胡同文化 |芳菲四月春满枝头 藏在胡同里的春日烂漫
胡同文化 |芳菲四月春满枝头 藏在胡同里的春日烂漫
Spring Blossoms in Beijing Hutongs
芳菲四月 胡同里的春日浪漫
In April, spring flowers blossom in hutongs across Beijing
芳菲四月，春满枝头，看窗外已是繁花似锦，嗅春风携至屡屡清香，四月的胡同绽放出了浓浓春意。
In April,blossoming flowers herald the arrival of spring.Trees outside the windows are in full blossom.Spring breeze brings fragrant aroma.Hutongs in Beijing are sated with the scent of spring.
每年的四月，是北京被花海包围的季节，柔和的春风拂面并带来似有似无的春花香气。胡同里的春天又别有一番韵味，桃花、玉兰、海棠、丁香、樱花……竞相盛开，处处充满着春日的勃勃生机和浓浓的生活气息。
Every April, Beijing becomes a sea of flowers. Gentle spring breeze brings the delicate aroma of blossoms. Hutongs seem to be particularly charming in the flowering season. Peaches, magnolias, crabapples, lilacs, cherries… Countless species of plants blossom, injecting endless vitality and strong flavor of life into spring.
郭沫若故居的海棠花
Crabapples in the Former Residence of Guo Moruo
西城区前海西街18号
18 Qianhai West Street, Xicheng District
郭沫若故居位于前海西沿18号，是一个占地面积7000多平方米的庭院式两进四合院。原为中医世家乐达仁堂私宅的一部分，始建于民国初年。1963年11月郭沫若由北京西四大院5号迁入，至1978年病故，在这里度过了他的晚年。
The Former Residence of Guo Moruo, located at 18 Qianhai Street, is a two-courtyard compound that covers more than 7,000 square meters. It was formerly part of the mansion of the owner of Ledarentang, a time-honored brand of traditional Chinese medicine that dates back to the early days of the Republic of China period (1912-1949). In November 1963, Guo Moruo moved into the residence from 5 Xisi Compound in Beijing, and had spent his late years here until he died of illness in 1978.
正房门前是两株西府海棠，花开正艳，重重叠叠的花朵压低了枝头，在远处看望过去，便是一场视觉盛宴。抄手游廊东侧和厢房之间的空间也有一棵高大的海棠树，开放的格外热烈，在街头便能看到如云似雾的海棠花。
In front of the main hall are growing two midget crabapples. In April, blooming flowers droop on the trees, presenting a visual feast. There is another crabapple tree between the wandering corridor and the side hall. It is so tall that passersby can see its thick blossoms from the street outside.
鲁迅故居的丁香花
Lilacs in the Former Residence of Lu Xun
西城区阜成门西三条胡同21号
21 Xisantiao Hutong, Fuchengmen, Xicheng District
北京鲁迅博物馆
阜成门内宫门口西三条21号，是鲁迅在北京的最后一处住所，也是他在京四处故居中唯一列为全国重点文物保护单位，保存得最完整的一处遗址。21号小院，南、北房各三间，东、西各一间小厢房，一直保持着鲁迅居住时的模样。
Lu Xun spent his last days in the residence at 21 Xisantiao Hutong, Gongmenkou, Fuchengmen. This was the only of his four former residences in Beijing that has been listed as a national key cultural relic protection site, as well as the best-preserved of them. In the north and south of the courtyard are three rooms respectively, while on the east and west sides are one room each. The residence retains its look when Lu Xun lived here.
院中是鲁迅先生当年手植的两株丁香，至今已有近百年历史，如今依然枝繁叶茂、生机盎然，每到春日绽放时，整个四合院都弥漫着沁人的清香，大片花朵探出墙头，将香气分享给路人。
Inside the yard are two lilacs planted by Lu Xun. Almost a century old, they are still thriving with vitality. In the flowering season, the entire courtyard is imbued with the delightful scent of the lilacs. Some blossoms protrude outside the compound, sharing their aroma to passersby.
智化寺的梨花
Pear Blossoms in Zhihua Temple
东城区禄米仓胡同5号
5 Lumicang Hutong, Dongcheng District
说到梨花古建，大家第一反应都是故宫的梨花。相较于人气爆棚的故宫，智化寺的梨花避开人丛众，不仅能赏梨花，还有丁香、海棠、玉兰，是绝佳的小众赏花地。
When talking about ancient building complexes famous for pear blossoms, the first to come into people’s minds would be the Palace Museum. Compared to the extremely popular Palace Museum, Zhihua Temple offers a chance to enjoy pear blossoms while avoiding crowds of tourists. Besides, there are also lilacs, crabapples, and magnolias, making it an ideal place to enjoy spring blossoms, though it is less popular.
梨花
Pear Blossoms
智化寺 官方公众号
智化寺内有两棵梨树，都在二进院内，一棵在藏殿前，一棵在智华殿前。每到梨花开放时节，洁白如玉的梨花娇嫩似雪，满目惊艳，而在梨花映衬下的古建筑也极显雅致。
Zhihua Temple has two old pear trees growing in the middle yard, one in front of the Sutra Hall and the other in front of the Zhihua Hall. In the flowering season, pear blossoms as pure as jade and as white as snow create an impressive vista, adding an elegant touch to nearby ancient buildings.
丁香
Lilacs
智化寺 官方公众号
第一进院子，有两个古建筑：钟楼和鼓楼。这里东西各有一株丁香花。东侧是白丁香，西侧是紫丁香。紫丁香一般早于白丁香开放，丁香花开时，香飘满园，掩映着古寺的红墙碧瓦。
In the front yard of the temple are two ancient buildings: the Bell Tower and the Drum Tower. There are also two lilacs in the east and west of the yard: one is white and the other is purple. Usually, the purple lilac blossoms earlier than the white one. In the flowering season, the scent of lilacs suffuses the yard of the ancient temple that features red walls and black roof tiles.
海棠和玉兰
Crabapples and Magnolias
智化寺 官方公众号
第二进院有三棵海棠、最后一进院是一棵少见的黄玉兰，花期都在4月份。
There are three crabapple trees in the middle yard of the temple and a rare yellow magnolia in the backyard. Both of the plant species flower in April.
智化寺还有夜场参观活动，在灯光之下，春花更具韵味，可惜今年智化寺正在修缮，想要赏花的朋友需要耐心等待明年春季。
Visitors may enjoy spring flowers in Zhihua Temple at night, which appear even more captivating in the dim light. Unfortunately, the temple is under renovation this year, and flower lovers have to wait for the next spring.
三里河公园的山桃花
Wild Peach Blossoms in Sanlihe Park
东城区南芦草园胡同与群智胡同交叉口
At the intersection between South Lucaoyuan Hutong and Qunzhi Hutong, Dongcheng District
首都远园林绿化
三里河公园距离前门大街不足百米，是隐藏在喧嚣市中的一片净土。这里曾是老舍笔下的龙须沟，也是古代北京重要的排水系统之一，由于疏于治理，变得污水横流，后经过改造化身“京城小江南”，水流潺潺，鸟语花香。
Less than 100 meters away Qianmen Street, Sanlihe Park is a tranquil getaway hidden in the noisy city proper. Longxu Ditch, an important drainage system in old Beijing which was described by Lao She in his eponymous drama, was located here. Due to lack of management, the place was once flooded with sewage water. After renovation, it has been transformed into a scenic spot featuring murmuring streams, singing birds and fragrant flowers in Beijing.
公园沿溪而建，水道两旁依次是草地、走廊、小桥和凉亭，颇有几分“江南水乡”的意境。沿着河道种植了大片的山桃花，粉白山桃绽放与嫩绿柳枝相映，构成一幅生机盎然的春日画卷。
The park was built along a small river. Lining the watercourse are lawns, corridors, bridges, and pavilions, with an elegant touch like water towns in southern China. There are many wild peach trees along the river. In the flowering season, pink beach blossoms and green willow twigs set off each, composing a spring picture vibrant with life.
春日正好，不妨带上相机，去北京的胡同里探寻春日烂漫！
Spring has arrived.Grab your camera and explore Beijing hutongs to seek spring blossoms.
