The "2025 Beijing Tulip Cultural Festival" will continue until the end of May. From the classical gardens by the Forbidden City to the fantastical flower fields in the outskirts, the tulip sea is like a splattered oil painting, with light and shadows intertwining to create a colorful display.

China National Botanical Garden

In the main exhibition area of the Science Museum on the west side of the China National Botanical Garden (North Garden), covering nearly 8000 square meters, over 200,000 tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, and more than 100 varieties of bulb flowers are blooming, interpreting the theme of "Cloud Brocade and Colorful" into a flowing ecological picture.

Various tulips stand tall like wine glasses or exude the elegance of peonies, weaving over twenty colors such as golden yellow, fiery red, mysterious purple, and gradient stripes to create a color palette on the earth, forming undulating waves of colors. Tall poplar trees block the sun, distant green mountains layer upon layer, walking in the scenery feels like strolling in a painting.

This flower exhibition cleverly integrates traditional Chinese cultural elements. Designers incorporate auspicious cloud patterns and the symbolic peony patterns into the landscape layout, dividing the exhibition area into different color blocks and bands with colorful tulips, complementing the blooming peach blossoms and peonies in the surroundings.

This flower exhibition will continue until early May. During this period, a series of popular science activities and flower culture lectures will be held. Citizens and tourists can sign up to participate through the "China National Botanical Garden" WeChat Official Account.

The China National Botanical Garden has launched plant-themed plush toys this spring, featuring not only spring-flowering tulips and lilies but also one of the three flagship plants of the botanical garden, the giant taro, a first-class protected plant, the ginkgo, and the self-cultivated peach blossom variety "Pink Peach".

At the "Planting Spring Colors" cultural and creative market, various plant plush toys, creative ice cream, China National Botanical Garden fridge magnets, and other cultural and creative products are on display. "Peach Drunk in the Spring Breeze - Red Mansion Garden Party" is also waiting for your exploration.

Address: China National Botanical Garden

Zhongshan Park

The tulips in Zhongshan Park are in full bloom this week, with nearly a hundred varieties and a total of 180,000 bulb flowers on display in 7 main themed areas. Twenty new varieties make their debut, covering an exhibition area of 4000 square meters. The 30th Spring Flower Tulip Cultural Festival in the park will continue until April 30th.

In 1977, tulip bulbs gifted by the Queen of the Netherlands took root in Zhongshan Park. The Spring Flower Tulip Cultural Festival at Zhongshan Park has been held continuously for 30 years, becoming an indispensable floral event in Beijing's spring. The colorful tulips complement the exquisite architecture, creating a beautiful spring scene with peonies, lilacs, and other spring flowers painting a picture of blooming gardens.

Recommended Flower Viewing Route

West Gate of the park - Flowing Lights and Colors Area - Singing Birds and Dancing Swallows Area - Flower Memories Area - Welcoming Spring Colors Area - Auspicious Clouds and Good Fortune Area - Spring Forest and Flower Stream Area - Dancing Spring Breezes Area

"Tulips in Zhongshan for 30 Years" - Tulip Special Exhibition

Looking back on the 30-year development of the tulip flower exhibition, the "Tulip Journey" exhibition focuses on global tulip culture, allowing many citizens and tourists to experience the cultural charm.

For the first time this year, the park has launched a tulip-themed cultural market, covering three major categories: intangible cultural heritage, Chinese Style handicrafts, and food. There are also tulip derivative products, light snacks and drinks, and handicrafts, providing visitors with an immersive tour and diverse experiences.

Market activity hours: Continues until April 30th, Monday to Friday 10:00-17:00, Saturday and Sunday 10:00-18:00

Market location: Ximalu (Rd) and West Square of Zhongshan Park

Address: Zhongshan Park

Beijing International Flower Port

The 2025 Tulip Cultural Festival will be held from April 4th to May 11th at the Beijing International Flower Port, with the theme "Tulip Sea, Romantic Revival." Through multidimensional and three-dimensional exhibition designs, over 800,000 imported tulips, 200,000 combined lily flowers, hyacinths, poppies, and other flowers will be displayed, weaving together a magnificent flower sea of over 80,000 square meters, making it an excellent destination for spring outings.

Tulips are arranged in a symmetrical terrain to create a colorful picture, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the visual impact of the "flower sea." The newly upgraded "Butterfly Release" activity opens daily at scheduled times, with thousands of colorful butterflies fluttering together. Visitors can experience the natural wonders through the fairy's butterfly explanations.

During the cultural festival, the Flower Port will host activities such as spring sketching, food markets, "Tulip Spring Light, Medical Care Companion - Traditional Chinese Medicine Culture Health Tour," themed stage performances, and flower car parades.

Address: Beijing International Flower Port

Chaoyang Park

The tulips at Chaoyang Park are currently in their best viewing period. This year, the planting area of tulips has reached 3,500 square meters, with over 30 varieties including "Fragrance," "Orange Fanike," "Mysterious Van Ike," "Xiaoheiren," and "Grot."

The springtime fireworks square is Monet's palette, with bright yellow sunflowers like Van Gogh, deep red tulips like Burgundy wine, and the century fountain square tulips mainly in purple and pink solid colors, complemented by a vintage European-style corridor, creating a full atmosphere. At this time, the late cherry blossoms in the Sakura Valley are also in full bloom, making it a sight to behold.

Viewing spots: Near the south gate and east gate of Chaoyang Park, along the south side of the central island.

Address: Chaoyang Park

Beijing Expo Park

Beijing Expo Park is located at an altitude of about 500 meters, with the overall flowering period extending ten days later than the city center. The main locations for viewing the tulip sea are:Wan Flower Square: The prime location for viewing spring flowers in the park, with a grand display of 12,000 square meters of tulip sea this year. Around the International Pavilion: From mid-April to mid-May, nearly 30,000 tulips of 5 varieties covering 700 square meters bloom freely, exuding exotic charm. Tian Tian Mountain: In late April, more than 6,000 square meters of tulips and beautiful cherry blossoms bloom around.

Address: Beijing Expo Park

Changyang Park

The over 90,000 tulips in Changyang Park are currently in their best viewing period, with red, orange, purple, and white interweaving into a flowing rainbow. There are many scenic spots with flower seas for photo opportunities, and the mini flower garden is also suitable for parents and children to enjoy together.

In late April, Bauhinia and lilac will bloom romantically, and after May, roses and roses will bloom successively.

In Changyang Park in spring, citizens and tourists leisurely enjoy the spring scenery, fishing, picnicking, playing in the water, running, taking photos... enjoying the flower feast in the fragrant air.

Address: Changyang Park

In the human world of April, the fragrance is in full bloom, and the exotic and colorful flower seas sway gracefully. Which tulip viewing spots have you visited?