Peony, as a traditional famous flower in China, has a long history and profound cultural connotations. It is called the "Goddess of May" and also a flower that Chinese people use to express love. The Book of Songs says: "The young man and the young woman, they are about to jest and tease each other. They give each other a peony to make a pledge of love. " The "Goddess of May" makes a grand appearance, graceful and beautiful beyond compare. Let's go admire the peonies!

Yuanmingyuan Park

In the early summer breeze, the peonies in the Yuanmingyuan Park are in full bloom. The red and pink flowers sway gracefully, dazzling like clouds and mist, wafting a faint fragrance. Many netizens have shared their photography tips on social media: entering from the "Algae Gate", you can take photos of the secluded peony sea by the water at "Yuedi Yunju"; on the distant slopes, you can capture the feeling of a peony field.

Recommended viewing locations: Hongci Yonghu, Hanjing Hall, Algae Garden, Yuedi Yunju

Friendly Reminder:

Peony cultivation is not easy, and it takes meticulous care for a long time to make the peonies bloom in their best state. Therefore, we hope that visitors will appreciate the flowers in a civilized manner, cherish the flowers, and do not pick or spray water on them, nor walk into the flower beds to take photos, to avoid damaging them. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Temple of Heaven Park

In May, the peonies in full dress have climbed to the top of the flower list, bringing the early summer to this ancient altar.

The peonies have vibrant and dazzling color, and their majestic and graceful postures perfectly complement the red walls and blue tiles of the Temple of Heaven, presenting a prosperous scene.

Temple of Earth Park

The Temple of Earth Park is the second largest altar among the five altars of the ancient capital Beijing, and is the largest existing altar for sacrificing to the Earth in China. In May, the peonies in the Temple of Earth Park begin to bloom, with a small planting area, but hidden among the green leaves, in red, pink or purple, they brighten up the early summer.

China National Botanical Garden

In the peony garden of the China National Botanical Garden (North Garden), more than 120 varieties and nearly 10,000 peony flowers have entered the viewing period, noble and elegant, graceful and beautiful, presenting a brocade scroll. The overall flowering period of the peonies is expected to last until the end of May.

From May 1 to June 2, the "Su Dongpo and the Goddess of May" peony cultural exhibition co-hosted by the China National Botanical Garden and Beijing Forestry University will be held at the Science Popularization Hall of the China National Botanical Garden (North Garden). This exhibition combines the famous Chinese flower peony with the poetic culture of the great Northern Song literary giant Su Dongpo, integrating historical allusions, ancient paintings and calligraphy, and modern art forms, leading visitors through the long river of history and experiencing the dual feast of flowers and culture.

Fengtai Garden

During the Ming and Qing dynasties, the peonies in Beijing were most famous in Fengtai, with the reputation of "the peonies in Fengtai are the best in the world." Walking into the Fengtai Garden, it is as if you are in the middle of a peony sea! The peony flowers, in red, pink, and white... are colorful and dazzling.

Huaxiang Park

The Baipenyao area of Huaxiang Street, Fengtai, has been famous for planting peonies since ancient times. At present, the Huaxiang Park has more than 100 varieties and over 100,000 peonies in full bloom, such as Golden Brilliance, Coral Sunset, and Yang Guifei Leaving the Bath, filling the park with fragrance.

Lianhuachi Park

Lianhuachi Park is located in Fengtai District, with an excellent geographical location, adjacent to the railway station. The park covers an area of 446,000 square meters, with a lake area of 126,000 square meters, and is a historical garden in Beijing.

The peony planting area in Lianhuachi Park is more than 3,000 square meters, with about 60 varieties of peonies, including Da Fu Gui, Zhu Sha Pan, and Lian Tai Zi.

Beijing Garden Expo Park

The peonies in the Beijing Garden Expo Park are currently in full bloom. The peonies in the Peony Garden and the north end of the Ginkgo Avenue are more concentrated, with rich colors. If you enter from Gate 6, search for "Peony Garden" in the navigation, and go over Yingshan to view; if you enter from Gate 5, walk along the Ginkgo Avenue to the north end of the electric mobile stop, you can see them. In addition, there are also small landscape scenes scattered outside the exhibition gardens such as Yijiangnan.

Beijing Expo Park

Beijing Expo Park currently has about 40,000 peonies, including varieties such as Lian Tai, Fen Yu Nu, Huang Jin Lun, Da Fu Gui, Fen Chi Jin Yu, and Yang Fei Chu Yu.

In mid-May, when the peonies bloom, the tiered flower terrace created by the undulating terrain, the Wanfang Huatai, is the best viewing spot for the peonies, and the Tongxing Square symbolizing unity and the Wangjuan Hall for visitors to rest also have peonies.

Translator: Pan Wenrui

Reviewer: BAI Jing