The 28th Beijing Pinggu International Peach Blossom Festival recently opened, and is extending a warm invitation to you to feast your eyes on the annual spectacular scenery of pink blossoms blanketing the mountains.

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DAY 1: Dalingqian Peach Blossom Viewing Area—Changjin Road Peach Blossom Viewing Area—Valley Coffee—Substation Gallery—Jinhai Lake Peach Blossom Viewing Area

Dalingqian Peach Blossom Viewing Area

Peach blossoms in Dalingqian Viewing Area are among the earliest to bloom in Pinggu.

Peach Blossoms in Dalingqian

[Photos by Geng Dapeng]

Changjin Road Peach Blossom Viewing Area

Changjin Road is known as Pinggu's exclusive "Flower Sea Highway". Lush peach blossoms line both sides of the road and are now in full bloom.

Valley Coffee

Valley Coffee is located in Beishangying Village, Wangxinzhuang Town, Pinggu. You can enjoy unobstructed views of distant valleys through the floor-to-ceiling windows while savoring delicious homemade desserts at the café.

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Substation Gallery

The Substation Gallery is situated in Yuzishan Village, Shandongzhuang Town, Pinggu. Visitors can enjoy coffee and visit exhibitions here. The exhibition "Creativity" is currently on display.

[Photos via Xinhua News Agency - Agriculture Channel]

Jinhai Lake Peach Blossom Viewing Area

From mid-April to mid-May, two types of peach blossoms are in bloom on Peach Blossom Island at Jinhai Lake. It is a picturesque spot in Pinggu where mountains, water and flowers are perfectly integrated.

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DAY 2: Xiaojin Mountain Peach Blossom Viewing Area—Peach Blossom Sea Viewing Area—Robot Restaurant at Agricultural Zhongguancun Zero Store—Toya Land-Pinggu Flavor Food Street—Yaji Mountain Peach Blossom Viewing Area—Lakeside Farming and Reading Garden—Zhenluoying Pear Blossom Avenue

Xiaojin Mountain Peach Blossom Viewing Area

This is one of the best places to enjoy Pinggu's stunning peach blossom sea in April.

[Photos by Geng Dapeng]

Peach Blossom Sea Viewing Area

As the main venue of the Peach Blossom Festival, it boasts the most concentrated peach orchards. Expansive peach trees form a vast pink ocean, making every snapshot a perfect spring photo.

Robot Restaurant at Agricultural Zhongguancun Zero Store

The restaurant combines Pinggu's seasonal fresh produce with smart technology. Ingredients are locally sourced fresh fruits and vegetables, cooked by robots to preserve local flavors while delivering a modern tech experience.

Toya Land-Pinggu Flavor Food Street

Visitors can watch the whole process of making traditional snacks such as braised long beans with dough rolls, handmade rice noodles and tofu. They can enjoy them hot off the stove for an authentic, fresh local taste.

Yaji Mountain Peach Blossom Viewing Area

On Yaji Mountain, pink peach blossoms and white apricot flowers fill the branches as spring breezes waft over. Red walls and golden roofs contrast with the spring scenery, painting the unique scroll of "Yaji Scenic Wonderland".

Lakeside Farming and Reading Garden

From April 10 to 30, the garden is open to the public for free with no visitor limits. A country-style feast of iron pot stew is available for 28 yuan only.

Zhenluoying Pear Blossom Avenue

Stretching from Xisiyu Village in the west to Hetaowa Village in the east, Zhenluoying Pear Blossom Avenue features vast pear blossoms from mid-April to early May. Purple Chinese violet cress (orychophragmus violaceus) blooms among the pear trees, making for breathtaking views.

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During this year's Pinggu Peach Blossom Festival, a range of perks and offers are available, including free parking in designated areas and limited complimentary craft beer and local snacks. Don't miss out!

(Source: Official WeChat account of the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism)