Half Day Tour of Beijing's Summer Palace with Guide and Driver

5.0 (10 reviews) Beijing, China
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Duration3h - 4h
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LanguagesGerman, Russian, English, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

In the morning or afternoon, take a visit to the Summer Palace, the best-preserved imperial garden, where your professional guide will share fascinating insights about Empress Dowager Cixi, the renowned dragon lady. Discover the extravagance of her lifestyle and the hidden tales behind it. Marvel at her opera house, birthday celebration chambers, the longest painted corridor, and the stunning Kunming Lake, all while soaking in the historical ambiance.

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French/Spanish/Russianspeaking

For this option, choose from our Spanish, French, German, or Russian-speaking guides.
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English speaking guide

English speaking guide
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What's included

  • Entrance Fees
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Travel comfortably in a clean,air-conditioned car
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off services are available within the 5th ring zone of Beijing city
  • Bottled water
  • Gratuities(Recommeded)

What to expect

  1. Summer Palace
    2h · Admission ticket included
    In the morning or afternoon, your guide and driver will meet you in the hotel lobby at either 9:00AM for a morning tour or 1:00PM for an afternoon tour.The driving time from hotels near the city center to the Summer Palace is approximately 50 minutes, with variations depending on the hotel's distance from the palace.. Upon arrival, your professional guide will take you on a tour of the best-preserved imperial garden, sharing fascinating insights about Empress Dowager Cixi, the renowned "Dragon Lady." Discover the extravagance of her lifestyle and the hidden tales behind it as you marvel at her opera house, birthday celebration chambers, the longest painted corridor, and the stunning Kunming Lake. You will spend two hours soaking in the historical ambiance. Afterward, the guide and driver will escort you back to your hotel, which will take another 50 minutes.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

The guide and driver will meet you at the hotel lobby.To ensure a smooth pickup,please provide your hotel's full address and any relevant details at the time of booking.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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