As the cold winter gradually fades away and the spring approaches, I have good news to share with everyone. The "iron tree" in the bonsai garden of the National Botanical Garden has bloomed again. There is a saying that goes, "It is rare for the 'iron tree' to bloom once in a thousand years." Gather your family this weekend and witness this miraculous moment together. In Beijing, there are many botanical gardens with greenhouses where you can experience the warmth and vitality of spring in advance. Come and embark on a warm and healing journey of spring.

01 National Botanical Garden

The National Botanical Garden is located in the western mountains of Beijing, divided into two areas, north and south. Both areas have exhibition greenhouses. The exhibition greenhouse in the north area mainly includes tropical rainforest area, desert plant area, four-season garden, and specialized plant exhibition rooms, showcasing 3,100 species of plants and over 60,000 plants. It also houses three flagship species of the world's largest greenhouses - Titan Arum, Orchid Cactus, and Coconut Palm.

The exhibition greenhouse in the south area includes nine exhibition rooms such as the carnivorous plant room and aquatic plant room, showcasing over 2,000 species of tropical and subtropical plants. The exhibition greenhouses not only display "national gift" plants such as the Bodhi tree but also rare plants collected from abroad. The aquatic plant room allows visitors to enjoy water lilies and giant-leaved lotus plants throughout the year. The exhibition greenhouses in the two areas of the National Botanical Garden each have their own unique features.

If you have ample time, you can leisurely stroll through the greenhouses in the north area to admire the plants. If you want to quickly tour the garden and appreciate the "national gift" plants, the exhibition greenhouse in the south area is a good choice. The 2025 Chinese New Year Orchid Exhibition has just ended, and the "iron tree" in the bonsai garden of the National Botanical Garden has bloomed again. There is a saying that goes, "It is rare for the 'iron tree' to bloom once in a thousand years." Unlike the female plant that bloomed last summer, this time the male plant is also showing off its charm. Come and witness this miraculous moment together.

Address: Intersection of Xiangshan Lu (Rd) and Wofosi Lu (Rd), Haidian, Beijing

02 Zhongshan Park Tanghuawu Chinese New Year Flower Exhibition

Currently, Zhongshan Park Tanghuawu is hosting the "Tanghua Chuanyun Chunnuan Huawu" traditional flower boutique exhibition to welcome the new spring. Over 20 varieties of "Tanghua" and more than 150 pots are on display, along with over 1,000 pots of festival boutique flowers, allowing visitors to see various unique and charming flowers at once.

The west hall, themed "Tanghua Chuanyun," focuses on showcasing the "Tanghua" craftsmanship of Zhongshan Park, displaying over 20 varieties of spring flowers such as prunus mume, crabapple, winter jasmine, forsythia, and wisteria in bonsai form, highlighting the beauty of traditional Chinese flowers.

The theme of the east hall is "Chunnuan Huawu," showcasing spring flowering plants such as azaleas, daffodils, lilacs, peach blossoms, forsythias, and plum blossoms, embellished with new premium varieties of flowers like alpine azaleas, peonies, and red camellias, creating a vibrant spring scenery with mountain flowers in full bloom and a sense of spring.

The central hall displays traditional Chinese flowers such as magnolias, crabapples, daffodils, and peonies, integrated with festive decorations like hanging curtains, lanterns, and paper-cuttings, allowing visitors to experience a festive and lively atmosphere. The exhibition runs until February 16th.

Address: Zhongshan Park, No. 4, Zhonghua Lu (Rd), Dongcheng, Beijing

03 Garden of World's Flowers

Beijing World Flower Wonderland Park boasts thousands of unique plants from around the world, including national protected plants, six botanical exhibition halls, fifteen outdoor gardens, each offering a different view, captivating visitors.

Inside the Tropical Plant Pavilion, a flower waterfall composed of moth orchids cascades down like a colorful river from the sky. Looking up, moth orchids, spider orchids, and air plants grow in mid-air, while in the boutique flower hall, orange fireworks flowers bloom like fireworks in the sky.

Strolling through the garden feels like being in a magical world of plants, where every leaf and every flower emits the breath of life.

Address: World Flower Wonderland Park, Nan 4 Huan Zhonglu (S. 4 Ring Middle Rd), Fengtai, Beijing

04 Beijing World Botanical Amusement Park

The World Botanical Amusement Park not only presents an aesthetic feast of the four seasons but also serves as an amusement park oasis, divided into five main themed areas, each with unique beauty and joy.

Upon entering the greenhouse, a variety of flowers and plants greet the eye, with palm plants stretching and growing here. Giant amusement facilities complement seasonal flowers and tall ornamental trees. Children can become little drivers, experiencing jungle roller coasters in the oasis. On the way to Flower and Fruit Mountain and the Water Curtain Cave, there are high jungle trains, thrilling rides, Amazon river drifts, and East Sea water play areas to bring you joy.

The Parrot World is a three-dimensional paradise of a hundred birds. Walking on the winding aerial corridor, accompanied by novel and ever-changing scenery, you can observe various colorful and rare parrots up close.

Artificial landscapes of small bridges, flowing water, and strange flowers on withered trees create a splendid indoor natural scene, where koi fish, mandarin ducks, and swans harmoniously coexist, showcasing the wonders of nature.

Address: Nangong Yingbin Lu (Rd), No. 1, Wangzhu Town, Fengtai, Beijing

05 Beijing Yarlung Tropical Botanical Garden

Inside the Beijing Yarlung Tropical Botanical Garden, more than 3,000 species of tropical plants are lush and vibrant, showcasing the miracles of life.

The winding paths, babbling streams, colorful flowers competing for attention, twisting vines, various tropical fruits emitting a refreshing fragrance, thatched roofs, wooden houses, and stilted buildings all create an enchanting tropical rainforest scene before your eyes.

The air inside the pavilion is humid and fresh, every breath seems to soak the soul. In addition to admiring the tropical vegetation, you can also enjoy delicious food in the Chai Guo area (restaurant) where ethnic minorities will sing heartfelt songs and offer sincere blessings.

After eating, you can watch performances by ethnic minorities such as the Dai and Yi people, who take turns showcasing their unique charm on the national stage. The actors are dressed in elaborate costumes, singing and dancing to fully display the unique charm of their respective ethnic groups.

Address: 100 meters east of Zhuzhuang North Gate, Changziying Town, 104 National Highway, Daxing, Beijing