Pinggu | Ten thousand acres of peach blossoms create a pink wonderland; please check out this limited-edition spring scene.
📍Location: Pinggu District, Beijing. Approximately 1.5 hours by car from downtown Beijing, or take bus 852/918 from Dongzhimen Transportation Hub to Pinggu town center and transfer to a special flower-viewing bus. During peak flower-viewing days in April, three free shuttle bus routes will operate directly to the core peach blossom viewing area.
🌸 Pinggu in April: In April, Pinggu, Beijing's largest "Peach Blossom Paradise," welcomes its most beautiful time of year. The 28th Beijing Pinggu International Peach Blossom Festival will be held from April 10th to May 5th, featuring eight themed areas and three premium routes with a "customer-centric" core concept. This year's peach blossom season: Initial bloom on April 6th, with the plains area opening first around April 8th, the semi-mountainous areas opening around April 11th, and the deep mountain areas reaching their peak viewing period in mid-April. Rolling seas of pink and white blossoms, paired with clear waters and green mountains, offer a limited-time romantic experience in the outskirts of Beijing in spring.
🗺️ Two-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Ten Thousand Mu of Peach Blossoms (Western Route)
In the morning, head straight to the Ten Thousand Mu of Peach Blossoms in Dahua Mountain Town. This is the main venue for the opening ceremony of the Peach Blossom Festival. Ten thousand mu of peach blossoms are in full bloom, creating a continuous sea of pink and white flowers. We recommend visiting the Xiaojinshan Viewing Platform for a panoramic view of the entire peach blossom sea. Stroll or cycle along the 22-kilometer peach blossom corridor, where the intertwined branches form a pink tunnel, making for stunning photos. At noon, enjoy local Pinggu specialties such as stewed chicken in a wood-fired pot, wild vegetable dumplings, and freshly squeezed peach juice at a nearby farmhouse. In the afternoon, head to Yaji Mountain, not far from the peach blossom sea. Named for its twin peaks resembling a hair bun, it stands at an altitude of 361 meters. Ancient ruins such as the Bixia Yuanjun Temple and the Jade Emperor Pavilion still exist here. Emperors such as Kangxi and Qianlong visited 17 times to pray for blessings. Climb the 365 steps of the Blessing Path to the summit at an altitude of 361 meters and overlook the magnificent scenery of the peach blossom sea and the surrounding Cuo River. In the evening, check into a boutique guesthouse near the Peach Blossom Sea and fall asleep to the sound of flowers.
Day 2: Lakeside Scenery and Fruit Picking In the morning, visit Jinhai Lake Scenic Area (entrance fee 38 yuan). Officially opened on March 14th, you can take a boat to Peach Blossom Island and the island in the middle of the lake to admire the beautiful scenery of peach blossoms reflected in the clear water. You can also visit Bibo Island in Jinhai Lake, known as "Little Switzerland of Beijing's Suburbs," where the large lawn, white windmills, lakeside boardwalk, and S-shaped road offer perfect photo opportunities. In the afternoon, head to Donggaocun Town, where the fifth annual tomato tasting season is underway. Over 300 greenhouses offer opportunities to pick juicy, sweet and sour tomatoes yourself. You can also visit the Yukou Toona sinensis Culture Festival and taste the royal tribute to "Gongchun" (tribute toon). Return home in the evening with a wealth of memories and a sense of accomplishment.
🧾 Useful Tips
· Special Offers: Visitors born in the Year of the Horse can enjoy free admission to all scenic spots in Pinggu District upon presentation of their ID card; the Lakeside Farming and Reading Garden (free admission from April 10th to 30th) will give away 100,000 candied hawthorn skewers; the Pingdong Market will offer 10,000 cups of craft beer and 10,000 servings of local snacks free of charge.
· Photography Tips: For the peach blossom sea, it's recommended to visit between 9-11 am or 3-5 pm for softer light and longer shadows. Jinhai Lake's Bibo Island offers stunning sunset views with its golden hues.
· Outfit Recommendations: Light-colored long dresses are a perfect match for the pink flower sea; sneakers are essential (there are many steps along the flower sea trails and Yaji Mountain). Be prepared for the large temperature difference between day and night with a light jacket.
📌 Personal Impressions: In April, the entire mountain in Pinggu is dyed pink and white by peach blossoms. Driving along the peach blossom corridor, with branches intertwining overhead, feels like passing through an endless tunnel. Climbing to the top of Yaji Mountain, a sea of peach blossoms stretches out below, with the Cuo River winding like a jade ribbon in the distance. Sitting by Jinhai Lake in the evening, the water reflects the sunset, shimmering and sparkling. Spring in Pinggu is definitely worth a special trip.