Great places to see peach blossoms in Beijing ‖ A guide to the best spots

❤Recommendation: Mid-March to mid-April is the best time to see peach blossoms in Beijing. Where are the best places to see them? Check out the guide below! ▽▽▽▽▽▽▽▽ ✅Beijing Botanical Garden (North Garden) Peach Blossom Creek: 🌟Highlights: Known as the "best place to see peach blossoms in Beijing," it boasts over 70 varieties of peach blossoms. The Peach Blossom Creek against the backdrop of the distant mountains creates a picturesque scene. 👍Best photo spots: Along the Peach Blossom Creek, the Peach Blossom Avenue northwest of the Science Museum, and around the lake area. 💰Tickets: CNY 5 for the North Garden, CNY 10 for the full Botanical Garden. 🚉Transportation: Take Subway Line Xijiao to Botanical Garden Station; or bus 360 or 318 to Beijing Botanical Garden Station. ———————————— ✅Summer Palace West Dike: 🌟Highlights: Pink and white peach blossoms along the West Dike reflect in Kunming Lake, and the peach branches reaching over the water create a charming contrast with the ancient bridges, making it perfect for capturing traditional Chinese aesthetics. 👍Best photo spots: The middle section of the West Dike (with a distant view of the Tower of Buddhist Incense) and near the Mirror Bridge (peach blossoms and their reflection in the lake). 💰Tickets: CNY 20 during the off-season, CNY 30 during peak season. 🚉Transportation: Take Subway Line 4 to Beigongmen Station; or bus 332 to Summer Palace Station. ———————————— ✅Beihai Park: 🌟Highlights: The White Pagoda and the peach blossoms complement each other, blending ancient architecture with natural beauty. 👍Best photo spots: The top of Qionghua Island, in front of the Chanfu Temple gate, and the west bank dock (with the White Pagoda as a backdrop). 💰Tickets: CNY 5 during the off-season, CNY 10 during peak season. 🚉Transportation: Take Subway Line 6 to Beihai North Station; or bus 13 or 42 to Beihai North Gate Station. ———————————— ✅Olympic Forest Park North Garden (Peach Blossom Valley): 🌟Highlights: Thousands of peach trees bloom in the Peach Blossom Valley, creating a sea of pink, perfect for capturing fresh and vibrant photos. 👍Best photo spots: The Peach Blossom Valley north of the west side of the Eco Bridge and the forest trails. 💰Tickets: Free. 🚉Transportation: Take Subway Line 8 to Forest Park Station; or bus 21 to the east gate of Olympic Forest Park North Garden. ———————————— ✅Beijing Garden Expo Park Peach Blossom Valley: 🌟Highlights: The 300-acre Peach Blossom Valley stretches along the hillside, offering a unique photo opportunity with the "Train to Spring." Capture dynamic shots combining the flower sea and the train. 👍Best photo spots: The slopes of Peach Blossom Valley and the Yingshan observation deck. 💰Tickets: Free (Gate 6 is the most convenient entrance). 🚉Transportation: Take bus 327 to Garden Expo Park Gate 6 Station; or navigate to Gate 6 parking lot if driving. ———————————— ✅Grand Canal Headwaters Ruins Park: 🌟Highlights: The peach blossom forest is set against the backdrop of a Yuan Dynasty ancient bridge and a thousand-year-old water system, creating a poetic atmosphere with light and shadows playing on the flowing water. 💰Tickets: Free. 🚉Transportation: Take Subway Line Changping to Changping Station, then transfer to bus 21. ———————————— ✅Shilibao Erdao Ditch Riverside: 🌟Highlights: A hidden gem within the city, the peach blossoms along the riverbank peek out from behind brick walls and fences, perfect for street photography with a touch of local life. 👍Best photo spots: Liulitun Street section (north bank) and Balizhuang Street section (south bank). 💰Tickets: Free. 🚉Transportation: Take Subway Line 6 to Shilibao Station and walk about 1 km. ———————————— ✅Baihujian Scenic Area (Changping District): 🌟Highlights: Known as "Beijing's Little Linzhi," the peach blossoms in the valley, viewed from the Wanfu Stairs, resemble a blanket of snow, perfect for capturing magnificent mountain views. 🚉Transportation: Navigate to Hou'er Road, Changping District, if driving; or take bus Chang 57 to Baihujian Station. ———————————— ❤Recommendation: Follow my homepage for real-time practical travel guides from various locations.