The prunus mume, also known as the "first flower of spring", has entered its best viewing period.The blooming rate of prunus mume in some parks in Beijinghas reached 80% or more. It's truly going to be spectacular!

The prunus mume is native to China, with a cultivation history dating back to ancient times, tracing back to the Northern Wei Dynasty.Its name comes from the fact that its flowers resemble plum blossoms, with petals that feel like wax, blooming in the twelfth lunar month.The famous poet Fan Chengda, in his work "Plum Blossom Catalog",categorizes prunus mume varieties based on their forms into three major types: "Dog Fly", "Qingkou", and "Tanxiang (Suxin)". When the prunus mume blooms, the elegant fragrance wanders in the air, goose-yellow dotted flowersHang on the branches,Illuminating the early spring scenery.

The Summer Palace

Sparse shadows slanting, faint fragrance floating. The wintersweet of the Le'nong Pavilion in the Summer PalaceHas entered its best viewing period.

The Le'nong Pavilion is built in the style of a folk wooden house, with more than ten wintersweet plants planted in the area. Mainly the "Suxin" wintersweet, and the "Gouya" wintersweet. Cultivated carefully for many years, elegant posture, abundant flowers, rich fragrance.

Currently, the blooming rate of plum blossoms in the Summer Palace has reached around 80%, and the blooming period will continue until early March.

Jingshan Park

Jingshan Park has multiple areas with plum blossom plantings. The plum blossoms in the Science Popularization Park in the west area started blooming in December last year, and are currently in the prime viewing period, presenting a golden hue from afar.

Some plum blossoms on the east side of the Qiwang Tower are currently blooming, with small yellow flowers scattered around, lively and lovely. The plum blossoms at the southwest corner of the park and the entrance of the Science Popularization Park still need more time to mature.

Xiangshan Park

In the Plum Valley of Xiangshan Park, there are more than 200 prunus mume trees. Visitors can admire the flowers up close along the wooden walkway or by the roadside, and can also learn about prunus mume through informative signs.

There are not many prunus mume trees in the Biyun Temple in Xiangshan Park, but they complement the garden architecture, set against the red walls and shadow walls, creating a unique charm.

National Botanical Garden

The prunus mume trees in the National Botanical Garden grow inside the Wofo Temple. Clusters of pale yellow prunus mume flowers bloom along the red walls of the ancient temple, presenting a picturesque scene of ancient charm. The two ancient prunus mume trees in front of the San Shi Buddha Hall, with one planted during the Yongzheng period of the Qing Dynasty, have a history of over 300 years and are known as the "oldest prunus mume trees in Beijing."

Beihai Park

There are multiple plantings of prunus mume within Beihai Park, with the Jingqixuan in the Western Paradise and the Yong'an Temple being excellent spots to admire the prunus mume.

The Jingqixuan was a resting place for the emperors Yongzheng and Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty when they visited the Yong'an Temple. The prunus mume trees planted here are of the red-heart variety, considered the finest among prunus mume.

Zizhuyuan Park

Prunus mume trees in Zizhuyuan Park are scattered throughout the palace grounds of the Zizhu Court, with varieties such as "Gouya" and "Suxin," most of which have already bloomed.

Dots of golden blossoms bloom on the branches, complementing the colorful paintings of ancient buildings. Walking among them, a clear and sweet fragrance lingers, with the flowering period expected to last until late February.

Taoranting Park

The prunus mume in the Huaxia Mingting Garden in Taoranting Park have already bloomed.

Each yellow flower resembles beeswax, with transparent petals, and a delicate and agile flower shape.

Although the flower shape is similar to prunus mume, wax plums are not actually prunus mume. The flowering period of Beijing prunus mume is in March-April, but some are impatient and have already "blossomed" ahead, blooming on the branches.

Ming Dynasty Wall Relics Park

The red plums in the Ming Dynasty Wall Relics Park have buds sprouting on the branches, and some are not afraid of the early spring cold, proudly standing on the branches, blooming in the wind.

With rose-colored petals, golden stamens, when they meet the blue sky and white clouds, they appear even more vibrant and charming.