Magnolia at the Xinhua Gate [Photo: sina.com]

The amazing scenery does not always charge a fee. If you are seeking such places in the capital city of Beijing, just keep a close eye along Changan Street, the longest street in Beijing and you may well be captivated by dozens of elegant magnolias stretching their branches out of Xinhua Gate.

Best time to watch: end of March

Admission: free

How to get there: take subway to Tiananmen West station, walk west.