Spring in Beijing isn’t just about cherry blossoms, peach blossoms, Forsythia and Lonicera japonica, but also about the pure white Magnolia blossoms. The Magnolia blossoms in Beijing are now in full bloom. Where can you see them? Read on and plan your weekend flower viewing trip!
1、Beijing International Sculpture Park
Viewing period: Early April
Every March, over 5,000 magnolia trees in the Beijing International Sculpture Park bloom one after another, making it a must-visit for locals in the spring! The park is famous for its sculptures. The most popular area is the “Magnolia Garden”, which includes varieties like Magnolia denudata, Magnolia liliiflora, Magnolia × soulangeana and Magnolia × brooklynensis. With such a large scale and diverse varieties of magnolia blossoms, you’ll be blown away!
Address: No. 2 Shijingshan Road, Shijingshan District, Beijing
2、Summer Palace
Viewing period: Early April
The Magnolia liliiflora behind the Leshou Hall and the Magnolia denudata south of the Yaoyue Gate at the east end of the Long Corridor were planted by Emperor Qianlong during the construction of the Qingyi Garden, over 200 years ago. In 2018, the “Ancient Magnolia” was even named one of the “Top 10 Most Beautiful Trees in Beijing”. Empress Dowager Cixi was a lover of flowers and had magnolias planted all over her garden. During the flowering season, they formed a forest of white, hence the name “Sea of Fragrant Snow”. The magnolias here embody the charm of the ancient capital and add a touch of cultural heritage.
Address: No. 19, Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing
3、Beijing Botanical Garden
Best viewing period: Late March to Early May
The Beijing Botanical Garden is truly an ocean of flowers. Flowers bloom in succession all year round. From late March onwards, 14 varieties of Magnolia bloom in the Botanical Garden. The tallest trees are over 10 meters high, the oldest ones are over 50 years old and the flowering period lasts until around “May 1st”.
Magnolia blossoms in the Beijing Botanical Garden are mainly concentrated in two areas: the Magnolia Observation Area in the Arboretum in the Plant Exhibition Area and the Magnolia Garden west of the slope road in front of the Sleeping Buddha Temple.
During the flowering season, in the Magnolia Observation Area in the Arboretum, the Magnolia kobus come in pink and white, with large petals dancing in the wind, captivatingly charming. The Magnolia sprengeri are as red as fire, stunningly beautiful. The Magnolia Garden below the Sleeping Buddha Temple is a different sight. On the tall magnolia trees, the white Magnolia blossoms are like jade cups swaying in the spring breeze, making people feel the elegance of the magnolia.
Address: Xiangshan South Road, Haidian District, Beijing
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