The 10th Spring Begonia Culture Festival has kicked off at Taoranting Park.

Highlights

Highlight 1: Traditional intangible cultural heritage performences such as "Beijing Zhongfan"(in which each performer balances a high flagpole with various parts of their body), wrestling, and "Feicha"(flying fork), as well as magic tricks, oral stunts, and classic shadow puppet shows such as Nezha Conquers the Dragon King and Journey to the West

Highlight 2: The "Taoran Spring Flowers" and "Taoran Yanhuo" themed fairs will be held along the route from the square inside the North Gate to the Central Square and the West Dock. Additionally, there will be a Beijing Books Building reading space at the Waterside Pavilion. The park will also host themed events during public holidays and weekends

Highlight 3: Themed landscaping displays will be set up in areas including the square inside the East Gate, the Taoran Archway, and other sites. These will feature begonia flower windows, Chinese-style screen walls and various traditional Chinese landscaping techniques to present an immersive experience of traditional Chinese gardens.

Highlight 4: The "Dreamy Flower Shadows" night view will be on display from the East Gate to the North Gate along the main road, as well as on the Xiehu Bridge.

Recommended Tour Routes

Garden Route: Spring in Taoranting Landscape at the East Gate - Beijing Books Building Reading Space at the Waterside Pavilion - "Spring on Four Sides" - Taoran Archway - Outdoor Bonsai Area at the Central Square.

Fair Route: the West Gate - Shengchun Shanfang Scenic Area - "Taoran Yanhuo" Themed Fair at the West Dock - "Taoran Spring Flowers" Themed Fair at the Central Square.

Boating Route: Take a boat at the East or West Dock for a scenic cruise to enjoy the stunning spring view of the park.

(Source: Beijing Xicheng District People's Government)