Who can refuse the charm of blooming flowers, especially when they bring the best of summer before your eyes? From lilies to sunflowers, a riot of blossoms is awaiting you to capture your perfect summer shots.

Huaxiang Park

Right now, 500,000 lilies at Huaxiang Park in Fengtai District are blooming one after another, creating Beijing's only "sea of lilies". They will be in full bloom on June 10 and last around the Dragon Boat Festival holiday. The florescence will last until early July.

Xiji Town, Tongzhou District

The sunflowers at Xiji Town in Tongzhou District have just entered their prime viewing period. The bloom period will last until mid- to late July. The flowers stretch across the fields like a golden ocean, offering you a stunning visual feast. 
Location: The intersection of Xiaoche Road and Hulang Road, Tongzhou District

Yuanmingyuan Ruins Park (Old Summer Palace)

Dainty water lilies in different colors are blooming in Yuanmingyuan Ruins Park, rendering a vibrant and captivating summer scene.

Dongsi Liutiao Hutong

Here, flowers of the Chinese trumpet vines have entered their prime viewing season. Their bright orange-red blossoms cascade down like waterfalls, adding vivid hues to the traditional hutong scene.

Badaling National Forest Park

The 19th Lilac Culture Festival has just started here and will run until June 20. Over 100,000 wild Amur lilacs in the park are gradually blooming, blanketing the hills with a romantic ocean of white blossoms.

Huairou Reservoir

Recently, a tree by the reservoir with a naturally formed heart-shaped canopy has gone viral and become a popular early-summer landmark. Nestled in the mountains and water, its heart-shaped crown creates a picture-perfect scene. With messages on nearby stone walls, playful mirror installations, lake views, and lush greenery, this reservoir offers you plenty of romantic photo opportunities.

With fresh breezes and fragrances, blooming flowers and sunshine, a beautiful summer delight is awaiting you!

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