Introduction to the main viewing areas of lilac

By Region

Southwestern region: mainly including provinces such as Tibet and Yunnan, is the most important distribution area of ​​lilac. There are thirteen species of lilac here, accounting for about fifty percent. In addition, this area has the highest number of endemic species.

Northwest region: including Shaanxi, Qinghai, Gansu and other provinces. There are twelve species of lilac in this area, accounting for 44 percent of all species, and Syringa sinensis is unique here.

North China and Northeast China: Species in these two regions account for about 30% of the total species. Among them, red lilac is only distributed in North China, and there is no unique species in Northeast China.

By specific location

Jietai Temple Park

There are more than a thousand lilac trees in the temple, all of which are over two hundred years old. The most famous are the twenty or so trees bestowed by the emperor during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty. The Lilac Culture Festival is held here as scheduled from April to May every year. At that time, tourists come in groups to admire the lilac flowers. The breeze blows gently, and bees and butterflies fly around, which creates a unique atmosphere.

Fayuan Temple

There are so many lilacs in this temple that the front and back courtyards are planted with lilacs. In addition, the species are very rare and there are even exotic species. When the flowers bloom, they are so beautiful that they cannot be described in words. You can choose to visit in late April or mid-May.

Beijing Botanical Garden Lilac Garden

This is a very complete ornamental plant area. When planting lilacs, choose to plant them in clusters or groups, with a group of up to twenty plants. Because they are planted in groups, they look very neat and uniform. There are more than twenty species planted, including both common and rare varieties. Because there are so many species, the viewing period is also long.

Temple of Heaven Park

Located to the west of the cypress forest of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, it is the largest lilac viewing area in Beijing, with all the trees being over 50 years old. After mid-April, the trees are full of lilac flowers, which are pleasing to the eyes and ears.

Badaling National Forest Park

More than 20,000 lilac trees, an unimaginable spectacle! However, it blooms late, in mid-June. The scenic spot also regularly holds some special activities, including environmental protection activities, cultural activities, etc.