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Spring's warm, bright rays sweep away winter's chill. Even as the weather warms up and the chill returns, Hebei, the land of Yanzhao, is already bursting with life. Before spring arrives, we've compiled a list of flower-viewing spots around Beijing. Schedule a date and go for an outing and enjoy the blossoms!
Due to its high altitude, spring arrives later at the Jinshanling Great Wall. Apricot blossoms at similar latitudes have already faded, making the Apricot Blossom Festival here all the more precious. Apricot blossoms vie for attention across the mountains, adorning both the interior and exterior of the Great Wall with extraordinary beauty. The vibrant blossoms nestle against the majestic Jinshanling Great Wall, creating a unique spectacle. Besides the apricot blossoms, pink rhododendrons and mountain peach blossoms adorn the landscape. At this time, Jinshanling is a veritable sea of blossoms, a gentle breeze and subtle fragrance wafting through the air, enchanting the senses.
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Tips:
Flower viewing time: end of March to April
Ticket price: 65 yuan per person
Address: Jinshanling Great Wall Scenic Area, Luanping County, Chengde City, Hebei Province
Jiming Mountain is located 2 kilometers east of Xiahuayuan in Zhangjiakou City. Its abrupt rise, lush vegetation, and solitary peak piercing the clouds create a breathtaking spectacle, earning it the nickname "a towering pillar of the sky." Due to its imposing presence, rich history, scenic beauty, and profound cultural heritage, it is known as the "Little Mount Tai" outside the Great Wall. In spring, the peach blossoms blanketing Jiming Mountain are particularly enchanting.
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Tips:
Flower viewing time: late April to early May
Ticket price: 60 yuan per person
Address: 2 kilometers east of Xiahuayuan, Zhangjiakou City
The Tangshan Qianxi Pear Blossom Festival takes place in mid-to-late April in Donglianhuayuan Township, Qianxi County. Known as a "Famous Flower and Fruit Garden and a Famous Tourist Town," it serves as a hub for ecotourism. The annual festival has become a popular destination for urbanites to enjoy the blossoms and enjoy the springtime scenery, attracting tourists from Tangshan and surrounding areas each year. The blossoms, resembling snow and jade, create a ten-kilometer sea of intoxicating fragrance, creating a unique ecotourism landscape. The pear blossoms here have become a symbol of friendship, exchange, and tourism.
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Tips:
Best time to enjoy the flowers: mid to late April
Address: Take the Beijing-Shenyang Expressway to Hazelnut Town, Qianxi County, exit the highway, go west for 1 km, then go north for 18 km at the Hazelnut Town traffic post. It takes 20 minutes to reach Donglianhuayuan Township, Qianxi County.
Known as the "Little Wuyuan," the Langya Mountain rapeseed flower fields are located near the Langya Mountain Scenic Area in Yi County, Baoding City, Hebei Province. A poem by Yu Shao evokes the idea: "Rapeseed blossoms blanket the ground in yellow, butterflies dance and bees bustle among the bushes; the gentle breeze sweeps across golden waves, exuding an intoxicating, rich fragrance." The annual Rapeseed Flower Festival is held here, where thousands of acres of rapeseed blossoms in Xishanbei Township at the foot of Langya Mountain are ablaze with golden color. The classic image of the Langya Mountain rapeseed fields is "blue sky, white clouds, picturesque mountains, pink peach blossoms, green willows, and yellow rapeseed flowers."
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Tips:
Flower viewing time: early April to mid-May.
Tickets: Langya Mountain Ticket 30 yuan;
Address: Dongxishui Village, Langyashan Town, Yi County, Baoding City.
Taxi: First take a bus from Baoding or Shijiazhuang to Yi County, then you can charter a car from the county seat to Langya Mountain. The fare is about 100 yuan.
Self-driving: Shijiazhuang - Baoding - Mancheng - Tuonan - Dule - Lingdong - Langya Mountain
Shenzhou, Hengshui, is renowned for its abundant peach production, with peach orchards dotted across the city. Every year during the blossom viewing season in mid-to-early April, visitors flock to the area, creating a truly spectacular spectacle. The Shenzhou Peach Scenic Area is a comprehensive tourist attraction centered around the peach orchards, a key source of peaches, and encompasses surrounding attractions. Located in the northwest of Shenzhou city, the area encompasses a vast peach orchard, including a flower viewing platform in Xima Village. Nearby villages in Shenzhou, such as Limen Temple, Xima Village, Zhuanghuotou, Xibagong, and Dongbagong, are also excellent spots for viewing the blossoms.
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Tips:
Flower viewing time: late March to early April
Admission: Free
Address: Mazhuang Village, Mucun Township, Shenzhou City, Hengshui City, Hebei Province (Shenmu Highway)
Self-driving: Drive on the Shihuang Expressway and get off at the Shenzhou exit.
Tiangui Mountain is located in Pingshan County, 90 kilometers northwest of Shijiazhuang City. The peach blossoms here bloom early, with diverse varieties, extensive coverage, and a long flowering period. Most of the blossoms are wild, earning it the nickname "the most beautiful sight of spring in Yanzhao." In March, as the chilly weather warms, the peach trees at Tiangui Mountain's Second Stack Station and Golden Summit, the magnolias at Qinglong Temple, and the winter jasmine and apricot blossoms surrounding Sanfeng Hall burst into bloom.
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Tips:
Flower viewing time: mid-March to early April
Ticket price: 65 yuan per person
Address: Tiangui Mountain, Beizhi Township, Pingshan County, Shijiazhuang City
Getting there: There are direct buses to Tianguishan from Shijiazhuang North Bus Station (Shizhuang Road).
By car: Exit Wentang on Xibaipo Expressway, take Provincial Highway 301, and turn left at Guyue Town to County Highway 105.
Jieshi Mountain is located in Changli County, Qinhuangdao City. Known as the "Divine Mountain," Jieshi boasts picturesque scenery and a sense of ancient seclusion. When the peach blossoms are in full bloom, the entire valley is ablaze with vibrant colors. Enjoy a bicycle ride, a leisurely walk, or simply spend some time alone with the adorable sheep.
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Tips:
Best time to enjoy the flowers: April
Address: North of Changli County, Qinhuangdao, about 30 kilometers from Beidaihe
The 7.5-kilometer flower viewing loop in the Jiulongxia Scenic Area offers a unique landscape. Tens of thousands of acres of mountain peach blossoms vie for attention, creating a vibrant, riotous spectacle that resembles a sea of blossoms. Here, you can ascend the Zhiguoling Great Wall's "Jidaoling Pass" to overlook the gorges and marvel at the magnificent sea of peach blossoms. Standing on the Great Wall overlooking the sea of flowers, strolling along the Flower Plank Road and the Ten-Mile Art Gallery, admiring secluded valleys, breathtaking gorges, cascading waterfalls, and emerald pools, enjoying authentic Taihang farmhouse cuisine, and participating in a variety of tourist and entertainment activities—just thinking about it makes your mood soar.
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Tips:
Flower viewing time: late March to early May.
Ticket price: 60 yuan per person
Address: Yingfangtai Village, Jiangshui Town, Xingtai County, Xingtai City
By car: Take the Xingfen Expressway towards Fenyang. Turn right towards Songyan Town and drive 10 kilometers along Provincial Highway 318 to Jiulongxia Shanglongmen. Drive west on Zhongxing Road (Provincial Highway 322) through the Xinghe Tunnel to Jiulongxia Shanglongmen.
After seeing so many great flower-viewing spots in Hebei, what do you think? Are you tempted? So pack your bags, and when the flowers are in bloom, bring your loved one and explore the land of Yanzhao to enjoy the blossoms together!
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