Immerse yourself in the imperial history of Beijing with a private tour of the Summer Palace. Explore temples, palaces, and pagodas, ride a boat on Kunming Lake, and discover the rich history of this royal park.
Immerse yourself in the imperial history of Beijing with a private tour of the Summer Palace. Explore temples, palaces, and pagodas, ride a boat on Kunming Lake, and discover the rich history of this royal park.
- Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) - A local guide will meet you at your Beijing downtown hotel at the scheduled time and accompany you to explore the royal park. As the largest and best-preserved royal park in China, the Summer Palace has a significant impact on Chinese horticulture and landscape design. It is known as ‘The Museum of Royal Gardens’ and was…
- Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) - A local guide will meet you at your Beijing downtown hotel at the scheduled time and accompany you to explore the royal park. As the largest and best-preserved royal park in China, the Summer Palace has a significant impact on Chinese horticulture and landscape design. It is known as ‘The Museum of Royal Gardens’ and was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1998.
Join your guide to visit the lakeside Marble Boat pavilion, the beautifully decorated Long Corridor, and enjoy a boat ride on Kunming Lake (note that boat rides are unavailable in winter, and this will be replaced with a visit to the Buddhist Incense Tower – a symbolic structure and a masterpiece of Chinese architecture). Listen to your guide’s insights into the royal history and take in the breathtaking views. After approximately 3 hours of exploring the Summer Palace, you will return to your hotel, where you will say goodbye to your guide, concluding the half-day tour.
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrance ticket fee
- English-speaking guide
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrance ticket fee
- English-speaking guide
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Enjoy a half-day exploration of Beijing alongside a knowledgeable local guide. Discover the intricacies of the Summer Palace, as you meander through its temples, palaces, pagodas, and artificial features. Pay a visit to the Marble Boat pavilion by the lakeside and admire the vibrant Long Corridor. Experience a serene boat ride on the Kunming Lake and…
Enjoy a half-day exploration of Beijing alongside a knowledgeable local guide. Discover the intricacies of the Summer Palace, as you meander through its temples, palaces, pagodas, and artificial features. Pay a visit to the Marble Boat pavilion by the lakeside and admire the vibrant Long Corridor. Experience a serene boat ride on the Kunming Lake and delve into the Imperial past within the royal park. The package includes private air-conditioned transportation, services of an English-speaking guide and entrance charges.
Explore the largest and best-kept royal park
Embark on a boat ride on the Kunming Lake within the royal park
Unearth Imperial past and steep in the breathtaking views
Choose between a morning or an afternoon tour
Benefit from an exclusive private tour designed solely for your group
- The duration of transfer is approximate and will depend on the traffic condition
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
