Yuyuantan Park is also called Jade Lake Park. It was famous scenic spot already in Jin dynasty (1115-1234). Today is celebrated for its “Cherry Blossoms Festival” every spring, when it attracts tourists from all over the world.

Cherry Garden is located in the northwest of the park and is famous for its cherry blossoms. In the spring of 1973, 180 cherry trees were sent as gifts from Japan and were planted in the garden. Later on, more and more cherry trees were cultivated here. Today the garden has been the home for over 3,000 cherry trees. When cherry trees blossom in early spring (from late March to early April), tourists pour into the garden to enjoy the beautiful flowers.

As usual, park in early April was full of people, enjoying the view. People from all over Beijing come here to enjoy the views and singing of the birds. Usually entrance fee is 2 RMB, but during spring it rises to 10 RMB.