They are blooming! Recently, the wintersweet in the North Garden of the China National Botanical Garden bloomed quietly, with more flowers appearing day by day. Winter jasmine and Chinese wild peach have also bloomed earlier, long before the advent of spring. So, what's going on here?

According to the staff there, most wintersweet trees in Beijing bloom in early spring, with February being the peak period. However, recently due to the continuous rise in temperature after a cold wave, wintersweet trees have mistakenly believed that early spring has arrived, resulting in a large number of early blooms. Besides wintersweet, other spring flowering plants such as Chinese wild peach and winter jasmine are also budding in this slightly warm early winter.

Winter jasmine

Chinese wild peach

Wondering where else you can find wintersweet in Beijing? Please keep on reading.

Summer Palace

In the Lenongxuan area of the Longevity Hill in the Summer Palace, the wintersweet near Yishou Hall has already begun to bloom.

Address: 19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing

Yuyuantan Park

At Yuyuantan Park, visitors can spot a row of wintersweet flowers by entering through the south gate and walking westward.

Address: 10 West Third Ring Middle Road, Haidian District, Beijing

Jietai Temple

Recently, a wintersweet tree at Jietai Temple in Mentougou District has entered its blooming period, forming a picturesque winter scene against the background of the ancient temple, red walls, and ancient cypress trees there.

Address: Jingkun Road, Yongding Town, Mentougou District, Beijing

Do you know any other place in Beijing, where wintersweet trees are blooming? Feel free to leave a message and share with us~

(Sources: Official WeChat account of Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism, CCTV News App)