Beijing Private Day Tour to Lakeside Great Wall and Summer Palace

Beijing, China
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Duration8h - 9h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, Chinese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Comparing with the Great Wall sections of Badaling and Mutianyu with full of people and long queue, you must enjoy the peaceful experience at water Great Wall. It's less merchant, less people, and you can take photos without bothered tourist groups, and friendly with drone. It's the only section of the Great Wall in Beijing where parts of the wall are submerged in water, creating a rare and beautiful landscape. And also you will visit Summer Palace where is considered China’s best-preserved royal garden, showcasing classical Chinese garden design on a grand scale. Both offer very different but complementary views of Beijing’s historic landscape.

Options

Private English Speaking Tour

Car + Guide + Ticket: Private comfortable car, good English speaking guide and entrance tickets are included.
Pickup included

Driver and Car Transportation

Basic English Driver + Ticket: No Guide: Your driver will drop you at each place and wait you at parking lot while you walk and visit on your own.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Hotel/Airport pickup and drop-off
  • Free bottled mineral water in the vehicle
  • Good English speaking tour guide service(If the private tour option is selected)
  • Entrance fee
  • Transportations by private comfortable vehicle
  • Gratuities
  • Boat/Cables at Great Wall(your own cost if you would like to take)
  • Meal
  • Guide (If the cheaper option is selected)

What to expect

  1. Water Great Wall at Huanghuacheng
    2h · Admission ticket included
    You will be picked up by private car and English speaking guide from your preferred location in Beijing at pick up time. Then you will be taken to the beautiful countryside of Beijing and visit the Water Great Wall at Huanghuacheng, which is one of the most unique and picturesque sections of the Great Wall in Beijing. Located about 70 km north of the city, this section is famous for its stunning combination of ancient wall ruins and shimmering lakes, where parts of the Great Wall run alongside and even submerge into the water. Surrounded by lush mountains and peaceful scenery, it offers a more tranquil and off-the-beaten-path experience compared to other sections. Ideal for hiking and photography, Huanghuacheng showcases the harmony between historical architecture and natural beauty.
  2. Summer Palace
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Later on, driving to the Beijing city and visit the Summer Palace(about 1.5 hours), which is a masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design and one of the city’s most iconic imperial landmarks. Originally built in 1750, it served as a luxurious retreat for emperors during the Qing Dynasty. Covering over 700 acres, the site features tranquil lakes, ornate pavilions, temples, and winding corridors, with Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill as its focal points. Blending natural beauty with traditional Chinese architecture, the Summer Palace offers a peaceful escape from the city and a deep insight into imperial history and culture. After visit, you will be escorted back to your hotel/ PEK airport.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

You will be picked up by private guide and vehicle at your location with your name paper.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • You will be picked up from your hotel(inside the fifth ring road, or you pay a little more money for a pick up outside this area), or picking up from PEK airport (outside luggage picking area).
  • Visa Process: 1) Arrive in Beijing and get off the plane. 2) Follow signs to baggage claim, then you will find China immigration inspection. 3) Apply 24-144 hours visa(fill out a long white form beforehand) 4) After get visa, walk back to the regular line for immigration clearance. 5) Walk outside baggage claim to find your driver. 6) Driver will hold your name sign outside baggage claim.

Cancellation policy

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