Visitors admire Chinese Flowing Crabapple Flowers at the Yuan Dynasty Capital City Wall Relics Park. [Photo: Beijing Times]

Following the May Day holiday, summer has suddenly descended on Beijing. Due to this year's lingering cold spring, many flowers have bloomed later than usual, so it is still possible to catch the last blooms of spring around the capital. Here we recommend a list of places with exhibitions or festivals that focus on different flowers, so you can plan a nice late-spring visit before the weather gets too hot.

Zhongshan Park Tulip Exhibition
Time: till May 10
Highlight: A grand flower exhibition featuring 90 types of tulip, peach, plum blossom, Chinese Flowing Crabapple and peony.

Jingshan Park Peony and Bonsai Art Exhibition
Time: Now till the end of May
Highlight: There are 40,000 blooming peonies in the park.

Men Tougou District, Jietai Temple Clove Festival
Time: till May 15
Highlight: Besides ancient cloves, peony and other flowers, visitors can enjoy a series of Buddhist activities including making wishes, praying and banging the auspicious bell for good fortune.

Men Tougou District, West Beijing Eighteen Lakes
Time: till May 30
Highlight: Boasting steep mountains and a clear river, the West Beijing Eighteen Lakes have both beautiful scenery and tasty local dishes to welcome visitors from near and far.

Shunyi District, Shunxin Green Resort Pagoda Tree Festival
Time: till May 20
Location: Shunxin Green Resort
Highlight: Enjoy the various trees, view the Japan Pagoda Tree, and pick fruit and vegetables.

Qinglong Canyon's 10th Flower and Climbing Festival
Time: till the end of May
Highlight: Visitors can either take a boat or climb the mountain to enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Haidian District, the Old Summer Palace 15th Flower Festival
Time: till May 9
Highlight: Visitors can walk in the open air and enjoy flowers, fly a kite, or learn about Tomb Sweeping Day culture and poems. A free guide is offered to student groups visiting the ruins of the European-style palaces.

Miyun District, Mt. Yunmeng National Forest Park Rhododendron Festival
Time: till May 30
Highlight: The Rhododendron festival is being held in the park, and tree planting is underway from April to August.

Miyun District, Mt. Yunfeng Taiwan Local Delicacy Festival
Time: till May 30
Highlight: Chefs from Taiwan are invited to come and prepare an array of cakes, rice noodles and local delicacies. The special tea ceremony of the Hakka people can also be enjoyed at the festival.

Yanqing District, 9th Apricot Flower Festival
Time: till early June
Highlight: While enjoying the flowers on the mountain, visitors can also explore the folk customs of the local area.

The 3rd China Huailai Chinese Flowing Crabapple Flower Festival
Time: till May 15
Highlight: Xiao Nan Xin Bao Township of Huailai County is a renowned home of the Chinese Flowing Crabapple flower. It boasts the biggest Flowing Crabapple garden in China. Thousands of flowers bloom around May every year, attracting many visitors.

Men Tougou District, Junzhuang Township Mengwu Village Pear Flower Festival
Time: till the end of May
Highlight: Beautiful white pear flowers can be viewed in the botanical garden.

Mt. Miaofeng Rose Valley Roses
Time: from early June to early July
Highlight: The rose valley located at the foot of Mt. Miaofeng scenic spot has a history of over 400 years. The roses are famous for their large size, fragrant scent and high oil content.