Capturing the Capital's Blossoms: The Juyongguan Flower Sea Train Reaches Peak Bloom

❤️The season for photographing the train bound for spring has arrived once more. Join us at the Great Wall plank road near Juyongguan, where the viewing platforms have been thronged since dawn.

⏰ Timing: Late March to around the Qingming Festival, when the peach blossoms are at their most exuberant.

🚘 Transportation: Self-driving is recommended, or opt for public transport or a guided tour.

🎫 Admission: The plank road is free; Juyongguan Great Wall costs 35 RMB, tickets available at the entrance via QR code.

🅿️ Parking: Juyongguan Great Wall Parking Lot 1.

📍 Address: Juyongguan Village, Nankou Town, Changping District, Beijing, Provincial Highway 216.

🚎 Public Transport: Bus lines 919, Tourist Bus 1, or Chang 20 to Juyongguan Great Wall or Juyongguan Village bus stops.

🗺️ Route: Proceed on foot to the plank road, following the signposts along the way. Forest fire prevention registration is required at the entrance.

📷 Prime Photography Locations:

Observation Platform 3: Capture trains heading towards Yanqing.

Observation Platform 2: Photograph trains bound for Beijing. From Platform 2, descend to the earthen slope below for an alternative angle.

🚞 Approximate Train Timings:

① Trains from Beijing:
9:22 10:44 11:55 13:50 15:40

② Trains from Yanqing:
10:00 12:00 13:40 14:25

👉 Following your photoshoot, consider exploring the Juyongguan Great Wall. Completing the west-east loop takes approximately 3.5 hours. The western watchtowers are the highest and require a certain level of physical fitness. The eastern watchtowers 3, 4, and 5 also offer vantage points for capturing the flower sea train. The Great Wall is undoubtedly a worthwhile experience.