-"Singing Magnolia" Wen Mingzhi
The chill is not over, the warm color has just risen, and the magnolia blooms, bringing a faint fragrance to the chilly March. Magnolia is plump, round and graceful. When the flowers bloom, the flowers are full of leaves and natural and graceful. But the flowering period of Magnolia is very short, as if with unyielding courage, pride and stubbornness. "This kind of flower grows leaves from the pedicel, which is unique to other flowers." The wonder of Magnolia flowers first and then leaves makes people love it. In Beijing, when it comes to enjoying Magnolia, I recommend Xueyuan, Tanzhe Temple, Summer Palace and Chang 'an Avenue. Next to Gu Lou, under the red wall, there are magnolia flowers like silver flowers and jade snow, which are elegant and simple.
Recommended flower viewing period: open from the last week of March to mid-April every year.
Recommended places for flower viewing: Chang 'an Street, Summer Palace, Tanzhe Temple and Xueyuan Temple (in order of blooming time).
1. Chang 'an Street
Enjoy the magnolia in the main city of Beijing. The magnolia on Chang 'an Avenue is the weather vane of Beijing Spring Flower News. I often hear the older generation of flower lovers say that the magnolia flowers on Chang 'an Avenue are in bloom, and the spring in Beijing has really come. The most beautiful magnolia on Chang 'an Avenue is West Chang 'an Avenue. Dozens of magnolia trees face south, with plenty of sunshine, and open early in March every year. The red wall reflects white flowers, revealing the beauty of solemn atmosphere, which is the most literary portrayal of the ancient capital.
There is also a purple magnolia in the northwest corner of the National Grand Theatre. Magnolia and modern architecture complement each other, but also have some fun. In the evening, various light shows are being staged at the National Grand Theatre, and the light and shadow in the water set off the unique temperament of Magnolia.
2. Summer Palace "Xiang Xue Hai"
Although there are not many Magnolia in the Summer Palace, they are very famous. According to historical records, Magnolia grandiflora in the Summer Palace has been cultivated for more than 250 years. Magnolia grandiflora and Magnolia grandiflora are planted in the front and back yards of Leshou Hall, which are relics of the Qianlong period of 1750. At that time, it had grown into a forest and was called "Xiang Xue Hai". It was later destroyed in 1860 when the British and French allied forces invaded Beijing. After the robbery, there were only two trees left, both over 200 years old. They are real witnesses of historical changes. Every time Magnolia blooms and enters Leshou Hall, it is full of fragrance, and the fragrance of flowers alone is enough to fascinate people.
Enjoy magnolia in the Summer Palace. The echo of ancient buildings and magnolia is really beautiful. Walls and magnolia, roofs and magnolia, plaques and magnolia, window edges and magnolia ... these buildings are gorgeous and regular. Magnolia is elegant and round. The two looked at each other, like a conversation between old friends.
In 20 18, Beijing Municipal Bureau of Landscaping and Greening and Beijing Park Management Center organized the whole city to look for "Top Ten Most Beautiful Tree Kings in Beijing", and the Summer Palace "Gu Yulan" was named as one of the "Top Ten Most Beautiful Tree Kings in Beijing".
3. Tanzhe Temple
Tanzhe Temple is located at the foot of Tanzhe Mountain in the southeast of Ximentougou, Beijing. In spring and March, spring blooms. When the magnolia trees in Beijing are in full bloom, the magnolia trees in Tanzhe Temple gradually show her graceful figure. Magnolia, Huang Yulan, Purple Magnolia and Er Qiao Magnolia in the temple are all competing to open.
On the east side of Bilu Pavilion in Tanzhe Temple, there are two "Er Qiao Magnolia" plants, which are more than 0/0 meter high and shaded by more than 20 square meters, and enter the flowering period at the end of March and the beginning of April every year. Er Qiao Magnolia is a name given by people, formerly known as "Zhusha Magnolia".
What is "Er Qiao Magnolia"? Er Qiao refers to the two beautiful daughters Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao of Gong Qiao, Wu Dong, which we are familiar with during the Three Kingdoms period. Because the flowers of "Zhusha Magnolia" are purple and white, just like two beauties with different styles, it is named "Er Qiao Magnolia".
At present, most of the newly planted varieties of Er Qiao magnolia flowers in the world are cultivated by French people through grafting technology, with a history of only 100 years. The two Er Qiao Magnolia trees in Tanzhe Temple were planted in the middle of Ming Dynasty, and now they are over 400 years old. It can be seen that the flower cultivation techniques in China at that time were very advanced and elegant.
4. University Hall
Daixueyuan is famous for its ancient temple spearmint, Millennium Ginkgo biloba, cypress sent by old vines, cypress sent by rhamnus, Lingquan spring water, ancient monument of Liao Dynasty, pagoda of pine and cypress, and clear pool of blue rhyme, among which "ancient temple spearmint" ranks first. When enjoying the magnolia in the academy, the 300-year-old magnolia in front of Siyitang is the most unforgettable thing. According to legend, during the Yongzheng period of the Qing Dynasty, Zen master Jialing personally transplanted it from Sichuan. The tree is 10 meter high, with a huge crown, flowers as big as fists, white double petals, white petals and attractive fragrance.
People like magnolia and appreciate its beauty. The beauty of magnolia lies not only in the flowers, but also in its curved branches, which are more like Chinese painting. They complement each other with the ancient and solemn temple buildings. Looking up at the plaque inscribed by Emperor Qianlong with "No Way to Go" is really mysterious. What kind of relaxation and idleness would it be if, at the moment of enjoying Magnolia, a pot of new Longjing green tea was served to Huiming Tea Garden, while enjoying tea and flowers, and letting your thoughts fly in the slight spring breeze?
Magnolia in the Academy has attracted countless literati. Nalan Xingde in Qing Dynasty, Zhu Ziqing, Hu Shi, Xinyu Pu, Zhang Boju, Yu Pingbo and Bing Xin in modern times have all left wonderful words.
Magnolia blooms late in the mountains such as Tanzhe Temple and Xueyuan Temple. It seems that flowers slow down the pace of time and make up for the busy people to enjoy spring. The scenery in late spring seems to keep precious spring scenery for you and me.
5. Beijing International Sculpture Park
Where can I see the most magnolia in Beijing? The answer is Beijing International Sculpture Park.
This park, which is famous for its sculptures, has more than 80 excellent sculptures, reliefs and murals from more than 40 countries and regions. But there are more magnolias here than sculptures. At present, there are more than 5,000 species of magnolia plants in the International Sculpture Park, including 8 species of magnolia, purple magnolia, hongyun magnolia, huangfei magnolia, multi-petaled magnolia, Dan Xin magnolia, Er Qiao magnolia and clustered magnolia. Covering an area of 5 hectares, it is one of the largest special ornamental gardens of Magnolia in Beijing.
Tips for flower viewing: don't forget to wear a mask when you go out to enjoy flowers. Travel at the wrong peak and try to avoid the peak passenger flow on weekends and holidays. I remind you to cherish the love of flowers and enjoy them in a civilized way.