Sights to behold

Magnolia

Beijing

In late March and early April, magnolia flowers blossom in Beijing's royal gardens and ancient temples. There is a magnolia tree in the Dajue Temple in West Beijing that is about 300 years old. It would be a perfect place to view magnolia flowers during the Qingming Festival, which falls on April 5. Centuries-old magnolia trees can also be seen at the Tanzhe Temple, the Beijing Botanical Garden and the Palace Museum.

In addition, the Beijing International Sculpture Park that integrates nature and art has about 5,000 magnolia flowers that will bloom this spring. The park is one of the largest magnolia sightseeing places in the capital.