Peony is one of the traditional famous flowers in China, known as one of the "Two Beauties in Flowers" along with peonies. It is also called the "Flower Deity of May." The ancients said, "In the beginning of summer, admire peonies three times." At this time, there are many peony flower seas in various places in Beijing, shining like clouds and showing their brilliance. Come and enjoy the view.
1 Yuanmingyuan Park
Yuanmingyuan has a long history of planting peonies and a wide variety of species. At this time every year, peonies display their unique charm in this royal garden that carries the historical vicissitudes and natural beauty, presenting a visual feast.
As the summer heat intensifies, the greenery becomes deeper, and patches of peony flower seas quietly unfold in the park, as gorgeous as brocade. The layers of petals are delicate and gentle, emitting a light and lasting fragrance that is intoxicating.
Recently, several rare double peonies were discovered in Yuanmingyuan Park, resembling twin sisters tightly intertwined, buds waiting to bloom, truly amazing.
Recommended viewing spots:
Hongci Yonghu, Changchun Xianguan, Yuedi Yunju, Shangaoshuichang
Address: Yuanmingyuan Park
2 China National Botanical Garden
This year, more than 100 varieties of peonies with over 8,000 plants have been planted in the Peony Garden of China National Botanical Garden (North Garden). With a wide variety of species and rich flower shapes, they are about to enter the best viewing period.
Surrounded by green hills, with open terrain, harmonious pavilions and fences, it is peaceful and pleasant, and the peonies are quietly blooming. The flowers are beautiful, naturally exquisite. Graceful and noble, charming and attractive, presenting a splendid picture.
Address: China National Botanical Garden
3 Temple of Heaven
In the Baihuayuan on the west side of the Temple of Heaven, traditional peony varieties such as Ziyunu, Dafugui, and Yang Fei Chuyu are planted. White, pink, purple-red single-petal, double-petal, grand and graceful, the flowers are in full bloom, fragrant throughout the garden, and the flowering period will continue until mid to late May.
Address: Temple of Heaven
4 Jingshan Park
As early as the Ming and Qing dynasties, peonies and peonies were cultivated in the Jingshan area. Here, there are famous varieties such as the red "Hongyun Yingri", pink "Xishi Fen", white "Yang Fei Chuyu", purple "Wulong Tanhai" ... It is currently the best viewing period.
The flowers are delicate and charming, enchanting, and you can smell the faint fragrance blending with the red walls and ancient buildings, complementing each other.
Recommended viewing spots:
Park East Gate, West Gate, and Southeast Corner
Address: Jingshan Park
5 Lianhuachi Park
Peony cultivation in China has a history of more than 3000 years. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, peonies in Beijing were most famous in Fengtai, earning the reputation of "Fengtai peonies are the best in the world."
This year, Lianhua Chi Park is expected to showcase 61 varieties, with a peony flower sea of about 600 square meters. It is about to enter its peak blooming period, as if it can recreate the magnificent scene described by the Qing Dynasty poet Tang Youzeng: "The dawn colors shine brightly, the palace's spring flowers are abundant like Fengtai."
Address: Lianhuachi Park
6 Fengtai Garden
Fengtai Garden creates a four-season floral landscape with spring peonies, summer hibiscus, autumn chrysanthemums, and winter plum blossoms. Recently, nearly 20,000 peony plants are in their prime viewing period, blooming brightly in various colors, attracting many visitors to stop and take photos or sketch.
Address: Fengtai Garden
7 Huaxiang Park
From April 30th to May 21st, the Beijing Peony Culture Festival and the first Beijing Garden Life Season will be held at Huaxiang Park. Since its opening in 2023, the park has connected peonies, peonies, roses, lilies, lotus flowers, and hydrangeas in six main themed gardens with "one axis, one ring, four areas, and multiple attractions."
Nowadays, in the Huaxiang Park in Baipenyao, more than 100 varieties and 70,000 peony plants with bowl-shaped petals such as "Butterflies in Love with Flowers," "Golden Light Shining," "Coral Sunset," and "Yang Fei Chuyu" are layered on top of each other. The pink and white flower shadows sway in the wind, and the air is filled with a sweet floral fragrance.
Address: Huaxiang Park
8 Dashiwo Zhen, Fangshan
At the entrance of Huinanzhuang Cun in Dashiwo Zhen, more than 20,000 peony flowers covering over 50 acres of forest are bursting with pink and white flower buds, turning the countryside into a gentle cloud of rosy hues under the sunlight.
Currently, the peony flowers are in full bloom, and the flowering period is expected to last until mid-May. Walking along the 1900-meter forest trail, one side is filled with swaying flower shadows, while the other side rustles with green leaves.
Fulfill a date with flowers, let the fragrance of peonies spread over the hem of your clothes, let the gentle breeze of the countryside brush away fatigue.
Address: Dashiwo Zhen
9 Donggaocun Zhen, Pinggu
On May 10th, the 3rd Peony Cultural Season of Qiantaitou Cun with the theme "Peony Fragrance, Beautiful Countryside" opened. Using peony flowers as a medium, it creates a new leisure experience scene of "Flower Garden Under the Trees" integrating fitness hiking, flower picking, countryside coffee, painting creation, and agricultural product display. The event will last until the 31st.
The peony flower planting base covers more than 50 acres, with over 10,000 buds of over a hundred varieties blooming, and the layered petals spread out like a gorgeous field painting.
Strolling among the sea of flowers, visitors can not only experience the relaxation of being in a forest garden but also hand-pick peony fresh-cut flowers, decorate life, and give gifts to family and friends, fully experiencing the unique charm of "one flower, five uses."
Address: Qiantaitou Cun
