Beijing Private Cherry Blossom Sightseeing and Summer Palace Tour

Beijing Private Cherry Blossom Sightseeing and Summer Palace Tour

Discover the most famous cherry blossom viewing spots in Beijing at Yuyuantan Park, home to more than 2,000 cherry trees which were transplanted from Japan to China in the 1970s.  Watch the beautiful pale pink flowers come to bloom and feel the peaceful and calm atmosphere there. Marvel at the UNESCO-listed Summer Palace with its idyllic gardens. Experience the friendly services of the local tour guide who will accompany you throughout the tour. This private tour including the entrance fee, hotel pick up and drop off. Seasonal tour runs yearly between March and April. 

Your friendly tour guide will come to pick you up in your hotel lobby at prearrange time. Hop aboard your air-conditioned vehicle and heading directly to the Summer Palace. Following a 45-minute drive past the impressive Olympic Stadiums built for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, you’ll arrive at the 18th-century Summer Palace.

Feast your eyes on the architecture of the structure, the natural landscape of hills and open water is combined with artificial features such as pavilions, halls (Hall of Benevolence and Longevity, Hall of Happiness and Longevity, and etc), palaces, temples and bridges (such as Seventeen Arches Bridge) to form a harmonious ensemble of outstanding aesthetic value. Admire pavilions, water features, and flowers from around the world while listening to the palace’s rich history from your guide.  

Then, heading to Yuyuantan park - a showcase for cherry trees in bloom. About 2,000 cherry trees were transplanted from Japan to China in the 1970s as a token of friendship between the two countries. Today the garden has been the home for over 3,000 cherry trees. Stroll at a leisurely pace and see the Chinese style gardens during your 1.5 hours here.

This fantastic tour will end by driving you back to your centrally located hotel in Beijing.