Take the subway to enjoy flowers in Beijing: Line 2

In the Ming City Wall Park in March, plum blossoms are already fragrant all over the garden, with delicate white and pink colors; the spring flowers in Sanlihe Park at Qianmen are blooming just right, full of vitality; the flowers in Ditan Park are in full bloom. The willow trees are new and green; take Metro Line 2 and visit these parks!

Beijing Ming City Wall Ruins Park

Beijing Ming City Wall Ruins Park is a good place to appreciate plum blossoms in the city. The elegance and lightness of the plum blossoms complements the dignified and simple atmosphere of the city wall. In mid-March, the grass and trees here are turning green, and large plum blossoms are blooming. The feeling of spring is getting stronger, and the tender stamens of the flowers are swaying gently, like fragrant blush, and the faint fragrance floats.

Visitors can enjoy the "plum blossom scenery" up close along the two plum blossom viewing planks in the park. Sometimes there are children running and laughing here, as crisp as silver bells, bringing a burst of plum fragrance; sometimes there are couples We walked hand in hand and took photos with each other in front of the plum blossoms; suddenly there was an elderly man standing sideways beside the plum blossoms, feeling the plum blossoms blooming in the warm spring breeze.

Recently, the urban area of ??Beijing has experienced snowfall and cooling weather. Citizens can enjoy the beautiful scenery of "the plum blossoms are less white than the snow, but the snow is less fragrant than the plum blossoms" without having to go hiking. In the Ming City Wall Ruins Park in Beijing, the blooming plum blossoms look even nobler and taller against the backdrop of snowflakes, forming a unique scene of proud plum blossoms competing with spring snow.

Beijing Ming City Wall Ruins Park was established in 2002. Research on the introduction and cultivation of plum blossoms began in 2003. In 2005, the project was included in the key scientific research projects of Dongcheng District. In 2007, the plum blossom landscape was initially formed. Currently** *Nearly a thousand plum blossoms of more than 50 varieties have been planted.

Beijing Ming City Wall Ruins Park is located in the city center, starting from the southeast corner tower of the city in the east to Chongwenmen in the west, with a total area of ??about 15.5 hectares, of which the city wall ruins and the southeast corner tower occupy 3.3 hectares, and the green space area is 12.2 hectares . History The Ming Dynasty City Wall is 40 kilometers long and was built in the 17th year of Yongle in the Ming Dynasty (1419 AD). It has a history of more than 580 years. The existing city wall ruins from Chongwen Gate to the southeast corner tower of the city are 1.5 kilometers long. It is an integral part of the original inner city wall of Beijing. It is the only remaining section and is also a symbol of Beijing. The southeast corner tower of the city is the largest remaining city wall corner tower in the country. It was built in the first year of Zhengtong in the Ming Dynasty (AD 1436) and is a national key cultural relic protection unit.

Beijing Ming City Wall Ruins Park uses simple design techniques to highlight the incomplete beauty of the city wall. From west to east, landscapes such as "old trees and bright walls", "roaming ruins", "new charm of ancient buildings" and "green battlements" are formed in the park. They have a long history and rich connotations, showing Chongwen's profound cultural accumulation and adding endless reverie. . The protection work of the city wall ruins is mainly based on the protection of the current situation, risk elimination and reinforcement, supplemented by filling in a small amount of gaps, to preserve the current situation of the city wall to the greatest extent. Standing under the city wall, you will feel the weight of history and the vicissitudes of life. Beijing Ming City Wall Ruins Park has retained more than 200 original ancient trees, and planted trees mainly composed of Sophora japonica, gingko, and Chinese pine as embellishments, as well as mountain peaches, mountain apricots, and crabapples with elegant colors, which can provide a good contrast. Tree varieties that create the atmosphere of the Ming city walls. On the ups and downs of the micro-terrain, a large lawn of 12.2 hectares has been planted, making it open and comfortable to play in.

Address: No. 9, Chongwenmen East Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Transportation: Take Metro Line 2 and get off at Chongwenmen Station

Qianmen Sanlihe< /p>

Speaking of the front door, almost everyone knows it. This place full of history has now become the most lively and fashionable district in Beijing. However, there is still a Jiangnan water town hidden near this "ancient capital style area". During the day, it is a beautiful and refined urban small garden, and at night, it turns into a gourmet street.

This is the "Zhengyangguan Water" among the New Sixteen Scenic Spots in Beijing, the oldest water system park in old Beijing, and the "Little Jiangnan" in downtown Beijing. Many people have been to Qianmen countless times, but they have never been there. Overlooking the nearby quaint Qianmen Sanlihe Park. There are Xiaoqiaoliushui, which is loved by literary and artistic youths, time-honored delicacies found only by experienced foodies, and the extremely popular "Internet Celebrity" magazine store. No matter who you are, you can find your favorite little world here.

Sanli River was first formed in 1437 and disappeared by the end of the Qing Dynasty. After more than half a year of reconstruction, today’s Sanli River has long been “replaced with a new look”, reproducing her charm, history and “water penetration”. Beautiful views of the streets.

Everything here retains the original appearance of old Beijing. Antique buildings line both sides of the river. Ancient houses, stone streets, and ancient wooden street lamps still have the charm of a Jiangnan water town. Pavilions and The waterside pavilions and winding rivers form the most unique landscape in Beijing.

When you walk in here, you will first be attracted by its landscape, with small bridges and flowing water, green bricks and green tiles, tranquility and simplicity, as if you have entered a paradise. The 100-meter water system flows slowly along the winding river channel. Following the water flow, the scenery changes with each step.

Small bridges and flowing water, courtyard houses, flowers blooming on the shore, and fish swimming in the water... attract many citizens every day. It is very interesting to stroll around the alleys to see the water views and take photos.

During the day, Sanlihe looks like a fresh and refined small park, but when night falls, the lights on the bank of the park light up, and Sanlihe becomes very charming at night.

Address: No. 9, Chongwenmen East Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Transportation: Take Metro Line 2 and get off at Qianmen Station

Ditan Park

The Temple of Earth located on Andingmenwai Street in Dongcheng District, Beijing, also known as the Fangze Altar, is the second largest altar among the five altars in the ancient capital of Beijing. First built in the ninth year of Jiajing in the Ming Dynasty (AD 1530), it was a place where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties worshiped the "imperial gods" and is also the largest existing altar to worship the earth in China. In Ditan Park, there are famous tourist attractions such as Fangzetan, Huangzhi Chamber, Archway, Zhai Palace and so on.

In addition to famous scenic spots, the ancient trees in Ditan Park are also a beautiful scenery. There are 176 ancient trees in Ditan Park, most of which are concentrated in the area around Fangzetan. Most of the ancient trees are over 300 years old. The ancient trees in the park are growing well and are in various shapes. It not only reflects the antiquity and vitality that has experienced history, but also shows the tenacious vitality. Nowadays, the ancient tree community has become a unique landscape of the park, especially the one-armed general cypress and the large general cypress in our park, attracting many Chinese and foreign tourists.

Spring is coming and flowers are in bloom. It is a good time for spring outings. In Ditan Park, peach blossoms, pear blossoms, lilacs, and forsythia flowers are in full bloom in the health garden and Fengrusong. The willow trees are green and lush. The breath of spring is blowing in your face, attracting many tourists to check in.

Address: Andingmenwai Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Warm reminder: While enjoying the beautiful scenery of spring, start with yourself, visit the garden in a civilized manner, and do not trample on the lawn or dig wild vegetables privately , break flowers and trees, climb rocks, protect cultural relics and do not carve them randomly; wear masks scientifically when visiting the park during the epidemic, do not get together or gather, and maintain a civilized, orderly, safe and healthy park environment.