As the temperature rises, spring flowers are blooming in many places in Beijing. So where are the best places to appreciate flowers lately? Check it out!

1. The Forbidden City

Recently, the magnolias outside the palace walls in the area from Donghua Gate to the Meridian Gate of the Forbidden City are in full bloom. The red walls and yellow tiles reflect the white and pink magnolias, giving a unique charm and attracting many citizens, tourists and photographers to take photos.

Address: No. 4 Jingshan Qianjie Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing (Donghua Gate to the Meridian Gate)

2. Summer Palace

With magnolias, orychophragmus violaceus, Chinese violets, winter jasmines, winter sweet flowers and mountain peach blossoms, the Summer Palace is particularly beautiful in spring. Most of the flowers bloom from March to May, and the location for viewing each flower varies slightly. Currently, several magnolia flowers in front of Changguan Hall are in full bloom.

The mountain peach blossoms are all over the garden. They usually bloom in mid-March and fade in early April, with the full bloom period lasting about a week. At present, the mountain peach blossoms in the Summer Palace are still in their first blooming stage. When in full bloom, the red peaches and green willows along the West Embankment are in perfect harmony.

Address: No. A23, Gongmenqianjie Street, Haidian District, Beijing

3. Beijing Botanical Garden

Recently, magnolias in Beijing Botanical Garden are blooming, entering the best viewing period. It is learned that the magnolia biondii blooms in early spring in February and then sprouts leaves, with a flowering period of 20 days. The white flowers stand on the branches, attracting many visitors to take photos.

Address: Reclining Buddha Temple Road, Xiangshan, Haidian District, Beijing

4. National Centre for the Performing Arts

Recently, a few magnolia plants near the National Centre for the Performing Arts are already in bloom, enchanting people with their fragrance.

Address: Near No.2 West Chang'an Street, Xicheng District, Beijing

5. Yuyuantan Park

As the weather gradually warms up, winter jasmines, mountain peaches and plum blossoms are blooming in Yuyuantan Park. In the park, winter jasmines are blooming like stars, spitting out tender yellow flowers.

In the Cherry Blossom Garden and the east side of the Chinese Youth Hero Monument Square, you can enjoy mountain peach blossoms. At present, pink blossoms are in their first bloom, swaying softly against the breeze.

There are more varieties of plum blossoms in the park. On the east side of the Chinese Youth Hero Monument Square, plum blossoms are already in bud. The branches are decorated with red, green and pink buds.

Address: No. 10, West Third Ring Middle Road, Haidian District, Beijing

6. Ming Dynasty City Wall Ruins Park

Plum blossoms are in full bloom in the Ming Dynasty City Wall Ruins Park, attracting visitors to stop and take photos. In a few days, this area will enter the most beautiful time of the year. In addition, several peach blossoms are also quietly blooming. The dappled ancient city wall and the spring flowers reflect each other, highlighting the chic beauty!

Address: No. 9 Chongwenmen East Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing