Wintersweet, one of the flowers of Beijing's deep winter and early spring, are renowned as the "first branch of Jinghua." With the signal of spring becoming increasingly intense, the Wintersweet in the capital have quietly bloomed. Let's go together to enjoy this early spring brightness.
Summer Palace
The Spring blossoms of the Summer Palace are quite famous, such as the magnolia in the Leshou Tang and the peach blossoms along the west causeway. This year, the wintersweets are the first wave of spring flowers here. In the Le'nong Pavilion area of Wanshou Mountain in the Summer Palace, the wintersweets are gracefully postured, with abundant flowers and a strong fragrance, adding a touch of light makeup to early spring.
Old Summer Palace
In early spring, the wintersweets in the Old Summer Palace have quietly bloomed. Each wintersweet stretches its figure, emitting a faint fragrance. The star-like yellow flowers adorn the branches, making them appear even fresher and more elegant.
National Botanical Garden (North Garden)
At the National Botanical Garden (North Garden), over a hundred wintersweets within the Wofo Temple have entered their flowering season. Each plump and lustrous golden flower stands out against the backdrop of red walls and black tiles, appearing even more delicate and charming. While admiring them, a subtle and elegant fragrance occasionally wafts around, irresistibly captivating those who indulge in their beauty.
Xiangshan Park
In Xiangshan Park, wintersweets are concentrated along the mountain path on the south side of the Yanjing Lake, known as "Mei Valley." This area has gained some fame among visitors, and every early spring, many locals and tourists come seeking the sight of wintersweets. When the wintersweets bloom, strolling along the wooden walkways within the plum grove in "Mei Valley" is a delightful experience, with a pleasant fragrance lingering in the air.
Beijing International Sculpture Park (East Park)
At the Beijing International Sculpture Park (East Park), wintersweets have quietly sprouted round and plump flower buds, emitting a subtle fragrance that permeates the air, refreshing the senses and eagerly reminding people of the arrival of spring.
Qianmen East Street
Wintersweets along Qianmen East Street in Dongcheng District have recently bloomed quietly, bringing a festive and auspicious atmosphere to the ancient street.
Yuyuantan Park
More than 200 wintersweet trees are planted along the southwest to east line and the ancient pine forest on the east side of the south gate of Yuyuantan Park. The main varieties of wintersweet here are categorized into four types: Suxin, Qingkou, Huti, and Gouya. After the wintersweets bloom, the fragrance permeates the air, adding a unique charm to the park's flower viewing experience.
Taoranting Park
Taoranting Park is a modern urban garden that integrates ancient and modern gardening art, highlighting the "pavilion culture" of the Chinese nation as its main content. Within the China Famous Pavilion Garden of Taoranting Park, there are high-quality "Suxin" wintersweets with relatively large flowers, while "Gouying" wintersweet trees grow on the south side of the Compassionate Nunnery. When the wintersweets are in full bloom, visitors can stroll along the winding paths and savor the elegance of the wintersweets.
Currently, the wintersweets are in full bloom in the above-mentioned scenic areas, and you can still enjoy the fragrant scent of wintersweets in these places in Beijing in the coming days.
Jingshan Park
The eastern resting platform on the side of Qiwanglou within the south gate of Jingshan Park is the best spot to appreciate wintersweets. In early spring, amidst the backdrop of red walls and green tiles, the fragrance of wintersweets fills the air. Combined with the pavilions and towers in the park, they create a picturesque scene, adding a touch of unparalleled beauty to Jingshan Park.
Beijing Zoo
Near the southwest gate of the zoo, in the southwest of the Qingnongshi Experimental Farm, stands an ancient building called Changchun Hall. It is surrounded by a serene environment and dense ancient trees. To the north of Changchun Hall, there is a circle of rockeries, and among them are planted several "Suxin" wintersweet trees. When the wintersweets bloom, although the flowers are relatively small, they sparkle like stars from afar, making for a delightful sight.
Translator: TANG Yuxin
Reviewer: BAI Jing
