The flowers in the Peach Blossom Valley at Ying Hill of the Beijing Garden Expo Park are blooming once again. Here, you can ascend Yongding Tower atop Ying Hill for a breathtaking panorama where the flowers sprawl across the hillsides like a stunning pink haze. This weekend, come for the flowers and the China-Chic Carnival here!

More than 70 percent of the Chinese wild peach blossoms at Ying Hill are now in bloom, with the peak flowering period arriving last weekend. On March 21, Yongding Tower reopened to the public after the closure throughout the winter. From the tower, you will be able to enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the Peach Blossom Valley, and spot trains passing through the sea of flowers. This offers a perfect spectacle blending ancient charm and romantic spring scenery.

Yongding Tower will open on weekends and during public holidays, from 10:00 to 17:00. Tickets are priced at 40 yuan per person, with free admission for children aged six and below and those under 1.2 meters tall. If you plan to come, you must first follow the WeChat account of the Beijing Garden Expo Park (北京园博园见证精彩), tap "Ascend Tower for Panoramic Views" (登塔远眺) in the "Services" (服务) section, then complete the booking through the mini-program you are redirected to. Seven time slots are available each day, with 60 tickets per slot. Admission to the park ends at 16:30.

In addition, the 4th China-Chic Carnival (国潮嘉年华) of the park kicked off on March 21 and will run until April 6. During the carnival, a series of events are scheduled for weekends and the Qingming Festival Holiday (April 4 to 6), including "Fantasy Circus" (奇幻马戏) at the square of Gate 3, an immersive "Journey to the West"-themed parent-child event titled "Fairy Tales" (凡仙记) at Min Garden, and the "Foodie Market" (食光市集) along the Ginkgo Avenue stretching from Gate 3 to Gate 5.

(Source: Beijing Daily App)