Institute of Forestry and Pomology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences

　　  Destination Introduction
　　  The Beijing Institute of Forestry and Pomology is a specialized institution in Beijing dedicated to applied research and development in forestry and pomology. With a history of 40 years, it has made significant contributions to the forestry and pomology sectors in Beijing and across the nation.

　　　　    The institute houses the Beijing Natural Science Foundation Fruit Tree Stress Physiology Laboratory, Fruit Tree Biotechnology Laboratory, Virus-Free Rapid Propagation Workshop for Fruit Tree Seedlings, and the Beijing High-Efficiency and High-Quality Fruit and Seedling Research and Pilot Production Base. It preserves over 2,000 germplasm resources of fruit trees and forestry species and is home to the national germplasm repositories for peach and strawberry.

　　　　    The main research focus of the institute includes resources, breeding, cultivation, and biotechnology studies of stone fruits—primarily peaches, as well as plums and cherries. It also conducts selection, breeding, and development research on grapes, strawberries, walnuts, chestnuts, jujubes, and unique forestry resources. Currently, research on peach resources, breeding, and molecular-assisted breeding is at an advanced domestic level. Over 60 high-quality varieties across four series—including 'Ruiguang' nectarine, 'Rupan' flat peach, common peach, and canning yellow peach—are widely cultivated in China, with new varieties continuously being introduced. Grape varieties such as 'Fenghou' and 'Xiangfei', strawberry series 'Xingdu', and the walnut variety 'Boxiang' also have their own distinctive features.

　　　　  Admission: 20 RMB for adults, 10 RMB for students

　　　　  Location: Located in Haidian District, Beijing

　　　　  The orchards and nurseries within the institute, through years of careful cultivation and scientific management, feature a high level of technology. The site hosts the national germplasm repositories for peach and strawberry. Varieties such as Ruiguang stream peach, Xingdu series strawberries, and fresh-eating grape varieties like Fenghou and Xiangfei enjoy high reputations in both domestic and international markets. New technologies developed through modern biotechnology and information science—such as drip irrigation, micro-sprinkler water-saving techniques, protected cultivation of fruit trees, virus-free techniques, and molecular virus detection—bring new dimensions to traditional horticultural science.

　　　　  The site also preserves the ruins of the tomb of Prince Rui from the Qing Dynasty, along with a nearly 1,000-square-meter lawn surrounded by tall, upright white-bark pines. The area also includes guest rooms, a dining hall, bathrooms, and meeting rooms, making it an ideal place for scientific activities, labor exercises, and social events. An Environmental Agriculture Science Summer Camp is organized here every summer.  

　　   Haidian District, Beijing