Big Weekend Fruit Tree Sightseeing Garden

Big Weekend Fruit Tree Sightseeing Garden

The signature offering of this Big Weekend Fruit Tree Sightseeing Garden is its “Ukraine Series.” Around 80% of the cherries here are of Ukrainian varieties, with the “Zao Dahong” being the star of the Ukraine Series. The Ukraine Series includes various early, mid, and late-season varieties, such as Meizao, Zaodaguo, Lapins, Italian Early Red, Jueze, and more—all ripening in sequence to satisfy our visitors’ taste buds in batches.

Let’s talk about what makes these big, Ukraine-style cherries so special. Take the Zao Dahong, for example—it averages 10 grams per cherry, so 50 cherries make up one jin (500 grams). It also ripens earlier than early-season varieties like Hongdeng. As for color, well, the redness goes without saying. A young lady mentioned that once the cherries are fully ripe and have been sunbathed for a few more days, that’s when they’re at their sweetest—so go for the deep purplish-red ones; they’re especially sweet.

You don’t need towering trees to grow big cherries, and this is especially evident at the Big Weekend Fruit Tree Sightseeing Garden. The trees here have been deliberately kept to a manageable height by the owner, averaging around 3 meters. This makes picking extremely convenient—you don’t have to tiptoe to reach the treetops, and can easily gather handfuls of “cherry clusters” even while bending slightly. With little effort, you can fill your mouth with the rich flavors of the Ukraine Series.

Related Information

Address:

Sujiatuo Town, Haidian District

010-62450972

Price: 100 RMB per person, with 3 jin of cherries allowed to take home. Any amount over that is charged at 25 RMB per jin—still great value for money.

Picking Season: May 20 – June 20

Transportation: By car, drive west along Beiqing Road until the end, then turn right at the T-junction. Continue for about 4 kilometers, then turn left at the intersection (with the Yuanmingyuan College on the right side of the road). Drive about 800 meters, and the garden will be on your left.

Facilities: There is a parking lot that can accommodate 40 cars.

Sujiatuo Area: Sujiatuo Town is located in the northwest of Haidian District, bordering Changping and Mentougou Districts. Currently, the administrative region covers a total area of 84.6 square kilometers, with jurisdiction over 4 community residents' committees and 19 village committees. It has a registered population of 33,229 and a floating population of 18,220. In 2009, the township's fiscal expenditure was 256,389,000 RMB. Sujiatuo Town boasts a beautiful natural environment, with temperatures around 3°C lower than the urban area year-round and negative oxygen ion levels 150 times higher than in the city, earning it the reputation of a “green lung.” The area features natural landscapes such as Jiufeng, Yangtai Mountain, and Fenghuang Ridge, as well as cultural sites like Dajue Temple, Longquan Temple, and the Tomb of the Seventh Prince… More detailed information about the Sujiatuo Area++