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Trips During 240-Hour Transit Period in Beijing

Floral Rendezvous: 10 Premium Flower-Viewing Routes

Spring has arrived in Beijing, with blossoms at their peak everywhere. Check out these routes for a trip amid fragrant flowers in the capital!

Discover 10 'Light-Chasing Routes' for a Romantic Night Out

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Beijing Releases 'Music Map': First 20 Locations for Outdoor Concerts Included

Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism, in collaboration with Baidu Map, launched a "Music Map" (音乐地图), which features the first set of 20 locations for "Beijing's Outdoor Concerts" (京彩户外音乐会). These concerts, spreading across 11 districts, will run from August until the end of the year, with over 300 sessions in total.

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After More Than 30 Years! This National Second-Class Key Protected Plant Blooms Again in Haidian

In July this year, the national second-class key protected plant “Batrachium pekinense” achieved its first wild flowering in the North Han River South Branch Gully in Haidian District. This marks the first successful return of the species to its native habitat since it was last monitored in Haidian in 1991. Its pure white blossoms quietly bloomed among the clear streams, signifying a historic breakthrough in Haidian District's aquatic ecosystem restoration and biodiversity conservation work.

So Beautiful! “Hundred-Day Red” in Full Bloom Right Here in Haidian—

“Flowers that should belong in heaven, serendipitously fallen to earth, ” as many spring flowers gradually take their final bow, the crape myrtles at the National Botanical Garden are welcoming their most magnificent blooming season of the year.

The Message of Autumn Is Already in Haidian's Breeze

The clouds gather summer's hues, and tree leaves stir with autumn's sound. Start of Autumn has arrived, yet the summer heat has not yet faded. Haidian's mountains, waters, plants and trees are already quietly brewing the prelude to autumn!

Three Hidden Gems to Beat the Heat: Soothing, Free, and Not Crowded!

Summer is now in full swing. This time, we will show you three "hidden gems" where you can enjoy cool breezes while taking relaxing strolls and snapping great photos. And guess what? They all open for free! Now, go check them out!

Verdant Strolls: Recommended Greenways in Haidian

Nansha River Waterfront Green Corridor Located in northern Haidian District, this 7.2-kilometer greenway connects three waterways, including the Nansha River and Zhoujiaxiang Ditch. It features scenic spots such as Cuihu Wetland and the 100-meter Mountain-Viewing Bridge, making it ideal for bird-watching, cycling, and sunset viewing.

‌Summer in Haidian

Listening to Rain, Viewing Lotus: Instantly Transported to Jiangnan's Rainy Season – China National Botanical Garden (North Garden),Summer Stroll in Liulangzhuang Park with Gentle Breeze,A 'Waltz; of Round Purple Blooms at Zizhuyuan Park,Peony blossoms at the Yuanmingyuan Park are in full bloom now.

Lotus Blossoms in Full Bloom at Yuyuantan Park: An Encounter with Summer Freshness

As midsummer arrives, temperatures steadily climb. Lotus blossoms at Yuyuantan Park have quietly begun to bloom, with scattered new flowers dotting the emerald waves, adding a poetic touch to the height of summer and attracting numerous citizens and visitors to experience this limited-time summer beauty.

Discover Cool 'Greenness' in Beijing This Summer!

Cuihu National Urban Wetland Park has an open area of 45 hectares and houses several attractions, including a wetland culture corridor, an aquatic plant viewing area and several bird-watching spots. The park is open from April to October. Reservations are required through the park's official website for visits.

Lotus Season Is Here—Here's Where to Go in Beijing

Recently, nearly 250,000 square meters of lotuses have begun blooming all over the Summer Palace. The lotuses have already entered their peak blossoming period in areas surrounding Yanshangzhai in the scenic area of "Pictures of Farming and Weaving", while those along the West Dike are in their early flowering stage, with a full bloom anticipated by early July.

Can't Hide It Anymore! This Sea of Blanket Flowers Is Pure Soothing

In June, Haidian is in full bloom. In a corner of the Zhongguancun Environmental Protection Technology Demonstration Park, tiny flowers cluster densely together, lining both sides of the park walkways. Blanket flowers radiates warmth, salvia exudes elegance, and dianthus dazzles with color—within each flower bed lies the gentle tenderness of summer.

A Summer Like an Oil Painting! This Hidden Gem Park by the Kunyu River Is Instagram-Worthy Right Now

Early summer in Haidian is at its scenic best. No need to travel far—simply enjoy the tranquility. Why not come to Bagou Landscape Garden and spend some leisurely time together.

Bridges Over Flowing Streams, Blooms Lining the Path: Photos of the Free "Monet’s Garden" Next to the Summer Palace

Hidden Gem No More! Haidian's Free Park Is Awash in Blooming Rapeseed Flowers

Best Spots in Beijing for Max Chrysanthemum and Giant Onion Flowers

In May, the fresh, soothing max chrysanthemum flowers are blooming in full glory in Beijing, while giant onion flowers, shaped like "purple lollipops", also reach their prime viewing time. Come to these spots and enjoy a lovely floral encounter!

Romantic Floral Rendezvous: Beijing Chinese Rose Culture Festival Opens

The "Blooming Beijing" 2026 Chinese Rose Culture Festival kicked off on May 18. This year, the festival features 12 exhibition zones covering nearly 400,000 square meters. Over 3,000 Chinese rose varieties across nine color ranges are awaiting. Check out some of the top choices for flower viewing!

Best Viewing Period Begins! Beijing's Must-Visit Crabapple Blossom Spots

This weekend, crabapple blossoms in Beijing are reaching their peak! Enjoy the breathtaking sea of flowers during the Qingming Festival holiday.

Spring Blooms Arrive in Haidian: A Season of Romance Awaits in 2026

When the spring breeze carries its promise, blossoms unfurl in their season. As gentle winds sweep through the Three Hills and Five Gardens, the branches across Haidian quietly stage a magnificent feast of colour and fragrance.

Stop Searching, Haidian's Spring Is Hiding in ______

Where has spring sprung?Spring's in Haidian's winter jasmine yellow,Spring's in Haidian's mountain peach pink,Spring's in Haidian's magnolia white,Spring's in Haidian's cherry blossom showers,Spring's in Haidian's tulip colors bright—

China National Botanical Garden Releases Its Spring Flower Schedule

In late March, Chinese wild peach blossoms woke up the earth to spring. The China National Botanical Garden's 4th Peach Blossom Viewing Season and World Famous Flower Exhibition have kicked off and will run through May 5.

Spring Flowers Are Blooming: Check out These Places in Beijing for Viewing

Spring has truly arrived in Beijing! Check out this super-comprehensive flower forecast and meet the gorgeous blooms right on time.

Springtime Special: Explore Beijing by Boat on These Cruises!

As the weather warms up, it's the perfect time to enjoy a boat ride in Beijing. Here are some recommended boat trips:

Limited Time! Discover BJ's 100-Meter 'Pink Flower Corridor' and Other Awesome Flower Viewing Spots

West Dike of the Summer Palace：Over 100 peach trees line both sides of the West Dike, making it one of the must-visit Spring destinations in Beijing. The viewing period is expected to last until late March.

Snow in Wanshou Temple——Half snow hue half plum fragrance

Snow in Wanshou Temple——Half snow hue half plum fragrance

Snowfall on Awakening of Insects | Haidian's Riverside Snowscape is a Gentle Painting Now, with Even More Splendid Spring Colors to Come

Snow falls on the day of Awakening of Insects, poetic grace filling the banks.

Save This! Haidian's Autumn Leaves are in Full Glory—Every Shot is Wallpaper-Worthy

Winter has officially arrived, yet Haidian remains ablaze with color. Red, gold, amber and green interweave across the district, composing a vivid, shifting canvas. Let's immerse ourselves in Haidian's limited-edition autumn spectacle.

Haidian ushers in a season of beautiful spring days

Haidian ushers in a season of beautiful spring days

Wintersweet in Bloom at Yuyuantan Park! Best Viewing Period: Now Through Mid-March

These days, across Yuyuantan Park, more than 300 wintersweet trees have burst into bloom. Clusters of pale yellow unfurl along bare branches, defying the biting spring breeze.

Wintersweet in Full Bloom at Xiangshan Park as Peak Viewing Period Begins

Recently, wintersweet has come into bloom at Xiangshan Park, with the flowering season expected to continue through early March.

Discover Spring Colors in Beijing

This spring, a travel mode known as "Color Walk" has gone viral online. Just pick a color before heading out, then focus on finding and capturing things in that color. Beijing's spring offers a dazzling palette. Which color will you pick?

Monet's World in Real Life: It's Water Lily Time in Beijing

The paintings of water lilies created by Claude Monet in his twilight years embody his lifelong pursuit of light and color. Now, across Beijing, water lilies are quietly coming into bloom in a gentle breeze, making parts of the city like scenes from a Monet painting.

A 7-Hectare Sea of Roses Is in Full Bloom! This Summer's Viral Rose Variety Promesse Eternelle Awaits Your Visit

As gentle breezes carry floral scents across Beijing in May, the annual Beijing Chinese Rose Culture Festival kicks off as scheduled. As one of Beijing's premier flower-viewing destinations and a winner of the Award of Garden Excellence, the National Botanical Garden (North Garden) has entered the peak blooming season for its roses. Nearly 1,000 varieties and tens of thousands of blossoms are blooming one after another, forming an endless romantic sea of flowers.

Enjoy Stunning Peony Blooms for Free at This Hidden Gem Near Yuanmingyuan

If you're visiting the Old Summer Palace, we highly recommend adding Xishuimo Park to your itinerary.Located just outside the Changchunyuan Palace Gate in the Old Summer Palace, this little-known hidden gem park is currently blanketed in a romantic sea of peonies. It's quiet, uncrowded, and free to enter. After exploring the historic gardens, take a stroll through the Paeonia lactiflora fields to perfectly cap off your day trip.

After More Than 30 Years! This National Second-Class Key Protected Plant Blooms Again in Haidian

In July this year, the national second-class key protected plant “Batrachium pekinense” achieved its first wild flowering in the North Han River South Branch Gully in Haidian District. This marks the first successful return of the species to its native habitat since it was last monitored in Haidian in 1991. Its pure white blossoms quietly bloomed among the clear streams, signifying a historic breakthrough in Haidian District's aquatic ecosystem restoration and biodiversity conservation work.

So Beautiful! “Hundred-Day Red” in Full Bloom Right Here in Haidian—

“Flowers that should belong in heaven, serendipitously fallen to earth, ” as many spring flowers gradually take their final bow, the crape myrtles at the National Botanical Garden are welcoming their most magnificent blooming season of the year.

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This Autumn, Come to Zhongguancun for an Artistic Rendezvous

Running from September through early December, the 2026 ZGC Arts Festival will feature nearly 30 themed activities across five major sections: Grand Ceremonies (赏盛典), Competitions (观赛事), Performances (看演出), Exhibitions (逛展览), and Reading Activities (品书香). These will take place at venues including Changchun Xinyuan (畅春新园), China National Botanical Garden, Wukesong business district and AI Genesis Community, with most activities free to the public or available through reservations.

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One Street Connecting Three Gardens! Haidian’s “Three Gardens Celebration” Market Is Now Fully Open —

With cicadas chirping and lotus-scented breezes wafting, the Three Hills and Five Gardens in midsummer are lush with vegetation and encircled by clear waters. The historic charm of Eastern gardens bursts with vibrant life in the fervent summer days. Recently, the “Three Gardens Celebration” Three Hills and Five Gardens Cultural Market, created by Haidian Cultural Tourism Group, has officially opened!

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Free Admission! Tsinghua University’s School of Architecture’s 1:30 Replica of “The World’s Three Wonder Pagodas” Is Right Here —

This August, Haidian Qinghe MixC transforms into an “Architecture Art Museum”! To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the founding of Tsinghua University’s School of Architecture, Tsinghua University’s School of Architecture and Beijing Qinghe MixC have joined forces to create the themed special exhibition “Inheritance of Pillars • Building Dreams in Haidian.” Officially opened on August 8, it is completely free throughout!

Wuxia Fans, Don't Miss This Martial Arts Adventure at Zizhuyuan Park

On July 24, the 33rd Bamboo and Lotus Cultural Season at Zizhuyuan Park officially kicked off under the theme "Bamboo and Lotus in Dual Realms — A Dream of Jianghu" (竹荷双境·一梦江湖), bringing visitors a 31-day immersive Chinese-style wuxia experience! Wuxia is a genre of Chinese fiction that revolves around martial arts adventures in ancient China.

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It is said that there are two things that you must do when visiting Beijing: One is to enjoy the roast duck and the other is to take a stroll on the Great Wall. There is simply quite nothing like a perfectly roasted duck with bronzed crispy skin and tender, succulent meat. There are literally dozens of restaurants that serve this famous dish, but perhaps the best known are Quanjude and Bianyifang.

Sugar Figure Blowing Art

Sugar Figure Blowing is an old Beijing trading, one of the Chinese folk handicrafts with a history of more than 600 years. According to legend, its ancestor was Liu Bo Wen, the chancellor of the Ming Dynasty.

Luzhu Huoshao (pork stew with cake) is one of the most well-known traditional Beijing street foods. Long considered as luxury food, the cuisine is especially prevalent in Beijing. The main ingredients are pork, pork lung, pork intestines, pork liver, tofu, and some may add termented bean curd or chives sauce, and it is served with cakes.

Lvydagun (Glutinous Rice Rolls Stuffed with Red Bean Paste)

Lvydagun are steamed glutinous rice rolls filled with red bean paste or brown sugar that is then rolled and covered in a soybean flour crumble. Its origins can be traced to the Qing Dynasty. The cake, which has a yellowish color, is sweet and a little sticky, with a very nice bean flavor.

Instant-Boiled Mutton

Tall copper pots with funnels have become a Beijing icon.The steam rises, warming faces and hands. The table is piled high with raw slices of meat and platters of vegetables. Every diner is cradling a bowl of sauce in front of you, ready to dip the freshly cooked ingredients. Bite-sized pieces of meat and vegetables are cooked at the table in a simmering pot of stock.

2026 Haidian District Key Hotel List

Beijing Tylfull Hotel,HUALUXE Beijing Xinan,Beijing Empark Grand Hotel,Vision Hotel…

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Beijing Takes Lead in Achieving Fully Paperless Tax Refund Processing

On July 1, the first fully paperless departure tax refund transaction in China was successfully completed in Beijing.

Attention: Tax Refund Policy Upgraded

China's Upgraded Departure Tax Refund Policy Explained

Shopping and Tax Refunds Made Easier: China Upgrades Its Departure Tax Refund Policy

On May 18, version 2.0 of China's departure tax refund policy was officially launched, making it more convenient for overseas visitors to claim their tax refund after shopping in China.

Get Your Tax Refund on Spot! Beijing Launches New Instant Refund Service

Following the citywide establishment of Instant Refund Service outlets, the Beijing Municipal Tax Service has further upgraded its departure tax refund system by introducing the One-Tap Smart Tax Refund service.

List of Tax Refund Shops in Haidian District (as of December 31, 2024)

1.Beijing Refosian Silk Fabric Store Co., Ltd.2.Wangfujing Group Beijing Shuang'an Shopping Mall Co., Ltd.3.Xiaomi Home Technology Co., Ltd. Beijing Nineteenth Branch……

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