{"id":17585,"date":"2023-04-04T07:10:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-03T23:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/?p=17585"},"modified":"2023-04-04T21:56:16","modified_gmt":"2023-04-04T13:56:16","slug":"a-list-of-spring-flowers-in-beijing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/beijing-travel\/beijing-attractions-tips\/a-list-of-spring-flowers-in-beijing","title":{"rendered":"Best Places to See Spring Flowers in Beijing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Spring flowers in Beijing start to bloom in late March till mid-May. The less than two-month spring flower blossoms transform Beijing from its cold and barren winter into a warm and flowery spring. People are out for their favourite spring flowers which are are blooming everywhere in and around Beijing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you happen to visit Beijing during the spring flower blooming season in Beijing, you are recommended to view the the following spring flowers whose blooming periods may match your Beijing tour<\/a> time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Plum Blossoms in Beijing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Blossom Time: March 15 \u2013 April 10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Place to See: Ming Dynasty Wall Relics Park Beijing<\/a> \u660e\u57ce\u5899<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plums are the early flowering trees that bloom as earlier as mid March in Beijing and end in mid April. The best place to see plum blossoms is Ming Dynasty City Wall Relics Park<\/a>. The park is located just south of Beijing Railway Station<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out the best to visit Plum Flowers in Beijng <\/a>for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Plum Blossoms <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The park is the only remaining city wall relics built during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) in Beijing. The remnant city wall is about 1.5km in length, which is composed of the wall relics itself and the southeast corner tower of the former inner city in Ming and Qing Dynasties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Apricot Flower \u674f\u82b1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Blossom Time: March 28 \u2013 April 15<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Best Places to See: <\/strong>Phoenix Ridge Scenic Area (\u51e4\u51f0\u5cad\u98ce\u666f\u533a) & Jiangjun Tuo Scenic Area (\u5c06\u519b\u5768\u98ce\u666f\u533a)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Apricot was first cultivated in India in about 3000 BC. It is said that apricot had a wide native range including Armenia, Caucasus, the Himalaya, China and Japan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The flowers have five white to pinkish petals 2\u20134.5 cm in diameter; they are produced singly or in pairs in early spring. The fruit is a drupe likening to a small peach, 1.5\u20132.5 cm diameter from yellow to orange. The single seed is enclosed in a hard stony shell.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Apricot Flower<\/strong> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The Chinese people often associate the apricot with education and medicine. For example, the classical word \u201cApricot Altar\u201d which means \u201ceducational circle\u201d, is still widely used in written language. About 2500 years ago, the greatest Chinese scholar -Confucius often taught his students among the wood of apricot used as a forum, hence\u201dApricot Altar\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phoenix Ridge Scenic Area ( Beijing Fenghuangling Nature Park ) is situated in the northwest of Beijing\u2019s Haidian District, about 51 kilometers from the Tiananmen Square and 23 kilometers from the Summer Palace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Cherry Blossoms (\u6a31\u82b1)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Blossom Time: March 30 \u2013 April 12<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Best Places to See<\/strong>: Yuyuantan Park (\u7389\u6e0a\u6f6d\u516c\u56ed)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cherry flowers have a short blooming period \u2013 only two weeks. The Cherry Blossom Festival at Yuyuantan Park is very famous. The park almost becomes a temple fair every year at flowering time.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Cherry Blossoms <\/strong> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

About 2,000 cherry trees were transplanted from Japan to China in the 1970s as a token of friendship between the two countries. There could be a lot of people, but you will find that it\u2019s worth visiting when you view the stunning blossoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yuyuantan Park is located in the western part of Beijing city proper, just next to Diaoyutai National Guesthouse in the East, the CCTV transmitting tower across the street and to Chinese Century Monument<\/a> in the South.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Yulan Magnolia (\u7389\u5170\u82b1) <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Blossom Time: Early April \u2013 Mid April<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Best Places to See: <\/strong>Dajue Temple (\u5927\u89c9\u5bfa), Tanzhe Temple (\u6f6d\u67d8\u5bfa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Magnolia is an ancient genus. The Yulan magnolia, is native to central and eastern China. It has been very often cultivated in the buddhist temple gardens in China since 600 AD. It was also planted in the courtyards or the open fields within the Emperor\u2019s palaces. Its flowers are regarded as a symbol of purity. The 10\u201316 cm white flowers are beautiful and thick with a citrus-lemon fragrance.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Yulan Magnolia<\/strong> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Dajue Temple<\/a> is a one-thousand-year-old temple in the western suburbs of Beijing, a tranquil and ancient place. Tanzhe Temple was first established in Jin Dynasty (365-420), so in Beijing there is a common saying that \u201cFirst there was the Tanzhe Temple<\/a>, then came Beijing\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Lilac Flower (\u4e01\u9999\u82b1)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Blossom Time: April 20 \u2013 May 08<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Best Places to See: <\/strong>Fayuan Temple <\/a>(\u6cd5\u6e90\u5bfa) and Temple of Heaven<\/a> (\u5929\u575b)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The lilac trees are in bloom in spring. The flowers are 5\u201310 mm in diameter with a four-lobed corolla. The usual flower colour is a shade of purple, but white and pale pink are also found. In China lilac flowers are often found in Buddhist temples, a symbol of purity.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Lilac Flower<\/strong> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Fayuan Temple<\/a> is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Beijing, lying in the Xicheng area in the southwest of the city proper of Beijing. Temple of Heaven<\/a> ( Tiantan ) is located in the southern part of Beijing, one of the most holy places for the whole country for more than five centuries. In the lilac garden of Temple of Heaven, you can enjoy White lilacs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Chinese Flowering Crabapple (\u6d77\u68e0\u82b1)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Blossom Time: April 15 \u2013 30<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Best Places to See:<\/strong> Yuan Dynasty Wall Relics Park <\/a>(\u5143\u5927\u90fd\u9057\u5740) and The West Bank of Beihai Park (\u5317\u6d77\u897f\u5cb8)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The elegant Chinese flowering crabapple blossoms are regarded as the famous flowers loved by people with both refined and popular tastes. In Chinese royal gardens, Chinese crbapple flowers are often accompanied by Yulan Magnolia, peony and Osmanthus, forming a artistic concept of \u201cWealth and Nobility\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Chinese Flowering Crabapple<\/strong> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Yuan Dynasty City Wall Relics Park, built on the original city wall relics in Yuan Dynasty ( 1271-1368 ) is about 9 kilometers long crossing Haidian and Chaoyang districts from west to east. Every year the park will hold its Chinese Flowering Crabapple Festival, which will draw thousands of visitors to appreciate the grand view of over 2000 flowering Chinese Crabapple trees with a dozen of varieties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Peach Flowers (\u6843\u82b1)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Blossom Time: April 15 \u2013 May 15<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Best Places to See<\/strong>: Pinggu (\u5e73\u8c37) and Beijing Botanical Garden (\u5317\u4eac\u690d\u7269\u56ed)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The peach is known as a species native to China. It was introduced to Persia and the Mediterranean region along the Silk Road before Christian times. The peach trees are in bloom in early spring, solitary or paired, 2.5\u20133 cm diameter, pink, with five petals. The peach often plays an important part in Chinese tradition and is symbolic of long life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out The Best Place to View Peach Flowers in Beijing<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Peach Flowers<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Pinggu District<\/a>, northeast suburban district of Beijing, is the home of the world\u2019s largest peach orchard. The orchard occupies about 20,000 hectares of trees that bear the crisp, sweet fruit, but the area also produces strawberries, plums, apricots and pears. The orchard\u2019s stature is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Peony Flower (\u7261\u4e39\u82b1)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Blossom Time: April 20 \u2013 May 08<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Best Places to Se<\/strong>e: Jingshan Park<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a nickname of \u201cheaven fragrance and national beauty\u201d, Peony flowers are reputed as the most elegant and poised, the king of the flowers in China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out The Best Place to View Peony in Beijing<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Peony Flower<\/strong> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Jingshan Park has long been famous for its traditionally imperial peony blossoms as well as the those from Luoyang, Heze and many more with over 150 categories of peony flowers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Tulip Blossoms (\u90c1\u91d1\u9999)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Blossom Time<\/strong>: April 20 \u2013 May 08<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Places to See<\/strong>: Jinzhan Tulip Park (\u91d1\u76cf\u4e61) and Beijing Zhongshan Park (\u4e2d\u5c71\u516c\u56ed)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The is one of the world\u2019s most easily recognized and loved flowers. Tulips are a comfortable flower choice and one that expresses perfect love. Tulip flowers have 3 inner petals and 3 outer sepals that look much like petals. A gift of tulips is a sure delight, enchanting in its beauty and simplicity. Different colors of tulips also often carry their own significance: Red \u2013 true love; purple \u2013 royalty; yellow tulips \u2013 cheerful thoughts and sunshine; white tulips \u2013 forgiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jinzhan Tulip Garden covers an area of 260,000sq.m. It is divided into 3 sections \u2013 production section, display section and service section. The production section the place where plants and flowers are nursed. Display section is the site for people to view tulips in bloom while service section is for people to have a break and have some drinks or meals in the restaurants. Some people call the place Beijing\u2019s Garden of Eden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Pear Blossoms (\u68a8\u82b1)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Blossom Time: April 01 \u2013 April 30<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Best Places to See:<\/strong> Panggezhuang (\u5e9e\u5404\u5e84)<\/p>\n\n\n

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Pear Blossoms<\/strong> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The pear flowers are white, rarely tinted yellow or pink, 2\u20134 cm diameter, and have five petals. The best place to view pear blossoms is Panggezhuang in Daxing District, the south suburban district of Beijing. Daxing is not only famous for watermelon but also pear planting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11. Wild Flowers (\u5c71\u91ce\u82b1)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Blossom Time: Mid-April<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Best Places to See:<\/strong> Mutianyu Great Wall<\/p>\n\n\n

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From Mid-April, wild flowers bloom along the Mutianyu Great Wall<\/a> Scenic Area. The wild flowers are accompanied by peach flowers, lilac flowers, and pear flowers, forming a long flower corridor, a strong breath of spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add on<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Beijing Bird Watching<\/a>
Beijing Hot Spring Break<\/a>
Beijing Spring Tour<\/a>
Beijing Spring flower Tour<\/a>
Best Places to See Spring Flowers in Beijing<\/a>
Best Time to See Plum Blossoms in Beijing<\/a>
Best Place to See Peach Flowers in Beijing<\/a>
Best Place to See Peony Flowe<\/a>r<\/a>s in Beijing<\/a>
<\/a>Top 10 PLaces to See Rapeseed Flowers in Beijing<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip:  Hassle-free Beijing Guided Tours<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t want to go the do-it-yourself route and prefer the hassle-free escorted tours,  here are some options for guided tours to Beijing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Car Rental in Beijing<\/a>
Beijing Day Tour<\/a>
Beijing Tour Packages<\/a>
Great Wall Tour<\/a>
China City Tours<\/a>
China Tour<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further Readings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How to Plan a Trip to Beijing<\/a>
Top 10 Attractions in Beijing<\/a>
Top 10 Tourist Scams Beijing<\/a>
How to Visit Tiananmen Square<\/a>
How to Visit Forbidden City<\/a>
How to Visit Temple of H<\/a>eaven<\/a>
How to Visit Summer Palace<\/a>
How to Visit Ming Tombs<\/a>
How to Visit the Great Wall of China<\/a>
How to Visit Hutongs<\/a>
How to Visit Olympic Sites<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top 10 Markets in <\/a>B<\/a>eijing<\/a>
Top 10 Shopping Malls in Beijing<\/a>
Beijing Shopping<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wangfujing Snack Street<\/a>
Qianmen Commercial Street<\/a>
Beijing Huguosi Street<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any questions, just drop a line.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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