Four Places to Appreciate the Water Lily in Beijing China

1. Yuanmingyuan Park in Haidian District of Beijing China

With 300 years history of imperial garden, Yuanmingyuan Park makes foreign and domestic tourists appreciate the characteristics of tropical water lily variety.

The blooming season comes from June to August in every year. No matter enter the park from Qichunyuan or the east door of Changchunyuan, you can immediately appreciate the water lilies in thousands of graceful postures.

The park is accessible in high season from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and in low season from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

2. Summer Palace in Haidian District of Beijing China

The water lilies in the Summer Palace seduces many tourists into staying put, chances are you won’t hurry to leave.

Stand in the west dyke and look west, Zhijingge Lake and Zaojiantang Lake become the world of water lilies.

Waved with the gentle breeze, they cover the whole lake with the remained rain drops glistening in the morning light, look very charming.

The park is accessible in high season (April 1 to October 31) from 6:30 to 18:00 and in low season from 7:00 to 17:00.

3. Zizhuyuan Park in Haidian District of Beijing China

Since 1962 Zizhuyuan Park has been planting the lotus. Visitors can shuttle in the lotus pond and close appreciate them.

The park is accessible in high season (May to Sep.) from 6:00 to 22:00 and in low season from 6:00 to 21:00; the last tour starts both 1 hour before closing.

4. Beijing Botanical Garden

Lasting till August 31, the lotus show of Beijing Botanical Garden has 400 species of more than 8000 pots of lotus. Tourists can close contact with them.