In the spring of Beijing, pear blossoms bloom white on a tree, reflecting the beauty of spring.
Recently, two hundred-year-old pear trees in the Ming Dynasty ancient temple Zhihua Temple in Lumicang Hutong, Dongcheng, bloomed as scheduled. The pure white pear blossoms, against the backdrop of the vermilion ancient buildings, attracted many citizens and tourists to come and take photos, experiencing the unique "spring limited edition" poetic scene of Beijing.
Friendly reminder:
Zhihua Temple implements a limited flow reservation visit from March 20th to April 30th.
During this period, 2000 ticket quotas are available on each open day. Citizens and tourists can reserve tickets online through the "Zhihua Temple" WeChat official account ticketing system up to 5 open days in advance, with updates at 21:00. Tickets will no longer be sold at the ticket office.
At the same time, 1000 free visit quotas are available on each open day (excluding 200 free visits on Wednesdays), only for various groups eligible for free policies. Details of the free visitor groups are available on the ticketing system page announcement. On the day of the visit, you need to present your relevant ID or certificate at the ticket office to receive a free ticket on a first-come, first-served basis until supplies last.
Opening hours are from Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-17:00 (last entry at 16:30). Closed on Mondays (except for legal holidays).
To appreciate the picturesque pear blossom scenery, besides Zhihua Temple and other places in Beijing, will also make you linger and forget to return.
01 Daxing Thousand-Mu Pear Orchard
Daxing Thousand-Mu Pear Orchard is a large area with a variety of ancient pear trees that bloom early, known as the "Chinese Pear Town." After the pear blossoms bloom, the ancient pear trees in the garden are pure white like snow. In the villages of Panggezhuang, the pear trees in thousands of acres are like snowflakes floating on the trees. From a distance, under the deep blue sky, the continuous white flowers form a sea of flowers, giving this ancient pear orchard a charming veil.
Recommended viewing time: From now until mid-April, the Qingming Festival holiday is the season for appreciating pear blossoms.
Address: 505 meters west of the intersection of Yonghua Lane and Yonghua Lane Five, Panggezhuang Town, Daxing, Beijing
02 Pinggu Pear Blossom Avenue
The Pear Blossom Avenue in Zhenluoying, Pinggu, is located between Dongsiyu Village and Hetaowa Village, with a total length of about 10 kilometers, connecting Guanshang, Xisiyu, Dongsiyu, and Hetaowa. It is a good place for spring outings and flower viewing, suitable for both hiking and self-driving.
Every April, under the bath of spring breeze, spring rain, and spring sunshine, thousands of pear trees and orchids quietly bloom, creating a beautiful scenery with pear blossoms like clouds and orchids covering the mountains. The warm spring breeze carries waves of floral fragrance, with white pear blossoms on the trees and February orchids below, forming a picturesque landscape.
The stunning scenery attracts a continuous stream of tourists who come to take photos.
Recommended viewing time: mid to late April
Address: Zhenluoying, Pinggu, Beijing
03 Jingbai Pear Family Theme Park
Liulihe in Fangshan District has long been known as the "Pear Town of Southern Beijing." The Jingbai Pear Family Theme Park here is a century-old pear tree garden with a planting area of over 3000 acres and over 30,000 pear trees, some of which are over 300 years old.
Around the time of Qingming Festival, pear blossoms compete to bloom. When the spring breeze blows, the pear trees bloom with pure white flowers, creating a magnificent sight resembling a sea of snow and clouds, exuding a grandeur that seems to "dominate the world with white, surpassing all flowers on earth."
Recommended viewing time: Most flowers will be in full bloom this week, with the best viewing period from early to mid-April.
Address: Jingbai Pear Family Theme Park, Fangyao Lu (Rd), Liuli, Fangshan, Beijing
04 Datan, Fangshan
Datan is located in Xiayunling, Fangshan, over 70 kilometers from downtown Beijing. Here, you can admire the "pear blossom terraces" hidden deep in the mountains, with rows of pear blossoms standing independently, blooming among the well-arranged terraces, creating a visual feast with the blooming flowers in the spring breeze.
Standing in the pear blossom forest, the sweet scent of pear blossoms, the fragrance of the earth, and the aroma of grass all come to you, creating a tranquil atmosphere that brings a sense of relaxation. Currently, the flowers are sporadically blooming.
Recommended viewing time: starting from mid to late April
Friendly reminder: Currently, construction is ongoing on the 108 New Line Expressway, with heavy traffic along the route, which may cause congestion. Additionally, due to the impact of the 237 flood, parking spaces nearby are limited. Please plan your travel accordingly.
Address: Datan, Xiayunling, Fangshan, Beijing
05 Bulao, Miyun
The spring scenery of the year is intoxicating, with thousands of pear blossoms flying like snow. In Bulao, thousands of pear blossoms are blooming in competition.
Large clusters of pear blossoms are tightly packed together, swaying gracefully in the breeze.
Petal-thin as cicada wings, the flower petals flutter like butterflies breaking out of cocoons in mid-air, with pear blossoms blooming all over the mountains and fields.
Each pear tree stands tall and elegant, with layers of pear blossoms embracing each other, creating a beautiful spring scenery.
Currently, only a few flowers have bloomed.
The recommended viewing time is from mid-April to early May.
Address: Bulao, Miyun, Beijing
What are your travel plans for the upcoming Qingming Festival holiday?
