The mountain peach blossom creek in Yuanmingyuan Park is a must-see in Beijing.

🍋 Riverside flower fields are not very common in Beijing. I recently went to Shilibao, but it was too crowded to take good photos. I discovered a similar mountain peach blossom creek in the western part of Yuanmingyuan Ruins Park. The scenery is even more beautiful, and there are many flowers. 👍 Yuanmingyuan Ruins Park has many peach blossoms, mainly mountain peach and weeping peach, distributed throughout the park. People usually go to Fenglinzhou, Songfengluoyue, and the hillside of Xianrenchenglu, but these places lack waterscapes and are crowded with tourists. The area near the Zaoyuan Gate is a better choice. 🆗 The park consists of three gardens: Yuanmingyuan, Changchunyuan, and Qichunyuan. Many tourists mistakenly think Yuanmingyuan is small. On a spring morning, visit the mountain peach blossom creek. The river is crystal clear, and the peach blossoms on both sides are in full bloom, with over 50% of the flowers open. The pink and white peach blossoms against the green backdrop are breathtaking. Take a stroll along the path, and enjoy the different sizes of peach blossom trees and their fragrance. The ecological environment here is better than Shilibao, and you can see koi in the river and birds on the shore. 📅When is the best time to go? The peach blossom season lasts about seven days. With the temperature rising this weekend, the flowers might fall. ⏰What time of day is best? Daytime is good. Night views are not recommended due to the lack of lighting. Fewer tourists and better lighting are available early in the morning or in the evening. 🌈Estimated visiting time? About 1.5 hours if you just want to take photos and stroll around the flower field. 👣Route and photo spots: Enter through the Zaoyuan Gate of Yuanmingyuan Park, go north, and you'll see the blooming peach blossoms along the water system. A specific photo spot is Hongciyonghu. You can then move eastward; there are more peach blossoms on the hillside. 🌈Surrounding scenery: In March, the ground scenery is not at its best yet, as the grass hasn't turned green. 📷How to take beautiful photos: It's easy to take portraits, wide-angle shots, and telephoto shots. Ancient costumes are especially recommended for a great atmosphere. 👍How to buy tickets: Purchase general admission tickets. 🚗How to get there: It's close to the Zaoyuan Gate. Driving is not recommended. 🔥Tips before you go: 1. Pay attention to the blooming period, as the flowers fall quickly, especially with recent strong winds. 2. Visibility is key. Go on a clear day. 3. If you have time, explore the entire park for more flowers. 📍Location: Northwest Scenic Area, Yuanmingyuan Ruins Park, No. 28, Qinghua West Road, Haidian District ⏰Opening hours: Regular business hours 🏞Activity type: Historical architecture, flower viewing, popular photo spot