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Spring outing in Beijing

Updated: 2011-03-30 13:30

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Spring outing in Beijing

Clove at Fayuan Temple [Photo/sina.com]

Clusters of cloves are seen everywhere in Beijing's Fayuan Temple, from the front to the rear courtyard. Clovers here feature diverse brands from at home and abroad, as well as in multiple colors. Many former celebrities and masters of literature have paid visits to the temple before.

Best time to watch: middle April until early May

Admission: 5 yuan

How to get there: take bus 109, 105, 743, 57 to Niujie or Jiaozi hutong. It's in the east of the bus stop.

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