Best Places for Ginkgo Watching in Beijing

Updated: 2012-12-26 17:13

( chinaculture.org)

Sanlitun Xiwu Street

Best time to appreciate:Late October

Recommend index:★ ★ ★ ★

Located in the hub of the embassies, the east part of Sanlitun Xiwu Street is an oasis free from hustle and bustle. The moment when catching the first sight of the golden Ginkgo trees is unforgettable.

Bright sunshine, azure blue sky and mild breeze all stay in harmony, offering an agreeable environment for Ginkgo tree watching and photo shooting.

Sanlitun is an area of the Chaoyang District in Beijing containing many popular bar streets and international stores. The area has been under almost constant regeneration since the late 20th century as part of a city-wide project of economic re-growth. It currently houses many bars and clubs popular with expatriates and locals, as well as international brand-name stores.

Transportation: Take Bus 113, 406, 431, 701 and 758, get off at Sanlitun station; or take bus 10, 118, 120,208, 403,673 and 623, get off at Worker’s Stadium station.

Metro: Take subway Line 10 and get off at Tuanjiehu station or Take subway Line 2 and get off at Dongsishitiao station.