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. We have curated a comprehensive guide to spring flower viewing in Haidian for 2026, inviting you to follow the scent of blooms and embark on a romantic journey through a splendid tapestry of flowers.
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[Photos by Yu Chenxing, Shisanyue, and An Lan]
Clusters of golden yellow blossoms emerge quietly on the branches in an ancient temple, with subtle fragrance drifting and permeating the air .
Blooming Period:
Late February to mid-March
Recommended Viewing Locations:
- Fuyin Zizhuyuan Palace, Zizhuyuan Park
- Fragrant Hills Park
- China National Botanical Garden (North Garden)
-Wofo Temple
- Lenong Xuan, Summer Palace
- Yuyuantan Park
Winter Jasmine
As the "herald of spring", winter jasmines illuminate riverbanks and street corners with its golden blossoms .
Blooming Period: Early March to early April
Recommended Viewing Locations:
- Haidian Park (Danling Qingbo Scenic Area)
- Linglong Park (south of the lake area, eastern slope south of the east gate)
- Dinghui Park (west side of West Garden)
- XiXiaokou Park (north of the pergola in North Garden)
- Wenquan Park (north side of Phase I)
- Yuan Dadu Ruins Park (south of Tayuan Winter Jasmine Garden)
- Landianchang North Road
Chinese Wild Peach Blossom
Chinese wile peach blossoms burst forth as brilliant clouds and rosy mist, draping early spring hillsides in ethereal, dreamlike "veils".
Blooming Period: Mid-March to early April
Recommended Viewing Locations:
- Haidian Park (Yudao Liuxiang Scenic Area)
- Linglong Park (northeast corner, southern slope of East Hill)
- XiXiaokou Park (east gate of South Garden, northwest corner of North Garden)
- Bagou Landscape Park (western slope of South Garden)
- Yuanmingyuan Ruins Park (Shantaowu)
- Zhongguancun International Innovation Center
- West Hills Area
Weeping Forsythia
Similar to winter jasmine yet possessing its own distinctive charm, the weeping forsythia presents an unmissable bright spectacle in early spring.
Blooming Period: Mid-March to early April
Recommended Viewing Locations:
- Haidian Park
- Linglong Park
- Yuan Dadu Ruins Park
- Changchun Fitness Park
- Beiqing Road (Shangzhuang Intersection)
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Magnolia
With blossoms large as lotus flowers in pure white or delicate purple, magnolias stand quietly upon their branches, their subtle fragrance wafting gently.
Blooming Period: Mid-March to mid-April
Recommended Viewing Locations:
- Summer Palace (white magnolias at Leshou Hall)
- Haidian Park (West Gate area and Yudao Liuxiang Scenic Area)
- Beiji Temple Park (Northeast Gate 2)
- Bagou Landscape Park (lakeside)
Cherry Blossom
Cherry blossoms gather like clouds and snow in layered profusion, romancing the entire spring season.
Blooming Period: Late March to mid-April
Recommended Viewing Locations:
- Yuyuantan Park (Cherry Blossom Garden)
- Haidian Park (southeast of Yudao Liuxiang Scenic Area)
- Bagou Landscape Park (South Gate)
- Xinjian Gongmen Road
- Changchunqiao Subway Station
- Zhongguancun International Innovation Center
Flowering Peach Blossom
With dense clusters of flowers in brilliant purple and red, flowering peach blossoms resemble a rosy dawn upon the horizon when viewed from afar.
Blooming Period: March to April
Recommended Viewing Locations:
- Haidian Park
- Qinghe Zhizhou
- Wanquanhe Road
- Chegongzhuang West Road
Apricot Blossom
When apricot blossoms fill the branches, transforming the hills into a magnificent springtime oil painting, their fragrance is carried for miles upon the spring breeze.
Blooming Period: March to April
Recommended Viewing Locations:
- Fenghuangling Park
- West Hills Area
Giant Cercis
Tiny pink-purple blossoms cluster along the branches, transforming roads into dreamy oceans of flowers.
Blooming Period: Early to mid-April
Recommended Viewing Locations:
- Xinjian Gongmen Road
Tulip
Tulips stand gracefully in vibrant colors, blooming in vast carpets like rainbows spread upon the ground — brilliant and captivating.
Blooming Period: Mid-April to early May
Recommended Viewing Locations:
- China National Botanical Garden (North Garden)
- Changchun Fitness Park
Rapeseed Flower
Rapeseed flowers shine in brilliant gold, spreading like golden seas across the landscape.
Blooming Period: Late April to mid-May
Recommended Viewing Locations:
- Liangshan Park
- Beiwu Park
- Liulangzhuang Park
- Haidian Park
Paulownia
Pale purple flowers hang in clusters, their restrained elegance carrying an inherent grace.
Blooming Period: Mid-April
Recommended Viewing Locations:
- Chegongzhuang West Road to Linglong Road
Chinese Catalpa Blossom
Just as people sigh at spring's departure, the Chinese catalpa timely unfurls its charming blossoms, their fragrance filling the air.
Blooming Period: Mid-April to late April
Recommended Viewing Locations:
- Wanquan Middle Road
- Wanliu Middle Road
- Dezheng Road
Chinese Wisteria
Wisteria cascades like waterfalls from pergolas, bringing the tranquil romance of late spring.
Blooming Period: Mid-April to early May
Recommended Viewing Locations:
- Yuyuantan Park
Chinese Rose
Chinese roses bloom in fragrant profusion along the streets, adorning urban roads like colourful necklaces.
Blooming Period: From early May
Recommended Viewing Locations:
- Landianchang West Road
- West Fourth Ring North Road
- Third Ring Road median strips
As flowers bloom and spring breezes brush across Haidian, we extend our warmest invitation. The district is here, awaiting the blossoms, and awaiting you.
Some images courtesy of the Official WeChat Account "Beijing Haidian" and previous articles of the account.
