Beijing’s Must-See Spring FlowersⅢ

Pear blossoms 

The most beautiful flowers are often the most fleeting. Chinese adore pear blossoms but they only seem to flower for a few days each year, so it's important to know where to look. Though better known for the quality of its watermelons, Daxing District is also home to Lihua Village which boasts more than 30,000 pear trees. Make a weekend of it by staying at one of the many guesthouses there, and visit some of the local shops and restaurants. Best times to visit: Mid-April.

Lihua Village
Panggezhuang Town, Daxing District (8928 8545)
梨花村：大兴区庞各庄镇梨花村

Crabapple blossoms

Crabapple trees bloom later than peach and cherry trees and the flowering season lasts longer. Every April, more than 3,000 crabapple trees bring crowds to Yuan Dynasty City Wall Relics Park, a normally quiet retreat that follows the border between Haidian and Chaoyang districts. Best times to visit: Early April to May

Yuan Dynasty City Wall Relics Park
Free. Daily, 24-hrs. 24 Anwai Xiaoguanjie, Chaoyang District (8464 8252)
元大都遗址公园：朝阳区安外小关街24号（近育慧南路）元大都城垣遗址公园