When the spring breeze gently brushes through the mountains and fields, inside and outside the ancient Great Wall, the exquisite "flower sea" has already bloomed. The winding bricks and stones are intertwined with the colorful mountain flowers, interpreting the harmonious beauty of spring. The spring sunshine is brilliant, come to the Great Wall to enjoy the flowers!
Badaling Great Wall
In 1987, the Great Wall was listed in the World Heritage List. The Badaling Great Wall is an outstanding representative of the Great Wall, known as one of the "Nine Passes of the World." It is the most essential part of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall and is hailed as the first of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
In spring, various flowers compete to bloom on the Badaling Great Wall. The winding dragon is set against the pink and white flower sea, appearing even more magnificent and grand.
From late March to April, the Badaling Great Wall, Shuiguan Great Wall, and the ancient Great Wall's thousands of acres of apricot blossoms bloom in succession. Standing on the Great Wall, looking into the distance, the mountains are covered with a sea of flowers, with the Great Wall resembling a dragon weaving through it, blending strength and beauty, history and spring scenery dancing together.
Recommended viewing spots
1. North City Section
The Badaling Great Wall is divided into the North City and South City. The North City has a relatively gentle slope, surrounded by large areas of wild apricot forests. The viewpoints from the North Second Floor and North Fourth Floor are open, perfect for capturing panoramic views of the flower sea. Especially from the North Fourth Floor down to the city, the apricot forests on both sides are dense, known by tourists as the "most beautiful city descent passage."
2. South Second Floor "Most Beautiful Arrow Window"
The terrain of the South City of the Badaling Great Wall is more steep, and the apricot forests inside and outside the city walls have a wide area and high density. The apricot forests on both sides of the South Second Floor are particularly spectacular. Taking a photo at the "Most Beautiful Arrow Window" here is the best spot for many tourists to capture the apricot blossoms of the Great Wall.
3. Appreciate flowers while moving
Visitors can also take the North Cable Car to enjoy the flowers from above, reaching near the North Eighth Floor to frame themselves with the apricot blossoms of the Great Wall. Or take the South Ground Cable Car, viewing clusters of apricot blossoms through the large floor-to-ceiling windows, experiencing the artistic conception of "the car travels through the mountains, while people wander in the painting."
Syringa reticulata
Inside the Lilac Valley of the Badaling National Forest Park, there is the largest natural Syringa reticulata forest in the North China region. Here, there are Syringa reticulata over a hundred years old, with the largest tree having a breast diameter of up to 50 centimeters and a height of 16 meters.
Syringa reticulata is a tall deciduous tree, also known as the "Bodhi tree of the Western Sea," continuing the rhythm of flowering for many years. Starting from mid to late June each year, the flowers bloom in full force, creating a sea of flowers on several mountain peaks.
When you come to the "Gifts from the Great Wall" cultural and creative store, there are various cultural and creative products such as the Great Wall brick blind box, the "Great Wall Group" blind box series based on the prototype of the Great Wall Ming Xiaobing, which are both practical and commemorative.
The first large-scale immersive music situational drama "Menghua · Great Wall" in Beijing, with the Great Wall as the theme, the theater is located near Gate 4 of the World Expo International Tourism Resort.
Currently, there is a regular performance at 14:30 every day. The Badaling Scenic Area has specially opened a free shuttle bus service between the Great Wall and the Dream China Great Wall Theater. Audiences can visit the Great Wall and watch the performance, completing a cultural journey from history to art.
Address: Badaling Great Wall
Mutianyu Great Wall
The mountain flowers are in bloom, and the spring day is just right. This is the best scenic spot for "flower viewing" with the reputation of "Mutianyu is the best part of the Great Wall", with a natural oxygen bar covering over 96% of vegetation.
When spring arrives, Mutianyu Great Wall seems like a magically opened treasure box, with hidden places everywhere in the area, blending various colors of pink, white, and green, creating a beautiful scroll of spring.
The best viewing period for "flower viewing" is from now until mid-April. The flowers on the mountain will gradually bloom, with peach blossoms taking the lead, blooming in clusters on the branches.
Following that, the apricot blossoms also show their beauty, with pure and elegant flowers shining translucently in the warm sun. There are also wildflowers scattered all over the mountains, blooming with strong vitality, weaving a colorful flower carpet that brings surprises of spring with every step.
"Flower Viewing" Route Guide
1. Presidential Reception Route: Enter the northern ticket entrance of the scenic area, take the cable car directly to the Presidential Check-in Point, Observation Platform 14 (where you can check in at the "Hero Stele" Stone Tablet and admire the mountain flowers inside the Great Wall), continue west to reach No. 20 Watchtower to overlook the entire Mutianyu.
2. Between No. 14 Watchtower and No. 4 Watchtower: Take the cable car up the mountain, tour east through the blooming flowers, and No. 4 Watchtower, the closing station, is also very suitable for flower viewing and photography.Enjoy non-stop cultural and creative activities during the "flower viewing" period.
New products include the Longxing Jiangshan notebook, Mutianyu Great Wall 3D stereoscopic carving book, which can be stamped with limited edition stamps.
From now until April 30, with any purchase at the cultural and creative store, you will receive a flower balloon or a flower accessory.
Yisonglou Restaurant
From now until April 30th, we are launching a spring tasting wild vegetable set menu.
Spring Qingtuan for 9.9 yuan
Mutianyu Great Wall Hotel
From now until April 30th
Book a room through the hotel's WeChat official account and enjoy a 30% discount on Ctrip's pay-now price.
Spring welcoming set menu and specialty cuisine for 2-3 people.
(Reservation required one day in advance, reservation phone: 86-10-60691906)
Limited edition cherry blossom coffee for spring.
Market event preview
The Lush Mountain Flower Festival themed post office market will be held next weekend from April 19th to April 20th. Beijing Post will bring the elegance of the Tang Dynasty into the mountains with themed post offices. The postal car, painted in vermilion and adorned with copper bells, will be loaded with flower seeds, and envelopes with blue porcelain patterns imprinted with clouds and mist. Even the wind passing through the arrow tower's wailing becomes the rhyme of reciting poetic letters.
Limited edition stamps and creatively designed postal products are all collectible treasures, each selection is an intimate encounter with the Great Wall culture, locking in the beauty of this moment within inches.
Address: Mutianyu Great Wall
Beijing Huanghuacheng Lakeside Great Wall Tourist Area
The Huanghuacheng Lakeside Great Wall Scenic Area is named after three sections of the Great Wall that enter the water. It is the only section of the Great Wall in Beijing that is connected to water. It is renowned for its "beyond the Great Wall, Jiangnan style, all in the Lakeside Great Wall" beauty. Its "Four Wonders" are particularly captivating: the Great Wall around the lakeside, the dragon exploring the water bay, the ancient chestnut garden, and the steep cliff mountain water pool.
The Huanghuacheng Lakeside Great Wall in April is like the most vivid stroke in this painting and poetry, exuding its unique charm, attracting people to explore.
When the gentle breeze of April brushes by, the winding Great Wall on the mountain ridge resembles a giant dragon. Walking along the winding path, the fragrance of pear blossoms fills the air.
In April, the Great Wall by the water is in full bloom with pear blossoms. The pure white petals, shining softly under the sunlight, twinkle like scattered stars. Each pear blossom looks like a meticulously crafted piece of art, with delicate and soft petals and tender yellow stamens.
They either bloom alone or cluster together, forming patches of pure white flower seas. As a gentle breeze passes by, the petals flutter down like a romantic flower rain, making one feel as if they are in a fairyland.
Walking under the pear blossom trees, with soft soil underfoot, vibrant pear blossoms beside, and the majestic Ming Great Wall in the distance, time seems to stand still in this moment.
Quietly experiencing this tranquility and beauty, a sense of inexplicable emotion wells up in the heart. These pear blossoms all over are messengers of spring, adding a touch of freshness and elegance to the Huanghuacheng Lakeside Great Wall.
Address: Beijing Huanghuacheng Lakeside Great Wall Tourist Area
