Beijing's largest free plum garden is in full bloom! These spots are picture-perfect.

After a year of anticipation, the largest free plum garden in Beijing is finally in full bloom! Everyone, get ready to take notes and discover the ultimate guide to enjoying the plum blossoms and taking stunning photos. Let's go this weekend!

Strolling through the fragrant plum garden in spring feels like traveling through time, stepping into the poetic and picturesque scenes depicted by ancient artists. Although the blossoms are just beginning to bloom, they adorn the garden in a charming and elegant way. The park stretches from east to west, with little surprises hidden in every corner. Every step you take is a visual feast!

🌼 Wintersweet Path: Behind the rockery on the west side, two tall wintersweet trees stretch freely, their delicate fragrance instantly calming the mind.
🌳 Ancient Plum Charm: In the central area, ancient and vigorous trees stand side by side with delicate red plum blossoms, a collision of ancient charm and poetic beauty. Every photo you take here is a masterpiece.
🌸 Shadows of Plum Blossoms: Several blooming plum trees on the east side are particularly eye-catching, inviting passersby to slow down and capture the beauty with their cameras.

🚗 By car: Navigate to the Ming City Wall Relics Park parking lot, but parking spaces are limited (only 20-30). Arrive early to secure a spot.
🚇 Subway: Highly recommended! Take Subway Line 5, exit at Chongwenmen Station (Exit F). Cross the road to reach the rockery, where the fragrance of wintersweet will greet you.

On a clear day, be sure to climb the city wall! On one side, you'll see the profound history of the city, and on the other, the bustling modern metropolis. Below, the plum garden is in full bloom, filled with visitors. History and modernity blend here, creating a unique Beijing romance. There is a 10 CNY entrance fee to climb the wall. The entrance and ticket office are next to the parking lot on the east side.

📸 Picture-perfect spots:

✅ Rockery Wintersweet Close-up: Behind the rockery on the west side, shoot from a low angle looking up, with the blue sky as the backdrop, highlighting the delicate wintersweet. The ancient rockery adds to the charm.
✅ Ancient Plum and People: Stand between the ancient trees and red plum blossoms. Have the photographer crouch down, blurring the plum blossoms and ancient trees in the foreground, with the person in the center, creating a strong ancient atmosphere.
✅ East Side Flower Sea Panorama: Take a panoramic shot from the high ground on the east side, capturing the sea of flowers, visitors, and distant buildings in the same frame, creating a sense of depth.
✅ Overlooking from the City Wall: Climb the city wall and use the battlements as the foreground. Use a telephoto lens to capture the winding paths and scattered plum blossoms in the garden, perfectly blending a sense of history with natural beauty.
✅ Candid Shots in the Flowers: Stand among the flowers and have the photographer shoot through the gaps, using the blooming plum blossoms as the foreground, capturing natural moments of enjoying the flowers, creating a wonderful atmosphere.

The full bloom period is fleeting, so put on your prettiest dress and have a romantic date with the plum blossoms. If you miss it, you'll have to wait another year!