Beijing National Botanical Garden | Mountain Peach and Water Stream

🗣️The National Botanical Garden is formed by merging the former Beijing Botanical Garden (North Garden) and the former Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing Botanical Garden (South Garden). It covers a total planned area of nearly 600 hectares and houses over 17,000 species of plants, including nearly 1,000 rare and endangered species. It serves as a national demonstration zone for plant diversity conservation, combining functions such as exhibition, science popularization, scientific research, and biological conservation. From March to April, nearly 400,000 spring flowers bloom in the garden, including peach blossoms, plum blossoms, magnolias, and cherry blossoms, adorning the botanical garden with picturesque beauty. 🚏Tour routes: ☝️North Garden Romantic Flower Viewing Route: Enter from the southeast gate → Admire white flowering mountain peach blossoms west of the Science Museum → Visit the mountain peach blossom stream west of the Cao Xueqin Memorial Hall → Enjoy Magnoliaceae plants in the Magnolia Garden south of the Reclining Buddha Temple → View plum blossoms in the Plum Garden northwest of the Reclining Buddha Temple → See crabapple blossoms in the Crabapple Garden. This route allows you to appreciate various spring flowers in full bloom and experience the unique charm of ancient temples set against the backdrop of spring blossoms. ☝️South Garden Nature Exploration Route: Enter from the South Garden main gate → Admire peonies and other flowers in the Peony Garden → Observe the unique forms of aquatic and climbing plants in the Aquatic and Climbing Plants Area → Learn about rare plants and the importance of plant conservation in the Rare and Endangered Plants Area. 📸Photo Spots: 1️⃣North Garden: The mountain peach blossom stream west of the Cao Xueqin Memorial Hall, with its murmuring stream and peach blossoms blooming along the banks, is perfect for capturing the beauty of spring streams and peach blossoms. The magnolias by the red wall of the Reclining Buddha Temple, with the white flowers contrasting against the red wall, exude a classical charm. The Metasequoia forest in Cherry Valley, with its towering trees, creates a dreamlike atmosphere and is a popular photo spot. The large lawn next to the Reclining Buddha Temple, bathed in the afternoon sun, offers lush greenery and effortless photo opportunities with a touch of everyday aesthetics. 2️⃣South Garden: The peonies in the Peony Garden, with their national beauty and heavenly fragrance, large blossoms, and vibrant colors, are excellent subjects for flower photography. The water lilies, lotuses, and various climbing plants in the Aquatic and Climbing Plants Area, with their graceful forms, also offer excellent photo opportunities. 📍Address: Beijing Botanical Garden, Wofosi Road, Xiangshan, Haidian District, Beijing. 🎫Tickets: Full price ticket for the National Botanical Garden (North Garden) is 5 yuan, half-price ticket is 2.5 yuan; full price ticket for the National Botanical Garden (South Garden) is 10 yuan, half-price ticket is 5 yuan. Tickets for the North Garden Exhibition Greenhouse and the Reclining Buddha Temple need to be booked separately. During the peach blossom viewing season, park annual passes are valid on weekdays (Monday to Friday) in the North Garden. On weekends and holidays, it is recommended to avoid peak hours from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and visit during off-peak times. 🚙Transportation: 🚌Public transportation: Take the Xijiao Line to the National Botanical Garden Station. Several bus routes also reach the garden, such as No. 318, 360, and 563. Check specific bus routes based on your departure point. 🚗Self-driving: There is a parking lot inside the garden, but parking can be limited on weekends and holidays. It is recommended to plan your trip in advance. ⏰Visiting time: It is recommended to spend a full day to fully appreciate the flowers in different areas of the garden and participate in science popularization activities. The National Botanical Garden (North Garden) opens at 6:00 am, closes entry at 8:00 pm, and closes completely at 9:00 pm. The Science Museum, Exhibition Greenhouse, Bonsai Garden, Reclining Buddha Temple, and Cao Xueqin Memorial Hall open at 8:00 am, close entry at 5:00 pm, and close completely at 5:30 pm. The National Botanical Garden (South Garden) opens at 8:00 am, closes entry at 5:00 pm, and closes completely at 6:00 pm. The Exhibition Greenhouse opens at 8:30 am, closes entry at 5:30 pm, and closes completely at 6:00 pm. ❤️Tips: 1️⃣Check the flowering periods in advance, as different flowers bloom at different times, to better plan your visit. 2️⃣Wear comfortable shoes, as the park is large and requires a lot of walking. 3️⃣Take sun protection and mosquito repellent measures, as the spring sun gets stronger and mosquitoes become active. 4️⃣Bring some snacks and water to replenish your energy during breaks, but remember to keep the environment clean.