Taohua Di Park

Taohua Di Park

Taohua Di Park is not very large, but the entire stretch along the North Canal is lined with peach trees, making it one of Tianjin’s more famous spots for peach blossom viewing.

When the peach blossoms are in full bloom during March and April, a Peach Blossom Festival is held here. There are many varieties of peach blossoms in different colors, creating a spectacular view from afar.

Although the scenery during the blooming season is beautiful, the blossom period is relatively short (about 1–2 weeks). It’s suitable for enjoying with family and friends.

The peach garden is located in the Dingzigou area of Hongqiao District, adjacent to the Middle Ring Road. Historical records indicate that in the early Qing Dynasty, thousands of peach and willow trees grew along the North Canal embankment near Dingzigou. In spring, the peach blossoms bloomed vibrantly and the willows were lush green, attracting scholars who composed poetry here. Famous lines such as “To fathom spring’s depth, just watch the peach blooms unfold” and “By Dingzigou where willows line in thousands, a swathe of green cradles the Red Bridge” are among the finest works from that time.

Legend has it that when Emperor Qianlong traveled to the south of the Yangtze River, he passed through this area and was captivated by the lush peach groves and graceful weeping willows on the riverbank. After disembarking to admire the flowers, he was so delighted that he named the place “Peach and Willow Embankment.” However, over time—especially due to man-made destruction during a decade-long period in the 20th century—the embankment fell into disrepair. It wasn’t until 1985 that the site was restored and renamed Taohua Yuan (Peach Garden). The park is primarily dedicated to the appreciation of peach and willow trees, covering an area of 1.2 hectares. Its architecture features classic Chinese ethnic styles, including archways, pavilions, corridors, towers, caves, rockeries, ponds, and other scenic elements that create a dynamic, ever-changing landscape as you walk through. The garden houses over 5,300 trees and shrubs. The embankment along the North Canal is dominated by weeping willows, while the inner areas feature over 800 peach trees of various species such as mountain peach, pink peach, and longevity peach. The winding peach-lined embankment, interspersed with rows of green willows and a carpet of fallen petals, forms a vibrant, colorful corridor.

The Peach Garden is divided into three sections: Upon entering the gate, visitors are greeted by two majestic archways, between which stands a white marble sculpture titled “Magu Offering Longevity.” Passing through the jagged-rock Welcome Spring Garden, a colorfully painted corridor wraps around the Peach Blossom Pavilion. The elaborately carved Yingbin Pavilion (Guest-Welcoming Pavilion), the sparkling Jiulong Spring (Nine-Dragon Spring), and the Tang-style Tri-Colored Five-Dragon Wall complement each other beautifully. Beyond the Dragon Wall featuring the design of two dragons playing with a pearl, you’ll find serene waterside pavilions and a tranquil Lotus Pavilion nestled by a serene lotus pond. Climbing up to the Peach-Viewing Platform, you can gaze out at the long embankment: to the north flows the ancient Grand Canal, excavated by ancestors; to the south rise modern residential high-rises, with red peach blossoms and green willows casting a fairytale-like glow over the scene.

The tranquil Peach Garden reaches its peak visitor season every year from mid-to-late April, drawing crowds of tourists with a daily peak of up to 50,000 visitors.

Suggested Duration

1–2 hours

Transportation

Bus: Take bus routes 47, 47 Interval, 48, 48 Interval, 810, 85, 911, Air-conditioned 47, or Air-conditioned 48, and get off at Qinqian Bridge Station. It’s about a 200-meter walk from there (in recent years, driving has become increasingly common, and parking has become a major issue, so taking the bus is recommended).

Admission Fee

Free

Opening Hours

All day

Location

South Bank of the North Canal, Middle Ring Road, Qinqian Bridgehead, Hongqiao District, Tianjin