Yuyuantan Park
玉渊潭公园
Beijing's top cherry blossom spot. During the spring sakura festival, about two thousand cherry trees bloom, and the lake reflects the Central Radio & TV Tower.
Yuyuantan Park sits on the border between Haidian and Xicheng districts and is known for its large lake and cherry blossom gardens. From late March to mid-April, it hosts cherry blossom cultural events. Nearly 20 varieties, about two thousand trees in total, bloom in succession. From the lakeside you can photograph the cherry blossoms with the Central Radio & TV Tower in the same frame. Regular admission is about 2 yuan. During the cherry blossom festival, admission is about 10 yuan and requires real-name reservations. The east gate is near Military Museum Station on Subway Lines 9 and 1. The west gate leads to the Central Radio & TV Tower. In summer, you can rent boats on the lake.
Opening hours
6:00 am–10:00 pm (during the cherry blossom festival, follow announcements)
Nearby sights
- Central Radio & TV Tower
- Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution
- Beijing Planetarium
- Capital Museum
- Beijing Zoo
- White Cloud Temple (Baiyun Guan)
- Miaoying Temple (White Dagoba)
- Niujie Mosque