In March, mountain peach blossoms have long resisted their loneliness and bloomed in the cold weather of Beijing. Even on foggy days, it can be praised for its beauty.
PART 01 Olympic Forest Park
When it comes to flower viewing spot in Beijing, the Olympic Forest Park is definitely a place to be. Covering an area of 680 hectares, the park offers unique beauty all year round. In early spring in Beijing, mountain peach blossoms have opened. The North Park of Olympic Forest Park has a large sea of flowers, which is the largest peach blossom forest planted in the urban area.
Compared to the mountain peach blossoms in other parts of Beijing, the sea of flowers in Olympic Forest Park is more dense, attracting many people to visit every year.
Cost: Free, advance reservation required
Address: No. 33 Kehui Road, Chaoyang District
Tips: The park is large, so comfortable shoes are recommended.
PART 02 Shilibu
In spring, shilibu has no longer been a niche attraction in recent years. Every year, a large number of tourists come here when the flowers are in bloom. Come out from the subway entrance and enjoy the flowers all the way along the river bank. Passersby raise their phones to take pictures of the spring scenery, while some people come here in particular to take pictures. Residents around the area come to walk here, and retired elders set up their fishing rods by the river. Lush peach blossoms rise above the wall and poke their branches out from the bricks and red railings.
Cost: Free
Address: Shilibu Subway Exit D, Chaoyang District
Tips: There are no guardrails along the shore, so please be careful. You can avoid the weekend rush. Please pay attention to personal protection.
PART 03 Beihai Park
When it comes to the fun of Beihai Park, it should be a boat ride in summer, or ice skating in winter. In spring, it is also a popular place to enjoy flowers. A few peach blossoms around the White Pagoda reflect tower, making it a beautiful place of its own. In addition to the vicinity of the White Pagoda, the Chanfu Temple near the North Gate of Beihai Park is also an excellent place to enjoy the flowers. A peach tree next to the temple is in full bloom. The ancient temple and the light peach blossoms reflect each other, and history and vitality overlap here, forming a unique scenery. There are other flower-viewing spots in the park.
Cost: 5 yuan for admission, 10 yuan for the Qiong Island.
Address: No.1 Wenjin Street, Xicheng District
Tips: A separate ticket is required to the White Pagoda of the Qiong Island. Suitable spots are available near the White Tower.
PART 04 Next to the JINGSH Law Building
Behind the JINGSH Law Building, peach blossoms are planted along a river not far from the Shilibu area. The flowers in full bloom press the branches lower. The less crowded streets are more convenient for photography. Along the river bank to the west, a small bridge stands near the water, with many peach blossoms blooming behind it. All of this is reflected by the river, forming a unique landscape.
Cost: Free
Address: No. 37, Middle East 4th Ring Road, Chaoyang District
Tips: Be careful walking along the river.