In the most beautiful April, the capital city of Beijing, where hundreds of flowers compete for beauty, is now in full bloom! At this time, the asiatic apples in Beijing have turned into flower streams, flower corridors, and flower walls... Open the door to welcome spring, as spring is short-lived, don't delay, come quickly to "enter the painting" and experience the peak beauty of the capital city.

"Top-tier" asiatic apple viewing spot

01 Yuan Dadu City Wall Ruins Park

Currently, more than 5000 asiatic apple trees in the park have bloomed into a "dreamy pink sea of flowers", with densely packed pink blossoms on both sides, complementing the ancient city wall with a history of 700 years, creating a picturesque scene of "flower streams entering the painting".

During the Qingming Festival holiday, traditional Chinese music, dance, and the poetic "Asiatic apple flower stream" rowing boat leave a deep impression on visitors, making everyone "enter the painting" of the beautiful scenery of the asiatic apple flower stream.

Yuan Dadu City Wall Ruins Park

No. 24 Anwai Xiaoguanjie (St), Chaoyang, Beijing

02 Taoranting Park

From March 29th to April 27th, the 10th Taoranting Park Asiatic Apple Spring Flower Cultural Festival with the theme "Chun Sui Haitang, Ya Ji Taoran" has arrived as scheduled. During this period, citizens and visitors can not only enjoy over 20 varieties and more than 500 pots of exquisite asiatic apple bonsai, but also witness the splendid blooming of over 30 varieties and more than 3000 ground-planted asiatic apple trees.

This year's Asiatic Apple Spring Flower Cultural Festival focuses on ground-planted Asiatic apples throughout the park, showcasing one premium flower viewing route, three important scenic spots, two night viewing checkpoints, and integrating "poetry, calligraphy, flowers, and photography" themed activities, combining intangible cultural heritage, reading, magic, popular science, and other diverse elements, offering more than 10 activities in six major categories, bringing citizens and visitors a spring feast that combines asiatic apple viewing, literary performances, shopping and leisure, gourmet tasting, cultural experiences, and entertainment.

Taoranting Park

No. 19 Taipingjie (St), Xicheng, Beijing

03 Wangjing Asiatic Apple Blossom Stream

Along the 4-kilometer-long banks of Wangjing River, thousands of asiatic apple trees are in full bloom, creating a picturesque scene with pink and white flowers intermingling with the azure waves. Like a colorful cloud, the flowers and water blend into one color, making this one of the most enchanting flower seas in Beijing, attracting many citizens and tourists to rush to take photos as souvenirs.

When the lights come on at night, this flower stream becomes even more dreamlike. The pink flower branches glow with a halo, swaying in the breeze and reflecting on the river surface like an oil painting. This moment belongs exclusively to the romantic spring nights of Beijing.

Wangjing Asiatic Apple Blossom Stream

Wangjing Donglu (E. Rd), Chaoyang, Beijing

04China National Botanical Garden (North Garden)

Currently, more than 100 varieties of asiatic apple trees in the Asiatic Apple Garden of the China National Botanical Garden (North Garden) are blooming one after another, including traditional Chinese asiatic apple varieties and ornamental asiatic apple varieties from Europe and America. Walking in the Asiatic Apple Garden, different colors of flowers interweave on the trees, forming oceans of flowers. As the gentle breeze blows, the petals sway lightly, and the faint floral scent in the air makes people intoxicated in this spring scenery.

China National Botanical Garden North Garden

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

Niche Asiatic Apple Check-in Strategy

01Beijing Expo Park

With the warm sun gently shining and the breeze rustling, the Guishui River sparkles on the banks, and the Beijing Expo Park is filled with blooming flowers. There are over 40 varieties and more than 2,000 Asiatic apple trees along the north-south roads in the park, mainly including North American Asiatic apples, Xifu Asiatic apples, and octagonal Asiatic apples, most of which can both flower and bear fruit. From mid to late April to late May, strolling among them, surrounded by the cloud-like Asiatic apple blossoms, makes for picture-perfect moments.

Beijing Expo Park

No. 1 Baikang Lu (Rd), Yanqing, Beijing

02 The Former Residence of Soong Ching Ling

Stepping into The Former Residence of Soong Ching Ling, in the tranquil courtyard, ancient trees are lush, and the lake is calm. The two Asiatic apple trees in the residence have a long history, dating back hundreds of years. In early April each year, when they bloom, the flowers are as abundant as snow, falling like a colorful rain of petals.

The residence was originally the mansion of Prince Chun during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty. Even earlier, it was the residence of Nalan Mingzhu, a grand secretary during the Kangxi period. Nalan Mingzhu's son, Nalan Xingde, a renowned poet in the Qing Dynasty, once composed the poem "The falling petals are like mist, not allowing one to seek the way to the Peach Blossom Spring" here.

The Former Residence of Soong Ching Ling - East Gate

North Along Beihai, Xicheng, Beijing

03 Nanhaizi Park

With the beautiful spring weather, it's the perfect time for outings and flower appreciation. In Nanhaizi Park, millions of flowers are blooming in competition, welcoming the flower-viewing season with charming postures. The asiatic apple trees are also in full bloom, with the spring breeze gently showering down "asiatic apple snow," making it irresistible for people to immerse themselves in it.

Nanhaizi Park

No. 16 Huangyi Lu (Rd), Daxing, Beijing

04 Shunyi New Town Riverside Forest Park

Strolling in Shunyi New Town Riverside Forest Park, the Asiatic apples and the clear waters complement each other. The asiatic apple trees here are planted by the water, and the branches hanging low seem to be whispering to the swimming fish.

In the faint morning light, the petals exude a charming feeling of a beauty lying drunk in the flowers; and as dusk falls, the flower shadows under the streetlights add a touch of classical charm, as if saying, "As the moon moves, the flower shadows will return."

Shunyi New Town Riverside Forest Park

Next to Dongfang Sun City, Shunyi, Beijing

Apart from these popular spots for admiring cherry blossoms, what other hidden places do you have for flower viewing?