Flowers wait for no one, if you don’t come soon, you’ll have to wait until next year～

🌻Urgent flower viewing reminder: the last window for sunflowers. After days of rain, the sunflowers on the terraced fields of the West Garden of Wenyu River Park have begun to show signs of decline. Many flower heads are drooping, and the edges of the petals are wilting. Although there are still patches of golden scenery, the fullness and upright posture are far from what they used to be.
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The blooming period of sunflowers lasts only about 15 days, and now is the last chance to enjoy them this year. If you delay any longer, you’ll have to wait until next autumn to see them again. Fortunately, the ginkgo, red maple, and colorful leaf pear trees in the park have quietly started to change color, with gold and fiery red dotting the landscape, brewing a magnificent autumn scene. You can catch the early autumn charm while enjoying the flowers.
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The sea of sunflowers is located at the West Garden of the Chaoyang Demonstration Park of Wenyu River Park · Yunshang Terraces, which is the highest point in the park (about 20 meters). The layered terraces give the flower sea a more three-dimensional feel.
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Navigate to Gate 6 of the West Garden of Wenyu River Park, where parking spaces are relatively ample. Enter the park from Gate 6, and you can walk clockwise or counterclockwise. Once you reach the opposite side of the lake, you will see the sea of flowers.
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✅ Best time for flower viewing & photography
• 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM: The light is soft and front-lit, the sunflower heads face downhill, allowing you to capture clear layers of the flower sea, and there are fewer visitors, so no need to queue.
• 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Although slightly backlit, the sunset glow shines on the flower sea, creating an oil painting-like atmospheric masterpiece.
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✅ Photo spots
• Terrace viewing platform: The second floor of the small wooden house at the entrance offers a panoramic view of the terraced flower sea, with a blue sky and white clouds background, making it the perfect first shot.
• Creative installations: Red and white frames, flower basket-shaped props, and convex mirrors are set up in the flower sea, making it easy to capture story-like photos.
• Terrace paths: There are viewing paths every five or six meters in the flower fields. Low-angle shots can highlight the tall flower stalks, and overhead shots can show the beauty of the terraced layers.
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✅ Outfit and props
It is recommended to choose light-colored clothing such as white dresses or light blue shirts to create a fresh contrast with the yellow flower sea; pair with rural-style props like straw hats and woven bags to enhance the completeness of the picture.
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🍂 Autumn combined activities:
1. Colorful leaf trail: Walk down the path from Yunshang Terraces, where you can see red maples and silver-white maples turning red and yellow. Although not at their peak, the local color patches are very scenic.
2. Leisurely wetland stroll: Stop by the reed marsh and bird crossing spots along the way. The autumn reeds sway in the wind, reflecting the distant water scenery, perfect for shooting atmospheric short videos.
3. Camping rest: The large lawn in the East Garden is suitable for tent camping. After visiting the flower sea, rent a shuttle vehicle (mini train, electric robot car, etc.) to enjoy the warm autumn sun.
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➰🔹---- Basic Information ----🔹➰
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Name🌸: Beijing Wenyu River Park (Laiguangying Area)
Address📍: Southeast corner of the intersection of Beiyuan East Road and Shunbai Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Admission🎫: Free, no reservation required.