Clove at Temple of Heaven [Photo: sina.com]

This top tourist attraction has got another reason to pay a second visit, as it's the largest area of clove trees in the capital city. In the west of Qiniandian, or the Altar of Prayer for Good Harvests, there is a clove wood taking up 6,300 sqm, with 240 clusters of clove trees with a history of 50 years. The aroma of the clove is believed to have the function of relaxing oneself and delighting the hearts.

Best time to watch: middle until late April

Admission: 15 yuan

How to get there: take bus 6, 15, 17, 20, 35, 120, 122, 803 and get off at Tiantan.