Cherry blossoms at Yuyuan Park Beijing
by Aommy Wattana
Apr 11, 2025
These parks in Haidian District are stunning🌸 and completely free! Just go for it!
🔥Secret gardens revealed! How many magical parks are hidden in Haidian? I won’t say!
📍Haidian Park
A little Switzerland by the North 4th Ring Road! Huge lawn + European-style garden, perfect for picnics and photos
🚌 Take Metro Line 16 to Wanquanheqiao Station, Exit A, then a 10-minute walk
🌈 Recommended spots to check in
1️⃣ Central Lawn: Pretend you’re in Switzerland! Lying down and sunbathing is super healing
2️⃣ Wetland Boardwalk: Stunning summer lotus flowers, and you can see egrets
📍Yuyuantan Park (Haidian section)
A sea of cherry blossoms that rivals West Lake! A pink paradise you must visit in March
🚌 Take Metro Line 9 to Baiduizi Station, Exit D
💥 Reasons to visit
One of Beijing’s TOP 3 cherry blossom spots! Early and late blossoms can be seen for a whole month
🔥 Special activities
1️⃣ Cherry Blossom Ice Cream: Limited edition photo prop
2️⃣ Boating with a view of the CCTV Tower: Best photo spot at West Lake Pier
📍Zizhuyuan Park
A Jiangnan garden hidden inside the 3rd Ring Road! Bamboo forest + painted boat instantly transports you to Suzhou
🚌 Take Metro Line 4 to National Library Station, Exit D
🎋 Stunning experiences
1️⃣ Waterside Pavilion Listening to Rain: Truly Beijing-style Jiangnan
2️⃣ Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove Sculpture: A perfect spot for ancient-style photos
🌸【Hidden gem】Zhongguancun Forest Park
A green wonderland in the tech park! A less crowded, beautiful secret spot
🚌 Take Metro Line 13 to Xierqi Station, then a 10-minute taxi ride
💡 Insider tips
1️⃣ Starry Pathway: A romantic glowing running track at night
2️⃣ Reed Maze: Perfect for autumn photos
⚠️ Tips to avoid pitfalls
• Yuyuantan cherry blossom season is very crowded; it’s best to arrive before 8 AM on weekdays
• Zizhuyuan boat rides stop operating at 4 PM
• Zhongguancun Forest Park has no convenience stores, remember to bring your own snacks
🍜 Nearby food
• Donkey meat sandwich at the north gate of Haidian Park is a must-try
• Authentic old Beijing zhajiang noodles at the west gate of Yuyuantan Park
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