As April arrives, Beijing has a new surprise! The breathtaking Ten-Mile Peach Blossom Forest, with thousands of acres of peach blossoms, welcomes the annual viewing season, eagerly awaiting to meet visitors and friends.
The 27th Pinggu Beijing International Peach Blossom Festival will kick off on April 10th and continue until May 5th. Go to Pinggu with family and friends to encounter the magnificent peach blossom sea and indulge in the romantic atmosphere!
Travel Section
The vast peach blossom sea in Pinggu is located in the northern mountainous area of Pinggu. Recommended flower viewing spots include Xiaoyuzi Peach Blossom Viewing Area, Xiaojinshan Peach Blossom Viewing Area, Yajishan Peach Blossom Viewing Area, Zhenluoying Peach Blossom Viewing Area, Changjin Lu Peach Blossom Viewing Area, Jinhai Hu Peach Blossom Viewing Area...
The Xiaoyuzi Peach Blossom Viewing Area is located in Xiaoyuzi Village in the southwest of Dahua Mountain Town, with a total area of over 30,000 acres. The entire scenic area is nestled in a basin surrounded by mountains.
In the mid-1980s, tens of thousands of acres of peach blossoms gradually formed, named after the connected sea of flowers, and later selected for the Guinness World Records.
In mid-April every year, when the peach blossoms in Pinggu are in full bloom, the peach blossoms spread out like a pink carpet for miles, walking through the peach forest, with red clouds filling the sky, as colorful as brocade, like a sea tide, bringing joy to the heart and mind.
Xiaojinshan Peach Blossom Viewing Area is one of the best spots to enjoy the panoramic view of the "Pinggu Peach Blossom Sea". It is located in Xiaojinshan, Houben Gong, Dahua Shan, Pinggu. Climb up the steps along Xiaojinshan to the peach blossom viewing pavilion and overlook the thousands of acres of peach blossom sea.
The sight is filled with miles of peach blossoms, laying out a pink carpet, walking through the peach forest, with red clouds filling the sky, as colorful as brocade, like a sea tide.
Yajishan Peach Blossom Viewing Area
Yajishan is named after its twin peaks towering high, resembling the hair bun of an ancient girl.
The mountains here are majestic, the forests lush, and in spring, all kinds of flowers bloom, creating a beautiful scene. As you ascend along the winding mountain trail, you will find yourself surrounded by a landscape full of blessings.
From the top of Yajishan, you can overlook the Pinggu urban area, capturing the beautiful scenery and bringing peace to the mind.
In addition to flower viewing, Yajishan also boasts rich cultural attractions, including the Yajishan Temple Fair with a history of over 500 years, held from the first to the eighteenth day of the lunar April each year. During the fair, it is lively and attracts many visitors to pray for blessings.
Zhenluoying Peach Blossom Viewing Area
Zhenluoying is a deep mountain town in the northernmost part of Pinggu. The town is located at a high altitude with a cool climate, and the flowering season is slightly later. The peach blossoms here mark the end of the peach blossom season in Pinggu, and visitors who haven't had a chance to admire the peach blossoms can come to enjoy them in late April.
Zhenluoying boasts a beautiful natural environment, with over 10 peaks above a thousand meters in altitude. The area is filled with unique peaks and strange rocks, surrounded by mountains, and has a cool climate with abundant negative oxygen ion content.
In addition to enjoying the peach blossoms, Zhenluoying is also famous for its Pear Blossom Avenue, which connects Guanshang, Xisiyu, Dongsiyu, and Hetaowa, spanning approximately 10 kilometers.
Every April, the sea of pear blossoms covers thousands of acres, resembling fluffy clouds drifting gently. Along the way, purple February orchids bloom under the trees, creating patches of blue-purple flower mist and white flower seas, complementing each other. The wind carries the fragrance of pear blossoms, gently drifting by the branches, and taking a breath, the aroma seeps into the heart.
Peach Blossom Viewing Area along Changjin Lu (Rd)
When you arrive in the mountains and waters of Pinggu, traces of peach blossoms can be found everywhere. The Peach Blossom Corridor connected by main roads like Changjin Lu (Rd) is the most beautiful self-driving route to traverse.
Following the mountain streams and roads, following the peach blossoms all the way, crossing the Peach Blossom Corridor, with peach blossoms lining the road for miles, driving through it feels like sailing through a sea of flowers.
Peach Blossom Viewing Area at Jinhai Hu (Lake)
The Peach Blossom Viewing Area at Jinhai Lake integrates mountains, water, and flowers, with its own unique charm.
Jinhai Hu Scenic Area is now a AAAA-level scenic spot, surrounded by mountains on three sides, with lush peaks and beautiful scenery. It features the lake views and mountain colors of Qiandaohu, as well as the rugged rocks of Tuerling. With natural landscapes such as Lake Light Tower, Golden Flower Princess Tomb, Wanghaiting, and Juchi Cliff, as well as dozens of cultural landscapes, immersing yourself in the beautiful landscape of Jinhai Hu will make you feel refreshed and rejuvenated.
From mid-April to mid-May each year, the "Double Peach Blossoms" on Peach Blossom Island bloom in competition, emitting a charming peach blossom fragrance. Bees and butterflies flutter among them, making it a great destination for leisure and vacation for city residents.
Jinhai Lake Scenic Area is also the first pet-friendly scenic spot pilot project in Pinggu District. The core tour area is equipped with guide signs and a designated pet activity area, allowing pets and their owners to enjoy quality time together.
Food Section
Sticky Rolls
Sticky rolls are an authentic farmhouse dish in Pinggu. It involves stir-frying pork belly until fragrant, stewing it with seasonal vegetables, then rolling the rolls on top of the vegetables and simmering them together. The rolls absorb the broth from the vegetables, resulting in a rich aroma and delicious taste, making it a convenient and delicious one-pot meal.
Haizi Kua Dun Yu
"Haizi Kua Dun Yu" uses authentic wild fish from Jinhai Lake, cooked in a traditional iron pot over low heat with a unique method, resulting in tender meat without any fishy or greasy taste, considered a specialty of Pinggu.
Qingquan Stone Pot Tofu Feast
The "Qingquan Stone Pot Tofu Feast" in Zhenluoying Damaoyu Village uses local mountain spring water, homemade tofu from the village, homegrown pollution-free vegetables, and other ingredients.
One main pot and three side pots are paired with tofu dishes such as open tofu, emerald tofu, pearl tofu balls, chicken sauce tofu, tofu buns, fragrant steamed bread slices, and other mountain farmhouse specialties, offering delicious and healthy dining options.
Empress Dowager's Big Pancake
The "Empress Dowager's Big Pancake" originated from the Liao and Jin dynasties, made from green and natural grains such as millet and corn. It is round like a full moon, thin as a cicada's wings, rich in flavor, crispy but not hard, and deliciously fluffy. When opened, the big pancake can be rolled with scallions, lettuce, and dipped in sauce, loved by tourists for its fragrant taste.
Accommodation Section
Zhongxin Jinling Hotel
The Beijing Zhongxin Jinling Hotel is located near Xiyu Reservoir, nestled in a mountain hollow by the reservoir. Surrounded by mountains on three sides and facing the water, the architecture blends seamlessly with the environment, integrating the building into the U-shaped slope with a 30-meter height difference as a design strategy of "full integration with the environment."
The hotel offers a variety of luxurious rooms, stylish and elegant restaurants, various health and entertainment centers, green leisure squares, and more.
They also provide personalized travel services for guests and their pets, offering a unique travel experience.
Address: Zhongxin Jinling Hotel
Jinhai Lake Beijing Grand Metro Park Hotel
The total construction area of the Jinhai Lake Beijing Grand Metro Park Hotel is nearly 40,000 square meters.
The hotel incorporates elements of Song Dynasty aesthetics, integrating elements common in Song paintings and gardens such as mountains, waters, flowers, and trees, creating a landscape experience of "mountains and waters entering the scene, a poetic dwelling place," offering high-end accommodation services as a five-star hotel.
Address: Jinhai Lake Beijing Grand Metro Park Hotel
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