On April 23, the 2025 Beijing Peony Cultural Festival officially opened and will run through mid-May. This year's festival features 17 themed exhibition areas, showcasing more than 800 peony species in nine colors and ten types.

A specially curated themed marketplace has been unveiled at Jingshan Park, featuring exhibition and sales areas for cultural souvenirs, food products and more that are inspired by peonies. DIY sessions featuring techniques that are recognized as intangible cultural heritage items, such as peony embroidery and filigree enamel art, will also be launched. Jingshan Park will also host live performances of traditional art forms listed as intangible cultural heritage items, such as ancient Chinese magic shows and other interactive ones.

During the festival, local flower markets, florists, stores of Freshippo, flower carts of the subway and other offline venues will collaborate with online platforms like the "Beijing Flowers" mini-program, Meituan, and JD.com to sell freshly-cut peonies to the public. Additionally, the festival is launching a "VR Cloud Flower Exhibition" through the "Beijing Flowers" digital industry platform, using virtual reality to recreate real-life views of various peony gardens.

Special Exhibition Areas and Their Exhibition Periods:

China National Botanical Garden (North Garden): April 19 to May 12

China National Botanical Garden (South Garden): April 10 to May 15

Jingshan Park: April 11 to 30

Zhongshan Park: April 14 to 27

Xishan National Forest Park: April 20 to May 20

Yuanmingyuan Ruins Park: April 16 to 30

Resource Exhibition Room, Peony Research Center, China Academy of Agricultural Sciences: Late April to Mid-May (call +86-13671232011 to book visits; subject to availability)

Taiyanggong Park: April 19 to early May

Lianhuachi Park: April 18 to May 5

Beijing World Flower Wonderland Park: April 13 to 30

Huaxiang Park: April 30 to May 21

Beigong National Forest Park: April 20 to May 5

Tongzhou Canal Peony Garden: April 28 to May 15

Changping Park: Mid-April to early May

Hexin Park: Mid-April to early May

Guose Peony Garden in Dayushu Town, Yanqing District: May 7 to 30

Beijing Shi Yuan International Tourism Resort: Late April to mid-May

(Sources: The Beijing News, Beijing Daily)