Summer Palace with Boat Riding Half Day Private Tour

Beijing, China
Duration4h
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

Spend your half day with a local expert guide in Beijing, wander around the temples, palaces, pagodas and artificial features of the Summer Palace, visit the lakeside pavilion of Marble Boat and the richly painted Long Corridor, take a boat riding on the Kunming lake, and explore the Imperial history in the royal park. Private transportation by air-conditioned vehicle, English-speaking expert guide and entrance ticket fee are all included.

Visit the largest and the most well-preserved royal park
Take a boat riding on the Kunming Lake in the royal park
Discover Imperial history and enjoy the stunning scenery
Take the tour either in the morning or in the afternoon
Private tour is operated with just your party exclusively

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entrance ticket fee
  • English-speaking guide
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Summer Palace
    4h · Admission ticket included
    Local guide will pick you up from your Beijing downtown hotel at confirmed time, and escort you to the sightseeing in the royal park. Being the largest and most well-preserved royal park in China, Summer Palace greatly influences Chinese horticulture and landscape. It is recognized as 'The Museum of Royal Gardens' and ranked amongst the World Heritage Sites by UNESCO in 1998.

    Follow your guide to visit the lakeside pavilion of Marble Boat, the richly painted Long Corridor, take a boat riding on the Kunming Lake (Boat Riding is closed in Winter, this part will be switched to visiting of Buddhist Incense Tower – a symbolic structure and classic work of Chinese architecture), listen to your guide's commentary of the royal history and enjoy the stunning scenery. After around 3 hours sightseeing of the Summer Palace, return to your hotel and bid farewell to your guide to conclude the half day trip.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pickup service is available for Beijing hotels within the 3rd ring road, please provide your hotel information while booking, local tour guide will pick you up from your hotel reception at your chosen time on travel date.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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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