Beautiful weather arrives in Beijing

Its that time of year again in Beijing.  The trees are flowering, the wind is blowing lightly and the skies are blue.  Perfect time of year to visit the northern capital.

While in Beijing you can see the flowers blossoming in the Forbidden City, at the Summer Palace and the Temple of Heaven.  Its also an ideal time to visit the Great Wall, its not yet hot so its easy to have a pleasant walk along this historic site.

Demand for The China Guide's Sleep on the Great Wall tour (thechinaguide.com/sleeponthewall) has increased lately as its prime time to be doing that tour.  Wake up in the morning on the great wall, take sunrise photographs and enjoy fresh hot coffee and breakfast brought up to you by our staff.   

The boats on Houhai lake have gone into service this month and we recommend you escape the bustle of the city to drive your own electric boat around the lake for an hour or two, take in the sights and enjoy some drinks and snacks.  A stroll around the banks of Houhai lake by day or night is very pleasant with the trees budding and flowering.

For photographers this is a magical time of year.  The light is rich, clear and bright.  Spring is in the air and it shows in people's faces.

If you are planning a trip to Beijing, let The China Guide give you a quotation on your tour.  We operate only no-shopping tours, so you can spend your days in the sunshine, not in the dark, cold cavernous shopping emporiums where you don't really want to be.

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