With the arrival of hot summer days, lotus flowers in Beijing are in full bloom. Continue reading to learn about the top destinations for watching lotus flowers in Beijing→
Summer Palace
In the pond outside Xinjian Gongmen Gate of the Summer Palace, lotus flowers are vigorously blooming for the gorgeous summer season. The ancient trees in the Summer Palace provide shade, shielding tourists from the sun, while the lotus pond gently ripples in the breeze. In the Scenic Area of "Pictures of Farming and Weaving" (耕织图), the fragrance of lotus flowers fills the air, creating an atmosphere of relaxation and joy.
Yuanmingyuan Ruins Park
The park is currently adorned with lotus flowers, offering visitors the chance to marvel at over 200 varieties blooming in various colors. In addition, the park is hosting the 30th Lotus Festival, inviting visitors to embark on a journey which blends natural and cultural elements and transcends time and space.
Lotus-Viewing Routes
Classic walking route: South Gate - Jianbi Pavilion - Hemei Shuangzhan (荷梅双展, an exhibition of lotus and Bougainvillea flowers) - Hanqiu Hall - Songfeng Luoyue Pavilion - Junction of Three Gardens
Western exploration route: Junction of Three Gardens - Lotus Variety Base (which can be reached by taking the Western Loop Sightseeing Bus)
Shapan Wharf - Haiyue Kaijin Wharf (where visitors may enjoy a boat ride across the shimmering blue waves)
Taoranting Park
Lotus flowers now span around 3,500 square meters in the park. At present, nearly 20 varieties of lotus are in full bloom, including Red Lotus from Baiyangdian Lake, White Lotus, and Maihi Lotus.
Beijing Wenyuhe Park
The 2025 Summer Wenyu Lotus Season at the Beijing Wenyuhe Park is now underway.
The 2025 session is working together with the To Lang Art Festival to introduce a lotus-themed summer art season (“荷以生活”——温榆生活XTo浪艺术节消夏艺术季). This initiative is aimed at reshaping the aesthetics of a lotus-centered lifestyle for contemporary urban residents through various engaging activities, including light shows, art, music, market stalls, aesthetic education, and casual conversations.
Time: July 5 to 27
Beijing Garden Expo Park
At the Beijing Garden Expo Park, pink and white lotus flowers in the Hangzhou Garden resemble clouds and snowflakes. These flowers beautifully complement the surrounding pavilions, rocks, and ponds, forming stunning Jiangnan-style ink paintings. In the Jiangsu Garden, lotus leaves spread densely across the water surface, creating a green sea, where dainty waterlilies bloom among the thick leaves.
Join us for a romantic journey of lotus flowers to experience the fresh and refined beauty of this summer!
(Source: Official WeChat account of the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism)
