Beijing World Flower Grand View Garden is located on the north side of the South Fourth Ring Road and the east side of Jingkai Highway in Fengtai District, Beijing. It is the largest plant kingdom within the Fourth Ring Road of Beijing. It is a national 4A-level scenic area, a Beijing boutique park, a national five-star leisure agriculture park, a national key flower culture base, a national research and practice education base for primary and secondary school students, and a national science education base.
The park covers an area of 41.8 hectares. The landscape consists of seven greenhouses and fifteen garden squares, bringing together more than 2,000 species of rare flowers and plants from tropical, subtropical, desert, and temperate climate zones. The park uses new technologies such as computer-controlled ventilation, humidification, constant temperature, and drip irrigation to create a suitable growth environment for plants. The purpose of building the park is to "gather rare flowers and plants from all over the world and collect classic gardens from around the globe."
History and Culture
Beijing World Flower Grand View Garden has a certain historical development context. In 2005, it was rated as a "Boutique Park". In 2008, it was promoted to a national "AAAA"-level tourist attraction. On December 14, 2022, it was selected as a National Science Education Base.
In addition, the Caogiao area where it is located has been famous for flower cultivation since ancient times. During the Qing Dynasty, the peonies produced in Caogiao were the first choice for the imperial court. The World Flower Grand View Garden inherits the traditional flower cultivation techniques of the Caogiao area and uses high-tech to cultivate more flower varieties. At the same time, the park has also launched the IP image of the Plum Blossom Flower God, developed a series of cultural and creative products such as the Twelve Flower Gods tea set and badges, and promoted traditional culture.
Main Attractions
Tropical Plant Hall
The hall houses more than 1,800 species of trees such as Buddha's Belly Tree, Heavy Sun Wood, and Ancient Banyan Tree. Many trees have a tree age of hundreds of years, where you can appreciate the unique style of tropical plants.
Sand Plant Greenhouse
It plants hundreds of species of sand plants such as cacti and succulents, showing the drought-tolerant and unique morphological characteristics of desert plants.
Fine Flower Hall
The hall has a Plant Zodiac Garden, a Fine Bonsai Garden, etc., and is equipped with electronic touch screens that can introduce the rich flower knowledge of various countries, making it a good place to understand flower culture.
Vegetable and Fruit Garden
It has a rural pastoral scenery. Here, there are giant pumpkins weighing 150 kilograms, allowing visitors to see various strange vegetables and fruits.
Flower Appreciation Hall
Visitors can enjoy flowers and tea here, enjoy a leisurely time, and feel the integration of flowers and tea culture.
Versailles Garden
Built according to the Versailles Garden in France, it has European-style pergolas full of Roman architectural style, a pattern flower bed composed of 20,000 cypress trees, and a summer cultural square that can accommodate 600 people. The garden also plants nearly a hundred animal-shaped trees and ancient tree stumps.
German Garden
Covering an area of about 620 square meters, it mainly plants German characteristic flowers such as cornflowers, delphiniums, and pepperwood. The lawn in the park is fresh and natural, with exhibition boards introducing German customs along the tourist road, and a German-style bar on the north side.
Water Garden
Located in the center of the valley, it is surrounded by more than 60 species and 1.4 million perennial flowers, like an ocean of flowers. The center of the garden shows various states of water through architectural modeling, reflecting the harmonious relationship between people and water, and flowers and water.
Dutch Garden
Covering an area of about 350 square meters, it is characterized by a large windmill with a width of 6 meters, which is very spectacular. There are white fences around the house, and the garden is planted with a large number of Dutch tulips, showing Dutch customs.
Japanese Garden
With an area of about 350 square meters, the east and west corners are entrances and exits, and there is a wooden door in the southeast corner. There are two tourist roads in the garden, with flower bed groups on both sides. There is a small lake and a stream on the west side, a wooden bridge crosses it, and there is a gazebo next to it. Cherry blossoms are also planted, showing the style of Japanese gardens.
Chinese Garden
Covering an area of 450 square meters, it adopts the traditional architectural style of the south. The white walls, gray tiles, and flower windows are full of Jiangnan charm. The roses in the garden are bright and eye-catching, and the winding paths lead to secluded places.
Russian Castle Garden
Covering an area of about 350 square meters, it is adjacent to the main tourist road. The garden has beautifully shaped flower wells, and there is a Russian-style wooden house on the north side, where horticultural products and promotional materials are displayed. It also plants coniferous pine, larch, birch, etc.
Austrian Style Garden
With an area of about 500 square meters, it is themed on music. Surrounded by carved wooden grilles, there are musical notes at the four corners. A golden statue of Strauss stands in the center, and there are Austrian characteristic plant belts around it, where you can listen to waltzes.
Peony Garden
Covering an area of 1,000 square meters, it is located on the north side of the park. The garden has a four-cornered pavilion, a spring, and a stream, and plants more than 100 peony varieties, inheriting the traditional peony cultivation technology of the Caogiao area.
Plant Maze
Composed of 600 tall cypress trees, it is a paradise for children, allowing children to exercise their courage and adults to regain their innocence.
Children's Water Play Paradise
Designed specifically for children, it is composed of curved water channels. There is a large fountain in the center, and the water depth is no more than half a meter. Children can look for pebbles and catch insects and butterflies here.
Flower Square
With a wide view, the flower beds are planted with a large number of seasonal flowers, and there are flower knowledge introductions around, which is suitable for visitors who like flower cultivation to learn flower cultivation skills.
Children's Tissue Culture Seedling Laboratory
Children can plant grass and flowers here, experience scientific tissue culture seedling, visit the whole process of flower production, and make postcards, dried flower souvenirs, etc.
Food
Food in the Park
There may be some regular snacks and drinks in the park for visitors to replenish energy temporarily, such as grilled sausages, ice cream, bottled drinks, etc.
Food around the Park
You can taste Beijing's characteristic food around the park. For example, some nearby restaurants can provide Beijing Roast Duck. Thin pancakes are rolled with sliced roast duck meat, paired with scallion shreds, cucumbers, and sweet bean sauce, with rich flavors and no greasiness. There is also Old Beijing Noodles with Soybean Paste. The chewy noodles are paired with aromatic soybean paste and various side dishes, which is a classic pasta choice. In addition, quick-boiled tripe is also a good choice. Fresh tripe shreds are quickly blanched in boiling water and dipped in sesame sauce seasoning, which is tender and smooth.
Tickets
The ticket price is 60 yuan per person.
You can search for the official WeChat public account "北京世界花卉大观园" to get the latest updates or purchase tickets online.
Opening Hours
Peak season (the specific peak season time can be in accordance with the actual regulations of the scenic area, usually spring, summer, and autumn) 8:00-18:00; off-season (generally winter) 8:00-17:00.
Tour Route
Visitors can enter from the main entrance, Baihua Square, and first visit the Heavenly Maiden Scattering Flowers sculpture in the center of the square. Then go to the Tropical Plant Hall to feel the charm of tropical plants, and then visit the Sand Plant Greenhouse, Fine Flower Hall, and other greenhouses in turn to understand the plant characteristics of different climate zones.
After visiting the greenhouses, you can go to the outdoor gardens and visit the exotic gardens such as Versailles Garden, German Garden, and Water Garden in order to enjoy the garden landscapes of different styles. Then go to the Peony Garden to admire the national beauty and heavenly fragrance of peonies. Finally, you can go to the Plant Maze, Children's Water Play Paradise, and other areas to let children play to their heart's content, or rest in the Flower Square and learn flower knowledge.
Transportation
- Bus: You can take buses such as No. 377, No. 646, and No. 736 to the World Flower Grand View Garden Station and get off.
- Subway: The nearby Gongyi West Bridge Station of Subway Line 4 is about 2 kilometers away from the park. After getting off the subway, you can transfer to a bus or take a taxi.
- Self-driving: The park is located at No. 235, South Fourth Ring Middle Road. You can drive to it via the South Fourth Ring Road or Jingkai Highway. There are outdoor parking lots in the park with about 50-100 parking spaces. You need to pay attention to the parking space situation in advance.
Must-visit Attractions
- Tropical Plant Hall: With more than 1,800 species of trees, you can observe the Buddha's Belly Tree and others with a tree age of hundreds of years up close, as if you are in a tropical jungle and feel the unique plant landscape.
- Water Garden: Surrounded by 1.4 million perennial flowers of more than 60 species, forming an ocean of flowers. The water landscape in the center reflects the harmony between man and nature, with beautiful scenery.
- Versailles Garden: Built according to the Versailles Garden in France, the European-style pergolas and large pattern flower beds are very distinctive. The summer cultural square that can accommodate 600 people is also spectacular, allowing you to feel the strong European garden style.
- Peony Garden: Covering an area of 1,000 square meters, it plants more than 100 peony varieties, inheriting the traditional cultivation technology of the Caogiao area. When peonies are in full bloom in spring, they are in full bloom and beautiful.
Tour Tips
- The recommended tour time is about 3 hours. You can reasonably arrange the tour order according to your own interests and time. If you are interested in plant science, you can stay longer in the greenhouses and the Children's Tissue Culture Seedling Laboratory; if you like garden landscapes, you can focus on visiting each garden square.
- There are many types of flowers in the park, and different flowers bloom in different seasons. You can enjoy peonies, tulips, etc., in spring, lotus flowers in summer, chrysanthemums in autumn, and various flowers in the greenhouses in winter. You can choose the focus of appreciation according to the season.
- You can bring a camera or mobile phone to take pictures of beautiful flowers and garden landscapes. If you bring children to play, you can let them participate in the activities of the Children's Tissue Culture Seedling Laboratory to increase scientific experience.
Notes
- Climbing and breaking flowers and plants, and trampling on the lawn are prohibited in the park. Please love the plants and the park environment.
- There are many visitors in the peak season. It is recommended to buy tickets in advance. You can book them through the official website of the scenic area or relevant tourism platforms to avoid delaying the trip.
- When traveling with children or the elderly, pay attention to their safety, especially in areas such as the Children's Water Play Paradise to prevent accidents such as drowning.
- When driving, pay attention to the traffic conditions and plan the route in advance. The parking spaces in the park are limited. If the parking spaces are full, you can look for suitable parking places around.