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Beijing Spring Flower Viewing, the "Three Whites" at Zhihua Temple are not to be missed

In spring, the pear blossoms, crabapples, and lilacs at Zhihua Temple bloom in white, competing for beauty, making it a great place to enjoy the spring and flowers. ☘️About Zhihua Temple ✨One of the first batch of National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units ✨The family temple established by Wang Zhen during the Zhengtong era of the Ming Dynasty, it is the most completely preserved Ming Dynasty wooden structure complex in Beijing ✨The wooden statues in the Rulai Hall and the Wanfo Pavilion, the caisson ceiling and the turning wheel in the Zangdian are artistic masterpieces ☘️The "Three Whites" bloom in succession in front of the main buildings ✨The flowering periods of pear blossoms, lilacs, and crabapples are different, but almost continuous, blooming in succession, allowing for the enjoyment of different scenes at various times ✨Pear Blossoms In late March, two pear trees in front of the Zangdian and Dazhi Hall are in full bloom, with dense flowers and lush branches, presenting a beautiful and photogenic tree shape ✨Lilacs In early April, the white lilacs in front of the Bell Tower bloom, while the purple lilacs in front of the Drum Tower have a different flowering period. The courtyard is filled with a fresh floral fragrance, making it very pleasant to enjoy the flowers, smell the scent, and take photos ✨Crabapples From early to mid-April, three crabapple trees in front of the Zangdian and Dazhi Hall burst into white blossoms, but their location is slightly off-center ☘️Photography ✨Zhihua Temple has a small existing area, with only seven trees of pear blossoms, lilacs, and crabapples, concentrated in the first two courtyards ✨During the peak flowering period, the trees are full of white flowers, which contrast with the red window lattices and blue plaques of the ancient buildings, offering multiple angles for enjoyment and photo opportunities ✨Both small and large scenes can find suitable shooting positions 🎈Address: Inside Lumicang Hutong, Dongcheng District, close to the East Second Ring 📅Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00, closed on Mondays 🎫Ticket: 20, free for senior card, union card, and Jinxiu Huabei card holders 🚗Transportation: Convenient transportation, bus travel is recommended Bus: 200 meters walk from Yabao Road station Subway: 1200 meters walk from Chaoyangmen station Self-driving can only park on the roadside parking spaces on Jinbao Street, 10r/first hour
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Posted: Apr 28, 2024
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