Beijing’s 2026 Spring Flower Viewing Guide: Wax Plum, Cherry Blossoms, Peach Blossoms… Save This Timeline

Beijing’s 2026 Spring Flower Viewing Guide is here to help you plan your perfect spring outing. Despite recent snow, the city is gearing up for its most beautiful blooming season. This guide organizes flower-viewing information from major parks by bloom time, making it easy for you to catch each flower at its peak.

Note: Flower blooming times are highly weather-dependent. It’s best to confirm actual blooming conditions before heading out.

Wax Plum Blossoms (Early to Late March)

• Le Nong Xuan Pavilion, Summer Palace: Admission ¥20, Subway Line 4 Beigongmen Station
• Fragrant Hills Park: Plum Valley, Biyun Temple; Combined Ticket ¥14, Suburban Line Xiangshan Station
• China National Garden Museum: Free with reservation, Bus Route 903, etc.
• Baiwangshan Forest Park: Admission ¥6, bus to “Baiwangshan Forest Park Station.”
• Beijing Xishan National Forest Park: Admission ¥10, bus to Nanhetan Station

Plum Blossoms (Early March – Early April)

• Summer Palace, Xiequ Garden: Admission ¥20, Subway Line 4, North Palace Gate Station
• Zhongshan Park Plum Garden: Admission 3 yuan, Metro Line 1 Tian’anmen West Station
• Beijing Ming City Wall Ruins Park: Admission 10 yuan, Bus Dongbianmen Station
• Fragrant Hills Park Plum Valley: Combined ticket 14 yuan, West Suburban Line Xiangshan Station
• Zizhuyuan Park: Free admission, Metro Line 9 National Library Station

Mountain Peach Blossoms (Early March – Early April)

• West Causeway, Summer Palace: Admission ¥20, Subway Line 4, North Palace Gate Station
• Beihai Park: Admission ¥5-10, Subway Line 6, Beihai North Station
• China National Garden Museum: Free with reservation, Bus Route 903, etc.
• Beijing National Garden Expo Park: Free, no reservation required, Subway Line 14, Garden Expo Park Station

Peach Blossoms (Mid-March to Early May)

• National Botanical Garden (North Garden): Admission ¥5, West Suburban Line National Botanical Garden Station

Cherry Blossoms (Mid-March to Late April)

• Yuyuantan Park: Admission 2 RMB (subject to adjustment during Cherry Blossom Festival), Subway Line 16, Yuyuantan East Gate Station
• National Botanical Garden Cherry Blossom Avenue: Admission 5 RMB, West Suburban Line, National Botanical Garden Station

Magnolias (Mid-March to Early April)

• Northeast Corner of National Centre for the Performing Arts: Free in public areas, Subway Line 1, Tian’anmen West Station
• Le Shou Hall, Summer Palace: Admission 20 RMB, Subway Line 4 Beigongmen Station
• Front Area of China National Garden Museum: Free with reservation, Bus Route 903, etc.
• Temple of Heaven Park: Admission 10 RMB, Subway Line 5 Tiantan East Gate Station
• Zizhuyuan Park: Free, Subway Line 9 National Library Station

Tulips (Late March – Late April)

• Zhongshan Park (entire park): Admission 3 RMB, Metro Line 1, Tiananmen West Station
• National Botanical Garden (North Garden), West of Science Museum: Admission 5 RMB, West Suburban Line, National Botanical Garden Station

Travel Tips

Popular parks tend to be crowded during flower season. We recommend visiting on weekday mornings. For parks requiring reservations, book online in advance. Enjoy your springtime adventures in Beijing!