Your Guide to Spring Flower Viewing Spots in Beijing.

The National Botanical Garden is a top check-in spot during spring! 🌷 Officially named the China National Botanical Garden (国家植物园), though most people call it the Beijing Botanical Garden. 📍 Address: Xiangshan Wofosi Road, Haidian District (divided into the North Garden + South Garden) 🎫 Tickets: Combined North & South Gardens ticket: 10 RMB North Garden only ticket: 5 RMB Package ticket: 50 RMB (includes Greenhouse + Wofo Temple) ⏰ Operating Hours (April): North Garden: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Last entry at 8:00 PM) South Garden: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Last entry at 5:00 PM) 💡 Pro Tip: We recommend visiting from late March to late April to see tulips and Chinese peach blossoms that look just like cherry blossoms, as it's the peak of spring! 🌸🌷 💡 Greenhouse / Wofo Temple: Closed on Mondays 🚇 Transportation: Take the Xijiao Line and get off at National Botanical Garden Station (国家植物园站) — you're right there! 🌷 Tulips: A Must-Visit Check-In Spot Best time for blooming: Mid to late April (currently in full bloom!) Highlights: North Garden · West side of the Science Museum (a flower field of over 200,000 plants) South Garden · Perennial Flower Garden Best time for photos: Morning 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM, Afternoon 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Taking backlit photos makes the flower petals look beautifully translucent! ✨ 📸 Must-Do Half-Day Itinerary Southeast Gate ➔ Tulip Field ➔ Metasequoia Forest (water mist sprayed from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM) ➔ Greenhouse ➔ Wofo Temple ✅ Visit on weekdays for fewer crowds, and aim for the morning so it’s not too packed or too hot. ✅ There are shuttle cars in the park, but the wait can be long. If you don't mind the exercise, taking a leisurely walk is better. ❎ Avoid weekends at all costs because it gets insanely crowded! ❎ Personally, I suggest grabbing some food and eating before you arrive. Highlights ⭐️ · 🌸 Absolutely stunning in spring, especially around Apr–May, featuring peach blossoms, magnolias, tulips, peonies, etc. · 🌺 Has a massive Tropical Exhibition Greenhouse, perfect if you love taking photos and seeing exotic plants. · 🏯 Home to Wofo Temple (卧佛寺), an ancient temple nestled inside the park. · 🌳 Offers a grand outdoor garden vibe with mountains and lush greenery, making it ideal for strolling rather than just quick photo stops.