Not visiting the Forbidden City when chasing flowers in Beijing? That's foolish! You must go

Chasing flowers in Beijing! You definitely can't miss the Palace Museum, where the variety of flowers is extensive and beautiful. Each type is worth checking in, with detailed locations provided. 🔸 ✅Magnolia The Forbidden City has both purple and white magnolias. The magnolias at Donghua Gate are among the earliest to bloom in Beijing, usually around March 12th. ⚠️Time: From early March to April 📍Location: Outside Donghua Gate, Imperial Garden 🔸 ✅Apricot Blossoms The delicate apricot blossoms, set against the tall red walls, are perfect for photography. The apricot blossoms in the Forbidden City are my obsession, as they are so elusive with a short blooming period. A strong wind can blow them all away. The apricot blossoms in the Imperial Garden bloom even earlier and last for a shorter period. Photo taken on March 28th. ⚠️Time: Recommended at the end of March 📍Location: Crabapple Forest at the entrance of Wenhua Hall, west side of Kunning Palace, in front of Shoukang Palace, northwest corner of the Imperial Garden 🔸 ✅Crabapple Blossoms The crabapple blossoms in the rain are too beautiful. The crabapples in the Forbidden City are mainly Western crabapples, with red buds that look even lovelier against the green leaves. ⚠️Time: Mid-April (My photo was taken on April 14th) 📍Location: Xiehe Gate, Wenhua Hall, Cining Palace Garden, Shoukang Palace 🔸 ✅Lilacs Purple lilacs, white lilacs, the lilacs in the Forbidden City match the ancient architecture, making photos especially stunning, with white marble railings and red walls with orange tiles. ⚠️Time: Mid-April, my photo was taken on April 14th 📍Location: West side of Xihe Gate, next to Wuying Hall, behind Cining Palace Garden 🔸 ✅Yulan Magnolia The pink Yulan magnolia is also beautiful. They can be found in various parks in Beijing, and of course, the Forbidden City is no exception. ⚠️Time: Mid-April (April 14th) 📍Location: Imperial Garden, next to Wuying Hall 🔸 ✅Peony When the peonies bloom, it's like the splendor of a brocade city, and the peonies in the Forbidden City are extremely beautiful. You must go! ⚠️Time: From late April to early May 📍Location: Imperial Garden, behind Cining Palace Garden 🔸 ✅Wisteria There's not much wisteria, but it's also beautiful. Time: From late April to early May Location: Imperial Garden 🔸 👇Other Tips 📍Address: The Palace Museum . 🚃Transportation: Public transport is recommended, not self-driving as it's inconvenient. For taxis, set your destination to Dongxi Hua Gate. . ⏰Recommended visiting time: One day. 🔥Note that the Forbidden City now has morning and afternoon sessions, and you must enter according to your reserved time. It's recommended to book the afternoon session, where you can enter at 11:30 am. If it's the morning session, entry is not allowed after 12 pm. . 🔜Forbidden City check-in recommendations: Get a stamp (if you haven't tried it, it's fun), eat popsicles (the 10 yuan cultural popsicles are okay), and see exhibitions (there are free exhibitions, remember to book in advance). . ❌Visiting Tips: Bring your own snacks, as the prices inside the Forbidden City are a bit expensive. And there aren't many choices, so bringing self-heating rice is a good option. . 💰Tickets: Off-season 40 yuan, peak season 60 yuan, annual pass is free, but reservation is still required.