A budding attraction Share CLOSE The beauty of winter jasmine, which is now widely seen in Beijing, is amplified by the red walls and green tiles of the city's historical buildings.[Photo provided to China Daily] As the drab gray of winter is on the wane, Beijing prepares to dazzle visitors and residents alike with the floral finery of springtime, Yang Feiyue reports. Beijing has four distinct seasons. Spring is time for the capital city to dress in blossoms. It might be common to enjoy the fragrance of flowers elsewhere, but in Beijing, they can be appreciated alongside the ancient buildings nestled among them.