Ritan Park Spring Festival: Beijing's Blossoming Urban Oasis

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📍 Location: Ritan Park (Temple of Sun), Chaoyang District, Beijing

As cherry blossoms dust the 600-year-old Ming altar grounds, this April celebration transforms the park into a vibrant fusion of tradition and modernity:

Floral Wonders
🌸 Sakura Lane: 200 Japanese cherry trees gifted by Tokyo in 1980s, peaking mid-April
🌷 Tulip Maze: 30,000 Dutch bulbs forming the shape of a sun symbol (best mid-month)
💮 Peony Pavilion: 100+ heritage varieties from Luoyang (late April bloom)

Practical Info
📅 Dates: April 5-28 (peak bloom varies)
🎫 Entry: Free (special activities require tokens ¥20-50)
🚇 Metro: Line 6 to Dongdaqiao (Exit B) or Line 1 to Yong'anli
🌅 Best Time: Weekday mornings for photos/ Weekends for cultural events

Post by Winnie21 | Aug 29, 2025