Winter jasmine
Flowering period: from late February
True to its name, winter jasmines bring the first sign of spring while the north is still slightly cold. They brighten streets and alleys with bright golden blooms, growing by fences, steps, and riversides, weaving the first dream of spring with delicate petals.
Recommended spots
Beihai Park, No.1 Wenjin Jie (St), Xicheng
Jingshan Park, No.44 Jingshan Xijie (W. St), Xicheng
Summer Palace, No.19 Xinjiangongmen Lu (Rd), Haidian
China National Botanical Garden (North Garden), Xiangshan Lu (Rd), Haidian
Olympic Forest Park, No.33 Kehui Lu (Rd), Chaoyang
Yuanmingyuan Ruins Park, No.28 Qinghua Xilu (W. Rd), Haidian
Xiangshan Park, No.40 Xiangshan Maimai Jie (St), Haidian
Chaoyang Park, No.1 Chaoyang Gongyuan Nanlu (S. Rd), Chaoyang
Plum blossom
Flowering period: early March – early April
Recently, plum blossoms at Ming City Wall Ruins Park have become popular online. More than 1,000 plum trees of over 50 varieties grow here, including Zhusha, Gongfen, Yudie, and Lü'e. It is one of Beijing's best places to appreciate diverse plum blossoms, with peak bloom expected in mid-March. Zhongshan Park also features classic plum blossoms, including the iconic "Zhongshan Xing" plum tree with a 50‑cm diameter and 6‑meter height.
Recommended spots
Zhongshan Park, No.4 Zhonghua Jie (St), Dongcheng
Ming City Wall Ruins Park, No.9 Chongwenmen Dongdajie (E. St), Dongcheng
China National Botanical Garden (North Garden), Xiangshan Lu (Rd), Haidian
Jiufeng National Forest Park, No.5 Xiufengsi Lu (Rd), Sujiatuo, Haidian
Mountain peach blossom
Flowering period: early to mid-March
As weather warms up, mountain peach blossoms emerge across Beijing. Scenes such as peach flowers by Beihai Park's White Pagoda, the Summer Palace West Causeway, and Yuanmingyuan's Wuling Chunse are all breathtaking. Peach blossoms bloom freely along rivers and hillsides; pink and white petals flutter in the wind and float on water like a living painting. Unexpected peach blossoms by subway stops, bus stations, and street corners bring gentle daily surprises.
Recommended spots
Beihai Park, No.1 Wenjin Jie (St), Xicheng
Summer Palace, No.19 Xinjiangongmen Lu (Rd), Haidian
China National Botanical Garden (North Garden), Xiangshan Lu (Rd), Haidian
Olympic Forest Park, No.33 Kehui Lu (Rd), Chaoyang
Yuanmingyuan Ruins Park, No.28 Qinghua Xilu (W. Rd), Haidian
Taoranting Park, No.19 Taiping Jie (St), Xicheng
Xiangshan Park, No.40 Xiangshan Maimai Jie (St), Haidian
Juyongguan, No.216 Provincial Highway, Juyongguan Cun, Nankou, Changping
Magnolia
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
Cherry blossom
Expected flowering period: mid-to-late March – mid-to-late April
Viewing cherry blossoms at Yuyuantan Park is a beloved Beijing spring tradition. Early cherry blossoms shine like rosy clouds; fallen petals create a colorful scene. On clear evenings, pink blossoms frame the CCTV Tower under sunset glow. Late cherry blossoms are lush and romantic, swaying gently in the wind.
Recommended spots
Yuyuantan Park, No.10 Xi 3 Huan Zhonglu (W. 3rd Ring Rd), Haidian
Lianhuachi Park, No.38 Xi 3 Huan Zhonglu (W. 3rd Ring Rd), Fengtai
Side Park, 9 Jiangtai Xijie (W. St), Chaoyang
Apricot blossom
Expected flowering period: late March – late April
Apricot blossoms mark the best time for spring outings. Fenghuangling Scenic Area features hundreds of mu of mountain apricot blossoms covering the hills. Yuanmingyuan's Xinghua Chunguan is named for poetic imagery, with dense blossoms forming natural corridors. Tiantan Park's nearly 10,000‑square‑meter apricot forest, planted since the Qing Dynasty, blooms like a pink cloud with subtle fragrance.
Recommended spots
Tiantan Park, Jia 1 Tiantan Dongli, Dongcheng
Yuanmingyuan Ruins Park, No.28 Qinghua Xilu (W. Rd), Haidian
Fenghuangling Scenic Area, No.19 Fenghuangling Lu (Rd), Haidian
Beijing Zoo, No.137 Xizhimenwai Dajie (St), Xicheng
Beigong National Forest Park, No.55 Dahuichang Donglu (E. Rd) Changxindian, Fengtai
Badaling Great Wall, Exit 58, G6 Beijing-Tibet Expwy, Yanqing
Chinese Flowering Crabapple
Expected flowering period: late March – mid-to-late April
The "Begonia Flower Stream" at the Yuan Dynasty City Wall Relics Park is a top spring spot, with poetic scenery and boat rides. Wangjing's Begonia Flower Stream features a 4‑km riverside covered in pink and white blossoms, like a winding pink corridor. At sunset, petals drift and cover the water in a beautiful scene.
Recommended spots
Taoranting Park, No.19 Taiping Jie (St), Xicheng
Former Residence of Soong Ching Ling, No.46 Houhai Beiyan, Xicheng
Yuan Dynasty City Wall Relics Park, No.24 Anwai Xiaoguan Jie (St), Chaoyang
China National Botanical Garden (North Garden), Xiangshan Lu (Rd), Haidian
Wangjing Haitang Huaxi, No.2-17, No.15 Furong Jie (St), Chaoyang
Beijing International Horticultural Exhibition Park, Baikang Lu (Rd), Yanqing
