Yuyuantan Park

玉渊潭公园

Beijing, Haidian★ 4.7·39.9933°N, 116.3066°E

Ticket Price

CNY 60 (peak season), CNY 40 (off-season)

Duration

3-4 hours

Rating

4.7 / 5.0

About Yuyuantan Park

In Haidian district, Yuyuantan Park is Beijing's most beloved springtime destination, its lake ringed by thousands of cherry trees that bloom each March, with boating and seasonal flower festivals.

Highlights

• Lakeside park best known for its spring cherry-blossom festival. • Boating on the lake and TV-tower views. • Easy riverside walks.

Suggested Route

South gate → cherry garden → lake boardwalk → boating dock → north gate; allow 1.5-2 h.

Food & Lodging

Park snack kiosks; snacks near the Military Museum metro. Lodging: Haidian hotels.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, boat rental, bike rental, dining; accessible.

Travel Tips

1) Avoid weekends and major holidays, when visitor numbers surge and the experience suffers. 2) There's no decent food inside the botanical garden, so bring your own. 3) The conservatory requires a separate, fairly pricey ticket; if you don't have a special interest in plants, you can skip it and save both money and time for other sights.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (April-May) and Autumn (September-October)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.