Open the best gift of spring.

The beauty of Yulan magnolias lies not only in their posture and color but also in their perfect fusion with classical gardens. Every time I press the shutter, it's like recording a dialogue between history and nature. The blooming period of Yulan magnolias is always fleeting. When the first flower blooms, spring enters the countdown. If you have time, follow the fragrance of flowers into the Summer Palace and see how the century-old trees unveil the veil of another spring in the breeze! Why must you come to the Summer Palace to appreciate Yulan magnolias? Reasons • High historical and cultural value: The Summer Palace has a history of cultivating Yulan magnolias for over 250 years. Emperor Qianlong introduced the species for his mother. The Yulan magnolias at Leshoutang Hall have the beautiful meaning of "Jade Hall, Wealth, and Honor," witnessing the royal history and carrying profound cultural connotations. • Rare ancient Yulan magnolia trees: Among the more than 80 Yulan magnolia trees in the garden, there is a century-old Yulan magnolia in front of the Yaoyue Gate of Leshoutang Hall. It is a national second-class ancient tree that survived the burning of the Qingyi Garden by the Anglo-French Allied Forces in 1860. In 2018, it was rated as one of the top ten most beautiful tree kings in Beijing, the Yulan King. • Unique and beautiful scenery: The Yulan magnolias, with their elegant white or delicate pink colors, complement the red walls, yellow tiles, carved beams, and painted buildings of the Summer Palace, forming a beautiful scene of "Jade Hall Spring Wealth and Honor." For example, the Yulan magnolias in front of Leshoutang Hall look like snowflakes dancing lightly when they bloom. • Strong flower-viewing atmosphere: From mid-March to mid-April, during the Yulan magnolia blooming season, the Summer Palace attracts a large number of tourists. People can encounter spring here, feel the beauty of spring, take photos, and share the joy of flower viewing. Guide • Blooming period: Mid-March to mid-April, the best viewing period is from late March to early April. • Tickets: 30 CNY during peak season, reservation required. • Transportation: Take Subway Line 4 and exit from Exit D of Beigongmen Station, then walk 10 mins to the North Ruyi Gate of the Summer Palace; or take the Xi Jiao Line and get off at the Summer Palace West Gate Station; you can also start from Xiyuan Subway Station and enter the park through the East Palace Gate. • Viewing route: Enter the park from the East Palace Gate, go to the Leshoutang area to appreciate the Yulan magnolias, then you can walk along the Kunming Lake Painted Corridor—Paiyun Dian—Foxiang Ge—Suzhou Street—exit from the North Palace Gate, or walk along the Kunming Lake Painted Corridor—Paiyun Dian—Foxiang Ge—Picture in Tour—Stone Boat—Suyunyan—exit from the North Ruyi Gate. • Photo suggestions: Wearing ancient style clothing, cheongsam, or light-colored clothing is more suitable for taking atmospheric photos; use ancient architectural elements such as red walls and corridors as backgrounds to increase the layering of photos; you can take photos of the whole ancient Yulan magnolia tree, close-ups of flowers, and photos from different angles of interaction with people.