embrace a sea of pink Starting from the base of the CCTV Tower, the 2-kilometer stretch of Somei Yoshino cherry trees resembles clouds and snow. Early-blooming cherry blossoms peek out at the end of February, while late bloomers last until mid-April. Key tip👉🏻Enter through the West Gate for the smallest crowds! Grab a %Arabica cherry blossom latte and enjoy a boat ride through the cherry blossoms at the Sakura Garden pier (RMB 80/hour). The reflection of the blossoms in the lake and the falling petals are breathtakingly beautiful. 📸 Photography tip: Capture close-ups of cherry blossoms in the backlight at 4 pm for a translucent, glass-like effect! - 🌸2. Yuan Dadu Begonia Creek A flowery waterfront that transcends millennia Exit from Exit D of Beitucheng subway station. 7 kilometers of begonia blossoms line the ancient river channel. The legend of "fragrance-less begonias" from Eileen Chang's writings is debunked here—the Xifu begonias here are sweetly fragrant! The wooden boardwalk along the river is perfect for picnics. Don't forget to buy a traditional Beijing candied hawthorn to add to your photos~ Night viewing during the peak blooming season in early April is even more stunning, as the warm yellow lights turn the branches amber.✨ - 🌸3. Summer Palace West Causeway Peach Blossoms Encounter the charm of Jiangnan in a royal garden Among the willows and six bridges by Kunming Lake, centuries-old peach trees complement the ancient architecture. We recommend entering through the South Ruyi Gate and strolling north along the West Causeway. The peach grove in front of the Jade Belt Bridge is the densest. Pro tip: Bring a Hanfu for photos, or rent an antique-style boat (RMB 200/half hour) to travel back to March in the Qianlong era~ 🚶 Tip for avoiding crowds: Enter the park as soon as it opens at 7 am to capture empty scenes. - 🌸4. Beihai Park: Peach Blossoms Reflecting on the White Pagoda The white pagoda on Qiong Hua Island creates a picturesque scene with the peach blossoms. Late March to early April is the best time to visit. You can also see forsythia and winter jasmine while strolling along the lake~ - 🌸5. Jingshan Park: City of Peonies From mid-April to May, over 200 varieties of peonies bloom in the Ming Dynasty Peony Garden. Climb the Wanchun Pavilion for a bird's-eye view of the sea of flowers in the Forbidden City! - 🌸6. Zhongshan Park: Secret Garden of Tulips Nearly a million tulips form a rainbow carpet in April. There's also a premium orchid exhibition at Tang Hua Wu, perfect for photos~ - 🌸7. Dajue Temple: Ancient Temple Magnolias The ancient Ming Dynasty magnolias in this thousand-year-old temple fill the courtyard with fragrance when they bloom in early April. The combination of flowers and ancient architecture creates a particularly Zen-like atmosphere! - 🌸8. Beijing Botanical Garden: Peach Blossom Valley The Peach Blossom Valley west of the Cao Xueqin Memorial Hall is incredibly dreamy in late March. You can also see the rare misty scenery of the Metasequoia forest in Cherry Valley. - 📅 2025 Beijing Blossom Forecast Cherry Blossoms: February 25 - April 15 Begonia: March 10 - April 20 Magnolia: March 5 - March 25 Peony: April 10 - May 1 Apricot Blossom: March 1 - March 20