Flowering period: March – early April

Magnolias are among spring's most elegant sights. Large, pure blossoms open on bare branches, noble and clean. Petals stretch like jade butterflies or cups full of spring light, with a soft, sweet fragrance in the breeze. The magnolias at Tiantan Park's Zhai Palace are like a classic Chinese painting; those along Chang'an Jie (Ave) complement the National Opera House. Over 5,000 magnolias bloom at Beijing International Sculpture Park, while ancient magnolias at Tanzhe Temple and Dajue Temple carry historical charm.

Recommended spots

Tiantan Park Zhai Palace, Jia 1 Tiantan Dongli, Dongcheng

Summer Palace Leshou Hall, No.19 Xinjiangongmen Lu (Rd), Haidian

National Centre for the Performing Arts, No.2 Xichang'anjie (Ave) , Xicheng

Beijing International Sculpture Park, No.2 Shijingshan Lu (Rd), Shijingshan

Tanzhe Temple, Tanzhe Shan (Mountain), Tanzhesi, Mentougou

Dajue Temple, No.9 Dajuesi Lu (Rd), Sujiatuo, Haidian