Visit Summer Palace and Olympic Sites from Beijing Airport

Beijing, China
Duration5h - 6h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesChinese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

While having a layover in Beijing, hop off the plane and take a quick tour of the must-see attraction in the capital city. This is a customized private tour for layover time of approx. 8 - 10 hours. With comfortable round-trip airport transfer, follow a local guide to explore the royal park of Summer Palace and admire the Bird's Nest and Water Cube.

Have a quick tour of the must-see attraction in Beijing
Explore the largest royal park of the Summer Palace
Admire the amazing Bird's Nest and the Water Cube
Enjoy hassle-free round-trip transportation from airport
Informative, friendly and professional local tour guide
Private tour is operated with just your party exclusively

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Pickup and drop-off
  • Entrance ticket fee
  • English-speaking guide
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch

What to expect

  1. Summer Palace
    4h · Admission ticket included
    Local guide will hold a sign with your name written on while waiting at the customer’s exit, pick you up from Beijing Capital International Airport based on your given flight details.

    Drive straight from Beijing Airport to Beijing city (Approx. 1 hour). Your guide will accompany you to explore the royal park of Summer Palace. This most luxurious royal garden was originally built for royal families to rest and entertain, and later became the main residence of royal members in the end of the Qing Dynasty. Listen to your guide’s live commentary of the royal history and enjoy the stunning landscapes.
  2. Bird's Nest National Stadium
    1h
    Later head to the National Stadium, here you will have an outside visit of Bird's Nest and Water Cube, both were designed as the main stadium of 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, and now the center of international or domestic sports competition and recreation activities. Afterwards, drive back Beijing Capital Airport to catch your flight, and your memorable layover tour concludes here.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
End point
Pickup details

Tour guide will hold a sign with your name and wait for you at the exit of Beijing Capital International Airport

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Drop-off service can be at Beijing hotel or train station, please advise if needed
  • It usually takes more than an hour to exit the airport and go through customs
  • Please make sure you have enough layover time to take the tour, basically around 8-10 hours
  • Basically you are required to be back to the airport 2-3 hours prior to your departing flight
  • Tour guide will hold a sign with your name and wait for you at the exit
  • The duration of transfer is approximate and will depend on the traffic condition

Cancellation policy

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