When does the ginkgo turn yellow in Ditan Park in Beijing? How to get to Ginkgo Avenue in Ditan Park

Ditan Park was a place of worship in the Ming and Qing dynasties, and is the second largest altar among the five altars in the ancient capital of Beijing. There is a ginkgo avenue in Ditan Park, which is worth a visit in autumn and winter. It is full of golden colors and is very beautiful. So when will the ginkgo in the low-carbon park turn yellow?

When does the ginkgo turn yellow in Ditan Park in Beijing?

Every year, the ginkgo trees in Ditan Park do not all turn yellow until the end of October or early November. This is the best time to view them. Ditan Park is located in the center of the city, and the ginkgo trees are the last to turn yellow. After all, the average temperature is higher than in the outer areas.

Go to Ditan Park to see ginkgo. You can see ginkgo in the park and outside the park. You can look at it both inside and outside the park.

There is also a Ginkgo Cultural Festival in Ditan Park every year. The 2019 Ginkgo Cultural Festival will start from November 1st to 10th, 2019.

How to get to Ginkgo Avenue in Ditan Park

The Ginkgo Avenue in Ditan Park is located in the north area of ​​the park and can be entered from the north gate of Ditan Park.

To get to the west gate of Ditan, you can take Metro Line 5 and Hepingli North Street Station, and buses 125 and 127.

There are many ancient trees in Ditan Park, most of which are over 300 years old. There are arborvitae, Chinese locust, jujube, elm, ginkgo, etc.

Where are the best places to see ginkgo in Beijing?

Zhongshan Park: The ginkgo in Zhongshan Park are mainly concentrated in the Water Pavilion Scenic Area (west side of the entrance) and in front of the Sheji Altar.

Ditan Park: More than 200 ginkgo trees were planted in Ditan Park in the late 1950s. Every late autumn, the garden is full of golden color.

Temple of Heaven Park: Ginkgo Avenue in Temple of Heaven Park is near the north gate. There are more than 60 ginkgo trees planted in the park 50 years ago.

Ritan Park: Entering from the Beitianmen of Ritan Park, there is a small ginkgo forest on the right. Walking in, you will pass by Yuxin Garden, where all the precious ancient trees in Ritan Park are gathered.

Old Summer Palace: In the direction of Qichun Garden leading to Fuhai, there is a long ginkgo avenue, which is as famous as the summer lotus. It is recommended to enter the Old Summer Palace early in the morning to watch.

Summer Palace: There are three ginkgo trees in the Summer Palace near the stone boat in the southwest corner. The two larger ones are near the water and the smaller one is near a courtyard gate.